Is it safe to go through a car wash with a window decal on your car?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores various experiences and opinions regarding the placement and creation of window decals for vehicles among Pampered Chef consultants. Participants share their personal preferences, experiences with different decal types, and concerns related to visibility and privacy.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions having a decal on the back window of their Expedition, planning to add more decals with personal information.
  • Another participant shares their experience of using a logo decal on their back window, noting the size and cost differences compared to other options.
  • Several users discuss making their own decals, with one participant highlighting the affordability of creating a decal using a Cricut machine.
  • One participant expresses a preference for placing decals on the back window for better visibility to drivers behind them at stoplights.
  • Concerns about privacy are raised by multiple participants, with some sharing experiences of feeling uneasy about being followed due to their decals.
  • Some participants inquire about sharing design files for Cricut machines to help each other create their own decals.
  • One participant mentions using a business card holder attached to their back window for easier access to contact information.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the best placement for decals and the associated privacy concerns. Some participants prefer back window placements for visibility, while others express caution about sharing personal information.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a range of personal experiences and preferences among consultants regarding vehicle decals, with no official guidance or consensus on best practices.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in vehicle branding and those considering creating their own decals may find the shared experiences and tips relevant.

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Where do you recommend putting your window decal; one one the back window or two on your side windows?
 
Right now, I just have one on my back window that just says "The Pampered Chef" but plan on getting ones to go on by back windows on either side with my personal info on them. BTW, I drive an Expedition.
 
I have the logo decal on my back window, along with my PWS and cell phone number, which I ordered from a different website, because I didn't like how small (and expensive) the ones from Merrill are. I drive a Ford Escape (small SUV).
 
I made my own decal which is about twice the size of the Merrill one. It's on the back window of my CR-V. I also didn't like Merrill's price- it only cost me $2 for the vinyl to make it with my Cricut machine.
 
Window Decal-Where to put it
It's a good thing you are new or a few of the veterans would probably be picking on you for phrasing a question like that. ;)I have the personalized logo on my back window. I opted for the e-mail & web address so that they don't call me when I'm driving (started my business in Japan where it's illegal to be on the cell while driving).I recently bought the plain logo one & put it at the top of the front windshield on the passenger's side of the car. That way, when I'm in the bank drive-thru, the tellers can see it! ;)
 
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Thanks for the advice.
I am not new. Sorry I phrased it inappropriately.
 
Just picking on you. It was funny. ;)
 
Sheila said:
It's a good thing you are new or a few of the veterans would probably be picking on you for phrasing a question like that. ;)

Believe me, my first instinct was a smart comment. :D

You didn't do ANYTHING inappropriate. There are a few of us that are a bit sarcastic. Just a bit. . . .

Welcome to ChefSuccess.
 
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Thanks, guys...sorry, last night was a tough evening. Put my son back on the plane to go back to his dad's house for school. Hard letting them go, even when they are grown.
 
I have a Merrill logo sticker on the back of my minivan along with a business card holder that's attached to the back window so when I'm in the grocery store people can take my info without having to dig for a pen. I've even had someone send their passenger up at a red light to grab a card. (That was really funny!)

People call me while I'm driving and I just say that I have their number and will call them back when I get to my destination. I've gotten many sales and bookings because of it!

Here is the link to the outdoor card holder I was talking about. It's a great way to make it easier for people to get your info. =)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-Outdoor-Business-Card-Holders-Water-Resistant-/170594565289?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b83a7ca9
 
Kristina, I have one of those (white lids) on both vans in Japan! Haven't bought one here in TX yet, but need to! ;)
 
I am thinking about updating mine later. (When I have enough business to justify the cost/expense.) But my logos are on the SIDE windows. HOWEVER, I wish I had something on the back. With traffic around here, multiple lanes, I think more people would see the rear-window than my sides. Yes, they see the side, but if they are at a stop-light BEHIND me, they can jot down the info. :)I was behind Michael Reeves one day heading into town, and he has the logo on the back window, but then he had someone make his name, phone number, email, website, and a tagline (not the PC Tagline...something else about cooking dinner in under 20 minutes, etc). At a stoplight, I took a quick photo with my cell phone so I could reference it later. HAHA I haven't uploaded my photos though otherwise I'd post it. :)
 
lkbcovington said:
I made my own decal which is about twice the size of the Merrill one. It's on the back window of my CR-V. I also didn't like Merrill's price- it only cost me $2 for the vinyl to make it with my Cricut machine.


I LOVE my cricut! I just got it, it's the small one. Vinyl will be one of my next projects, but IDK if I trust myself making my own decal lol. I just got the "From my Kitchen" cartridge. I'm going to use it for my Reminder Binder
 
Did you create this in Design Studio by chance?? If you did, would you mind emailing me the .cut file? I would love to see how others have made their own window clings! I was thinking of doing this but have no clue what to put on there!! Thanks!!

