Can a wrap go over the existing lettering?

It's better not to. Old lettering leaves raised edges that show through new film, and the new wrap would only be as secure as the old vinyl underneath. Taking the lettering off first, cleaning away the adhesive and checking for ghosting gives the wrap a smooth base. Removal is quoted as part of the job when it's needed.

Do you need print-ready artwork for a van wrap?

No. A logo file, your brand colours and the wording you want are enough to start. The design is laid out on a scale template of your van, with each side, the front and the rear doors shown on the proof. If you already have a full wrap design, we check it against the template so nothing lands on a handle or door gap.

Will the location in Portadown affect the cost of van wraps?

Location is one factor among several, alongside size, material, access equipment and design time. Our guide range is £795–£3,850 per van + VAT; any travel, parking or access costs for your site in Portadown are included in the written quote we confirm after a survey or artwork check, so you can see them before you commit.

Who carries out the work on van wraps in Portadown?

The work on site is done by installers working under our contract, and anything that needs making is produced by specialist fabricators. You deal with Smart Signs throughout: we take the enquiry, survey, prepare the design and quote, check consent and coordinate the fitting, so there is one point of contact from first message to handover.

Is there a typical lead time for van wraps in Portadown?

Yes, though it varies with the job. The lead time typically runs from the day you approve the proof, not from the first enquiry, and is typically a few weeks. Survey visits, artwork changes and any consent application sit before that point, so getting photos, sizes and logo files to us early typically shortens the overall timescale.

Can a wrap go over dents, rust or a respray?

A wrap follows the surface it's on, so dents and deep scratches still show through, and rust keeps spreading underneath. Poor resprays and failing lacquer are the bigger risk, because they can lift when the wrap is removed later. We check the paint before quoting and suggest any repairs that should happen first.

Van wraps in Portadown

A van wrap is printed cast vinyl film, protected by a clear laminate, applied over a van's factory paint to cover some or all of its panels with your branding, colours and contact details.

What you gain from van wraps in Portadown

Planning to sell or hand back the van later? Keeping the paint covered while you work around Portadown can help it go back in better condition.
Vans left overnight on residential streets in Portadown carry on advertising in the evenings and at weekends, when people are at home and more likely to notice.
Wherever you park in Portadown, whether a trade counter, a supermarket car park or a client's drive, the wrap keeps working while you do.

What van wraps cost in Portadown

Guide prices for van wraps run from £795 to £3,850 per van, 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.

Van wraps in Portadown: guide prices, supplied and fitted
Item	Guide, ex VAT	Inc. VAT (20%)
Part wrap (sides and rear)	£795 – £1,850	£954 – £2,220
Full wrap, small or medium van	£1,950 – £2,950	£2,340 – £3,540
Full wrap, long-wheelbase or high-roof van	£2,450 – £3,850	£2,940 – £4,620

The main drivers are van size, how much is covered, how complex the panels are, design time and whether old graphics have to come off first. Ribbed sides and deep recesses take longer to fit. All prices exclude VAT and are confirmed after we've checked your van details and artwork.

Options for your Portadown project

Part wrap

Sides and rear printed over your factory paint, which does part of the design work.

Gloss, satin or matt laminate

The laminate finish changes how colours look and how easily the van wipes clean.

Colour change plus graphics

Plain coloured film over the whole van, with printed or cut graphics on top.

Rules for vehicle graphics in Portadown

Does a wrapped or lettered vehicle count as an advertisement under Northern Ireland's planning rules? Not while it is used as a vehicle. Councils can treat a vehicle parked mainly to display an advert as a sign, but day-to-day livery is outside control. Registration in Northern Ireland sits with DVLA, as it does in Great Britain, so a change of main colour goes on the V5C and your insurer needs telling. The law sets minimums for the front glass: at least 75% of light through the windscreen and 70% through the front side windows, which is why our designs leave them untouched. Leased vehicles may carry conditions on graphics and their removal.

Covering Portadown and County Armagh

Our service reaches Portadown and all of County Armagh. The first step depends on the job: a site visit for signs that need measuring, fixing or wiring, or a photo-based quote for graphics and lettering where pictures and sizes tell us enough. Roughly 2.8 miles separate Portadown from Craigavon, which lies to the north-east.

Also within reach of Portadown

If van wraps could help your business in Portadown, the quote is free. Send pictures and sizes by form, phone or WhatsApp, and you will have a scaled design to approve before any work goes ahead.

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All sign types in Portadown · Van wraps across County Armagh

Typical lead time	typically 1–3 weeks from approved proof; fitting typically 1–3 days per van
Materials	Printed cast vinyl with clear gloss, satin or matt laminate
Typical size	Small panel vans to long-wheelbase high-roof vans; part or full coverage