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.

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.

Is there a guide price for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Edinburgh?

Yes: £245–£795 per vehicle + VAT is our guide range. It is not a fixed quote, because no two jobs are the same size or on the same surface. The area covered, materials, the number of letters or panels, removal of anything old and access all change the figure, which we confirm after seeing the site or artwork.

Is Edinburgh inside your coverage area for vehicle wrap and graphics removal?

It is. We work throughout the UK rather than in a single region, so Edinburgh and every part of Edinburgh and the Lothians are included. Where a survey is needed we arrange a visit; for graphics jobs we can often quote from photos and measurements. Either way, you get a proof and a written price first.

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.

What can delay vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Edinburgh?

The usual causes are artwork changes after the proof stage, waiting for consent, access arrangements such as a council licence for scaffolding on the pavement, and weather for outdoor fitting. Jobs typically run smoothly once the proof is approved and any consent is in place, but we do not promise dates that depend on things outside our control.

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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 Edinburgh and the Lothians?

Vans leaving an Edinburgh business at the end of a lease usually need to go back clean, so book removal well ahead of the collection date.
Rebranding an Edinburgh business means the old name and number have to come off every vehicle before the new livery goes on.
Several summers in an open yard in Edinburgh usually leave film sun-baked, brittle and slower to remove, so allow for more careful work.

Guide prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians

How much? Expect a guide range of £245–£795 per vehicle, VAT excluded. The rows below show what moves a job up or down that range, and the figure becomes firm once the survey or artwork check is done.

Vehicle wrap & graphics removal in Edinburgh and the Lothians: guide prices, supplied and fitted
Item	Guide, ex VAT	Inc. 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians: 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.

Full wrap removal

All wrapped panels stripped and cleaned, ready for return, sale or re-wrap.

Removal and re-wrap

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

Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Below: towns across Edinburgh and the Lothians where Smart Signs handles vehicle wrap and graphics removal. The service, the process and the guide prices are the same in each, and places missing from the list are covered as well.

Tell us where you are in Edinburgh and the Lothians and what you need. We quote for vehicle wrap and graphics removal free of charge, and the design proof always comes before any making or fitting.