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Before a customer ever walks through your doors, your storefront is already speaking for your business. For Power Dental, preparing their brand-new office location meant making sure patients could easily find them while creating a professional first impression from the moment they arrived. Our team helped bring their new space to life with custom door and window graphics designed to make the Power Dental brand clear, recognizable, and welcoming. Because when you’re opening a

Trust begins long before the first conversation. For home care providers, families often form their first impression before a caregiver ever walks through the front door. Every visit starts in the driveway, making a company vehicle more than transportation—it's an extension of the care, professionalism, and trust your organization provides. That's why Happy Hearts Home Care partnered with Amped Up Graphics to brand two of their company vehicles with clean, professional graphi

A strong brand shouldn't stop at your front door. It should travel with you. When the McHenry Public Library added a new van to its fleet, they saw an opportunity to do more than simply remove old graphics. At the same time, the library was introducing a fresh new library card design that represented the next chapter of their brand. Rather than letting the vehicle look disconnected from that new identity, they wanted the van to become an extension of it. The goal was simple:

Your work trucks say a lot about your business. The question is... what are they saying? For AMB Roofing, the truck was still doing its job—but the graphics had started showing their age. Years of sun exposure, weather, and everyday use had taken a toll on the original decals, making the vehicle look worn long before the truck itself was ready to retire. Instead of replacing the truck, they chose to refresh what customers see first. The result was a clean, professional update

The best signage doesn’t just make your business look better. It solves problems. When Wellness4USA came to Amped Up Graphics, they weren’t simply looking for new storefront graphics. Their building had an abundance of natural light, creating excessive heat and glare throughout the space. Normally, interior window film would be an option—but because the windows were already tinted, that solution wasn’t practical. Instead of forcing a standard approach, we found one that worke

Adding a new truck to your fleet should strengthen your brand—not make it look inconsistent. When Albert Wagner & Son purchased a new truck, they didn’t need a new design. They needed it to look like it had always been part of the fleet. That meant matching the existing lettering, layout, spacing, and overall appearance with complete accuracy so customers would never know the truck had been added later. Sometimes, the best design work is the kind nobody notices. Consistency B

When you’re serving great food, the last thing you want is for customers to walk right past your trailer. That was the challenge Bistro Italiano brought to Amped Up Graphics. Their trailer already served its purpose, but visually, it blended into the background. They wanted something that would stop people in their tracks, spark curiosity, and make their trailer easy to spot from across a busy event or festival. The goal wasn’t simply to change the color. It was to make the t

The best vehicle wraps don’t just promote a business. They communicate what that business stands for. When Olson Auto Body came to Amped Up Graphics, they wanted their tow truck to do more than advertise their company. They wanted it to reflect their appreciation for the men and women who have served our country while creating a design that would leave a lasting impression everywhere the truck traveled. The result was a custom patriotic tow truck wrap that blends bold brandin

If we expect our clients to stand out…We have to lead by example. At Amped Up Graphics, we spend every day helping businesses transform their vehicles into rolling advertisements. We tell our clients that their fleet should be working even when it’s parked, that first impressions build trust, and that strong branding gets remembered. So eventually, we looked at our own truck and asked ourselves a simple question: Does this still represent who we are? The answer was no. Our Br

Not every project starts with a blank canvas. Sometimes it starts with bringing an old one back to life. When this Key Lime food trailer arrived at Amped Up Graphics, it had seen better days. Years of use had taken their toll, and it was clear the trailer needed more than a few new graphics. The owner wasn’t looking for a quick refresh—they wanted a complete transformation that would give their business the eye-catching presence it deserved. That’s exactly what we set out to

Every successful business starts somewhere. For Blast Brothers, that beginning was their very first company truck. They knew they wanted to make a strong first impression, but like many growing businesses, they also had to be strategic about where they invested their marketing budget. That’s where thoughtful vehicle branding can make all the difference. Instead of treating the project like a scaled-down wrap, we designed a branding solution that delivered maximum impact while

For businesses built around beautiful presentation, every detail matters. When Ridgeview Design Co. came to Amped Up Graphics, they weren’t simply looking to wrap another company vehicle. Their box truck serves as a centerpiece for weddings, special events, and floral installations, making it an extension of their brand long before customers ever see the flowers inside. The goal was simple: create a truck that looked as polished and intentional as the events they design. Beca

Some custom projects begin with a finished design. Others begin with a single idea and evolve into something far more creative. When the owner of this Vaquero motorcycle came to Amped Up Graphics, the original request was straightforward: incorporate a custom logo onto the fuel tank. But rather than placing the logo by itself, we saw an opportunity to create something that looked intentionally designed for the motorcycle instead of simply applied to it. The finished piece bec

The best custom vehicle wraps don’t start with a template. They start with a story. When the owner of this Jeep came to Amped Up Graphics, they didn’t arrive with stock artwork or a design pulled from the internet. Instead, they brought something far more meaningful—photographs they had personally captured during a missile launch and a custom Navy logo they wanted incorporated into the build. The goal wasn’t simply to decorate the vehicle. It was to preserve a personal experi

Sometimes a project changes direction before the first piece of vinyl is ever installed. When the owner of this pickleball golf trailer first came to Amped Up Graphics, the plan was simple—we were hired to install graphics that had already been designed elsewhere. But after discussing the project, it became clear the client wasn’t excited about the direction their existing artwork was taking. Instead of simply installing a design they weren’t happy with, we hit pause. Togethe

Some custom wraps are built around a brand. Others are built around a passion. When the owner of Bass Mechanical came to Amped Up Graphics, they weren’t looking for an ordinary truck wrap. They wanted a design that combined two things they cared about most—their business and their love of bass fishing. The vision was to capture the bold, high-gloss appearance of a professional bass boat while creating a truck that represented the company just as well on the job as it did at t

Some vehicle wraps advertise a business. Others celebrate something much bigger. When a client came to Amped Up Graphics looking to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, they wanted more than a custom wrap—they wanted a rolling tribute that reflected both their patriotism and the significance of this historic milestone. The vision was simple yet ambitious: transform a plain white van into a vehicle that honored America’s history while making an unfo

As a business grows, its branding has to grow with it. Adding another vehicle to your fleet isn’t just about increasing capacity—it’s about making sure every vehicle represents your company with the same level of professionalism. That’s exactly what we helped Forever Shine accomplish when they expanded their fleet with a new Prius. After designing and wrapping their first company truck, the next step was ensuring their newest vehicle carried the same recognizable identity. Th

The best custom builds don’t stop at the body panels. They continue through every detail. When this Jeep came into Amped Up Graphics for a full exterior color change, the goal was already ambitious. The owner wanted to transform the vehicle with a stunning satin metallic purple finish that would completely redefine its appearance. But as we looked inside, we saw an opportunity to take the project one step further. The Jeep already featured several factory purple interior acce

Every racer has a number. The best racers have an identity. When a young driver and their family came to Amped Up Graphics, they weren’t looking to replace a racing helmet—they wanted to make it unmistakably theirs. The goal was to create a custom design that would stand out under the lights, represent the driver’s team, and add a personal touch that made the helmet just as memorable as the car on the track. Because in motorsports, every detail matters. More Than Safety Gear