Vehicle wrap removal is the process of warming old vinyl graphics until the film releases, peeling it away at a low angle, then cleaning off leftover adhesive so the paint is ready to sell, return or re-wrap.
Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Dunstable: the practical benefits
- Vans leaving a Dunstable business at the end of a lease usually need to go back clean, so book removal well ahead of the collection date.
- Rebranding a Dunstable business means the old name and number have to come off every vehicle before the new livery goes on.
- Faded, cracked graphics on a van parked at Dunstable jobs send the wrong message, and taking them off is the first step to a fresh look.
What vehicle wrap and graphics removal costs in Dunstable
The table shows guide prices for vehicle wrap and graphics removal, starting from £245 and reaching about £795 per vehicle. All figures exclude VAT. Your own price is confirmed after we have seen the site or the artwork, so treat these as a starting point.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Lettering or part graphics removal | £245 – £450 | £294 – £540 |
| Full wrap removal | £450 – £795 | £540 – £954 |
Guide prices start from £245 + VAT for removing lettering or part graphics, typically up to £450 + VAT. Full wrap removal is typically between £450 and £795 + VAT.
Options for your Dunstable project
Chevron and reflective film removal
Thicker retroreflective markings, which usually take longer than standard vinyl.
Removal and re-wrap
Old livery off and new graphics on as one booked job.
Lettering removal
Cut vinyl names and contact details taken off and the adhesive cleaned away.
Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Dunstable: permission and rules
Removing graphics isn't usually a council matter. The point to watch is the V5C: if the wrap being removed changed the vehicle's main colour and DVLA was told at the time, update the colour back with DVLA and tell your insurer. Removing lettering or a part wrap over the original colour doesn't change the record. On a leased vehicle, check the return conditions for how graphics must be removed and how marks are charged. If the vehicle works on the highway, check whether your contract still needs Chapter 8 markings before they come off. These points are the same whether the vehicle is kept in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Covering Dunstable and Bedfordshire
Smart Signs works throughout Bedfordshire, Dunstable included, and across the rest of the country. A survey visit is arranged for fitted and illuminated signs so nothing is guessed. Window, wall and vehicle graphics can usually be priced remotely from good photos and accurate measurements. The Dunstable postcode districts we quote for include LU6, LU5 and LU4. Dunstable is about 4.5 miles west of Luton.
Also within reach of Dunstable
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- Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Leighton Buzzard 6 mi
- Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Harpenden 8 mi
- Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Berkhamsted 9 mi
- Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Hemel Hempstead 10 mi
Get in touch about vehicle wrap and graphics removal for your business in Dunstable. Share photos, measurements and any artwork you already have; we will send a free quote and a proof to check, and nothing is made until you say yes.
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