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Vehicle wrap & graphics removal · Sittingbourne

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Sittingbourne

Getting vehicle wrap and graphics removal right comes down to accurate measuring, materials that suit the surface and a check of the rules before anything is ordered. That is how Smart Signs approaches every job in Sittingbourne and elsewhere in the UK: survey or photos first, then a scaled proof and a written quote, then making and fitting once you are happy.

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 Sittingbourne: the practical benefits

  • Selling a personal car in Sittingbourne after a colour-change wrap? Taking the film off reveals the factory colour and means the V5C can be changed back.
  • Vans leaving a Sittingbourne business at the end of a lease usually need to go back clean, so book removal well ahead of the collection date.
  • When a Sittingbourne firm takes on a contract with different branding rules, old graphics can come off and new livery go on as one planned job.

What vehicle wrap and graphics removal costs in Sittingbourne

The table shows guide prices for vehicle wrap and graphics removal, starting from £245 and reaching about £795 per vehicle. All figures exclude VAT. Your own price is confirmed after we have seen the site or the artwork, so treat these as a starting point.

Vehicle wrap & graphics removal in Sittingbourne: 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 Sittingbourne project

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.

Window film removal

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

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Sittingbourne: 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 Sittingbourne and Kent

Our service reaches Sittingbourne and all of Kent. The first step depends on the job: a site visit for signs that need measuring, fixing or wiring, or a photo-based quote for graphics and lettering where pictures and sizes tell us enough. Postcode districts around Sittingbourne include ME10 and ME9. From Maidstone, Sittingbourne is roughly 11 miles to the north-east.

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Ready to price vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Sittingbourne? Send a few photos and rough sizes through the form or WhatsApp. The quote is free, and you will see a proof to scale before anything is made.

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Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Sittingbourne: questions

Can you work to an opening date in Sittingbourne?

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 removal be done at our premises?

Usually, if there's a dry, covered space with room to work around the vehicle and power for the heat gun. Removal in cold, damp conditions is slower because the film and adhesive stay stiff. For a fleet, doing several vehicles in one visit at your site is often the simplest approach.

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

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.

Is there a guide price for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Sittingbourne?

Yes: £245–£795 per vehicle + VAT is our guide range. It is not a fixed quote, because no two jobs are the same size or on the same surface. The area covered, materials, the number of letters or panels, removal of anything old and access all change the figure, which we confirm after seeing the site or artwork.

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.

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.

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