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.
Where car wraps and colour change can pay off in Galashiels
- A matching black roof and chrome delete is a modest way for a Galashiels business to make its pool cars look like a set.
- Valeters, driving instructors and mobile mechanics working in Galashiels often use their own car as their shopfront, so its finish says something about the work.
- For a new business launching in Galashiels, a car wrapped in brand colours can be changed back if the branding moves on, with no respray involved.
What car wraps and colour change cost in Galashiels
Guide prices for car wraps and colour change run from £1,950 to £3,750 per car, excluding VAT. The table below breaks that down; your actual price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed the site or checked 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.
Options for your Galashiels project
Satin
A soft sheen that hides fine swirl marks.
Matt
Flat and striking; washed clean rather than polished.
Colour-shift
Changes colour with the viewing angle; needs the most care.
Rules for vehicle graphics in Galashiels
Scotland follows the same approach to vehicle graphics as the rest of the UK. Livery on a van, car or lorry in everyday use is not treated as an advertisement needing consent; the council's interest starts only if a vehicle is parked up chiefly as a sign. What matters instead is the paperwork and the glass. DVLA should be told of any change of main colour through the V5C, and so should your insurer. Light transmission rules set a minimum of 75% for the windscreen and 70% for the front side windows, so our layouts never touch them. Lease or contract hire? Read the terms on graphics and removal first.
Covering Galashiels and the Scottish Borders
Jobs in Galashiels are handled the same way as jobs anywhere else in the Scottish Borders: one team, one process. If the work calls for a survey, we book a visit at a time that suits you. If photos and sizes will do, we quote from those and skip the visit altogether. Postcode districts around Galashiels include TD1. Galashiels lies around 13 miles north of Hawick.
Nearby towns we also cover
- Car wraps and colour change in Hawick 13 mi
- Car wraps and colour change in Peebles 15 mi
- Car wraps and colour change in Mayfield 20 mi
- Car wraps and colour change in Bonnyrigg 21 mi
- Car wraps and colour change in Dalkeith 22 mi
Get a free quote for car wraps and colour change: tell us what you need, attach pictures and approximate measurements, and we will come back with a price. Nothing is produced until you have approved the design proof.
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