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Vehicle wrap & graphics removal · Eltham

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Eltham

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal for businesses in Eltham: you send photos and measurements, we prepare the artwork and a proof, and once the price is confirmed in writing the job is produced by specialist fabricators and fitted by the installers we contract. Smart Signs covers the country as a whole, so businesses in Eltham get the same survey, the same proof stage and the same written quote as anyone else.

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.

Where vehicle wrap and graphics removal can pay off in Eltham

  • Several summers in an open yard in Eltham usually leave film sun-baked, brittle and slower to remove, so allow for more careful work.
  • Buyers of used vans in Eltham and across Greater London often prefer a plain vehicle, so stripping old lettering can make a van easier to sell.
  • When an Eltham firm takes on a contract with different branding rules, old graphics can come off and new livery go on as one planned job.

What vehicle wrap and graphics removal costs in Eltham

Guide prices for vehicle wrap and graphics removal run from £245 to £795 per vehicle, excluding VAT. The table below breaks that down; your actual price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed the site or checked the artwork.

Vehicle wrap & graphics removal in Eltham: 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.

Options for your Eltham project

Chevron and reflective film removal

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

Removal and re-wrap

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

Window film removal

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

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Eltham: 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 Eltham and Greater London

We cover Eltham and every other part of Greater London as part of a UK-wide service. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a visit to measure and photograph the site; for many graphics and vehicle jobs, clear photos and measurements are enough to quote from. Around Eltham, that covers postcode districts such as SE9, SE12, SE3 and DA15. Eltham is about 8.7 miles south-east of central London.

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Want a firm figure? Use the quote form to send images and dimensions of the site or vehicle. We will price vehicle wrap and graphics removal at no charge and send a proof for your approval before production begins.

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Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Eltham: questions

Do you cover smaller places near Eltham as well?

Yes. Our coverage is not limited to Eltham itself: nearby towns, industrial estates and business parks across Greater London 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 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.

What can delay vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Eltham?

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.

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

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 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.

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