Aluminum panels are not suitable for magnetic signs.
What’s the deal? These are just photos of a new F150 with signs. Full-size pickups aren’t just for casual commuters. They’re also a staple work machine for many businesses. These signs can be removed with magnetic signs or were used by F-150 owners before Ford replaced steel panels with aluminum.
Magnetic paint is already available and is commonly used to decorate walls in homes. The magnetic paint is basically a mixture of iron filings and water. This allows magnets to stick to any surface painted. Faux signs are found on this F-150’s hood, sides and rear. This is exactly the place we would expect to see them for testing. Ford may be working on a special sign for its trucks, but this theory is absolutely insane. A new magnetic paint option is possible, even though aluminum, carbon fiber and plastic are becoming more common in the automotive industry.
Although we don’t know the cost of such an option, it might make the F-150 attractive to business-support buyers. We don’t think it is too far-fetched to expect such an option in the near future.