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Vehicle wrap & graphics removal · County Londonderry

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in County Londonderry

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal for businesses across County Londonderry, planned and quoted by Smart Signs and fitted by installers working under our contract. We cover the whole of Northern Ireland as part of a UK-wide service, so whether your premises or vehicles are in the main town or a smaller place nearby, the steps are the same: photos or a survey, a scaled proof, a fixed price, then the work.

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 Londonderry?

  • Faded, cracked graphics on a van parked at Derry/Londonderry jobs send the wrong message, and taking them off is the first step to a fresh look.
  • Selling a personal car in Derry/Londonderry after a colour-change wrap? Taking the film off reveals the factory colour and means the V5C can be changed back.
  • Several summers in an open yard in Derry/Londonderry usually leave film sun-baked, brittle and slower to remove, so allow for more careful work.

Guide prices in County Londonderry

We publish guide prices so you can plan before you get in touch. For vehicle wrap and graphics removal the range is £245–£795 per vehicle, not including VAT, and the final price is confirmed after we survey the site or check the artwork.

Vehicle wrap & graphics removal in County Londonderry: 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 Londonderry: 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.

Lettering removal

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

Chevron and reflective film removal

Thicker retroreflective markings, which usually take longer than standard vinyl.

Towns in County Londonderry

Towns in County Londonderry we cover for vehicle wrap and graphics removal are listed below. Each has its own page with guide prices and the steps involved, and if your town is not listed, we still cover it.

Ready when you are. Request a free quote for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in County Londonderry and attach whatever you have: snapshots, dimensions, a logo file. We send a scaled drawing, and nothing goes ahead without your sign-off.

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Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in County Londonderry: questions

How do I get a quote for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Derry/Londonderry?

Use the quote form, phone or WhatsApp and include a few photos, rough sizes and any logo files you have. We check the details, arrange a survey where one is needed, then send a fixed written price with a design drawn to scale. The quote is free, and nothing is made until you approve it.

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.

How much should I budget for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Derry/Londonderry?

As a guide, £245–£795 per vehicle + VAT. Where your job falls in that range depends on size, materials, access height, whether old signage has to come off and how much design work is involved. We confirm a fixed price after a survey or artwork check, before anything is ordered.

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.

When could work on vehicle wrap and graphics removal go ahead in Derry/Londonderry?

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.

Why does some old vinyl come off in tiny pieces?

Usually because it's calendered film, sun damaged, or both. Cast film is made to stay flexible and tends to peel away in larger sheets within its rated life. Calendered film is stiffer, and after years in the sun it can turn brittle and crack, so it flakes away a little at a time and leaves more adhesive behind.

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