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 Cardiff
- Several summers in an open yard in Cardiff usually leave film sun-baked, brittle and slower to remove, so allow for more careful work.
- Vans leaving a Cardiff business at the end of a lease usually need to go back clean, so book removal well ahead of the collection date.
- Faded, cracked graphics on a van parked at Cardiff jobs send the wrong message, and taking them off is the first step to a fresh look.
What vehicle wrap and graphics removal costs in Cardiff
Prices below are guides, not quotes: £245 to £795 per vehicle plus VAT, depending on size, materials and access. We confirm the exact figure after a survey or an artwork check, and it is agreed before anything is made.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. 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 Cardiff project
Part graphics removal
Logo panels, stripes or printed sides-and-rear graphics removed.
Chevron and reflective film removal
Thicker retroreflective markings, which usually take longer than standard vinyl.
Removal and re-wrap
Old livery off and new graphics on as one booked job.
Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Cardiff: 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 Cardiff and South Glamorgan
Businesses in Cardiff and elsewhere in South Glamorgan 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. Around Cardiff, that covers postcode districts such as CF10, CF11, CF24 and CF23.
Nearby towns we also cover
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Ask for a free quote on vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Cardiff 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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