wrap

We wrap anything, and we mean anything..

A colorful van parked outside a two-story building with a sign reading "EXTREME." The van is branded with "Barton Peveril Sixth Form College" and the website "barton-peveril.ac.uk."

Wrapping is the process of entirely covering a surface, with a view to brand or change its colour.

"Vehicle Wrap" is becoming a term used for Branding, Fleet signage and Graphics, which makes it challenging for us when discussing options with clients as there are varying costs between it all.

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Colour change, protection, & branding

  • Colour Change & Part wraps

    Colour change wraps; Totally transforming the surface colour of the vehicle or object using either a digitally printed wrap, or off-the-roll film.

    Part wraps; 2-tone wraps, rear doors, bonnet and roof wraps are common. To improve the look of a vehicle or to create impact for branding.

  • Big Brands

    We only supply films from brands we trust. Arlon, 3M, Avery, Hexis, Oracal, Mactac to name a few.

    We do not supply cheap/low quality materials (usually from the far east).

  • Removable

    If you change your mind, or sell the vehicle, the wrap can be easily removed and/or replaced with another colour.

    Low residue removability is important to avoid damaging paintwork out of frustration when removing!

A blue Jeep Rubicon without front bumper, revealing the radiator and other components, parked inside a garage or service area.
A green Jeep Wrangler parked outdoors next to a light-colored building and other vehicles.

award winning colour changes

Our attention to detail when undergoing a colour change project is second to none. Careful removal of all parts and elements, following our expert application is what makes us award winners of the “Colour Change” catagory- Sign & Wrap Awards 2024.

Award certificate for the 2024 Sign & Wrap Awards, Silver level, for Wrap - Full Colour Change, with bold black text on a white background and orange accents.
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An orange pickup truck with advertisement graphics for Neutonic drinks, parked in front of a gray and blue building with an 'EXTREME' sign on the wall.
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A yellow Mini car with colorful geometric patterns parked in front of a white building with a sign reading EXTREME SIGNS LTD. The car has additional decorative elements on the door and roof and displays words like 'BIG LOVE' and the MINI logo.
A light pink car with 'EXTREMESIGNS.CO.UK' written on the side is parked in front of a white building with a gray section and a large colorful sign that reads 'EXTREME'. The car has cartoon eyes and a speech bubble above the gray section of the build
Exterior view of a large warehouse or commercial building with the sign 'Polestar', featuring dark grey panels, large glass windows, and parked vehicles outside under a partly cloudy sky.
Blue and black commercial vehicle with company branding, parked outside a white building with bay windows, displaying the company name "Tarnwalk UK" and various service details.
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Black Land Rover Defender with a spare tire mounted on the rear, parked on a street with a cloudy sky reflected on the windows.
Two autonomous delivery robots, one orange and one green, in a parking lot with cars and a van in the background, advertising ExploreSigns.co.uk.
A white company van with commercial branding for Crest Architectural Glazing parked in front of a building with a large pink and purple sign reading 'EXTREME'. The van features a large image of a modern glass building and text with contact informatio
Back of a teal Volkswagen car decorated with white floral and leaf patterns, featuring a license plate that reads 'EXTREMESIGNS'.

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  • Vehicles: 3-10 years depending on finish. (Based on new manufacturer paintwork)

  • If the paint colour matches an available colour from our swatches then yes, and very quickly. Come by to see what we have.

  • 1000’s. We supply and install premium materials from 3M, Avery, Mactac, Hexis, Oracle, Arlon and more.
    You wont find ‘cheap s**t’ here…

Exterior of a commercial building with the company name 'Polestar' on a black wall, large glass windows, and a yellow van parked outside under a partly cloudy sky.

snows polestar - building wrap

  • Frontage wrap,squid window textiles installed for light diffusion.

    A great example our large scale exterior wrap work.

    We used Arlon graphics emea PCC film, an incredible material. The technological specification and ease of use of this material meant we could effectively dodge the weather, and install with confidence knowing once its on, its on!Also installing interior finishing on their glass with Squid, signage and frosted branding we finished every detail from removal of old branding to full install of black wrap and branding.

