The double cab has become the default company vehicle for many South African businesses. It carries a crew, it suits a sales representative who also hauls samples, and it is often the vehicle a site manager drives between projects. Because it is used as both a work vehicle and a mobile advertisement, the branding has to look professional without becoming heavy-handed.
A double cab offers more cab surface than any other bakkie, with four doors, a long window line and a tall load bin side. That is a large canvas, and the temptation is to fill it. We aim to use the space with restraint so the name and the contact details are read first.
What we can brand
- Front doorslogo or brand mark
- Rear doorsservices, contact strip or website
- Cab pillar and sillstripe accents
- Load bin sidename and trade line
- Tailgatephone-ready contact line
- Bonnet and roofbranding for elevated views
Planning four doors
With front and rear doors, the cab side presents two panels separated by a shut line and a B-pillar. We typically place the logo on the front door and a service list or contact strip on the rear door, so each panel has a clear job. Door handles and mirrors are worked around rather than covered, and the artwork is split at every shut line.
The sills and lower door edges collect stone chips and wash splash. For this reason we keep fine detail above the lower third of the door or choose a laminated print that tolerates abrasion.
Sales and executive use
Where the double cab doubles as a sales or management vehicle, many owners prefer subtle branding: a logo on each front door, a clean bonnet strip and a tailgate line. A partial wrap in a single brand colour on the lower body can give a strong look with less coverage. For companies that want the vehicle to stand out, a full wrap changes the colour and finish entirely.
Site and utility use
Double cabs used by contractors and installation crews tend to carry more exposure to dust, mud and tow-bar rubbing. In those cases we recommend a tougher finish on the rear lower panels and keep contact details high enough to stay legible after a dirty day. Reflective strips on the rear bumper and tailgate help when the bakkie is parked on a roadside at dusk.
Camera, sensors and fittings
Modern double cabs often carry reverse cameras, parking sensors, tailgate handles and canopy locks. Vinyl is cut around them, and sensors are never covered. If a canopy is fitted behind the cab, we match the canopy artwork to the cab so the two work as one design.
Suitable branding options
At a glance
Double cab bakkie branding suits the vehicle that has become the default company car for many South African businesses. With four doors, a deep cab and a shorter bin, a double cab offers generous space for a logo, a service description and contact details, and the larger side area lets the artwork carry a stronger design. Sales representatives, site managers, security supervisors, contractors and agricultural businesses all rely on double-cab bakkies, and branding them well builds recognition at every client visit.
We design, print and apply double-cab bakkie branding including door graphics across both rows, roof and bonnet artwork, tailgate lettering, canopy panels and full colour wraps. Layouts respect the door handles, window frames and body creases so nothing is split awkwardly, and the same artwork can be adapted to other models in your fleet. Companies in Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria, Midrand, Centurion, Durban and Cape Town can supply photos and request a quote for one vehicle or a fleet of double-cab bakkies. Installation is arranged at our Rivonia studio, on site or through approved partners outside Gauteng, with studio visits by appointment only.
Common questions
Can I brand just the front doors?
Yes. Many owners start with the front doors and tailgate, and add more panels later. We can keep the artwork scalable so additions match.
Is a full wrap sensible for a double cab?
It can be, especially for sales or corporate vehicles. A full wrap also helps protect paint. We assess your paint condition before recommending it.
What about the rear window?
We can use perforated one-way film for rear glass where it suits the vehicle, confirmed at quotation. Windscreens and driver windows stay clear.
Can you brand a leased bakkie?
Yes, but check your lease terms about alterations. Vinyl is removable, and we can quote for removal when the lease ends.
How do I get started?
Send us photos of each side, the front and rear, along with the model and year, or use the quote builder.