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Vehicle wrap & graphics removal · Dunstable

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Dunstable

Smart Signs designs, makes and fits business signage and graphics across the UK, and that includes vehicle wrap and graphics removal for shops, offices and trade businesses in Dunstable. You deal with one team from the first enquiry to handover: we measure, draw a proof to scale, fix the price in writing and then arrange the making and fitting through installers contracted to us.

From £245 per vehicle + VAT · UK guide price
Gloved hands peeling old vinyl wrap off a van with a heat gun

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.

Vehicle wrap & graphics removal in Dunstable: guide prices, supplied and fitted
ItemGuide, ex VATInc. 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

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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Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Dunstable: questions

How long does it take to get vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Dunstable?

It typically takes a few weeks from first enquiry, with much of that time falling after you approve the proof, while the work is made and scheduled. Graphics and vehicle jobs are typically shorter than fabricated or illuminated signs. If advertisement consent is needed, the council's decision comes first and adds to the overall timescale.

Why is there a price range for vehicle wrap and graphics removal rather than one figure?

Because jobs vary. The guide of £245 to £795 per vehicle + VAT spans small, simple work at one end and larger, more involved work at the other. Size, material, finish, access, design time and any consent drawings push the figure up or down. A survey or artwork check lets us fix the price for your job in Dunstable.

What will the vehicle look like afterwards?

You'll get clean panels with the adhesive removed, showing the paint as it was under the film. Chips, scratches or dents that the graphics were hiding will be visible again, and some ghosting may show where the film's edges were. A valet or machine polish is usually the finishing step before a sale, lease return or re-wrap.

Can you remove lettering but leave the wrap underneath?

Often, yes. Cut lettering applied on top of a wrap can usually be warmed and peeled off without lifting the wrap, as long as both are in sound condition. The wrap under the lettering will have been shaded from the sun, so a faint outline may show; new lettering placed in the same spot usually hides it.

Is Dunstable inside your coverage area for vehicle wrap and graphics removal?

It is. We work throughout the UK rather than in a single region, so Dunstable and every part of Bedfordshire are included. Where a survey is needed we arrange a visit; for graphics jobs we can often quote from photos and measurements. Either way, you get a proof and a written price first.

Is it worth removing graphics before selling a van?

Often, yes. Many buyers prefer a plain vehicle they can brand themselves, and faded or cracked graphics make a van look tired. Removing them also takes your business name and phone number off a vehicle you no longer control. Check for ghosting afterwards and allow time for a polish before taking photos for the sale.

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