Frequently Asked Questions

VIN Brasil has been a pioneer in automotive labels since 1994. It manufactures VIN etching masks (chapelonas) for vehicle windows, self-adhesive destructible labels (ETA) and white labels, as well as label solutions for other markets and flexographic services.

The headquarters are located in São Paulo, and services are available throughout Brazil.

Automakers, importers and Brazil’s leading vehicle customs-clearance companies. VIN Brasil serves about 85% of the imported vehicle market and 20% of domestic production. See Our Clients.

Yes. We make labels for shipping, packaging warnings, product identification, security seals, laboratory tests and healthcare. See Products.

It is a self-adhesive label made of security material that breaks if removal is attempted.

CONTRAN Resolution No. 968/2022. It came into force on July 1, 2022, and its requirements apply to vehicles produced or imported from January 1, 2025, with full or partial early adoption permitted (art. 49).

It must contain at least the VIS, be self-adhesive, be destructible if removal is attempted, be weather-resistant, and contain at least one security element in addition to the VIS (art. 8).

There are two supply options: pre-printed with the VIN, from a chassis list sent with the order; or blank, for printing at the customer’s plant, with Zebra printers on loan and technical support, maintenance and supplies included.

Yes. The ETA has laboratory certifications from MAEDA Soluções Técnicas, IPT – Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas, and LENCO – Centro de Controle Tecnológico, and is resistant to abrasion, chemicals, and weather conditions. See Certificates.

It is the mask used to etch the last 8 digits of the VIN onto the vehicle windows, as required by CONTRAN Resolution No. 691/88, which mandates marking the VIN on automobiles. VIN Brasil produces chapelona formats tailored to each automaker.

There are two options: supply of the labels, produced from the chassis list sent by email, with quality inspection and delivery on the agreed date; or production at the customer’s plant, with equipment installed by VIN Brasil on the production line.

Up to 50 seconds per vehicle on all 6 windows, using VIN Brasil's etching paste. Only 1 or 2 special labels are needed per vehicle.

Yes. The equipment is developed by VIN Brasil and does not release toxic gases into the environment.

Fill in the Purchase Order with your company details and the products you need. If you prefer, talk to our team by phone at +55 11 2213-6033, by email at [email protected] or through our Contact page.

In the Purchase Order form, download the spreadsheet template, fill in one row for each vehicle, and attach the file in the indicated field. Do not change the name, order, or format of the columns.