A partial van wrap covers selected parts of the van in printed vinyl. The most common layouts are a lower-body band, a side panel with a large logo, or the rear doors and part of the sides. The van's original colour remains visible, and it becomes part of the design.
Partial wraps suit businesses that want impact without paying for full coverage. They also work well on white vans, where white can be the background to a strong coloured graphic.
What we can brand
- Lower bodycolour band
- Side panellogo and image
- Sliding doorcontinuation of band
- Rear doorscontact line and colour
- Rear quartersstripe or pattern
- Bonnetoptional colour block
Common partial wrap layouts
Three layouts cover most requests. The first is the lower-body band, where a colour or pattern runs along the bottom third of the van, with the name above on the white or painted surface. The second is the large side graphic, where one panel carries a logo and image, and the rest of the van is left as is. The third is rear-focused, where the rear doors and rear quarters carry strong colour for following traffic. Each can be extended later to a full wrap.
Working with the original paint
A partial wrap must edge neatly against the existing paint. Clean edges depend on panel breaks and trim lines. We end the print at a body line, a shut gap or a moulding, never in the middle of a flat panel. The paint beside the vinyl must be in good condition, since fading or scratches will show up beside the film.
Choosing the material
Partial wraps use cast vinyl on curves, recesses and complex panels, and calendered vinyl on flatter side panels, with a gloss or matte laminate. A good laminate protects the ink from washing and sun. Material warranties depend on the film and the application, and are confirmed on your quotation.
Cost and time compared with a full wrap
Partial wraps use less material and take less time to install, which reduces both the cost and the time the van is off the road. Specific figures are confirmed on your quotation. The trade-off is that the original paint stays visible, so a van with mixed colours or scratched paint is better served by a full van wrap.
Protecting the edges
On a partial wrap the edges are the most exposed part, since they meet air, water and dirt. We seal them at body lines and tuck them into gaps where possible, and we avoid ending print on a surface that flexes. After installation, avoid directing pressure washers at the edges, as described in our wrap care guide.
Making it work for fleets
Where vans come in different colours, a partial wrap can still look consistent if the print covers enough surface. For fleets of white vans, a standard partial layout is quick to roll out. Read about fleet branding, or the general guide to partial vehicle wraps.
Suitable branding options
At a glance
Partial van wraps place printed vinyl on the panels that matter and let the van's own colour do the rest. This is a sensible approach for businesses that want a professional, eye catching vehicle without the larger cost and effort of a full wrap. A partial wrap can cover the lower half of the sides, the rear doors, a bold band across the bonnet or a graphic block around the logo. Design, printing and fitting are handled by one team, so the artwork you approve is the artwork that reaches the road.
We design, print and install partial van wraps for businesses in Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria, Midrand, Centurion and throughout South Africa. The design works best when the van's base colour is a clean white or brand matched shade, because the graphic panels then blend with the paintwork instead of fighting it. Partial wraps suit panel vans, small and medium delivery vans, courier vans and service vans, and they can be repeated across a fleet with only minor adjustment for each model. Edges are finished carefully so they stay sealed through washing and heat. Send your logo, van model and a photo for layout advice and a quote. Studio visits in Rivonia are by appointment only.
Common questions
Is a partial wrap suitable for a white van?
Yes. White gives a clean background, and a coloured partial wrap often looks very sharp.
Can I add to a partial wrap later?
Yes. We can extend the design, though printed colour can vary slightly between batches.
Where does the print stop?
At natural body lines, shut gaps or mouldings, so the edge looks deliberate.
Is a partial wrap removable?
On sound factory paint, yes. Removal is quoted separately.