By Focus Graphics Team
A single vehicle wrap is a one-day project. A fleet rollout with 10, 20, or 50 vehicles is a logistics operation. The graphics are the easy part — the hard part is getting vehicles in and out of the shop without disrupting your business operations.
Here's the playbook we use for fleet wrap projects, from design standardization through final installation.
Fleet wraps need to look consistent across every vehicle type in your fleet, even when those vehicles have different dimensions, panel layouts, and surface features.
Template every vehicle type. A Sprinter van, a box truck, and a pickup truck all have different surface areas and panel breaks. We create a separate print template for each vehicle model, then adapt your brand design to fit each one — maintaining visual consistency while accounting for the unique geometry of each vehicle.
Account for hardware. Door handles, mirrors, fuel doors, rivets, and DOT lettering all need clear zones in the design. We photograph a representative vehicle from each model in your fleet and map every obstruction before design begins.
Proof one, approve once. We design and proof one vehicle per type. Once you approve the proof for each model, we batch-produce the entire fleet. This prevents the approval bottleneck where 30 individual proofs need signoff.
Batch printing minimizes per-vehicle cost. We print all panels for the entire fleet in sequence, ensuring consistent color across every vehicle. If your last truck looks different from your first because they were printed weeks apart on different media lots, the fleet looks inconsistent on the road.
Pre-cut and kit every vehicle's panels into a labeled set. Each kit contains every panel for one vehicle, ordered by installation sequence. This eliminates confusion during installation and ensures nothing gets mixed up.
Overlaminate everything. Every panel gets a clear UV-protective laminate before cutting. This adds 1-2 years to the wrap's lifespan and makes the fleet easier to clean.
This is where most fleet projects fail. Here's how we manage the logistics:
Schedule in batches of 3-5 vehicles per week. A full wrap takes 1-2 days per vehicle depending on size. We schedule vehicles in small batches so your fleet is never short more than a few trucks at a time.
Coordinate with your dispatch. We work with your operations team to schedule each vehicle during its lowest-utilization window. Delivery fleets wrap on weekends. Service fleets wrap on off-days. We never ask you to take a revenue-generating vehicle off the road without planning around your schedule.
Mobile installation for large fleets. For fleets of 20+ vehicles, we can set up a mobile installation bay at your facility. This eliminates the need to drive vehicles to our shop and back, saving transit time and fuel.
Post-install inspection on every vehicle. We photograph all four sides, check edge adhesion, verify DOT compliance markings are visible, and document the completion date for warranty tracking.
Fleet warranty tracking. Every vehicle gets a warranty card with installation date, materials used, and installer name. Our 5-year warranty covers both materials and labor — if a panel fails, we replace it at no cost.
Replacement panel inventory. For active fleets, we keep digital files and material specifications on record so replacement panels for damaged vehicles match the original wrap exactly.
| Fleet Size | Design | Production | Installation | Total | |---|---|---|---|---| | 5-10 vehicles | 1-2 weeks | 1-2 weeks | 1-2 weeks | 4-6 weeks | | 10-25 vehicles | 2 weeks | 2-3 weeks | 3-5 weeks | 6-10 weeks | | 25-50 vehicles | 2-3 weeks | 3-4 weeks | 5-8 weeks | 10-15 weeks |
Contact us with your fleet size, vehicle types, and desired timeline. We'll provide a per-vehicle quote with a production schedule within 48 hours. Volume pricing starts at 5+ vehicles.
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