Vehicle Adhesive Requirements for Compliance Decals
ASTM + Industry Standards · Canada
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Compliance decals must use adhesives appropriate for the substrate (painted metal, fiberglass, aluminum, marine gel coat) to ensure permanent attachment.
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The wrong adhesive causes decals to fall off — creating non-compliance. Acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives work on most vehicles. Boats need marine-grade.
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Acrylic PSA for painted metal trucks
Marine-grade adhesive for vessel hulls
Surface should be clean, dry, and above 10°C
Permanent adhesive — not repositionable
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