Frequently Asked Questions

Parking Permits

• Where should we adhere the parking permit decals?

• Should our parking permit labels go on the outside or the inside of the car window?

• We need an automatic way to read our permits. Do you offer bar-coded parking permit hang tags?

• What is the most durable parking permit that you offer? They need to last for four years.

• We have various locations that all need parking permits. Each location has a different design. Can you help organize this for us?

• We must issue only a handful of handicapped parking permits over a month. Do you offer these?

• How does static cling work?

• We want to give parking permits to some of the contractors working here that expire after a month or two? We don't want to keep on ordering a batch of permits for each month. Are there temporary permits that can set an expiration date that cannot be changed by the driver?

• Do you stick the static cling labels on the inside or outside?

• Some of our students drive a van and the van has no inside mirrors. How can they use our parking permit that would usually hang from the rearview mirror?

• How do I remove one of the adhesive window decals?

• I want to apply a temporary sticker to the body of the car. What do you recommend?

• Would the labels come off when the windshield wiper runs over it?

• Why do some of your parking permit tags have a hole at the top?

• I have my own design. Can I ask you to print it?

Design and Art

• I am not happy with the design that I see on the screen. Can you improve it?

• Can I add [our company's name] to your parking tickets?

• Can I order Parking Permits in Spanish? Can you print accents?

• My logo appears to be fuzzy when I view in on the design. What is wrong?

• I do not see a [parking permit] template that I want. Can you create one for me?

• We have a special color. Can you match it?

• I want to print the person's name and specific number onto their parking permit? Can you do this for us?

Where should we adhere the parking permit decals?

Although you will see parking permits in different spots on a car, most customers prefer the position on the front windshield in the lower left-hand corner (e.g. the driver's side). Consistency is also important. Convey the proper parking permit label location to all users. Make it easy for your security staff can quickly find the permits.

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Should our parking permit labels go on the outside or the inside of the car window?

Most parking administrators design their permits to fit on the inside of a car window. That way, the decals cannot be defaced or stolen. Our innovative WindowCling™ permits stick on the inside of the window – yet they can be cleanly and easily removed. They can also be reapplied to another car, should the driver switch vehicles.

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We need an automatic way to read our permits. Do you offer bar-coded parking permit hangtags?

Yes, we do. Yet, note that it is difficult to read a bar-code, no matter how large, though a windshield. Tags are often at an angle and metallized windows can cause some distortion. Instead, customers remove their permit and swipe it in a portable reader (often at the gate to the lot). It is more common to see bar-coded parking permit decals. In addition, we offer RFID versions of our parking permit. These can be easily read from a distance and through a window.

Please call and we can help you design your custom bar-coded or RFID parking permit.

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What is the most durable parking permit that you offer? They need to last for four years.

The simplest solution is to use our AlumiGuard parking permits. Fastened to the car's bumper, these aluminum parking tags, are weatherproof and can withstand countless trips through a car wash, steam wash, etc. The print on these parking permits is embedded within the pores of the aluminum. These aluminum permits outlast all others.

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We have various locations that all need parking permits. Each location has a different design. Can you help organize this for us?

We can create a corporate-wide ordering site for you. There can be a unique template for each location. That way, each user can choose their special design.

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We must issue only a handful of handicapped parking permits over a month. Do you offer these?

We offer a range of in-stock permits that can be issued to vehicles that qualify for special parking privileges.

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How does static cling work?

These work through electromagnetism. Heavily plasticized vinyl is relatively positively charged and this is attracted to the relatively negative charges found on a metal or glass surface. Static cling labels do not require traditional rubber or acrylic adhesives.

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We want to give parking permits to some of the contractors working here that expire after a month or two? We don't want to keep on ordering a batch of permits for each month. Are there temporary permits that can set an expiration date that cannot be changed by the driver?

Our innovative "Scratch-Off" parking permit is an ideal solution. Your security officer just scratches off the coating to indicate the expiration month, day and year. It is easy to spot anyone that tries to manipulate the expiration date. The permit is invalid if more than one date is exposed.

