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Vehicle wrap & graphics removal · Farnborough

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Farnborough

This is a buyer's guide to vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Farnborough: what is involved, what drives the price and how the consent rules work. Smart Signs is a UK-wide signage service. We survey, design and quote; the sign or graphics are then made by specialist fabricators and fitted under our contract, so you only ever deal with a single point of contact.

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.

What you gain from vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Farnborough

  • Selling a personal car in Farnborough after a colour-change wrap? Taking the film off reveals the factory colour and means the V5C can be changed back.
  • When a Farnborough 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 Farnborough and across Hampshire often prefer a plain vehicle, so stripping old lettering can make a van easier to sell.

What vehicle wrap and graphics removal costs in Farnborough

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.

Vehicle wrap & graphics removal in Farnborough: 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

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 Farnborough project

Full wrap removal

All wrapped panels stripped and cleaned, ready for return, sale or re-wrap.

Part graphics removal

Logo panels, stripes or printed sides-and-rear graphics removed.

Lettering removal

Cut vinyl names and contact details taken off and the adhesive cleaned away.

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Farnborough: 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 Farnborough and Hampshire

We take on work in Farnborough, across Hampshire and throughout the UK. When a survey makes sense, typically for anything fixed at height or illuminated, we arrange a visit. Graphics are often priced from pictures and dimensions, with a survey added only if the photos leave questions. Addresses in GU14, GU16, GU17 and GU15 are all within our Farnborough coverage. Farnborough lies around 39 miles north-east of Southampton.

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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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Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Farnborough: questions

What do you need from me to quote for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Farnborough?

Photos are the most useful start: the whole frontage, window or vehicle, plus a close-up of the area involved. Add rough measurements, your logo or artwork if you have it, and the address. From that we can say whether a survey visit is needed and send a written quote, followed by a proof for you to approve.

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.

What will the vehicle look like afterwards?

You'll get clean panels with the adhesive removed, showing the paint as it was under the film. Chips, scratches or dents that the graphics were hiding will be visible again, and some ghosting may show where the film's edges were. A valet or machine polish is usually the finishing step before a sale, lease return or re-wrap.

Is there a typical lead time for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Farnborough?

Yes, though it varies with the job. The lead time typically runs from the day you approve the proof, not from the first enquiry, and is typically a few weeks. Survey visits, artwork changes and any consent application sit before that point, so getting photos, sizes and logo files to us early typically shortens the overall timescale.

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 much should I budget for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Farnborough?

As a guide, £245–£795 per vehicle + VAT. Where your job falls in that range depends on size, materials, access height, whether old signage has to come off and how much design work is involved. We confirm a fixed price after a survey or artwork check, before anything is ordered.

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