Pickup Truck Wraps & Graphics in Colorado Springs

Full, partial, or lettering: three ways to brand a pickup

Pickups suit every coverage level. The right one depends on the truck color, how long you will keep it, and your budget.

• Full wrap. Covers the whole truck, including the hood, roof, and tailgate if you want them. Best for dark trucks, flagship vehicles, and brands that want maximum impact.
• Partial wrap. Covers the doors and bed sides, often with graphics flowing from the rear of the cab to the tailgate. On a white or silver truck, the factory paint becomes part of the design. Our partial vs full wrap guide compares the payoff by vehicle type.
• Lettering. Cut vinyl company name, phone number, and logo on the doors and tailgate. This is the fastest and lowest-cost way to make a truck branded and identifiable. Our vehicle lettering guide covers the options.

Vinyl lettering and decals provide a more permanent and professional appearance than magnetic signs, which can blow off at highway speed and trap moisture against the paint. Our guide to wraps vs magnets vs decals covers that choice for small fleets.

Cab and bed configurations change the design

A regular cab long bed and a crew cab short bed are very different canvases. The configuration decides where the message fits:

We design on a template for your exact year, model, cab, and bed, so the phone number does not land across a door gap or the fuel door.

Designing around toolboxes, racks, and bed covers

Most work trucks carry something that covers part of the body. The design has to work with the truck as it is actually used, not as it left the dealer:

• Crossover and side-mount toolboxes hide the top of the bed sides. The message goes lower on the bed or on the doors.
• Ladder and lumber racks block sightlines to the upper cab and bed from some angles. Graphics are kept clear of rack mounting points so racks can come off without cutting vinyl.
• Tonneau covers and caps change the rear profile. A cap's side windows can carry perforated film, and the cap itself can be wrapped to match.
• Tailgates are read by every driver behind you. A large phone number or web address on the tailgate is one of the highest-value placements on a pickup.

Tell us what is on the truck now and what may be added later. Graphics can be designed so future accessories do not cover the important parts.

Trim, chrome, and wheel wells

Pickups carry more trim than vans, and how it is handled is one of the clearest differences between careful work and rushed work.

• Chrome and plastic trim is usually left exposed, with vinyl trimmed cleanly up to it. Some trim pieces can be removed during install so film tucks behind them.
• Badges and emblems are either removed and reinstalled or worked around, depending on the design and the owner's preference.
• Wheel wells and rocker panels take the most road spray, gravel, and magnesium chloride. Edges are finished carefully in these areas so they do not lift.
• Door handles and fuel doors are trimmed around rather than covered over moving parts.

DOT markings and fleet consistency

Many pickups used for business pull trailers or carry equipment, and some are required to display commercial markings. If your vehicle is required to display a company name, USDOT number, or other commercial markings, we can include those items in the layout based on the information you provide. Our guide to USDOT number rules for Colorado work trucks explains who the federal marking rule covers.

For contractors with several trucks, we keep the templates and artwork on file so the next truck you buy matches the ones already on the road, even if it is a different model year. Our fleet wraps page covers staged installs that keep most of your trucks working.

Installation and Colorado care

Vinyl applied in the cold does not conform and does not adhere correctly. We install indoors in a heated bay year round, with the truck washed and dried before film goes on. Most pickups spend one to three days in the bay, depending on coverage and how much trim is removed and reinstalled.

Pickups take a beating on gravel roads and job sites, and Colorado winters add magnesium chloride and strong UV at altitude. For work trucks expected to stay branded for several years, APG recommends cast vinyl with laminate. Rinse road film off the lower panels promptly in winter, and skip brush car washes.

A professionally installed wrap generally does not damage sound factory paint and can help protect it from UV exposure and normal road wear. However, repainted panels, failing clear coat, rust, and existing paint damage may be affected during installation or removal. We inspect the vehicle and discuss any concerns before production. If the truck has been repainted, our guide to wrap vs paint for work trucks is worth a read.

How a pickup wrap project runs

1. Truck detailsSend the year, make, model, cab and bed configuration, color, and photos of all sides, including any toolboxes or racks.
2. Estimate and depositYou receive a written estimate for full, partial, or lettering options. Once the estimate is approved and the deposit is received, our team will begin the design and proofing process.
3. Design on your truck's templateThe design is laid out on a template for your exact configuration, with accessories shown so placement works in real use.
4. Print and laminateGraphics are printed on cast vinyl, laminated, and paneled.
5. Indoor installation and walkthroughThe truck is washed, dried, and wrapped in a heated bay, then reviewed with you at handoff along with care instructions.

Which option fits your truck?

Most work trucks benefit from some level of branding. A few situations call for a different approach.