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Vehicle wrap & graphics removal · County Antrim

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in County Antrim

One process, applied the same way in every corner of County Antrim: that is how Smart Signs handles vehicle wrap and graphics removal. We look at the site or vehicle, check the rules that apply in Northern Ireland, 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 County Antrim?

  • Vans leaving a Belfast business at the end of a lease usually need to go back clean, so book removal well ahead of the collection date.
  • Faded, cracked graphics on a van parked at Belfast jobs send the wrong message, and taking them off is the first step to a fresh look.
  • Selling a personal car in Belfast after a colour-change wrap? Taking the film off reveals the factory colour and means the V5C can be changed back.

Guide prices in County Antrim

Budgeting for vehicle wrap and graphics removal? The guide below runs from £245 to £795 per vehicle. VAT is extra. Size, materials and access decide where your job lands, and we confirm it in writing after surveying or checking the artwork.

Vehicle wrap & graphics removal in County Antrim: 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 County Antrim: 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

Part graphics removal

Logo panels, stripes or printed sides-and-rear graphics removed.

Window film removal

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

Lettering removal

Cut vinyl names and contact details taken off and the adhesive cleaned away.

Towns in County Antrim

Looking for a specific town? Every place listed here falls within our coverage of County Antrim for vehicle wrap and graphics removal; open one to see the details for that town.

A free, written quote for vehicle wrap and graphics removal is one message away. Send the details from anywhere in County Antrim and we will reply with a price, then a proof you approve before work begins.

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Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in County Antrim: questions

What do you need from me to quote for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Belfast?

Photos are the most useful start: the whole frontage, window or vehicle, plus a close-up of the area involved. Add rough measurements, your logo or artwork if you have it, and the address. From that we can say whether a survey visit is needed and send a written quote, followed by a proof for you to approve.

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.

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.

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

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.

Will the location in Belfast 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 Belfast are included in the written quote we confirm after a survey or artwork check, so you can see them before you commit.

Can you remove chevrons and reflective markings?

Yes, though retroreflective film is thicker and tougher than standard vinyl, so it usually takes longer and needs more heat and patience. Check first whether your contracts still need Chapter 8 markings on the vehicle; if they do, plan to have a new kit fitted when the old one comes off.

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