Vehicles live hard lives. Reversing accidents tear panels, loading damages lower edges, sun fades red and yellow vinyl first, and a new truck arrives that must match the rest within a week. If each of these is handled as a one-off, the fleet gradually looks patchy.
A replacement graphics programme is a standing arrangement: we keep your approved artwork on file, and you request what you need when you need it.
Stored approved artwork
After your design standard is signed off, we store the production files for every body type, along with the colour references and fleet-number rules. Nobody has to hunt for the right logo file, and nobody has to approve the same layout twice.
When your branding is updated, the stored files are replaced with the new version, and old versions are archived so mistakes are not repeated.
Reprints for damaged and faded panels
A damaged door, bumper corner or tailgate can be reprinted and replaced without redoing the whole vehicle. Because the artwork is stored and the register records what is fitted, we know exactly which panel to reproduce.
Matching new vinyl against older graphics is not always exact. Sun exposure, material age and laminate finish all affect how colours compare. We assess this honestly: sometimes a single panel is fine, and sometimes a whole side should be replaced so the vehicle looks even. Our graphics removal and replacement service covers removing the old panel cleanly.
If a vehicle is being repaired after an accident, tell us before the panel beater starts, so we can remove graphics from affected panels and reapply them afterwards where possible.
- Single panel reprints for accident or wear damage
- Replacement of faded or cracked graphics on older vehicles
- Re-application of lifting edges and corners where practical
- Updated licence-disc and registration clearances after repairs or panel replacement
New vehicles joining the fleet
When a new vehicle is purchased, you send us the make, body type and registration, and we apply the approved layout for that body type. If it is a body type we have not branded before, we create a new page in the standard first, so the next one is simple.
This works well for trucks being delivered in batches, replacement buses and growing bakkie fleets. See bakkie fleet branding for an example of repeat fleet work.
How requests are handled
Requests come in by vehicle: registration, fleet number, panel and a photo of the damage. We confirm the scope, quote the work and schedule an installation at your depot or by appointment at our studio. Timelines and material warranties depend on the material and application, and are confirmed on your quotation.
Reviewing the fleet periodically
Many customers book a periodic review, using the original fleet audit method, to identify vehicles that need attention before they become an embarrassment on the road.
Reviews are also a good time to retire old graphics from vehicles that are about to be sold. See de-branding for resale.
At a glance
A replacement graphics programme keeps commercial fleet branding looking right long after the first installation. Approved artwork is stored for every body type, so a damaged door, a faded bonnet or a torn tailgate can be reprinted and replaced quickly without new design work. New trucks, bakkies, vans and buses joining the fleet receive the same layout as the rest.
Sun, loading, reversing knocks and car washes all affect vinyl, and South African operating conditions can be hard on exposed panels. A replacement programme lets fleet managers in Gauteng, the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and other provinces order graphics by registration number, supported by a vehicle register and photographs. The team can replace panels at your depot or by appointment at the Rivonia studio, and advise honestly whether a single panel will blend with older graphics or a full side should be redone. Material performance and warranty depend on the material and application, and are confirmed on your quotation. This is the practical way to maintain vehicle branding consistency over the years. Tell us your fleet size and body types and we can set up the stored artwork library before the first replacement is needed.
Common questions
Will a replacement panel match the old graphics?
It may differ slightly where the existing vinyl has faded. We advise whether a single panel or a larger section will look better.
Do you keep our artwork on file?
Yes, approved production files are stored for your fleet and updated when your brand changes.
Can you brand a new vehicle quickly?
With stored artwork the process is faster. Timing depends on the vehicle and workload, and is confirmed on your quotation.
Do I need a contract?
The programme is simply a standing arrangement based on your stored files and register. Details are agreed at quotation.
Can you replace graphics at our depot?
Yes, subject to location, project size, site conditions and scheduling.