Weatherproof stickers?

September 6, 2023 11:21 AM

Which sticker should I purchase for bicycle parking permits?

I have been put in charge of my building's new bicycle parking system. I need to purchase stickers to be put on the bikes annually when residents pay the fee. The stickers need the following qualities:

Weatherproof
Durable for at least one year
Can be removed without damaging paint (I'm ok with a little residue that can be scrubbed off)
Available in multiple colors
Approximately 1" in diameter.

What should I buy?

posted by soy_renfield to Sports, Hobbies, & Recreation (2 answers total)

Best answer: The Sticker You Glossy White Vinyl Labels would probably be perfect for this. I have used them multiple times for various projects, including water bath canning and sticking on outdoor signs, and they have the uncanny ability to stick and be weather- and waterproof for a long time but then peeling off perfectly when you want them gone. My canning jars have had them on through the dishwasher and through cannings over years and stay on the jars.

You'd have to design your own, but you can order them in sheets of whatever number you need in whatever size and colour you want. Their shipping is also super quick.
posted by urbanlenny at 11:47 AM on September 6, 2023

I've had good experiences with Sticker Guy going back years. Same deal that you'll have to design your own (though if you just want text on a sticker, they have a tool for that).

Prices are good, but their shipping is not super quick--there's usually a couple weeks' turnaround time. They typically have a minimum order of 250, which might be a lot more than you need.
posted by box at 11:55 AM on September 6, 2023