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Vehicle wrap & graphics removal · Telford

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Telford

Smart Signs works with businesses all over the UK, and Telford is no exception. If you have vehicle wrap and graphics removal on your list, we can take it from a survey or photo check through to a design drawn to scale, a fixed price and fitting by installers we contract. A single team looks after your enquiry from the first message right through to handover.

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 vehicle wrap and graphics removal can do for businesses in Telford

  • Vans leaving a Telford business at the end of a lease usually need to go back clean, so book removal well ahead of the collection date.
  • Buyers of used vans in Telford and across Shropshire often prefer a plain vehicle, so stripping old lettering can make a van easier to sell.
  • After a business in Telford changes hands, the new owners usually want the previous company's name and phone number off the vans.

What vehicle wrap and graphics removal costs in Telford

Guide prices for vehicle wrap and graphics removal run from £245 to £795 per vehicle, excluding VAT. The table below breaks that down; your actual price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed the site or checked the artwork.

Vehicle wrap & graphics removal in Telford: 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 Telford project

Lettering removal

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

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.

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Telford: 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 Telford and Shropshire

We cover Telford and every other part of Shropshire as part of a UK-wide service. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a visit to measure and photograph the site; for many graphics and vehicle jobs, clear photos and measurements are enough to quote from. Addresses in TF3, TF4, TF2 and TF7 are all within our Telford coverage.

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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 Telford: questions

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

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.

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.

How long does it take to get vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Telford?

It typically takes a few weeks from first enquiry, with much of that time falling after you approve the proof, while the work is made and scheduled. Graphics and vehicle jobs are typically shorter than fabricated or illuminated signs. If advertisement consent is needed, the council's decision comes first and adds to the overall timescale.

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.

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

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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