Football Tear-Out Tailgate Decal for Pickup Trucks

Description

A tear-out football graphic printed on cast vinyl, sized to fit pickup tailgates from 12 to 48 inches wide. Made for fans who want game-day spirit on the back of the truck.

A Game-Day Look for Your Tailgate

This tear-out football graphic turns the back of your pickup into part of the tailgate party. The design reads like a football ripping through the surface of the tailgate, which works well on solid paint colors and gives the truck a bold, sporty look on game day. It is cut as a single decal, so installation is one piece rather than a puzzle of small parts. Choose a width from 12 to 48 inches depending on how much of the tailgate you want to cover. It pairs naturally with our football helmet stickers if you want to carry the theme onto windows, toolboxes, or coolers at the tailgate.

Printed Cast Vinyl Built for the Road

Each decal is printed on cast vinyl, a thin, flexible material that conforms to the slight contours and body lines found on most tailgates. The inks are laminated with your choice of a matte or gloss overlaminate, so the finish holds up against sun, rain, car washes, and highway driving instead of fading after a few weekends. Cast vinyl also removes more cleanly than cheaper calendered options when you are ready for a change. This is a decal made for trucks that actually get driven to the stadium, parked in gravel lots, and washed on Monday, not a sticker meant to live in a drawer.

Choosing Your Size and Finish

Measure the flat area of your tailgate between the taillights and above the handle or latch before ordering. A 12-inch width suits smaller trucks or a subtle accent, while 24 and 36 inch sizes fit most full-size tailgates, and 48 inches covers wide single-piece tailgates from edge to edge. If your truck spends most weekends outside in direct sun, the gloss finish adds a shine that stands out in the parking lot. The matte finish cuts glare and blends in with flat or matte paint. Both finishes use the same cast vinyl base and the same laminated print, so the choice is about look, not durability.

Applying It Without Bubbles

Start with a clean, dry tailgate, free of wax, dust, and polish residue. Position the decal with masking tape along the top edge as a hinge, peel the backing a few inches at a time, and squeegee from the center outward. On cold mornings, warm the surface and the decal slightly with a hair dryer so the vinyl conforms around handle recesses and body lines. Take your time on the pointed edges of the tear-out shape, rubbing them down firmly so nothing lifts on the drive home. Full step-by-step instructions ship with every set.

Caring for Your Decal Season After Season

A little routine care keeps your football tailgate decal looking sharp from the first kickoff to the final bowl game. Wash around the graphic with mild soap and water, using a soft cloth or sponge rather than a stiff brush that could scuff the printed surface. Skip high-pressure washes aimed directly at the edges, since forceful spray can lift a corner over time. In winter, avoid scraping ice across the design; let the truck warm up or use a window-safe de-icer instead. If you notice a lifted edge, press it back down with a squeegee or your thumb while the surface is clean and dry. Static cling versions can be removed, rinsed, and repositioned whenever you want a fresh placement. With steady care, the printed colors stay bold all season long.

Removing and Reusing Without Residue

When the season ends or you are ready for a new look, removal is straightforward. Park the truck in a shaded spot and let the surface cool, then peel the decal slowly at a low angle, working from one edge across the tailgate. Warming the vinyl gently with a hair dryer on a low setting softens the adhesive and makes the pull smoother, especially in cooler weather. If any adhesive remains, a citrus-based cleaner or isopropyl alcohol on a soft cloth will lift it without harming the paint. Static cling finishes leave nothing behind at all, since they grip with static rather than adhesive, and they can be stored flat on their original backing liner for reuse next fall. Take your time and the tailgate comes away clean.

What you get

• Tear-out football graphic cut as one single-piece decal
• Printed on flexible cast vinyl that conforms to tailgate contours
• Available in 12, 24, 36, and 48 inch widths
• Choice of matte or gloss laminated finish
• Laminated print resists fading from sun and car washes
• Removes cleanly when you are ready to change the look
• Application instructions included in every set

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Will this fit my tailgate?

Measure the flat area of your tailgate between the taillights and above the handle, then choose the width that is equal to or smaller than that measurement. The 24 and 36 inch sizes fit most full-size pickups, while 48 inches suits wide single-piece tailgates.

Matte or gloss, which should I pick?

Gloss gives the decal a shiny, eye-catching look that stands out in sunlight. Matte reduces glare and blends better with flat or non-shiny paint. Both use the same cast vinyl and laminated print, so durability is the same either way.

Can I remove it later without damaging the paint?

Yes. Warm the decal with a hair dryer and peel it slowly at a low angle. Cast vinyl removes more cleanly than cheaper calendered material, and any leftover adhesive can be cleaned with a mild adhesive remover.