Vehicle Signs & Transport Signage
Well-made vehicle signs turn a car, ute, van, truck or trailer into a moving signboard. For businesses that already have a shopfront or work across multiple sites, consistent fleet branding means the vehicle graphics read as part of the same identity as the fascia, window graphics and printed material.
At Sykes Signs we produce vehicle graphics in-house using the same precision cutting equipment we use for shopfront window graphics and signage. We design, cut and apply cut vinyl graphics and decals for individual vehicles right through to mixed fleets. Work ranges from simple door decals and one-off promotional graphics to full and partial wraps that cover panels with printed or solid-colour film.
The same files and colour references can be carried across your shopfront signage, A-frames, banners and fleet, so a customer sees the same logo, type and palette on the street as they do on the road. We also cut graphics for precision-cut lettering and detail work where the design demands it.
We cut logos, contact details, stripes and regulatory markings to size, and finish them to handle Queensland sun, rain and road grime. Fleet consistency is the real value: whether you run one van or a dozen mixed vehicles, we can plan a kit of graphics that keeps the brand coherent across doors, tailgates, windows and trailers without every vehicle needing identical bodywork.
Because the work is done in our Coolum Beach workshop, proofs, colour matching and production schedules stay under one roof. Installation is handled locally across the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Maroochydore.
What we make
- Cut vinyl lettering & logosNames, phone numbers and logos cut from coloured vinyl — clean and long-lasting.
- Printed decalsFull-colour logos and graphics printed and laminated, then applied to doors, tailgates and windows.
- Partial wrapsPrinted panels covering part of the vehicle, often combined with cut lettering.
- Full wrapsPrinted film covering the whole body, like the patterned coffee van in our gallery.
- Window graphicsRear and side window lettering, including perforated film you can see out through.
- Fleet & trailer signageMatching branding across cars, utes, vans, trucks and trailers.
Materials and finishes
Vehicle work uses cast or calendered vinyl films designed for curves and outdoor exposure. Printed graphics are laminated to protect the ink from UV, washing and road grit.
Cut vinyl suits simple lettering and logos; printed film suits photos, gradients and full-colour branding. We'll recommend whichever suits the vehicle and the budget.
How it works
- N°001BriefTell us what you need, where it's going and when. Photos and rough measurements help.
- N°002Design & proofWe draw it up and send a proof to approve before anything is made.
- N°003MakeEverything is made in our Coolum Beach workshop.
- N°004InstallOur own team installs it on site, or it's ready for pick-up.
Where we work
We're based in Coolum Beach and install right across the Sunshine Coast, from Noosa down through Maroochydore and Mooloolaba. See what we do in Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Noosa and Coolum Beach.
Questions
How long does vehicle signage last?
It depends on the film, how much sun the vehicle gets and how it's washed. Good-quality laminated vinyl lasts for years; we'll talk through the options for your vehicle.
Can you remove old vinyl?
Yes. We can remove old lettering and graphics and clean the surface before the new signage goes on.
Will vinyl damage my paint?
Quality vinyl applied to sound, factory paint generally comes off cleanly. Resprayed or damaged paint carries more risk, and we'll tell you if we see a problem.
Do you do fleets?
Yes. We set the artwork up once so every car, ute, van, truck or trailer in the fleet matches.
Can you match my shop sign?
Yes — we make shop signs too, so the same files and colours carry across to the vehicles.
How much does vehicle signage cost?
It depends on the size of the vehicle and how much coverage you want. Our blog post on vehicle signage costs explains what drives the price.