[email protected]

lkbcovington said:
I made my own decal which is about twice the size of the Merrill one. It's on the back window of my CR-V. I also didn't like Merrill's price- it only cost me $2 for the vinyl to make it with my Cricut machine.
 
OK, I have the cricut, but have NO CLUE how to make my own window clings. I'm a cricut newbie so any help would be MUCH appreciated!! Thanks for any info. my personal email is: [email protected]
Thanks,

Lisa
 
I'd love to see the design and pic of the one you had taken also. Please email to [email protected]
 
ChefZee said:
I LOVE my cricut! I just got it, it's the small one. Vinyl will be one of my next projects, but IDK if I trust myself making my own decal lol. I just got the "From my Kitchen" cartridge. I'm going to use it for my Reminder Binder

My daughter has a cricuit and I would love to see if she could make this decal for me. Could you please email me the cut.file as well?
[email protected]


Thanks for your help.
Jerri
 
Do you ever worry about creepers finding out who you are from your decal? A friend of mine had someone follow her home a couple years ago and it still creeps me out. Fortunately she figured out what was going on and didn't go home.
 
EmilyStraw said:
Do you ever worry about creepers finding out who you are from your decal? A friend of mine had someone follow her home a couple years ago and it still creeps me out. Fortunately she figured out what was going on and didn't go home.

Never had anyone follow me that didn't call me on the phone first. But since we are ordering the following sign for the front of our house, I'm not all that concerned...lol. Welcome to Texas y'all!
 

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EmilyStraw said:
Do you ever worry about creepers finding out who you are from your decal? A friend of mine had someone follow her home a couple years ago and it still creeps me out. Fortunately she figured out what was going on and didn't go home.

Someone can follow you home with or without the decal on the car. i do not put my phone number on mine though, nor is it on my website. They have to email me or use the Contact Me page on my website. (I took off the phone on my website because of business scam calls trying to get me to sell other product....not because of stalkers. :) ).

I do wish I had a decal on the BACK of my window, not just the sides.
 
kristina16marie said:
Never had anyone follow me that didn't call me on the phone first. But since we are ordering the following sign for the front of our house, I'm not all that concerned...lol. Welcome to Texas y'all!

HA HA HA HA HA love it :)
 
EmilyStraw said:
Do you ever worry about creepers finding out who you are from your decal? A friend of mine had someone follow her home a couple years ago and it still creeps me out. Fortunately she figured out what was going on and didn't go home.

I'd probably worry more about bill collectors calling me. LOL:cool:
 
I was wondering if someone has the .cut file for a cricut. I have one and would love to make a sticker for my car without having to pay too much for it. I havent cut out vinyl but I know its supposed to be easy. Any advice? Thanks! : )T
 
kristina16marie said:
Never had anyone follow me that didn't call me on the phone first. But since we are ordering the following sign for the front of our house, I'm not all that concerned...lol. Welcome to Texas y'all!

Love it! I need one for sure! Yesterday, some weirdo came to my door trying to sell me steaks out of the back of his truck. We live in a rural area on a dead end street so it's one of those places you kind of have to be looking for to find. Thankfully I was on the phone with another cheffer while both of my toddlers were asleep. I'm pretty sure she thought I was insane when I set my alarm & told her I was grabbing my pistol to keep by me because it really creeped me out. However, I don't think she thought I was as insane as my husband did when I asked for a pistol for my first Mother's Day.

What can I say, my inner Mama Bear reallllllyyyyyy kicked in! Besides, what else would the backwoods, Mississippi redneck girl in me ask for?
 
With all the attention mine gets, back window, I am thinking about stepping it up a notch. Make my own and put it on my butt! No kidding! You have seen the shorts and track pants with writing on the rear ends? Everyone does see those for some reason! So I was thinking maybe I should do that. Plus it will be SUPER SIZED!! What do you think?
 
pampered1224 said:
With all the attention mine gets, back window, I am thinking about stepping it up a notch. Make my own and put it on my butt! No kidding! You have seen the shorts and track pants with writing on the rear ends? Everyone does see those for some reason! So I was thinking maybe I should do that. Plus it will be SUPER SIZED!! What do you think?

For me, they'd have to ask me to stand still and quit jiggling so they could read it! ;)
 
I would love the file as well. I was about to design my own but if someone has it I would be most appreciative

[email protected]

Thanks
 
I FINALLY put the decal on my car yesterday...not bad since I ordered it at NC last July, huh?I'm anxious to see if it does any good.
 
Has anyone had any issue with putting it on the back window and using a rear-window wiper blade?? I was wanting to put another one on my back window, but afraid using the wiper blade would mess it up. I don't use it often, but when I'm driving on the interstate (which 75% of my driving around here includes getting on one of the interstate arteries) and it's raining, I really like to have it on at least some.
 

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