A car wrap is a thin cast vinyl film applied over the factory paint to change the car's colour or finish, either across every panel or on selected parts such as the roof or mirrors.
Why choose car wraps and colour change in Essex?
- In a Southend-on-Sea car park full of silver, grey and white cars, a satin or matt colour change is hard to miss when clients arrive.
- For a new business launching in Southend-on-Sea, a car wrapped in brand colours can be changed back if the branding moves on, with no respray involved.
- Company cars parked outside clients' offices in Southend-on-Sea can carry a small, tasteful logo on the doors rather than a full van-style livery.
Guide prices in Essex
We publish guide prices so you can plan before you get in touch. For car wraps and colour change the range is £1,950–£3,750 per car, not including VAT, and the final price is confirmed after we survey the site or check the artwork.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Full colour change, small or medium car | £1,950 – £2,850 | £2,340 – £3,420 |
| Full colour change, large car or SUV | £2,650 – £3,750 | £3,180 – £4,500 |
| Roof, mirrors or bonnet only | £195 – £650 | £234 – £780 |
Price rises with the size of the car, complex bumpers and deep curves, how much trim has to come off, and the film itself, as metallic and colour-shift films cost more than gloss. Door shuts are quoted separately. All prices exclude VAT and are confirmed once we've seen the car or detailed photos.
Rules for vehicle graphics in Essex
Think road rules rather than planning rules. In England a vehicle normally used for driving is outside advertisement control, although parking one somewhere chiefly as a billboard can bring it back within the council's remit. Three checks matter more. Tell DVLA, via the V5C, and your insurer if the main colour changes. Keep the windscreen at 75% light transmission or better and the front side windows at 70% or better, as the 1986 Construction and Use Regulations require. And for lease vehicles, read the agreement for what it says about graphics and removal. We plan every layout around all three.
Options worth considering
Matt
Flat and striking; washed clean rather than polished.
Colour-shift
Changes colour with the viewing angle; needs the most care.
Metallic
Flecked film that catches the light like metallic paint.
Towns in Essex
Looking for a specific town? Every place listed here falls within our coverage of Essex for car wraps and colour change; open one to see the details for that town.
- Car wraps and colour change in Southend-on-Sea
- Car wraps and colour change in Basildon
- Car wraps and colour change in Colchester
- Car wraps and colour change in Chelmsford
- Car wraps and colour change in Harlow
- Car wraps and colour change in Grays
- Car wraps and colour change in Braintree
- Car wraps and colour change in Brentwood
- Car wraps and colour change in Clacton-on-Sea
- Car wraps and colour change in South Benfleet
- Car wraps and colour change in Canvey Island
- Car wraps and colour change in Billericay
- Car wraps and colour change in Rayleigh
- Car wraps and colour change in Stanford-le-Hope
- Car wraps and colour change in Wickford
- Car wraps and colour change in Witham
- Car wraps and colour change in Pitsea
- Car wraps and colour change in Maldon
- Car wraps and colour change in Waltham Abbey
- Car wraps and colour change in South Ockendon
- Car wraps and colour change in Harwich
Tell us where you are in Essex and what you need. We quote for car wraps and colour change free of charge, and the design proof always comes before any making or fitting.