Maltese Skull Cross Tailgate Decal for Trucks, 12"-48"

Description

A skull-and-crossbones Maltese cross decal cut from matte black vinyl, sized to fit truck tailgates. Sold as a set with widths from 12 to 48 inches so you can match it to your rig.

A Tailgate Decal Built Around the Maltese Skull Cross

This design pairs the eight-pointed Maltese cross with a skull and crossbones at its center, cut as one clean piece of matte black vinyl. It is made for truck owners who want a bold, single-statement graphic across the tailgate without layering several stickers together. Because the cross is cut as a single decal, the lines stay sharp and the spacing stays true to the original artwork once applied. The matte black finish sits flat against painted tailgates, giving the look of a printed graphic rather than a shiny sticker. Choose the width that matches your truck so the proportions of the cross, skull and bones carry over correctly at any size.

Matte Black Cast Vinyl, Cut to Order

Each set is printed and cut to order on matte black cast vinyl, a thin, conformable material that follows the gentle curves and body lines found on most tailgates. Cast vinyl resists shrinking and lifting better than thicker calendered films, which matters on a flat vertical panel that faces sun all day. The decal comes weeded and masked with application tape, so you peel one backing sheet and lay the whole graphic down in a single pass. No clear border, no printed background rectangle, just the cut cross itself. The finish is a true flat matte that reads as part of the paint once it is down.

Choosing Your Size from 12 to 48 Inches

Measure the flat area of your tailgate between the handle, latch and any badges before ordering, then pick the width that fits inside those boundaries. The 12 and 18 inch sizes also work on toolboxes, rear windows and side panels if you want the design repeated around the truck. Larger widths in the 36 to 48 inch range are cut for full tailgate coverage on standard and heavy-duty pickups. Because each decal is cut to the width you select, the height scales with the artwork's proportions. If you are between two sizes, the smaller option gives you a margin for error during placement.

Applying Your Tailgate Decal

Start with a clean, dry tailgate, free of wax, dust and polish residue, ideally applied when the temperature is moderate. Peel the backing away, position the masked decal using the top edge as your guide, and press from the center outward with a squeegee or firm card. Work the air out toward the edges rather than rubbing over the whole surface at once. Slowly peel the application tape back at a low angle, leaving the vinyl flat on the tailgate. Avoid pressure washing directly at the edges for the first day. The decal removes cleanly with heat when you are ready for a change.

What you get

• Skull and crossbones Maltese cross cut as a single-piece decal
• Matte black cast vinyl with a flat, non-shiny finish
• Available in widths from 12 to 48 inches
• Weeded and pre-masked with application tape for one-pass install
• Cut to order in our US shop
• Works on tailgates, toolboxes, rear windows and side panels

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Will this decal fit my truck's tailgate?

The decal is sold by width from 12 to 48 inches. Measure the flat area of your tailgate between the handle, latch and badges, and choose a width that fits inside those boundaries. It is a universal graphic, not a model-specific fitment.

Is the background part of the decal?

No. Only the Maltese skull cross itself is cut vinyl. There is no clear or printed background, so your tailgate's paint shows through around the design.

Can I remove it later?

Yes. Warm the decal with a hair dryer or heat gun on a low setting and peel it away slowly. Any remaining adhesive can be cleaned off with a mild adhesive remover and a soft cloth.