Branding

Rebranding? 5 Things to Know Before You Update Wraps

Ready for your vehicles to stop blending in with I-465 traffic and start turning heads? A smart rebrand can make every mile in Indianapolis work harder for your business. At Standout Wraps, we help fleets look sharp, stay consistent, and perform like rolling billboards without sidelining your schedule. But, before you rebrand your fleet wraps, here’s what you need to know. 

How to Know You’re Ready for a Rebrand

If your logo feels dated, your fleet looks inconsistent, or people can’t grasp what you do in a three-second drive-by, it’s time. Major changes—such as new services, mergers, market expansion, or wraps nearing the end of their life—are also clear signals. When those boxes start checking, a strategic refresh will make every mile work harder. 

1. Start With a Brand Playbook

Before vinyl ever meets metal, lock down the essentials: logo files, color values, typography, voice, and photo guidelines. A quick brand playbook keeps every van, pickup, box truck, and trailer consistent, whether you’re wrapping one unit now or fifty more next quarter.

2. Design for Drive-By Readability

Most impressions happen in three seconds or less. Therefore, you need to prioritize hierarchy. Think brand name first, core service second, bold contact/URL third. Use high-contrast colors and avoid dense bullet lists. And don’t forget to test designs as tiny thumbnails. If it’s clear small, it’ll be crystal-clear at 60 mph on Meridian.

3. Plan Around Downtime & Seasonality

Minimize disruption by scheduling wraps in waves. We’ll map install windows around your busiest routes and weather realities (hello, Midwest winters). If you’re adding units, pre-approve the design so future installs drop in seamlessly.

4. Choose the Right Materials for the Job

Not all vinyl is created equal. Consider premium cast film for complex curves and longer life; calendared film for flat surfaces and short-term campaigns; and specialty laminates to resist UV fade, winter salt, and frequent power washes.

5. Mind Local Rules and Asset Variations

Indianapolis and surrounding municipalities can have signage considerations, especially if you park vehicles on-street or overnight. We’ll advise on compliant placements for DOT numbers, USDOT markings, GVW, and reflective elements. Also, confirm each unit’s measurements, body style, and add-ons (ladders, racks, rivets) so templates fit perfectly the first time.

Roll Out a Sharper Look

A fleet rebrand is more than a new look – it’s a mobile marketing system built for clarity, durability, and scale. Standout Wraps in Indianapolis, IN, aligns your brand standards, designs for real-world visibility, schedules efficiently, specifies the right films, and ensures every asset aligns with the mission. We wrap commercial vehicle fleets, construction equipment, and trailers with precision and polish so your business stands out wherever it rolls. So, don’t wait! Get a free quote today at (317) 342-4453.

wrapitup

Recent Posts

How Consistent Branding Across Surfaces Builds Trust

You know that feeling when you walk into a business, and everything just clicks—the sign…

2 weeks ago

4 Considerations Before You Wrap Your Trailers

If your cargo or equipment trailer is just a plain white box on the road,…

1 month ago

Why Your Vehicle Wrap Should Start with Brand-First Design

If your vehicle wrap looks good but doesn’t reflect your brand, it’s not doing its…

2 months ago

4 Car Wrap Tips for Solo Professionals

Your car already goes everywhere your business does, so why not make it work like…

3 months ago

How to Protect Your Bus Wrap

Nothing turns heads quite like a freshly wrapped bus cruising through downtown. Whether you’re promoting…

3 months ago

4 Reasons Why Your Food Truck Should Be Wrapped, Not Painted

When your food truck rolls up to an event, you want more than hungry eyes–you…

4 months ago