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Vehicle wrap & graphics removal · Poole

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Poole

Your enquiry about vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Poole goes to one team that handles everything: measuring, artwork, the consent check, the proof, the price and the arrangements for making and fitting. We work right across the UK rather than from a single patch, which is why the process described on this page is the same in Poole as it is throughout Dorset.

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.

Points in favour of vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Poole

  • When a Poole firm takes on a contract with different branding rules, old graphics can come off and new livery go on as one planned job.
  • Buyers of used vans in Poole and across Dorset often prefer a plain vehicle, so stripping old lettering can make a van easier to sell.
  • Selling a personal car in Poole after a colour-change wrap? Taking the film off reveals the factory colour and means the V5C can be changed back.

What vehicle wrap and graphics removal costs in Poole

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 Poole: 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

The biggest factors are the age of the vinyl, whether it's cast or calendered film, and how much sun damage it has taken: brittle, cracked film takes far longer than film that peels in sheets. Vehicle size, the amount of adhesive left behind and any reflective film also count. Guide prices exclude VAT, and the final figure is confirmed from photos of the film's condition.

Options for your Poole project

Removal and re-wrap

Old livery off and new graphics on as one booked job.

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.

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Poole: 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 Poole and Dorset

Our service reaches Poole and all of Dorset. The first step depends on the job: a site visit for signs that need measuring, fixing or wiring, or a photo-based quote for graphics and lettering where pictures and sizes tell us enough. In postcode terms, Poole jobs typically fall in BH15, BH14, BH17 and BH13. Poole is about 4.6 miles west of Bournemouth.

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Get in touch about vehicle wrap and graphics removal for your business in Poole. 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 Poole: questions

Do you cover smaller places near Poole as well?

Yes. Our coverage is not limited to Poole itself: nearby towns, industrial estates and business parks across Dorset are included too. The process does not change with the postcode. Send photos and approximate sizes, and we will tell you whether a site visit is needed before we can give you a fixed price.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

How long does it take to remove a van wrap?

A full wrap typically takes about a day per van, and lettering or part graphics typically take a few hours. Sun-damaged or calendered film that breaks into small pieces can take considerably longer, as can heavy adhesive residue. We'll give you a typical time once we've seen photos of the film's condition.

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