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Vehicle wrap & graphics removal · Swanley

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Swanley

Short version: yes, we can help with vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Swanley. Smart Signs designs, makes and fits business signs and graphics across the UK. You send photos, sizes and any logo files; we reply with a proof and a fixed price; once you approve, the work is booked in and carried out by installers working to our specification.

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.

Where vehicle wrap and graphics removal can pay off in Swanley

  • Faded, cracked graphics on a van parked at Swanley jobs send the wrong message, and taking them off is the first step to a fresh look.
  • When a Swanley 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 Swanley and across Kent often prefer a plain vehicle, so stripping old lettering can make a van easier to sell.

What vehicle wrap and graphics removal costs in Swanley

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 Swanley: 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 Swanley project

Lettering removal

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

Part graphics removal

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

Window film removal

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

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Swanley: 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 Swanley and Kent

Coverage is nationwide, which means Swanley and the surrounding parts of Kent are included as standard. Anything fixed to a building normally needs someone on site to measure and check fixings and access; simpler graphics can usually be quoted from images you send. The Swanley postcode districts we quote for include BR8 and DA4. From Maidstone, Swanley is roughly 17 miles to the north-west.

Close to Swanley

No commitment and no charge for quoting. Send photos with rough sizes for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Swanley and we will reply with a price and then, once you are happy, a proof you approve before manufacture.

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Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Swanley: questions

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 Swanley once materials are ordered.

Can you handle vehicle wrap and graphics removal for a business in Swanley?

Yes. Smart Signs covers Swanley and the rest of Kent as part of a UK-wide service. You send photos and rough sizes, we arrange a survey if the job needs one, then you receive a proof to scale and a fixed written price. Nothing is made or fitted until you have approved both.

Can I get a fixed price for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Swanley 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.

How long does it take to remove a van wrap?

A full wrap typically takes about a day per van, and lettering or part graphics typically take a few hours. Sun-damaged or calendered film that breaks into small pieces can take considerably longer, as can heavy adhesive residue. We'll give you a typical time once we've seen photos of the film's condition.

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.

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.

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