- How many units can I number with one kit?
- One unit number on both sides: six of every number lets a digit appear up to three times, so any three-digit number and 999 of every 1,000 four-digit numbers fit on both sides. Or several short numbers on one side each. Count the digits needed for all of your IDs. Each kit includes six of each digit; add more kits if you need more.
- Is this the same as the lettering required on a commercial truck?
- This kit contains digits only for your own unit IDs. Letters and required carrier markings are separate products. For guidance on carrier markings, see <a href="https://compliancelettering.ca/guides/cvor-requirements-ontario/">CVOR guidance</a> and <a href="https://compliancelettering.ca/guides/usdot-number-requirements-canadian-carriers/">USDOT guidance</a> at Compliance Lettering.
- Do reflective numbers help at night?
- Yes. Reflective vinyl shines back brightly when headlights or a flashlight hit it, which helps on trailers and equipment parked or moving in the dark.
- How tall is each letter or number?
- The size you choose is the height of a capital letter, the way sign shops measure it. Widths vary by style; a wide style takes more room than a condensed one.
- What surfaces does it stick to?
- Smooth, clean, dry surfaces: painted metal, aluminium, glass, fibreglass, smooth plastic and painted wood. It will not hold well on rough brick, stucco, fabric or textured plastic.
- How do I put it on straight?
- Clean the surface with rubbing alcohol and let it dry. Run a strip of masking tape as a straight line, peel each character from its backing and press it on along the tape, then rub it down firmly and remove the tape.
- Can I apply it in the cold?
- Apply to a clean, dry surface in a warm, dry space. Do not apply over frost, moisture, wax or grease. Follow the supplied instructions for your selected material.
- What is the difference between gloss, matte, reflective and holographic?
- Gloss is shiny and bold, matte has no glare, reflective vinyl shines back brightly when headlights or a flashlight hit it at night, and holographic shifts colour as you move.
- Can I get a letter or number I need more of?
- Add a second kit to your cart, or order the exact wording you need, already spaced out, as custom vinyl lettering.
- Can I remove it later?
- Yes. Warm it with a hair dryer and peel it slowly. Any leftover adhesive comes off with rubbing alcohol.
- How much is shipping?
- Shipping and any applicable taxes are calculated at checkout for your delivery address.