Vehicle and marine graphics
Galloping Naartjie supplies vehicle and marine graphics for businesses, boats, events and personal projects across Durban and KwaZulu-Natal. This section covers wraps, decals and printed branding for moving surfaces, with practical guidance on what suits each job best.
Graphics for vehicles, boats and boards
Moving surfaces need print that can handle sun, spray, road dirt and regular cleaning. We produce graphics for private vehicles, work vehicles, delivery fleets, boats, trailers and boardrider gear, with materials chosen for outdoor use and installation methods suited to curved panels, windows and hulls.
In Durban and along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, salt air and strong UV can shorten the life of poor quality print. That is why the right base material matters as much as the artwork. A small cut decal, a full wrap and a boat name all do different jobs, and each one needs the correct film, laminate and surface prep before fitting starts.
- Vehicle graphics for business branding, contact details and promotional visuals
- Fleet graphics for multiple units that need a consistent look
- Vehicle wraps for larger colour coverage and stronger impact
- Boat wraps and boat signage for hulls, cabins and watercraft identification
- Boardrider prints for surfboards, kite boards and skateboards
How to choose between decals, partial wraps and full wraps
The best option depends on coverage, budget, how long you need the graphics to last and what condition the surface is in. Some jobs only need a logo and phone-free identification on the sides, while others need full colour panels that stand out in traffic or at the launch site.
- Cut vinyl decals: Best for simple lettering, boat names, registration details and clean logos. Good when you want a neat finish with minimal material.
- Printed graphics panels: Best for doors, canopies, rear windows and selected hull sections. Useful when you need photos, gradients or more detailed branding.
- Partial wraps: Best for balancing cost and impact. Often used on bakkies, vans and trailers where only key sections need coverage.
- Full wraps: Best for maximum visibility or a complete colour change look. Works well for fleets, promotional vehicles and some marine applications.
If the paint is failing, the gelcoat is chalky or the surface has deep scratches, wrapping over it is not a shortcut. The panel or hull should be cleaned and stabilised first or the finish may lift earlier than expected.
Vehicle graphics for business use
Vehicle graphics help turn everyday travel into clear local advertising. For contractors, delivery services, mobile teams and shop owners, the vehicle often gets seen in car parks, outside schools, on the M4 and N2, and in residential streets where a billboard would never reach. Good vehicle branding should be easy to read at a glance, with strong contrast and sensible placement on the sides and rear.
We can apply branding to cars, bakkies, vans, trailers and larger commercial vehicles, using layouts that fit the shape of each body panel. Door handles, rub strips, hinges and recesses all affect how graphics should be set out. A clean design with legible contact prompts and service wording usually works better than trying to fill every open area, less is often easier to remember.
For vehicles parked outdoors, laminated print gives better resistance to washing, abrasion and sun exposure. We also plan around practical issues such as rear visibility, curved corners and areas that take regular knocks during loading.
Fleet graphics that stay consistent
Fleet work is less about one eye-catching vehicle and more about repeatability across multiple units. The key is keeping logo size, colour matching and layout position consistent even when the fleet includes different body shapes. A short wheelbase van, a long wheelbase panel van and a half-ton bakkie will not carry graphics in exactly the same way, but they should still read as one set on the road.
We prepare fleet branding with practical installation in mind so replacement panels and new units can be matched later. This matters for delivery fleets, service teams and event support vehicles that need a tidy look across Durban and wider KwaZulu-Natal.
- Consistent logo placement across different vehicle types
- Numbering, route markers or unit identification where needed
- Durable materials for frequent washing and outdoor parking
- Replacement graphics for damaged panels or retired vehicles
Boat wraps and boat signage for coastal conditions
Marine graphics have to cope with very different conditions from road vehicles. Hull movement, spray, launch abrasion and coastal humidity all affect material choice and installation timing. Boat wraps can create a strong visual finish for leisure craft, promotional boats and support vessels, while boat signage is often the better choice for names, numbers and smaller branding details.
Boat names, registration markings and sponsor graphics need to stay readable after cleaning and time on the water. Curves around the bow, chines and transom can make layout more technical than it first appears, so measuring and templating matter. On some boats a partial wrap is the sensible route, especially where high-contact sections are more likely to be scraped at a slipway or while trailering.
Before fitting, the surface must be properly cleaned of wax, salt residue and oxidised chalking. If that prep is skipped, even a good film can fail early and edges may lift.
What to prepare before installation
A better result starts before printing. Clear photos, basic measurements and honest notes about the condition of the surface help us recommend the right option from the start. This is especially important for boats and older vehicles where faded paint, repairs or body filler may affect adhesion.
- Send wide photos of each side, front and rear where relevant
- Include approximate measurements in millimetres or metres
- Note any dents, peeling paint, rust, silicone residue or fresh respray work
- Tell us whether the vehicle or boat is kept indoors or outdoors
- For boards, mention the board type and whether the surface is textured
Installation is easier and cleaner when the vehicle, boat or board arrives washed and dry. For larger jobs, we may advise keeping the unit out of rain for a short period after fitting so the adhesive can settle properly. If you are unsure where to start, use the enquiry form on the contact page and tell us what surface you need branded and where in KwaZulu-Natal the job will be used.
Explore the range
Vehicle graphics
Printed and cut vinyl vehicle branding for cars, vans and bakkies across Durban and KwaZulu-Natal.
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Fleet graphics
Consistent branding for working fleets, fitted for daily road use and local conditions.
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Vehicle wraps
Printed vehicle wraps for cars, bakkies and vans, fitted for daily use in Durban and across KZN.
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Boat wraps
Printed boat wraps for hulls, cabin sides and transoms, measured, printed and fitted for local marine use.
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Boat signage
Names, numbers and marine graphics fitted for Durban boats and coastal conditions.
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Boardrider prints
Printed board graphics for surfboards, kite boards and skateboards, made for display, branding and personal customisation.
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Questions we get asked
What is the difference between a wrap and standard vehicle graphics?
A wrap covers a much larger area and can include full colour imagery across panels or hull sections. Standard graphics usually refer to logos, lettering and smaller printed or cut vinyl elements placed on selected areas.
Can you do boat graphics for coastal use in Durban?
Yes. Boat wraps and boat signage are produced for local coastal conditions, with suitable outdoor materials and proper surface preparation to help the graphics last in sun, spray and humidity.
How do I ask for the right option for my vehicle or boat?
Use the enquiry form on the contact page and send photos, sizes and a short note on how much coverage you want. We can then guide you on decals, partial wraps, full wraps or marine signage.
Ask for a quote
Use the contact form to tell us what you want printed, where it will be used and whether fitting is needed, and Galloping Naartjie will reply with a quote.
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