Design Specification
Include vector files (AI, EPS, PDF), exact Pantone values or CMYK breakdown, fonts outlined, and bleed/safety margins to ensure accurate reproduction.
Clear decals specifications reduce production errors, ensure legal compliance with vehicle and local signage rules, and protect brand consistency across a fleet. Proper records streamline approvals, installer instructions, warranty claims, and future updates while providing an audit trail for who approved artwork and when.
Typical users range from small business owners to fleet managers who need consistent on-vehicle branding and documented approvals before production.
Each role benefits from structured fields that capture artwork files, placement details, approval timestamps, and signatory authority to avoid rework and compliance issues.
Include vector files (AI, EPS, PDF), exact Pantone values or CMYK breakdown, fonts outlined, and bleed/safety margins to ensure accurate reproduction.
Specify material type (cast vs calendared vinyl), laminate (matte, gloss, UV), and adhesive strength suited to vehicle surface and expected service life.
Provide exact dimensions, placement coordinates or mounting surface photos, and any trim or overlap tolerances for doors, windows, or curved panels.
Document color standards, acceptable substitutions, logo variations, contrast requirements for legibility, and mandatory brand lockups or spacing rules.
List surface preparation, temperature ranges for application, recommended tools, and whether professional installation or field application is required.
Note required local permit numbers or municipal restrictions, reflective material rules, and any disclaimers needed to meet vehicle-safety laws.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Artwork upload | Require AI/EPS; auto-validate file type. |
| Proof routing | Send to contact; require signature step. |
| Installer notification | Auto-email install team on approval. |
| Permit tracking | Attach permit file to order record. |
Approval workflows typically accept PDF, AI, EPS, and high-resolution JPG/PNG files and support e-signatures for proof acceptance.
Ensure your chosen platform preserves color profiles and embedded proofs, provides an audit trail for approvals, and stores final artwork with version history for future orders.
A contractor ordered door graphics and provided low-resolution artwork, causing scale issues during proofing.
An agent requested rear-window decals without checking visibility rules, leading to a parking citation.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |