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.
Practical reasons to consider vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Leigh
- Several summers in an open yard in Leigh usually leave film sun-baked, brittle and slower to remove, so allow for more careful work.
- After a business in Leigh changes hands, the new owners usually want the previous company's name and phone number off the vans.
- Faded, cracked graphics on a van parked at Leigh 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 Leigh
Guide prices start from £245 and go up to £795 per vehicle, exclusive of VAT. The breakdown below shows where different sizes and options sit. Nothing is final until we have measured up or checked your artwork and sent a written quote.
| 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 Leigh project
Removal and re-wrap
Old livery off and new graphics on as one booked job.
Lettering removal
Cut vinyl names and contact details taken off and the adhesive cleaned away.
Full wrap removal
All wrapped panels stripped and cleaned, ready for return, sale or re-wrap.
Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Leigh: 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 Leigh and Greater Manchester
Wherever you are in Greater Manchester, Leigh included, the service is identical. We arrange a survey when the sign is fixed to a building or needs power, and we work from photographs, drawings or the make and model of the vehicle when that is enough to price graphics accurately. Addresses in WN7, M46, M29 and WA3 are all within our Leigh coverage. From Manchester, Leigh is roughly 12 miles to the west.
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The next step costs nothing: send us photos and sizes, and we will quote for vehicle wrap and graphics removal free of charge. You see and approve the design first, so nothing is made on guesswork.
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