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Vehicle wrap & graphics removal · Fareham

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Fareham

Smart Signs works with businesses all over the UK, and Fareham is no exception. If you have vehicle wrap and graphics removal on your list, we can take it from a survey or photo check through to a design drawn to scale, a fixed price and fitting by installers we contract. A single team looks after your enquiry from the first message right through to handover.

From £245 per vehicle + VAT · UK guide price
Gloved hands peeling old vinyl wrap off a van with a heat gun

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.

Why choose vehicle wrap and graphics removal for a business in Fareham?

  • When a Fareham 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 Fareham and across Hampshire often prefer a plain vehicle, so stripping old lettering can make a van easier to sell.
  • Vans leaving a Fareham business at the end of a lease usually need to go back clean, so book removal well ahead of the collection date.

What vehicle wrap and graphics removal costs in Fareham

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.

Vehicle wrap & graphics removal in Fareham: guide prices, supplied and fitted
ItemGuide, ex VATInc. 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 Fareham 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.

Window film removal

One-way vision and lettering taken off glass without blades near heater lines.

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Fareham: 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 Fareham and Hampshire

You do not need to be in a particular postcode for us to help: Fareham and the whole of Hampshire are covered. If your job needs a survey, we arrange the visit. If it can be priced from photos, sizes and the vehicle make and model, we do it that way instead. In postcode terms, Fareham jobs typically fall in PO16, PO14, PO15 and PO17. Roughly 10 miles separate Fareham from Southampton, which lies 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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Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Fareham: questions

Can you remove chevrons and reflective markings?

Yes, though retroreflective film is thicker and tougher than standard vinyl, so it usually takes longer and needs more heat and patience. Check first whether your contracts still need Chapter 8 markings on the vehicle; if they do, plan to have a new kit fitted when the old one comes off.

Why does some old vinyl come off in tiny pieces?

Usually because it's calendered film, sun damaged, or both. Cast film is made to stay flexible and tends to peel away in larger sheets within its rated life. Calendered film is stiffer, and after years in the sun it can turn brittle and crack, so it flakes away a little at a time and leaves more adhesive behind.

Can you work to an opening date in Fareham?

Tell us the date when you enquire and we will say plainly whether it looks realistic. Timescales typically depend on how soon the proof is approved, how long production takes and whether consent is needed, which can take several weeks on its own. We plan around your date where we can, but we do not promise one we cannot control.

Can I get a fixed price for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Fareham before committing?

Yes. We start from the guide range, £245 to £795 per vehicle excluding VAT, then measure up or look at your photos and artwork. That gives a fixed written price reflecting the real size, materials, access and any design or consent work. You only commit once you accept that price and approve the proof.

Is it worth removing graphics before selling a van?

Often, yes. Many buyers prefer a plain vehicle they can brand themselves, and faded or cracked graphics make a van look tired. Removing them also takes your business name and phone number off a vehicle you no longer control. Check for ghosting afterwards and allow time for a polish before taking photos for the sale.

How do I get a quote for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Fareham?

Use the quote form, phone or WhatsApp and include a few photos, rough sizes and any logo files you have. We check the details, arrange a survey where one is needed, then send a fixed written price with a design drawn to scale. The quote is free, and nothing is made until you approve it.

Free quote · scale proof · fixed price

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Send a photo of your frontage or vehicle and a rough size. We’ll come back with ideas, a guide price and the next step.

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