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Vehicle wrap & graphics removal · Fleet

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Fleet

Smart Signs designs, makes and fits business signage and graphics across the UK, and that includes vehicle wrap and graphics removal for shops, offices and trade businesses in Fleet. You deal with one team from the first enquiry to handover: we measure, draw a proof to scale, fix the price in writing and then arrange the making and fitting through installers contracted to us.

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.

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Fleet: the practical benefits

  • Rebranding a Fleet business means the old name and number have to come off every vehicle before the new livery goes on.
  • Buyers of used vans in Fleet and across Hampshire often prefer a plain vehicle, so stripping old lettering can make a van easier to sell.
  • Several summers in an open yard in Fleet usually leave film sun-baked, brittle and slower to remove, so allow for more careful work.

What vehicle wrap and graphics removal costs in Fleet

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.

Vehicle wrap & graphics removal in Fleet: 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 Fleet project

Removal and re-wrap

Old livery off and new graphics on as one booked job.

Window film removal

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

Chevron and reflective film removal

Thicker retroreflective markings, which usually take longer than standard vinyl.

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Fleet: 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 Fleet and Hampshire

Businesses in Fleet and elsewhere in Hampshire get exactly the service offered in every other part of the UK. Signs fixed to a building are surveyed on site before we quote firmly. For graphics on glass, walls or vehicles, photos are often enough to start, and we visit only if something needs a closer look. Postcode districts around Fleet include GU51 and GU52. Fleet lies around 36 miles north-east of Southampton.

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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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Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Fleet: questions

Can you remove lettering but leave the wrap underneath?

Often, yes. Cut lettering applied on top of a wrap can usually be warmed and peeled off without lifting the wrap, as long as both are in sound condition. The wrap under the lettering will have been shaded from the sun, so a faint outline may show; new lettering placed in the same spot usually hides it.

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 soon after I approve the proof can the work on vehicle wrap and graphics removal happen?

Typically within a few weeks, depending on what has to be made. Printed and cut graphics are typically produced sooner than fabricated letters, trays or illuminated signs, which need more fabrication time. If the job needs advertisement consent, fitting waits for the council's decision. We confirm an expected date for Fleet once materials are ordered.

Why is there a price range for vehicle wrap and graphics removal rather than one figure?

Because jobs vary. The guide of £245 to £795 per vehicle + VAT spans small, simple work at one end and larger, more involved work at the other. Size, material, finish, access, design time and any consent drawings push the figure up or down. A survey or artwork check lets us fix the price for your job in Fleet.

Will someone visit my premises in Fleet before quoting?

If the job needs it, yes. For signs fixed to a building, anything illuminated or work at height, we arrange a survey to measure, check the wall and plan access. For window graphics, lettering and many vehicle jobs, clear photos with measurements are often enough, and we only visit if something needs a closer look.

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.

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