How to Make Car Magnets | Advertise on the go with DIY Vehicle Magnets

Have you been wondering how to make car magnets? Try the innovative, new MagnetPouch - the DIY solution that you can make on-demand from the comfort of your home of office.

What You Need to Make Car Magnets:

How to Make Car Magnets:

    ① Design and print your magnet using a 12" x 18" template. You can make it vertical or horizontal, whichever you prefer.
    ② Place your print the MagnetPouch and center.
    ③ Run the MagnetPouch through your pouch laminating machine.
    ④ Place your new magnet on your vehicle of choice!


Vehicle MagnetPouches are perfect for car signs and business promotions of many kinds. They let you promote your business while on the road and parked, reaching thousands of people daily, depending on your driving schedule. Plus they are so affordable, you will see a return on your minor investment quickly when you start getting calls from clients saying "I saw your truck at Miriam's Diner and would like a price".

The laminate attached to the strong magnet make a perfect combination; lamination protects your design from rain and sun exposure to make it long-lasting. The magnet is rated to hold tight, even at freeway speeds, so you don't have to worry about your sign flying off. Plus, since the entire sheet is a magnet (not just the edges) you get a strong and stable hold, even on the slightly curved surfaces of your car or truck.

Watch this quick video to see how to make vehicle magnets:

MagnetPouch Tips:

    • Recommended Laminating Machines: For the best results with DIY Car Magnets, we recommend you use a pouch laminating machine that has a minimum of 6 rollers and is designed to handle photographs and lamination pouches that are 10 mil thick. Adjustable heat and speed settings are also recommended. Since MagnetPouches are thicker than traditional lamination pouches, these features will help you achieve the best finished car sign. The Sprinter-Lam 335R6 pouch laminator has been tested and approved for use with MagnetPouches.

    • Recommended Paper: While MagnetPouches will work great with almost any standard paper stock, we recommend you pair them with a synthetic paper for outdoor and vehicle sign uses. They will last even longer, and be protected from water and sun more than when standard printed paper is used. Most synthetic base sheets (like PET) act as an insulator and will conduct heat at a slower pace, so be sure to adjust your laminator accordingly. You will also want to use a thinner paper stock, usually less than 14pt thick is best.

Troubleshooting your MagnetPouch:

    ① Not Sealing: This can happen if your laminator is not getting hot enough, or your pouch is running through too fast. Slow down the speed, increase the temperature, and try again. This may also happen if you are using a thicker paper stock inside your pouch. You can also try running the pouch through a second time.

    ② Wrinkles in Laminate: This can happen if your laminator is too hot, or your pouch is running through too slow. Speed it up, decrease the temperature, and try again. This can also happen if you made a collage of multiple images in one large pouch; instead, print your entire collage design on one sheet and try again.


With the innovative new DIY MagnetPouch laminatging pouches, you can quickly and easily produce as many custom car magnets as you need, on-demand, without having to worry about production minimums, high shipping fees, or other outsourcing costs. Advertise on the go with MagnetPouch; several other sizes and applications are available.


Mallory Morsa, Binding101 Product Expert About the Author • Mallory Morsa is the product expert and content specialist at Binding101, and has been a valued team member since 2008. She started her career here in customer service, moved onto sales supervisor, product management, and then onto content. She takes a hands-on approach to products, and truly gets to know how every item works before she writes about them, with a goal to give you all of the honest information you need to make a confident buying decision. She has a bachelor's degree with a focus on management and marketing, and has been a writer, photographer, and videographer for many years. In her free time, she loves to read by the pool, volunteer at the local animal shelter in the kitten nursery, and snuggle her three furbabies while she binge watches Netflix.