Wrapping a leased work vehicle: what to tell us and what happens at return
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.
Can a leased work vehicle be wrapped?
Yes. Tell us it's leased and the return date, and we specify film that removes cleanly.
What should you tell us before we start?
Our list of what we need from you includes "Whether the vehicle is owned, financed or leased" and "Whether the vehicle carries old graphics or has been wrapped before." For a leased vehicle, tell us the return date as well.
Film follows the surface underneath. We photograph every vehicle at intake and tell you before we start if a panel won't take film cleanly.
What do federal agencies say about excessive wear and tear?
We state no lease's terms here. For consumer vehicle leases, two federal agencies put it this way:
The Federal Reserve Board's guide to vehicle leasing: "Your lessor's standard for excessive wear and tear is stated in the lease agreement."
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's answer on leasing versus buying: "What's considered excessive wear and tear is usually determined by the leasing company."
Do you remove the graphics when the lease ends?
Yes, and we prefer to do it in-house. Old or sun-baked vinyl is tedious to remove, and any specks or adhesive left behind show through the new graphic. Removal runs at an hourly rate of $125, and adhesive age changes the work, so we quote the hours after we see the vehicle and confirm the price in writing before that work begins.
Section 7 of our Terms and Conditions adds: "Removal of existing graphics, or application to a surface with failing paint, prior body filler, aftermarket coatings, rust, or previous wrap adhesive, can affect the finish underneath. Where we can see a risk of that kind before we begin, we will tell you and confirm how you want to proceed in writing."
What about a leased fleet?
Our fleet graphics page puts the same answer this way, for fleets: "We ask first. Leased vehicles get film specified for clean removal at return, and we note the return date on the job."
For a fleet, tell us how many vehicles, what they are and when you need them. We come back with a plan and a schedule. Request a fleet quote.
What do the packages cover and cost?
Each package has a starting price, and each is priced to your vehicle. Two of our guides set them out: Vehicle lettering, partial wrap or full wrap: what each one covers, and What it costs to letter or wrap a work vehicle in Canton, Ohio.
How do you get a quote?
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.
Questions
Can you wrap a leased vehicle?
Yes. Tell us it's leased and the return date, and we specify film that removes cleanly.
What should I tell you about a leased vehicle?
Tell us it's leased and the return date. Leased vehicles get film specified for clean removal at return, and we note the return date on the job.
Do you remove the graphics when the lease ends?
Yes, and we prefer to do it in-house. Old or sun-baked vinyl is tedious to remove, and any specks or adhesive left behind show through the new graphic. Removal runs at an hourly rate of $125, and adhesive age changes the work, so we quote the hours after we see the vehicle and confirm the price in writing before that work begins.
Can removing graphics affect the finish underneath?
Removal of existing graphics, or application to a surface with failing paint, prior body filler, aftermarket coatings, rust, or previous wrap adhesive, can affect the finish underneath. Where we can see a risk of that kind before we begin, we will tell you and confirm how you want to proceed in writing.