I think this has been described in other threads, but here is a complete step by step guide. I think this is the ultimate solution to having HOV stickers in the correct position on your car, yet not damaging your paint or PPF (i.e. removable). Note, this assumes your HOV stickers are black and white. If your HOV stickers are other colors, this might still work if you have access to a color copier.
Items needed:
- blank vinyl sticker sheets (Amazon.com - Vinyl Oasis - Inkjet Printable Peel -)
- laminating sheets (Amazon.com: Avery Self-Adhesive Laminating Sheets, 9 x 12 Inches, Box of 50 (73601): Office Products)
- scissors
- photocopy machine
- HOV stickers
Step 1: Photocopy your HOV stickers onto the blank vinyl sheets. The sheets are designed for inkjet, but I was able to use my laser copier (just don't touch the print as the toner isn't very adherent). You should be able to fit all stickers on one sheet.
Step 2: Immediately place a laminating sheet on top of the just-printed copy.
Step 3: Cut out the copied HOV stickers.
Step 4: Place copied HOV stickers on your car per the DMV instructions. Keep your originals somewhere safe.
The 3rd pictures shows the original sticker at the top and the copied sticker at the bottom. Obviously the hologram effect is gone, and the copied sticker is a bit brighter white than the original, but I don't think anyone would be able to tell the difference (especially on the highway). As advertised, this vinyl sticker material comes off easily and without any residue.
Items needed:
- blank vinyl sticker sheets (Amazon.com - Vinyl Oasis - Inkjet Printable Peel -)
- laminating sheets (Amazon.com: Avery Self-Adhesive Laminating Sheets, 9 x 12 Inches, Box of 50 (73601): Office Products)
- scissors
- photocopy machine
- HOV stickers
Step 1: Photocopy your HOV stickers onto the blank vinyl sheets. The sheets are designed for inkjet, but I was able to use my laser copier (just don't touch the print as the toner isn't very adherent). You should be able to fit all stickers on one sheet.
Step 2: Immediately place a laminating sheet on top of the just-printed copy.
Step 3: Cut out the copied HOV stickers.
Step 4: Place copied HOV stickers on your car per the DMV instructions. Keep your originals somewhere safe.
The 3rd pictures shows the original sticker at the top and the copied sticker at the bottom. Obviously the hologram effect is gone, and the copied sticker is a bit brighter white than the original, but I don't think anyone would be able to tell the difference (especially on the highway). As advertised, this vinyl sticker material comes off easily and without any residue.