What Vehicle Graphics Cover
Vehicle graphics are the middle ground between a bare vehicle and a full wrap. They brand the vehicle with less material and keep the factory paint showing.
The Graphics Ladder
Most buyers climb a ladder by budget and goal. Start light, add coverage as the business grows.
Vehicle Graphics vs a Full Wrap
Graphics when the vehicle is a clean factory color and you need the logo, phone, and message visible from the road. A full wrap when you want a complete color change or edge to edge coverage. Graphics cost less and install faster; full wraps deliver the most impressions and a full identity.
Compare: full vehicle wraps, truck graphics, and car wraps.
Vehicle Graphics Pricing in Chicago. 2026
Graphics price off coverage and vehicle size. Prices below are installed, single vehicle. Fleet discounts run 3 to 15 percent by unit count.
| Package | Coverage | Sedan / Car | Cargo Van | Pickup | Box Truck 16ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lettering + door logos | 0.20x | $590 | $840 | $700 | $1,060 |
| Partial graphics | 0.55x | $1,625 | $2,310 | $1,925 | $2,915 |
| Three-quarter graphics | 0.75x | $2,210 | $3,150 | $2,625 | $3,975 |
| Full wrap (see wraps) | 1.00x | $2,950 | $4,200 | $3,500 | $5,300 |
Floor for any single graphics job is $350. Final price set by the quote engine after measuring wrappable area.
Graphics by Vehicle Type
Materials and Durability
Every graphic uses cast vinyl, the same film we run on full wraps. Cast conforms to body lines, resists Chicago salt and UV, and lasts 5 to 7 years. Removal is heat-assisted and paint-safe. Zero verified paint damage claims across 19,400+ vehicles since 2001.
Who Uses Vehicle Graphics
Trades, delivery, home services, real estate, rideshare, and sales fleets. Any business with a vehicle on the road can turn it into an ad that works every mile for a one-time cost. A lettered or partially graphic vehicle costs nothing per impression and runs for years.
Vehicle Graphics Near Me. Chicago and Suburbs
Chicago Fleet Wraps installs vehicle graphics across Chicago and every suburb within 50 miles, including Evanston, Oak Park, Naperville, Schaumburg, Cicero, Skokie, Aurora, Elgin, Joliet, Arlington Heights, Berwyn, Des Plaines, Wheaton, Palatine, Bolingbrook, and Orland Park.
Shop at 4711 N Lamon Ave #7, Chicago, IL 60630. Owner-installed, no broker, no subcontractor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are vehicle graphics?
Everything short of a full wrap: cut lettering, partial graphics, spot graphics, magnetics, and window graphics on cars, vans, trucks, and SUVs, using paint-safe cast vinyl rated 5 to 7 years.
How much do vehicle graphics cost in Chicago?
Lettering starts around $590 on a sedan, partial graphics run $1,625 to $2,915 by vehicle size, and three-quarter coverage runs $2,210 to $3,975. A full wrap starts higher.
Graphics or a full wrap?
Graphics when the vehicle is a clean factory color and you need the logo and message visible. Full wrap for a color change or edge to edge coverage.
Do you do graphics on any vehicle?
Yes. Cars, sedans, cargo and Sprinter vans, pickups, work trucks, and SUVs.
Will graphics damage my paint?
No. Cast vinyl with paint-safe adhesive and heat-assisted removal. Zero verified paint damage claims across 19,400+ vehicles.
Can I upgrade graphics to a full wrap later?
Yes. Start with lettering or partial graphics and add coverage as the budget grows. The design carries forward.
How long do vehicle graphics last?
5 to 7 years on cast vinyl through Chicago winters and summer sun.
Do you install outside Chicago?
Yes. Chicago and every suburb within 50 miles, including Evanston, Oak Park, Naperville, Schaumburg, Aurora, Elgin, and Joliet.
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