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 Stretford
- Selling a personal car in Stretford after a colour-change wrap? Taking the film off reveals the factory colour and means the V5C can be changed back.
- After a business in Stretford 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 Stretford 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 Stretford
Prices below are guides, not quotes: £245 to £795 per vehicle plus VAT, depending on size, materials and access. We confirm the exact figure after a survey or an artwork check, and it is agreed before anything is made.
| 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 Stretford 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.
Lettering removal
Cut vinyl names and contact details taken off and the adhesive cleaned away.
Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Stretford: 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 Stretford and Greater Manchester
Wherever you are in Greater Manchester, Stretford 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. In postcode terms, Stretford jobs typically fall in M32, M17, M50 and M21. Stretford lies around 3.9 miles south-west of Manchester.
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Get in touch about vehicle wrap and graphics removal for your business in Stretford. Share photos, measurements and any artwork you already have; we will send a free quote and a proof to check, and nothing is made until you say yes.
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