Vehicle Wrap Job Pricing Calculator 2025/26
Calculate material cost, labour time and target margin for vehicle wrap jobs in the UK — including full body wraps, partial wraps, bonnet wraps, roof wraps and colour-change wraps. Includes vinyl material cost by square metre and design fee allocation.
Key Inputs
- Wrap type: full body / partial / colour-change / bonnet or roof section
- Vinyl material cost per sq metre (premium cast film: £8–£15/m²; calendered: £3–£8/m²)
- Estimated vinyl area required (sq metres)
- Material wastage factor (typically 20–30% for complex shapes)
- Labour hours to complete wrap
- Labour rate (£/hour)
- Design and print cost (if applicable)
- Overhead allocation per job
What You'll Get
- Total material cost including wastage
- Total labour cost
- Total job cost
- Recommended retail price at target margin
- Gross margin percentage
Important Notes — 2025/26 Rates & Caveats
UK market prices for vehicle wraps in 2025/26: full colour-change wrap (small car) £800–£1,500; full colour-change wrap (large SUV/van) £1,500–£2,500; commercial van livery (printed partial) £400–£900; bonnet wrap £150–£350. Premium cast vinyl films (Avery Dennison, 3M, KPMF) cost £10–£18/m² trade price. Calendered vinyl is cheaper (£4–£8/m²) but less conformable on complex curves. A full wrap on a car typically requires 15–20m² of film including wastage. Labour for a skilled wrapper is typically £25–£45/hour. Most wraps have a warranty of 3–7 years depending on film grade and exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a full vehicle wrap cost in the UK?
A full colour-change wrap on a standard car in the UK costs £800–£1,500 for a small/medium car and £1,500–£2,500 for a large car, SUV or van in 2025/26. Prices vary by film quality (premium cast vs budget calendered vinyl), design complexity, access difficulty (door handles, mirrors, bumpers) and the installer's skill level. Fleet van liveries using printed panels are typically £400–£900 per van. Partial wraps (bonnet, roof, stripes) range from £150 to £500.
How long does a vehicle wrap last?
Premium cast vinyl wraps (Avery Dennison Supreme Wrapping Film, 3M Series 1080, KPMF Gloss) last 5–7 years with good care. Calendered vinyl wraps last 2–4 years. Factors reducing lifespan include prolonged direct sunlight, automated car wash brushes, and harsh chemical cleaners. Wrap longevity is typically guaranteed by the film manufacturer (not the installer). Wraps can be removed at any time — a professionally installed wrap on a well-prepped car should not damage the paintwork beneath.
Do vehicle wraps affect a car's resale value?
A professionally installed wrap using premium film protects the original paintwork from stone chips and UV fade, which can be a selling point for a wrapped car with pristine paint underneath. However, a wrap in an unusual colour may reduce the pool of buyers when selling, affecting resale. Insurance companies treat wraps as a vehicle modification — always declare a wrap to your insurer, as failure to do so can invalidate a claim. Insurers typically do not increase premiums for a simple colour-change wrap.
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