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.

Can you handle van wraps for a business in Armadale?

Yes. Smart Signs covers Armadale and the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians as part of a UK-wide service. You send photos and rough sizes, we arrange a survey if the job needs one, then you receive a proof to scale and a fixed written price. Nothing is made or fitted until you have approved both.

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.

Can you work to an opening date in Armadale?

Tell us the date when you enquire and we will say plainly whether it looks realistic. Timescales typically depend on how soon the proof is approved, how long production takes and whether consent is needed, which can take several weeks on its own. We plan around your date where we can, but we do not promise one we cannot control.

How long does a van wrap last?

Manufacturers commonly rate quality cast wrap film for around 5–7 years on vertical panels such as the sides and rear doors. The roof and bonnet face the sun and weather directly, so they age faster. Colour, climate, parking and washing habits all make a difference, and a van kept out of direct sun and washed gently will usually look better for longer.

Does the price of van wraps in Armadale include VAT?

No. Our guide range of £795–£3,850 per van excludes VAT, which is added to the quote. The final figure depends on size, materials, access, removal of existing signage or graphics and the artwork needed, and we confirm it in writing after a survey or once we have checked your files.

Van wraps in Armadale

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.

The case for van wraps in Armadale

If you trade across Edinburgh and the Lothians as well as Armadale, a wrapped van takes the same branding to every job without paying for advertising space.
Slow school-run and commuter traffic through Armadale gives side panels time to be read, which rewards a short services list and large lettering.
Queues on the main roads in and out of Armadale give the driver behind you time to read a phone number on your rear doors.

What van wraps cost in Armadale

Use these figures to budget: £795 to £3,850 per van is the guide range, with VAT added on top. Each line in the table is indicative only, and your exact price is confirmed after a survey or once we have looked over the artwork.

Van wraps in Armadale: 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

Guide prices start from £795 + VAT for a part wrap covering the sides and rear, typically up to £1,850 + VAT depending on van size and coverage. A full wrap is typically between £1,950 and £2,950 + VAT on a small or medium van, and £2,450 to £3,850 + VAT on a long-wheelbase or high-roof van.

Options for your Armadale project

Gloss, satin or matt laminate

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

Part wrap

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

Colour change plus graphics

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

Rules for vehicle graphics in Armadale

For vehicle graphics in Scotland, think DVLA and insurance rather than planning. A vehicle that is normally driven is outside advertisement control, though one parked up mainly as an advertisement is not. If the main colour changes, update the colour on your V5C and tell your insurer. We keep all graphics clear of the windscreen and front side windows, which need at least 75% and 70% light transmission under the 1986 Construction and Use Regulations. Before wrapping, we check the paintwork: chips, rust, poor resprays or failing lacquer can lift when the wrap is removed later.

Covering Armadale and Edinburgh and the Lothians

You do not need to be in a particular postcode for us to help: Armadale and the whole of Edinburgh and the Lothians are covered. If your job needs a survey, we arrange the visit. If it can be priced from photos, sizes and the vehicle make and model, we do it that way instead. Addresses in EH48 and EH47 are all within our Armadale coverage. Roughly 20 miles separate Armadale from Edinburgh, which lies to the east.

Close to Armadale

No commitment and no charge for quoting. Send photos with rough sizes for van wraps in Armadale and we will reply with a price and then, once you are happy, a proof you approve before manufacture.

More signs in Armadale

All sign types in Armadale · Van wraps across Edinburgh and the Lothians

Materials	Printed cast vinyl with clear gloss, satin or matt laminate
Consent	Not usually needed for a working van; update the V5C if the main colour changes
Typical lead time	typically 1–3 weeks from approved proof; fitting typically 1–3 days per van