Van Sign Writing Leeds
Wrapping your van is a great way to promote & advertise your business. Given that your van is seen by thousands of people on a daily basis, it is the prime location to brand your business.
Introduction to: Van Sign Writing
You can wrap your van in various ways such as a part van sign writing or full van sign writing depending on what your goals and budgets are.
Part Van Sign Writing: Often we find people wanting to wrap only the rear section of their van in either cut graphics – often known as van sign writing. Or a printed vinyl wrap. Either of these methods work great for promotion the back of the van is the most viewed while driving around. However logo’s are still placed on the bonnet/ front doors to bring the design together.
Full Van Sign Writing: If you want to make a statement, there is no better way than to conduct a full van sign writing. You can either do this by using a self-coloured vinyl with cut graphics on top or go the extra mile and have an all printed van sign writing. Both these methods work well to catch the eye of the public but we do often see better resulted with printed, just as it is bespoke to that specific client.
Finance Options
Want to spread payment for your van sign writing? Take a look at our new finance options. Ideal 4 Finance can help you arrange an affordable package, so you don’t need to wait for that new colour you always wanted. Offering competitive rates with flexible terms, it can be tailored to your exacting requirements. Read More
Why Choose LW Graphics?
Our Van Sign Writing Process
We have a proven process in place to help you brand your van. Having dedicated teams in each area to give you a smooth and stress free experience.
1 | Design
Our experienced in-house design team will arrange a meeting with yourself to gain information on the type of van(s) you have. We will then discuss what you are wanting to achieve bearing in mind your budget. We will then create a Photoshop visual showing what your van could potentially look like. Once the design is finalised, it is then sent to our production team.
2 | Production
Our in-house production team will take your final design and begin to print/ cut the vinyl utilising our state of the art equipment. With industry leading print quality thanks to our Epson SureColor SC-280600, you can have the confidence that you will receive the most crisp print to date.
3 | Application
Our vehicle wrapping team will then prep your van, giving it a wash removing any dirt or debris to allow for easy application. The vinyl is lined up using laser alignment to ensure all text/ graphics are straight. Once we are happy everything has lined up and is correct to the visual, the team begin to apply the vinyl to the van.
4 | Final Touches
The van is then checked round to ensure the design is correct to the visual / fitting quality is up to standard. If any issues do arise, we will re-print and amend as necessary. Once our workshop manager is happy, it is polished and taken our ready for collection.
Collection & Drop-off
Let us make the process easy for you. At LW, we are proud to serve clients nationwide, utilising our collection and drop-off service to make the process as easy and hassle-free as possible. One of our friendly team will arrive on the day to pick up the vehicle and once the customisation is complete, your vehicle will be dropped back off at a suitable time for you.
Different types of vehicle wrapping
Van Wraps
Want to brand your van(s)? Visit our dedicated page informing you of all the different options you have from full prints to partial cut graphics.
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Truck Wraps
Want to brand your truck(s)? Visit our dedicated page informing you of all the different options you have from full prints to partial cut graphics.
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Bus Wraps
Want to brand your bus(es)? Visit our dedicated page informing you of all the different options you have from full prints to partial cut graphics.
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Boat Wraps
Want to brand your boat(s)? Visit our dedicated page informing you of all the different options you have from full prints to partial cut graphics.
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Car Wraps
Want to brand your car(s)? Visit our dedicated page informing you of all the different options you have from full prints to partial cut graphics.
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Fleet Wraps
Want to brand your fleet? Visit our dedicated page informing you of all the different options you have from full prints to partial cut graphics.
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Crowther & Shaw Ltd | Van Sign Writing
Privately owned Crowther & Shaw Ltd is based in Huddersfield, Yorkshire and has been established for over 90 years and employ some of the best trained and professionally qualified engineers, many of whom have won national industry awards.
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Brief
LW Graphics were commissioned by Arrow Self Drive to apply a full branded Crowther & Shaw wrap to 2 VW Transporter vans.
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Process
We were provided with the design and set to work to make it ready for production. Printing on 3M 480 for the brand red colours using metalmark silver and Arlon 4500 for the smaller graphics. All printed on our HP printers.
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Results
These vans definitely stand out from the crowd with the bright red and clearly show all Crowther & Shaw have to be proud about.
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Anlaby | Van Sign Writing
Anlaby Cleaning are a previous customer of LW Graphics based in Bradford, West Yorkshire who specialise in cleaning for offices and domestic services.
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Brief
They got in touch with LW Graphics with a brand new design to be applied to their new Volkswagen Crafter.
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Process
Once we received the design the graphics were artworked and sent through to our production team where they were printed to match to two pantone colour references provided by the customer.
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Results
Our team of highly skilled fitters applied the graphics to the vehicle to match to their original design resulting in a clean crisp and eye catching vehicle for on the road.
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Apollo Blinds | Van Sign Writing
Established in 1972, Apollo Blinds has grown to become the UK and Ireland’s leading retailer of window blinds, shutters and awnings.
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Brief
Their Guiseley unit needed some graphics applying to their Ford Transit Van, we have one of their vans from Manchester coming in soon as well.
