Sticker burning vs peeling vs fading: three words, three meanings
In sticker burning vs peeling vs fading, only the first two are warranty defects. Burning means colours damaged and yellowed until the ad looks distorted. Peeling means the sticker separates or tears at the edges. Both are covered by our written warranty: 30 months on 3M and 16 months on ORAFOL. Natural fading of 20–30% after years is normal and not covered.
Why the words matter before you sign
Many warranties in the market are verbal, or cover only “manufacturing defects”. When a fleet manager calls with a problem, the discussion starts about what the word meant. We avoid that by defining each term inside the quotation.
| Term | What it means | Covered? |
|---|---|---|
| Burning | Colours damaged and yellowed until the ad looks distorted | Yes |
| Peeling | The sticker lifts, separates or tears from the edges | Yes |
| Fading | Gradual loss of 20–30% colour intensity after years, ad still clear | No, it is natural |
What we do when a covered defect appears
We reprint and reinstall at our own cost. The warranty is written inside the quotation, so there is nothing to negotiate later.
A real example: Qissat Al Gharb has 10 vans with ORAFOL stickers. Two vans peeled because of a mistake on our side, and the sticker on a third was removed. We redid all three at our cost, without argument. Their procurement manager later moved to a new company and came back to us from there.
Talk to us. Send us your vehicle count and how long they will stay in service, and we will send a 5-year cost comparison based on your own fleet numbers.
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Why fading is not covered, and why that is honest
Every printed colour loses some intensity in years of direct sun. On our materials, that loss is around 20–30% after years, while the ad stays readable. Stickers common in the market can lose 80–90% within one year. Promising “no fading ever” would be a promise no material can keep.
Warranty durations by material
- Original 3M: 30 months written, rated life up to 5 years.
- Original ORAFOL: 16 months written, rated life up to 3 years.
Frequently asked questions
Does the warranty cover accidents or scratches?
The warranty covers burning and peeling only. Damage from accidents, scratches or removal is outside it. Ask us for a quote to replace damaged panels.
Where is the warranty written?
Inside the quotation itself, with the material name and the covered defects.
What should I ask any supplier about warranty?
Ask: do you guarantee your stickers for 30 months in writing, and which defects are named?
