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 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.

Is there a guide price for van wraps in Cardiff?

Yes: £795–£3,850 per van + VAT is our guide range. It is not a fixed quote, because no two jobs are the same size or on the same surface. The area covered, materials, the number of letters or panels, removal of anything old and access all change the figure, which we confirm after seeing the site or artwork.

Will someone visit my premises in Cardiff before quoting?

If the job needs it, yes. For signs fixed to a building, anything illuminated or work at height, we arrange a survey to measure, check the wall and plan access. For window graphics, lettering and many vehicle jobs, clear photos with measurements are often enough, and we only visit if something needs a closer look.

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.

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

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.

Van wraps in South Glamorgan

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.

Why choose van wraps in South Glamorgan?

Vans left overnight on residential streets in Cardiff carry on advertising in the evenings and at weekends, when people are at home and more likely to notice.
If you trade across South Glamorgan as well as Cardiff, a wrapped van takes the same branding to every job without paying for advertising space.
Every day your van spends parked outside a customer's house in Cardiff is a day the neighbours see your name, services and number at eye level.

Guide prices in South Glamorgan

The figures in this table are guide prices, from £795 to £3,850 per van, and they exclude VAT. They are there to help you plan. A firm price follows the survey or artwork check and is agreed before any work starts.

Van wraps in South Glamorgan: 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.

Rules for vehicle graphics in South Glamorgan

Wrapping or lettering a vehicle in Wales follows the same road and registration rules as the rest of Great Britain. Graphics on a vehicle that is normally driven are outside advertisement control, although a vehicle left parked mainly as an advert is treated differently. Change the main colour and the V5C needs updating with DVLA, and your insurer needs to know. Graphics stay off the windscreen and front side windows, which must transmit at least 75% and 70% of light respectively. Leased? Check the agreement permits graphics and how they must come off. We plan every layout around these points from the first proof.

Options worth considering

Full wrap

Almost every painted exterior panel covered, for a new colour or an end-to-end design.

Reflective details

Retroreflective film for stripes or lettering that shows up in headlights.

Part wrap

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

Towns in South Glamorgan

Below: towns across South Glamorgan where Smart Signs handles van wraps. The service, the process and the guide prices are the same in each, and places missing from the list are covered as well.

Tell us where you are in South Glamorgan and what you need. We quote for van wraps free of charge, and the design proof always comes before any making or fitting.