Vehicle lettering, partial wrap or full wrap: what each one covers
By Nate Burton, Owner
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We design, print and install commercial vehicle graphics and wraps in Canton, Ohio: lettering, partial and full wraps for work vehicles, fleets and dealerships. The install studio is in Canton Township, unincorporated Stark County.
How does vehicle lettering compare with a partial or full wrap?
Lettering is cut vinyl on the paint. Partial and full wraps are custom printed, matte or gloss. Each package has a starting price, and each is priced to your vehicle.
| Package | What it covers | What stays uncovered | Starting at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettering & decals | Your name, logo, phone and USDOT or MC number on both sides and the rear. | The paint stays in view. | $999 |
| Partial wrap | A printed section of graphics with your identity built in. | Upper cab, hood and roof keep their factory colour. | $1,500 |
| Full wrap | Every outward-facing painted panel, cab and hood included. | Glass, trim, door jambs and the roof. Roof coverage is an add-on. | $3,000 |
Prices as of September 2026.
What do the three look like on the same van?
Our commercial wraps page shows all three packages on the same cargo van. Here it is three ways.
What does vehicle lettering cover?
Your name, logo, phone and USDOT or MC number on both sides and the rear, in up to two standard cut-vinyl colours. The paint stays in view. On a pickup, a printed hood emblem is included.
USDOT and MC numbers are lettered to spec.
What does a partial wrap cover?
A printed section of graphics with your identity built in. Vans: the rear section, or the cargo body. Pickups: the bed, or a beltline the length of the truck. Upper cab, hood and roof keep their factory colour.
| Vehicle | Coverage | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo van | Rear section | The rear doors and the aft cargo sides carry your printed design. Forward cargo, cab, hood and roof keep their factory colour. |
| Cargo van | Cargo body | Printed cargo sides aft of the cab and the rear doors. Cab, hood and roof keep their factory colour. |
| Pickup | Bed wrap | Printed bed sides and rear body, with cab lettering and your number. Cab and hood keep their factory colour. |
| Pickup | Beltline wrap | A printed beltline the length of the truck, with your number and rear identity. Upper cab and hood keep their factory colour. |
What does a full wrap cover, and what does it leave out?
Every outward-facing painted panel, cab and hood included, custom printed in matte or gloss. Glass, trim, door jambs and the roof are not. Roof coverage is an add-on. Every full wrap includes a ceramic coating on the finished film, so water beads off and the wrap is easier to keep clean.
On other packages, 3M Ceramic Coating is a flat-rate add-on.
Is the roof included?
Roof coverage is not part of the standard packages. Add it to any package and we quote it with the vehicle, or build it into a custom fleet package.
Roof coverage extends the printed graphics across the roof, visible from above and from upper floors. The full wrap design concept above is shown with the roof add-on.
What about box trucks and trailers?
We design, print and install lettering, partial wraps and full wraps for box trucks, and for trailers up to 53 feet, in Canton, Ohio. See box truck and trailer wraps.
What does each one cost?
Lettering starts at $999, a partial wrap at $1,500 and a full wrap at $3,000.
Our commercial wraps page puts it this way: "Pick the coverage. We price the vehicle." Section 2 of our Terms and Conditions adds: "Final pricing is set once we have confirmed your vehicle, the coverage you want, and the condition of the surfaces we will be applying to, and it is stated in your written quote."
Our guide What it costs to letter or wrap a work vehicle in Canton, Ohio sets out what changes the price.
How do you get a price for your vehicle?
Request a quote. Five short steps: your vehicle, the package, project details, artwork, and how to reach you. We confirm scope and price within one business day.
Call or text (330) 775-0998.
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Questions
What's the difference between lettering and a partial wrap?
Lettering is cut vinyl on the paint: name, logo, number. A partial wrap is a printed section of graphics with your identity built in.
What does a partial wrap cover on a van or a pickup?
A printed section of graphics with your identity built in. Vans: the rear section, or the cargo body. Pickups: the bed, or a beltline the length of the truck. Upper cab, hood and roof keep their factory colour.
Is the roof part of a full wrap?
No. Roof coverage is not part of the standard packages. Add it to any package and we quote it with the vehicle, or build it into a custom fleet package.
Does a full wrap include a ceramic coating?
Yes. Every full wrap includes a ceramic coating on the finished film. On other packages, 3M Ceramic Coating is a flat-rate add-on.
Can lettering include a USDOT or MC number?
Yes. Lettering puts your name, logo, phone and USDOT or MC number on both sides and the rear, in up to two standard cut-vinyl colours. USDOT and MC numbers are lettered to spec.