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Do you stick the static cling labels on the inside or outside?

Most static cling parking permits are stuck on the inside of your window, with the print properly readable from the outside. That way, someone cannot easily steal the permit. There are certain vehicle graphics, however, that can be made from static cling material that is stuck on the outside of a window. Similarly, we also manufacture many window decals that are visible from both sides of a window. We print the same design on both sides of the window decal.

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Some of our students drive a van and the van has no inside mirrors. How can they use our parking permit that would usually hang from the rearview mirror?

Order suction cups with your permit tags. Most of our hanging permit tags have a small hole that accommodates a suction cup. The student can then insert the suction cup into the hole and then place the tag on the inside of the van's side window.

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How do I remove one of the adhesive window decals?

Many of our label materials are semi-permanent – they can be removed by just lifting a corner. Our bumper stickers, for example, are removable up to year of initial application. Our permanent adhesive labels require a bit of work to remove. Start by heating the label. Put the car in the sunshine or use a hair dryer. Start with a corner of the label. Many use their fingernail; a knife or even thin credit card works well, too. Once the label is stripped away, you can use regular rubbing alcohol to remove any residue of adhesive remaining. For really tough applications, a small dab of nail polish remover (acetone) can be used.

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I want to apply a temporary sticker to the body of the car. What do you recommend?

Static cling may stick to the metal surfaces of a car or a bumper, but be aware that was or dirt causes real problems. As a result, we recommend the use of one of our adhesive vinyl materials. Some are removable and would be suitable for you.

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Would the labels come off when the windshield wiper runs over it?

We do not recommend placing a windshield decal in the stroke path of the wiper on the outside of the window. Apply the label on the inside (using a decal with a face adhesive or 'front stick' if you want to use a static cling version).

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Why do some of your parking permit tags have a hole at the top?

This hole can be used for suction cups – which can be ordered separately. The suction cups are a good option when a car has not interior (rearview) mirror. Certain vans, for example, do not have a rearview mirror.

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I have my own design. Can I ask you to print it?

Of course. You can use the Online Quote feature to get a quote and then, if you want, upload the camera-ready file to us. We also have some templates, in EPS form, that can be used to provide some guidance. These forms show you the dimensions and outline for the tags and labels.

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I am not happy with the design that I see on the screen. Can you improve it?

Just make a note that you would like our art department to try our hand at your design. In most cases, our clients love the changes that we suggest. We will post a new design to the web site that you can see when you log into it (it will be under the My Designs area).

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Can I add [our company's name] to your parking tickets?

Yes, this is very easy. Just give us the information that you want and we can produce a proof for your approval. Also ask about our parking violation manila and NCR tags. These two-part tags can also be customized with your name.

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Can I order Parking Permits in Spanish? Can you print accents?

Yes, we can print your parking permit tag or window decal in any language. We have even made permits that are bilingual. For Spanish legends, we recommend that you type your message into Word first (and create the special characters, such as ń, ó, ż, é, ó) and then paste the Spanish legend into the field here. That way, your parking permit will have the correct accents.

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My logo appears to be fuzzy when I view in on the design. What is wrong?

Yes, this sounds like a problem. We can only print to the quality of the image. Please see if you can find a version of your logo with a higher quality or resolution. Permits always look better if your logo is crisp. If not, and in most cases, we can help clean your logo up and help make your parking permit look better.

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I do not see a [parking permit] template that I want. Can you create one for me?

Our programmers can add a parking permit or window decal template just for you. We can place your parking permit template under the 'My Designs' area.

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We have a special color. Can you match it?

Many of our customers ask for a specific color. Specify a PMS number or send us a color chip to match. For most materials, there is no extra charge for a special color match – but we will confirm this with you prior to printing.

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I want to print the person's name and specific number onto their parking permit? Can you do this for us?

Just send an XLS file with this information to customerservice@XpressMyself.com. We can digitally print this unique data right onto your parking permit. There may be a slight extra charge – but you should find the extra cost quite reasonable for the added benefit.

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