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Vehicle wrap & graphics removal · Cornwall

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Cornwall

One process, applied the same way in every corner of Cornwall: that is how Smart Signs handles vehicle wrap and graphics removal. We look at the site or vehicle, check the rules that apply in England, prepare a scaled design for you to approve and fix the price in writing before arranging production and fitting.

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.

Why choose vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Cornwall?

  • Selling a personal car in Truro after a colour-change wrap? Taking the film off reveals the factory colour and means the V5C can be changed back.
  • Rebranding a Truro business means the old name and number have to come off every vehicle before the new livery goes on.
  • After a business in Truro changes hands, the new owners usually want the previous company's name and phone number off the vans.

Guide prices in Cornwall

Guide prices start from £245 and go up to £795 per vehicle, exclusive of VAT. The breakdown below shows where different sizes and options sit. Nothing is final until we have measured up or checked your artwork and sent a written quote.

Vehicle wrap & graphics removal in Cornwall: 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.

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Cornwall: 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.

Options worth considering

Window film removal

One-way vision and lettering taken off glass without blades near heater lines.

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.

Towns in Cornwall

Your town not here? We still cover it. These are the main towns in Cornwall with their own page for vehicle wrap and graphics removal, each one setting out the same survey, proof and fitting steps.

Parts of Cornwall involve longer journeys, so surveys and fitting are arranged case by case and travel is itemised on your quote.

Get a free price for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Cornwall. Use the quote form, phone or WhatsApp, include a few pictures and measurements, and we will send a written quote followed by a design for your approval.

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Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Cornwall: questions

When could work on vehicle wrap and graphics removal go ahead in Truro?

Fitting is typically scheduled once three things are in place: you have approved the proof, the materials are made or delivered, and any consent the job needs has been granted. For many jobs that is typically a few weeks from approval; illuminated or larger fabricated signs typically take longer, and consent decisions run to their own timetable.

Can removal be done at our premises?

Usually, if there's a dry, covered space with room to work around the vehicle and power for the heat gun. Removal in cold, damp conditions is slower because the film and adhesive stay stiff. For a fleet, doing several vehicles in one visit at your site is often the simplest approach.

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.

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.

Will someone visit my premises in Truro 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.

Will the location in Truro affect the cost of vehicle wrap and graphics removal?

Location is one factor among several, alongside size, material, access equipment and design time. Our guide range is £245–£795 per vehicle + VAT; any travel, parking or access costs for your site in Truro are included in the written quote we confirm after a survey or artwork check, so you can see them before you commit.

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