Vehicle Decal and Wrap Removal Service | North Star
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Clean surface
before the new brand goes on.

Applying a new wrap over adhesive residue from the last one produces a result that looks cheap and fails faster. We coordinate professional decal removal as part of any rebrand or fleet update project.

What's included

Everything you need, none of the upsell.

Real deliverables, with the boundaries written down. So you know what you're paying for and what counts as extra.

Full Wrap Removal

Old vinyl off cleanly.

Full wrap and partial decal removal coordinated with a certified installer. Heat and proper technique, not brute force that damages paint.

Adhesive Residue

Surface prep for new application.

Residue adhesive cleaned from the surface before new vinyl is applied. Required for a quality install that lasts.

Paint Assessment

Condition noted before new wrap.

Paint condition assessed after removal. Any damage documented before new branding is applied so liability is clear.

Rebrand Sequencing

Part of the larger project.

Removal sequenced within the larger rebrand or fleet rollout project. No vehicle sits unbranded longer than necessary.

How it works

The order we work in.

A clear sequence so you can budget time, money, and risk against the work.

Step 01

Assess.

Current wrap or decal condition noted. Vehicle scheduled for removal before new design files are finalised.

Step 02

Remove.

Coordinated with your wrap installer or our recommended shop. Full removal with heat and solvent where needed.

Step 03

Prep.

Surface cleaned and adhesive residue removed. Paint condition report issued.

Step 04

Hand Off.

Vehicle ready for new wrap install. New design files delivered to the installer simultaneously.

FAQ

Common questions.

How hard is old vinyl to remove?

It depends almost entirely on age. Within its rated life it comes off in sheets with heat. Past it, the vinyl becomes brittle and comes off in fragments, and the adhesive stays behind. A ten-year-old decal can take longer to remove than a full wrap takes to install.

Will removal leave ghosting?

Often, and it is not damage. The covered paint has been protected from UV while the surrounding paint has faded, so the outline shows. On a vehicle heading to resale this usually polishes out; on badly oxidised paint it may not.

Do we have to remove branding before selling a vehicle?

You should. Branding on a vehicle you no longer control is a liability: it is your name on the road attached to someone else's driving. It also matters for lease returns, where remaining adhesive is frequently charged back.

Can you remove and rebrand in one visit?

Yes, and that is the efficient sequence when a fleet is being rebranded. Removal, surface preparation and reinstallation happen together so the vehicle is off the road once rather than twice.

Get a quote on decal removal.

Tell us a bit about your environment and we'll come back with a scoped proposal in two business days. No obligation, no pressure.

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