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.
What vehicle wrap and graphics removal can do for businesses in Hove
- Buyers of used vans in Hove and across East Sussex often prefer a plain vehicle, so stripping old lettering can make a van easier to sell.
- Several summers in an open yard in Hove usually leave film sun-baked, brittle and slower to remove, so allow for more careful work.
- Rebranding a Hove business means the old name and number have to come off every vehicle before the new livery goes on.
What vehicle wrap and graphics removal costs in Hove
The figures in this table are guide prices, from £245 to £795 per vehicle, and they exclude VAT. They are there to help you plan. A firm price follows the survey or artwork check and is agreed before any work starts.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. 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 Hove project
Removal and re-wrap
Old livery off and new graphics on as one booked job.
Full wrap removal
All wrapped panels stripped and cleaned, ready for return, sale or re-wrap.
Part graphics removal
Logo panels, stripes or printed sides-and-rear graphics removed.
Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Hove: 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 Hove and East Sussex
Smart Signs works throughout East Sussex, Hove 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. Around Hove, that covers postcode districts such as BN3, BN1, BN41 and BN2. From Brighton, Hove is roughly 1.2 miles to the west.
Other towns near Hove
- Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Brighton 1 mi
- Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Portslade 2 mi
- Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Shoreham-by-Sea 5 mi
- Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Rottingdean 5 mi
- Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Lancing 7 mi
The next step costs nothing: send us photos and sizes, and we will quote for vehicle wrap and graphics removal free of charge. You see and approve the design first, so nothing is made on guesswork.
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