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.
Good reasons to look at vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Purley
- After a business in Purley changes hands, the new owners usually want the previous company's name and phone number off the vans.
- Buyers of used vans in Purley and across Greater London often prefer a plain vehicle, so stripping old lettering can make a van easier to sell.
- Several summers in an open yard in Purley usually leave film sun-baked, brittle and slower to remove, so allow for more careful work.
What vehicle wrap and graphics removal costs in Purley
We publish guide prices so you can plan before you get in touch. For vehicle wrap and graphics removal the range is £245–£795 per vehicle, not including VAT, and the final price is confirmed after we survey the site or check the artwork.
| 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 Purley project
Full wrap removal
All wrapped panels stripped and cleaned, ready for return, sale or re-wrap.
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.
Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Purley: 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 Purley and Greater London
From the middle of Purley 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. In postcode terms, Purley jobs typically fall in CR8, CR2, CR5 and SM6. From central London, Purley is roughly 12 miles to the south.
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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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