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Not every custom motorcycle needs a dramatic transformation. Sometimes, it's the smallest details that completely change the way a bike looks. For this Harley-Davidson, our client wanted something subtle, refined, and completely custom. Instead of covering the bike with large graphics, we used dark satin grey vinyl pinstriping, carefully laid by hand to accentuate the natural lines of the motorcycle. The result is understated from a distance—and seriously impressive when you

Sometimes our job is to create the vision. Other times, it's to make sure someone else's vision gets executed exactly the way they imagined it. When Vulcan Room came to Amped Up Graphics, they already knew what they wanted their building to look like. They had a clear design direction for their windows and needed a team that could take that concept, produce it correctly, and install it with the precision needed to make the finished space look polished and professional. That's

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 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

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

Some vehicle wraps are designed to advertise a business. Others are designed to tell a story. When D&L Towing approached us about their latest heavy-duty tow rig, they had a vision that went beyond branding and aesthetics. They wanted to create a rolling tribute that honored the men and women who serve their communities every day as firefighters and law enforcement officers. The result would become one of the most meaningful projects we’ve had the opportunity to bring to life