Vehicle wraps
Wrap removal
Old wrap off, factory paint back, in Wailuku. Heat, plastic tools, and adhesive remover. No blades on your paint.
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- Wailuku, HI
Short answer
Offshore removes vinyl wraps, partial wraps, chrome delete film and paint protection film in Wailuku. A full car wrap removal starts at $399 and takes 2 to 4 hours; trucks and SUVs start at $499.98 and take 3 to 5 hours. Cast vinyl that was installed on factory paint and is within its 3-year window comes off cleanly.
Key takeaways
- Full car wrap removal starts at $399 and takes 2 to 4 hours; trucks and SUVs start at $499.98.
- Partial wrap removal (hood, roof, accents) starts at $149.
- Removal uses heat and plastic tools; the risk to paint comes from old film, cheap film, or paint that was repaired before the wrap.
- We photograph and note existing paint condition at drop-off so you know what was there before the wrap.
- Lease returns, color changes and re-wraps are the usual reasons; PPF removal follows the same process.
Options
Partial wrap removal
from $149
- Hood, roof, or accent panels
- Adhesive residue removed
- Panel wiped and inspected
Full car wrap removal
from $399
- Every wrapped panel
- Adhesive residue removed
- Paint condition documented
- Ready for a new wrap or coating
Full truck or SUV wrap removal
from $499.98
- Every wrapped panel
- Adhesive residue removed
- Paint condition documented
- Ready for a new wrap or coating
How it works
- 01Drop off and inspect
We walk the vehicle with you, note how old the wrap is and who installed it, and photograph any damage already showing through the film.
- 02Heat and lift
Each panel is warmed so the adhesive releases, then the film is pulled back at a low angle. Plastic tools only; no blades touch paint.
- 03Residue
Any adhesive left behind is dissolved with a film-safe remover and wiped clean. Old or sun-baked film leaves more residue, which is why removal is priced by condition.
- 04Clean and review
The paint is washed and decontaminated. We show you the result and point out anything the wrap had been hiding.
- 05Next step
Most removals lead somewhere: a new color, a ceramic coating, or a lease return. We can quote the next job while the car is still in the bay.
Pricing
| Partial wrap removalHood, roof, or accent panels | from $149 |
|---|---|
| Full car wrap removal2–4 hours | from $399 |
| Full truck or SUV wrap removal3–5 hours | from $499.98 |
Why people remove wraps
Three reasons bring most removals to the shop: a lease is ending, a color has run its course, or a wrap from somewhere else is peeling and the owner wants it gone. Removal is a normal part of owning a vehicle wrap. Vinyl is designed to come off; the question is only how much work it takes.
What decides how hard the job is
Film age. 3M and Avery Dennison cast vinyl is rated for clean removal for up to 3 years. Past that, the plasticizers that keep the film flexible have cooked out and it comes off in pieces instead of sheets.
Film type. Cast vinyl shrinks very little and releases well. Calendered film, the cheaper kind sold online, shrinks, cracks, and leaves adhesive on every edge. We can remove it, but it is slower.
What is under it. Factory paint is fully cured and bonded to the panel. Paint that was resprayed by a body shop, especially if it was wrapped shortly after, can lift with the film. This is the one real risk in wrap removal, and it is why we ask about repair history before we start.
Sun exposure. A roof and hood that have sat outside through several years of Maui sun will fight harder than the doors.
Paint condition and documentation
Before a single edge is lifted we photograph the vehicle and note what we can already see: chips through the film, lifted edges, dents, and any evidence of bodywork. Once the film is off, we compare. That record matters on a lease return, and it matters if you are about to put money into a new wrap or a coating. Film hides paint for years; the day it comes off is the first honest look you get at the panels underneath.
PPF removal
Paint protection film comes off the same way, with more heat and more patience. PPF is thicker, the adhesive is stronger by design, and the edges on bumpers and mirrors are often wrapped under. Expect a PPF removal to take longer than a wrap of the same size. The upside is that the paint under PPF has been protected from chips and UV, so it usually looks better than the uncovered panels around it. If you are replacing old PPF with new film, we handle both in one booking.
Chrome delete and partial removal
Trim film from a chrome delete comes off piece by piece. It is quick but fiddly, and residue on textured plastic takes extra care. Partial wrap removal on a hood, roof or accent panels starts at $149.
After the wrap is off
The paint has been in the dark for a year or three. It needs a wash and a decontamination before anything else happens, and the slight difference in gloss between covered and uncovered panels usually disappears with a light polish. From there the common next steps are a new color change wrap, a ceramic coating to protect the paint you just uncovered, or nothing at all if the car is going back to the leasing company.
Tell us the vehicle, roughly when the wrap went on, and who installed it when you request a quote, and we will give you a time and a price before you drop off.
Questions
How much does wrap removal cost?
Partial wrap removal on a hood, roof or accent panels starts from $149, a full car from $399 and a full truck or SUV from $499.98. Old or sun-baked film leaves more residue, which is why removal is priced by condition.
Will removing a wrap damage my paint?
Not when the wrap was quality cast vinyl on factory paint and it is within its removal window. Damage happens when the paint under the film was resprayed, when the film is calendered or very old, or when someone tries to peel it cold.
How long does wrap removal take?
A full car is 2 to 4 hours. A truck or SUV is 3 to 5. Film that has baked in the sun for several years takes longer.
What makes a removal harder?
Film age, film type, what is under it and sun exposure. Cast vinyl past its 3-year clean-removal rating, calendered film, resprayed paint and a roof that has baked through several summers all take more time.
Do you document the paint before you start?
Yes. We photograph the vehicle and note chips, lifted edges, dents and signs of bodywork before an edge is lifted, then compare once the film is off. That record matters on a lease return.
Can you remove a wrap before I return my lease?
Yes. That is one of the most common reasons people remove wraps. Book it a week or two before the return date so there is time to address anything the film was covering.
Do you remove paint protection film too?
Yes. PPF is thicker than wrap vinyl and uses a stronger adhesive, so it takes a little longer, but the method is the same and the paint underneath is normally in better shape than the rest of the car.
Do you remove chrome delete film?
Yes. Trim film comes off piece by piece; it is quick but fiddly, and residue on textured plastic takes extra care. Chrome delete removal starts from $199.
Can you install a new wrap the same day?
Usually not. We want the paint fully clean and dry before new film goes on, so a removal plus a new wrap is booked as one project over consecutive days.
What if there is residue or peeling clear coat under the wrap?
We stop and show you. Residue is removed with a film-safe solvent. Clear coat failure is a paint issue, not a removal issue, and we will tell you what your options are before going further.
What should happen after the wrap is off?
A wash and decontamination first; the slight gloss difference between covered and uncovered panels usually disappears with a light polish. From there, a new color change wrap, a ceramic coating, or nothing at all if the car is going back to the leasing company.
Get my pricePriced for your vehicle in the shop, before you book.
Ready to protect your vehicle?
Most tint and impact-zone PPF are same day, full wraps in three days. Homes and businesses start with a site visit.