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.
Reasons to choose vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Ashford
- Vans leaving an Ashford business at the end of a lease usually need to go back clean, so book removal well ahead of the collection date.
- Selling a personal car in Ashford after a colour-change wrap? Taking the film off reveals the factory colour and means the V5C can be changed back.
- Several summers in an open yard in Ashford usually leave film sun-baked, brittle and slower to remove, so allow for more careful work.
What vehicle wrap and graphics removal costs in Ashford
Use these figures to budget: £245 to £795 per vehicle is the guide range, with VAT added on top. Each line in the table is indicative only, and your exact price is confirmed after a survey or once we have looked over the artwork.
| 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 Ashford 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 Ashford: 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 Ashford and Kent
Smart Signs works throughout Kent, Ashford included, and across the rest of the country. A survey visit is arranged for fitted and illuminated signs so nothing is guessed. Window, wall and vehicle graphics can usually be priced remotely from good photos and accurate measurements. Postcode districts around Ashford, Kent include TN24, TN23 and TN25. Ashford is about 18 miles south-east of Maidstone.
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Ask for a free quote on vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Ashford today. A couple of snapshots and rough dimensions help us price accurately, and you sign off the proof before we order or make anything.
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