1. The size of the vehicle
A small car-derived van has far less surface than a long-wheelbase high-roof van, and a trailer or horsebox can be bigger again. More surface means more material and more fitting time.
2. How much of it is covered
Lettering uses the least material. A part wrap covers a section, and a full wrap covers every painted panel. See lettering vs a full wrap for how to choose.
3. Printed or cut vinyl
Cut vinyl comes in solid colours and suits lettering and simple shapes. Printed graphics allow photos, gradients and any number of colours, and they’re laminated to protect the print.
4. The vinyl itself
Calendered vinyl is the economical choice for flat panels. Cast vinyl moulds around curves, recesses and rivets and lasts longer. Reflective and high-visibility films cost more again and are often needed for vehicles that work on the roads.
5. Design work
If you have a finished logo in a vector format, design is quick. If we’re tidying up a logo, redrawing one from a photo or creating a new look, that takes longer. Our guide to artwork file formats explains what to send.
6. Removing old graphics
Old, sun-baked vinyl and the adhesive under it can take longer to remove than new graphics take to fit. Send a photo and we’ll factor it in.
7. Fleets and repeats
Once a design is drawn and set up for one vehicle, repeating it across more of the same model is quicker than starting again.
8. Where it’s fitted
Bringing the van to our Chippenham workshop is free. If we come to you, travel is free within 10 miles of Chippenham; beyond that it’s £2 a mile there and back, counting every mile, paid in advance. A job 20 miles away is 40 miles there and back, so £80.
How to get an accurate quote
Send us the make, model and year of the vehicle, a photo of each side, your logo if you have one, and roughly what you want on it. Use the quote form, WhatsApp 07777 647037, or email [email protected]. Every job is quoted individually.