Green Ford van with

greener future - full van wrap

  • Greener Future

    Designed in house by our Little Tom this full wrap for Greener Future. Arlon SLX and Mactac for the detail. With an interesting leaf detail repeat large scale printing is what we do best here at Extreme and this demonstrates the beautiful things that happen with in house design skills and expert installation.

Yellow Mini Cooper with a geometric pattern wrap parked outside a white building with a sign that reads 'Extreme Signs Ltd'.

partridge mini - printed part wrap

  • A vibrant geometric art piece, designed by Southampton artist: Julien Masson, features on every inch of the bright yellow body work.

    Full colour printed colour gradient, laminate, cut and applied intricately and skilfully by hand to create a seamless graduation of colours.

    
Challenging to execute, and impossible for others… The Extreme team took the 2D artwork and converted it into a 3 dimensional art piece for our clients promotion, blending printed artwork with vibrant paintwork. 

This is part of their Lighthouse sponsorship on the Light the South Trail and their Big Love pledge to improve the wellbeing of children in Hampshire by fundraising for local charities and working with youth groups.

Exterior view of a Martins car dealership with several cars parked outside, including a black car with orange and white decals reading 'Extreme Signs'.

martins group - exterior wrap

  • Martins Group, Winchester.

    Dealership exterior wrap. We worked with Chris to utilise the existing facia panels and give the showroom a new look. The facia wrap you’ll see here is in “King Blue”.

Two self-driving delivery robots parked on the street, one orange and one teal, with a white and black van and other vehicles in the background.

wessex cleaning - cleaning robots

  • Wessex cleaning

    We told you we’ll wrap anything..

A Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van with a floral wrap design parked outside a building. The van features a white upper section and a teal lower section with outlined flowers and leaves. There is a banner on the side that reads "Fly & Smile".

fig & bramble- part wrap & branding

  • A vibrant geometric art piece, designed by Southampton artist: Julien Masson, features on every inch of the bright yellow body work.

    Full colour printed colour gradient, laminate, cut and applied intricately and skilfully by hand to create a seamless graduation of colours.

    
Challenging to execute, and impossible for others… The Extreme team took the 2D artwork and converted it into a 3 dimensional art piece for our clients promotion, blending printed artwork with vibrant paintwork. 

This is part of their Lighthouse sponsorship on the Light the South Trail and their Big Love pledge to improve the wellbeing of children in Hampshire by fundraising for local charities and working with youth groups.

Car door with advertising image of a woman opening her mouth to drink from a Coca-Cola Zero Sugar bottle.

coca cola london- printed wrap

  • Coca-Cola. London.

    Coca-Cola were running a charity event, and auctioning off this Mini Hatch.
    The Digitally printed wrap was applied as part of the promotion.

Black survey van with gold lettering for Encompass Surveys parked inside a warehouse or garage, displaying services like land surveys, measured building, utility, drone/UAV, and CCTV surveys.

encompass surveys - full wrap

  • This previously white Boxer van for Has had an amazing new make over! 😎 We used Arlon ‘PCC’ gloss black for the wrap. For the chevrons, 3m Diamond Grade in ‘chapter 8’. For the lettering and logo’s: 9800 series was used.

A green Jeep Wrangler parked on a street next to a gray building, with large off-road tires and a black front bumper.

wrangler jeep- full colour change wrap

  • Wrangler Jeep

    A labour of love on this Jeep Wrangler with the removal of parts, wrapping of moving parts and covering as much paintwork as possible.
    Working with the team at Snows Jeep we were fortunate to have their assistance in removal of all the trim, parts, and even the doors.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This varies a lot from project to project, generally prices in Hampshire range from £2500 to £4500 for a full colour change (+VAT)- using reputable materials like 3M, Avery, Arlon and Oracal.

