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.
Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Hayes: the practical benefits
- When a Hayes 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 Hayes and across Greater London often prefer a plain vehicle, so stripping old lettering can make a van easier to sell.
- Faded, cracked graphics on a van parked at Hayes jobs send the wrong message, and taking them off is the first step to a fresh look.
What vehicle wrap and graphics removal costs in Hayes
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.
| 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.
Options for your Hayes project
Lettering removal
Cut vinyl names and contact details taken off and the adhesive cleaned away.
Window film removal
One-way vision and lettering taken off glass without blades near heater lines.
Removal and re-wrap
Old livery off and new graphics on as one booked job.
Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Hayes: 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 Hayes and Greater London
We cover Hayes 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. In postcode terms, Hayes jobs typically fall in UB3, UB4, UB11 and UB7. Hayes lies around 13 miles west of central London.
Neighbouring towns
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If vehicle wrap and graphics removal could help your business in Hayes, the quote is free. Send pictures and sizes by form, phone or WhatsApp, and you will have a scaled design to approve before any work goes ahead.
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