Racing Stripes & Flame Decals

This collection is built for weekend drivers, truck owners, Jeep fans and motorsport enthusiasts who want their vehicle to look the part without paying a paint shop. Racing stripes and flame decals are the fastest way to give a hood, door or tailgate a custom personality, and every kit here is cut from stocked matte vinyl, gloss vinyl, static cling or clear vinyl and made to order in the USA with free shipping.

What Is in the Racing Stripes and Flame Decals Collection

The collection covers the classic looks that have defined custom vehicle graphics for decades. The Racing Stripe Decal Kit for Car Hood is a complete vinyl stripe kit sized for a hood, so you get a matched set instead of trying to line up individual pieces. The Double Racing Stripe Vinyl Decal Pair for Cars and Trucks offers the twin stripe layout that works on hoods, roofs and tailgates alike. If flames are more your style, the Flame Decals for Truck Doors and the Flame Side Body Decal Set for Trucks give you two ways to run fire graphics along the side of the vehicle, one framed for doors and the other cut to sweep down the full body line.

For a rally or track day feel, the Motorsport Number Round Decal Sticker Set lets you add competition style numbers to doors or quarter panels. Jeep owners can top things off with the Checkered Flag Windshield Decal Set for Jeep Wrangler, a set made to dress up the top edge of the windshield. Each product is printed on one of our four stocked materials, so you can choose matte vinyl for a low sheen, gloss vinyl for a bold shine, clear vinyl for a subtle look, or static cling when you want something you can reposition and take off whenever you like. These pieces also pair naturally with our wider range of Body Panel Decals if you plan to carry a theme across more than one panel.

How to Pick the Right Size for the Surface

Sizing a stripe or flame kit comes down to measuring the panel before you order. For a hood stripe kit, measure the width of the hood between the headlight trim or fender lines, and measure from the leading edge back to the cowl so you know how far the stripes can run. For door flame decals, measure the flat area of the door between the body lines and the door handles, and remember that flames taper, so the widest point of the graphic needs to fit the widest flat section. For a tailgate, measure between the taillight housings and from the top edge to the bumper line. Windshield banners like the checkered flag set should be measured against the glass width and the tint band area so the pattern sits where you want it.

Our sizes are quoted in inches and run from 12 to 48 inches, which covers everything from a small number round to a full side body flame set. When in doubt, choose the size that is slightly smaller than your measured flat area rather than larger, because body lines, handles, trim and fuel doors can interrupt a graphic that is cut too wide. A paper template is a simple trick: cut a piece of kraft paper to the decal dimensions, tape it to the panel and step back to see how the proportions look before you commit. If you are planning a larger build, browse our full catalog of Decals Stickers for accents that match your stripe or flame theme.

How to Fit a Large Decal

Fitting a large stripe or flame decal is a patient job, not a difficult one. Start with surface prep: wash the panel thoroughly with car wash soap, rinse well and dry with a lint free towel, then go over the area with isopropyl alcohol on a clean cloth to remove wax and residue. Work in the shade so the panel is cool to the touch, and avoid fitting on a windy day, since a large decal acts like a sail. Lay the decal on the panel with the backing still on and tape it lightly in place with masking tape so you can adjust the position and confirm it is level before anything sticks.

Once the position is right, use the hinge method: tape one edge as a hinge, peel the backing away from the decal and let the vinyl lay down slowly as you work. Use a felt edged squeegee and stroke from the center outward at a shallow angle, overlapping each pass by about half. Firm, steady pressure is better than fast scraping. For air bubbles, most can be pushed out toward the nearest edge with the squeegee. If a bubble refuses to move, pierce it with a pin or the tip of a hobby knife at a shallow angle and press the air out with your thumb or the squeegee. Small bubbles often settle on their own within a day or two as the vinyl relaxes. With static cling material, the process is even more forgiving since you can peel it back and reposition it on clean glass. Take your time with flame sets and stripe pairs, and step back often to check alignment from a distance, since a stripe that looks straight up close can reveal a lean from ten feet away.

Care and Removal

Caring for vinyl graphics is simple. Wash around them with a mild soap solution and a soft cloth or wash mitt, and avoid high pressure spray nozzles directly at the edges of the decal, since a concentrated stream can lift a corner. Skip abrasive polishes and rough brushes over the graphics themselves. When you want a change, warm the decal gently with a hair dryer on a low setting to soften the adhesive, then peel it back slowly at a shallow angle, pulling back on itself rather than straight out. If residue remains, remove it with isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth. Static cling pieces come off clean with no residue at all, which makes them a great choice for windshield banners and glass surfaces you may want to change seasonally. We make no promises about how long any decal will last, since weather, climate and care all play a role, but gentle washing and sensible parking habits will keep graphics looking their best for as long as you run them.

Do these racing stripe and flame decals fit my vehicle?

The kits in this collection are sized in inches from 12 to 48 and are trimmed to fit common hoods, doors, tailgates and windshields on cars, trucks and Jeep models. Measure your flat panel area first and choose the size that fits within those measurements, since body lines and trim vary between vehicles.

What materials are these decals printed on?

Every decal in this collection is printed on one of our four stocked materials: matte vinyl, gloss vinyl, static cling or clear vinyl. Matte gives a soft finish, gloss gives a bold shine, clear vinyl blends with the paint, and static cling is repositionable on glass.

Can I remove the decals without damaging my paint?

Yes, with care. Warm the decal with a hair dryer on a low setting and peel it back slowly at a shallow angle, then clean any leftover adhesive with isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth. Static cling material peels off clean with no residue, which makes it ideal for windshields and glass.