    Factors affecting the price include material/colour, finish, the vehicle itself (size and complexity) and the existing condition of the vehicle (if existing removal/cleaning is required).

    Tom says: "For quotes less than this, I would question the materials, time-frame and experience"

  • From 3-8 years depending on conditions, wash cycle (chemicals/frequency) and material/brand.

    Extreme have seen wrapped customers cars/vans last over 10 years, then return for re-branding. Likewise seen chemical damage lessen this time considerably.

  • Short term yes. Long term no. Wrap is generally around 2 thirds of the price of paint. But when you factor in lifetime of the job paint comes into its own (wrap can last up to 5-8 years, whereas paint can last much longer).

  • There are several factors that affect the pricing:

    Firstly, an accredited facility like Extreme Signs (with staff, workshops, print equipment, insurance and year round service) is going to be more expensive than a sole trader (with less or no overheads). Secondly, regulated and warranted EU and US manufactured materials are far more expensive than new brands with less technological experience.

    Other contributing factors include: Quality of finish- not all installers or workshops are quality controlled or as experienced. Reliability- Expensive temperature controlled workshops allow year round installations, without these we would be unable to install through the winter.

    Tom says: "We've all heard the saying 'You buy cheap you buy twice', that applies here, but occasionally you might find someone willing to 'do it for the exposure'"

  • Yes. Bring it washed but free of waxes, ceramics, or coatings, as these prevent the adhesive from bonding.

    We do not incorporate vehicle valeting in the prices quoted. If your vehicle is dirty on arrival there will be a cleaning charge quoted.

  • When premium wrap vinyls are installed to new manufacturers paintwork there is no risk to the underlying paintwork through installation or removal.

    However, faulty paint repairs, rust, damage or incorrectly painted/prepared surfaces can be damaged when removing wrap and even cause the wrap to appear to bubble or 'lift' after installation.

    If your car/van is not new we recommend a 'walk-around' at our workshop before commuting to an installation.

  • No. Faulty paint repairs, rust, damage or incorrectly painted/prepared surfaces can be damaged when removing wrap and even cause the wrap to appear to bubble or 'lift' after installation.

    If your car/van is not new we recommend a 'walk-around' at our workshop before commuting to an installation.

  • To remove a vinyl wrap you just need to warm the vinyl and peel. Its not a quick process, but does not need to be carried out by professionals.

    In spring, summer and autumn months the sun will warm the vinyl enough to remove, but in the winter you will need to warm the area with either a heat gun, hair dryer, or by pouring hot (not boiling) water over it. Its important not to overheat the material as this will boil the wrap and 'cook' the adhesive. Just warm enough to feel 'hot' with your hand.

    Tom says: "Its fingernails and patience. And if its 'not for you' you can buy our fingernails and patience for £50/hour." 

  • No. With hand washing you can be sympathetic to the wrap, machines have 1 objective 'get whatever is stuck to the paint off'.

    Tom says: "Wrap is a thin plastic surface covering. the chemicals, brushes and jets from an auto-wash will damage the plastics coating and cause it to weather faster"

  • For total colour change: yes. You should also notify your insurance company too. For commercial signage/wraps most commercial insurers anticipate this, so worth asking the question.

A tan-colored promotional van with black accents parked outside a building, advertising Lusso Leaf with text 'Shoots to Thrill' and a graphic of pink flowers.

Lusso Leaf - Winchester

  • Lusso Leaf: Winchester

    Lusso Leaf brought their white van to us for a 100% bespoke treatment.
    We used colours and finishes from 3 different vinyl manufacturers to get the colouring and finish spot on.

    This is a white van.

Close-up of a matte gray Land Rover parked in front of a building with a colorful 'EXTREME' sign, cloudy sky above.

Hendy Landrover - Christchurch, Dorset.

  • Landrover’s customer wanted something a little different.

    Matte Metallic Grey wrap.

    This is a white car.

Indoor room with a large wall mural of a scenic landscape with mountains, trees, and grassy fields in the daytime.

wall wrap - cmc

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