An oil canister whose laminated label resists workshop grime

Motor Vehicle labels

Automotive labels get handled with oily hands, stored in hot workshops and often applied to containers that already have a film of lubricant on them. Very little about the environment is clean.

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What the label has to survive

  • Oils and lubricants

    Residue on the container surface prevents a standard adhesive from keying at all.

  • Solvent exposure

    Brake cleaner and degreaser will strip unprotected print in a single wipe.

  • Heat

    Engine-bay and workshop temperatures soften general-purpose adhesives.

  • Abrasion

    Containers are stacked, dragged and handled hard throughout their life.

A typical construction

Where we usually start for motor vehicle work. It is a starting point, not a specification — we confirm every element against your container, filling line and shelf life before quoting.

  • FaceWhite PP or PET
  • AdhesiveHigh-tack permanent
  • FinishProtective laminate
  • 1,000Minimum order, built for far more

What we'll ask you

Answering these up front is the fastest route to an accurate quote.

  • Whether the container surface is likely to be contaminated with oil at the moment of application.
  • Peak temperature the label will see, and for how long.
  • Whether the print needs to survive direct solvent wiping, which requires a laminate.

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Let's spec your motor vehicle label

Tell us the container and the conditions — we'll do the rest.

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