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 Hounslow
- Buyers of used vans in Hounslow and across Greater London often prefer a plain vehicle, so stripping old lettering can make a van easier to sell.
- Rebranding a Hounslow 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 Hounslow usually leave film sun-baked, brittle and slower to remove, so allow for more careful work.
What vehicle wrap and graphics removal costs in Hounslow
Below is the guide pricing we use for vehicle wrap and graphics removal: from £245 up to £795 per vehicle, before VAT. These are not fixed quotes. A written price follows once measurements are taken and your artwork has been checked.
| 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 Hounslow 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.
Window film removal
One-way vision and lettering taken off glass without blades near heater lines.
Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Hounslow: 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 Hounslow and Greater London
From the middle of Hounslow to the edges of Greater London, the same survey, proof and fit process applies. If the job calls for someone on site, a visit is booked; if not, we price from photos, measurements and your artwork, then confirm the details once the artwork is checked. Addresses in TW3, TW7, TW4 and TW5 are all within our Hounslow coverage. Hounslow is about 10 miles west of central London.
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Free quotes for vehicle wrap and graphics removal start with your pictures. Measure roughly, take a few shots from the street or around the vehicle, and send them to us. We prepare a proof for you to approve before anything is produced.
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