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Process
Clear Space Marketing designed a partial wrap comprising of photos and graphics for Apollo Blinds. The design perfectly showcases the products and services whilst only needing to wrap half of the van. The design was checked over by our artwork team and made ready for printing on 3M 480 vinyl.
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Results
Our vehicle wrapping team then begun to apply the wrap to the sides and back of van with the final touches being 3M Gloss White cut text on each side.
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Our Accreditations
We make sure quality runs through every aspect of all work we do, from the expertise of our team, to our choice of materials and products used. We work using the best materials in the business, industry-leading brands such as 3M and Avery Dennison vinyl wraps. We understand how much your vehicle matters to you, therefore we work to only the highest of vehicle wrapping standards.
What you need to know about Van Sign Writing
LW Graphics has a long and respected history in vehicle graphics. From the initial design stage to final application, we are your one-stop-shop to market and promote your product or service.
What types of vans have we wrapped previously?
We have conducted numerous part/ full van wraps on vehicles such as: Mercedes Benz Sprinters, Ford Transits, Vauxhall Vivaros, Renault Trafic’s, Citroen Berlingo’s, Volkswagen Transporter and Peugeot Partners to name just a few. Therefore, the LW Graphics team have the knowledge on how to best design & apply graphics to your van.
Which companies brand their van?
Some of the biggest brands in the UK use their vans as a prime location for marketing and promotion. The likes of Sky, Yorkshire Water, Tesco, Porsche etc. This goes to demonstrate how affective van branding is.
Added benefits of wrapping your van?
The appealing aspect of vinyl wrapping your van is that it can be easily removed without damage to your paint. Perfect for those who are leasing the van. The vinyl in fact protects your paint from stone chips and scratches to a certain level. We offer vinyl with different lifespan properties such as 5 year vinyl or removable vinyl. This gives you the option to have a long lasting wrap or if you are running a promotion for a short period of time, a temporary vinyl may be the right choice for you.
What type of vinyl do we use?
We only chose to use the best vinyl from the leading manufactures in the industry. Brands such as 3M, Avery Dennison, Arlon and Vion. This will give you confidence that the wrap applied will be durable throughout the year irrespective of harsh weather conditions. Typically each manufacture has a vinyl life expectancy of 3 to 5 years however, with newer vinyl such as the 3M 2080 series, it increases to 7 years.
What are the key elements of effective van sign writing?
Clarity is key when sign writing your van. With it being a moving object, your message needs to come across quickly with a bold and concise message. Our in-house design team can help you achieve this result by working with you through the design phase. Creating a Photoshop visual on how your van could look onscreen therefore testing if it is clear and effective prior to committing to the wrap. On the other hand, when your van is parked up, you want it to have a little more information than just logos to give people an insight into what you do. A slogan is an option or if you were to have a printed wrap, an image of your product or service. In addition to this, recognisable social media icons placed around the van is a great way to get the public searching for you. Finally an up to date website URL for those whom are interested in your product or service and want to know more.
Is van branding a cost effective advertising exercise?
To have an idea of cost per mile, if you was to travel on average 12,000 miles per year over a duration of 5 years, with a full wrap costing an estimated £1,440 inc. VAT – this would equate to 0.024p per mile. When you consider the coverage you are getting when driving through a city centre, this really is good value for money.
Our Design & Artworking Package
If you have an idea for your vehicle branding, get in touch with our in-house design team who can make your vision a reality. Offering 3 bespoke design concepts created on Photoshop/ Illustrator with revision’s and final art working. Our design team will always be on hand to amend as you see wish with helpful recommendations taking into consideration our latest materials and design trends.
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Our Latest Commissions
Displayed below are our latest van wraps. Showcasing the best of vehicle branding and promotion. Click through to view more on each project.
Frequently asked questions about van sign writing
Any questions? You’re not the only one! See below our most frequently asked questions in relation to van sign writing. If you are still seeking clarity on something, please feel free to call us and one of the team will be more than happy to assist.
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How much is a van wrap?
A full van wrap, which includes material & installation, can start from £1,200 + VAT. However, a partial wrap or just cut graphics will be considerably less. Cut graphics can start from £150 + VAT.
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What is vehicle livery?
Vehicle livery can be a great advertisement and promotional tool for your business. An eye catching design will stand out on the road and elevate your brand just by driving it around. Wrapping a van will also provide paint protection whilst giving the vehicle a new look. Vehicle livery is one of the most cost effective ways forms of advertising.
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How do I take sign writing off a van?
The best way to get vinyl off your van is to use a heat gun. Gently heat the vinyl and use a plastic squeegee to peel it off. If you are wanting to update your vinyl or start afresh, we can de-wrap your van for you.
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How long does a van wrap take?
A full van wrap can take up to 5 working days. However, a partial wrap can be between 1 – 3 working days depending on the complexity of the design/ model of the van. For example a Ford Transit Connect part wrap would take 3 working days but a Mercedes Benz Sprinter LWB full wrap can take 5 working days.
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How to wrap a van?
Each van wrap process begins by washing down the vehicle thoroughly removing any dirt or debris allowing our vehicle wrapping team to apply the vinyl with little interruption. We also tend to remove trims and lights to allow us to wrap the vinyl around the edges reducing the chance of any lift in the future.