Quality fleet graphics since 2001
Quality fleet graphics since 2001
At Pixel Wraps, we specialize in bus wrap advertising. For 25+ years, we’ve turned buses into moving billboards that capture attention. Our bus wrap designs aren’t just pretty; they work. They turn heads and make people remember your brand. Whether it’s our custom bus wraps made just for you or designs we know are effective, we use the best bus vinyl wrap to make sure it looks great and lasts long.
Being family-owned means we care about every wrap as if it’s our own. We’ve got facilities in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. So, we’re local and know what appeals to the people here.
Choose Pixel Wraps. We’ve got the experience, the know-how, and the right tools to make your bus wrap advertising a success.
Our Bus wrapping process covers everything from consultation to design, printing, and installation, ensuring your brand shines on the road.
Vehicle Assessment
Design & Mockup
Print & Lamination
Installation
A bus wrap is a specialized type of custom graphic made up of several sections of durable vinyl decals that adhere to the bus exterior. It is designed to maximize advertising efforts for your transportation services by functioning as a roving mobile billboard. Bus wraps familiarize both pedestrians and drivers with your brand — including your unique logo, proprietary colors and other graphics associated with your business.
A partial bus wrap will normally cover between 25% and 75% of your vehicle, while a full wrap covers 100% of your vehicle. To “step it up a notch”, Pixel Wraps also offers full coverage wraps that decorate all four sides of the bus and can even include as much of your vehicle roof as federal transportation regulation will allow.
Both full and partial wraps are made from premium polyvinyl chloride — otherwise known as PVC or cast vinyl — from industry standard producers such as 3M and Avery. Our bus wraps also include a special UV protection barrier that is guaranteed to prevent fading from sun exposure.
Coverage Options
$3,000
starting price
A full bus wrap covers both sides, rear, front-facing panels, and service access doors integrated into the design. For charter coaches, shuttles, and party buses, perforated window graphics can be added to create one continuous advertising surface across the entire vehicle.
$1,500
starting price
A partial bus wrap focuses on the highest-visibility areas of the vehicle, typically the driver-side wall and rear panel. It delivers strong brand exposure while reducing material and installation costs compared to a full wrap.
$500
starting price
Perforated window film transforms passenger windows into advertising space while maintaining visibility from the inside. The printed graphics appear solid from the exterior while riders can still see out through the perforated material.
Buses We Wrap
40-foot and 60-foot articulated transit buses from Gillig, New Flyer, NABI, and Nova — the workhorses of NJ Transit, NYC MTA, and Port Authority routes. Transit buses are typically wrapped for paid ad campaigns rather than operator branding, and the wrap needs to integrate with route numbering, fare signage, and accessibility markings. We work directly with transit advertising agencies (Outfront, Intersection, Vector Media) on campaign rollouts as well as with private transit operators on full-vehicle livery.
Type C and Type D school buses from Blue Bird, Thomas Built, and IC Bus. Most school bus wrap work falls into one of three buckets: private school district livery (replacing yellow with the district's brand), private operator wraps (church, charter school, summer camp), and 'skoolie' conversions where a retired school bus is being rebuilt as an RV or mobile business. Each requires different vinyl coverage, emergency exit visibility, and stop-arm/flasher integration.
45-foot Prevost H3-45, MCI J4500, Van Hool CX45, and Setra coaches used by charter, tour, casino shuttle, and corporate transportation operators. Coach wraps are usually full-livery branding for the operator, often paired with one-way vision perforated film over every passenger window. The wrap finish has to read as premium — chrome accents, metallic vinyl callouts, photographic imagery — because the buses serve a customer-facing market that judges the brand by the equipment.
Cutaway shuttles and Ford Transit / Mercedes Sprinter passenger conversions used as hotel shuttles, airport shuttles, casino shuttles, university shuttles, and church / charter group vehicles. Mini-bus wraps are the fastest in our shop (2–3 days), the most affordable per unit, and a common entry point for hospitality brands building a fleet.
Custom party and limo buses — typically built on a Freightliner S2 or International chassis with a heavily modified passenger compartment. Party bus wraps tend to be heavy on chrome, metallic, color-shift, and image-driven design. We've wrapped wedding, prom, sports team, and bachelor/bachelorette specialty buses for NYC and NJ event operators.
Cutaway shuttles built on Ford E-Series, Chevy 4500, and Freightliner Sprinter chassis, often configured for 18–32 passengers with a luggage rack. Airport shuttle wraps need to handle high daily mileage, frequent washing, and graphic clarity from across a busy terminal lane. We work to property brand guidelines and coordinate around the shuttle's overnight off-shift window.
Pixel Wraps started in 2001, before vehicle wraps were a category. We've wrapped buses for transit advertising agencies, school districts, charter operators, and event companies across multiple equipment generations — Gillig Phantoms to New Flyer Xceliors, MCI MC-9s to J4500s.
We handle 3M IJ8624 perforated vinyl and Contra Vision in-house — printing, lamination, and install. Most local shops outsource window film, which adds days to a project and a layer of risk on color match. Ours stays under the same roof as the body wrap.
Every bus wrap we ship preserves emergency exit visibility, ADA wheelchair-access markings, and any operator-specific accessibility branding. We template every wrap against the unit's emergency egress points before vinyl is printed.
Most buses can't sit idle. We schedule installs around your route or charter calendar — weekends, off-season blocks, and staged fleet rotations. For multi-bus rebrands we'll stage one bus at a time so the rest of the fleet stays in revenue service.
We've worked to NJ Transit and MTA-spec advertising standards, school district livery guidelines, and the production specs major transit ad agencies (Outfront, Intersection, Vector Media, Lamar) require. We know what their print, install, and sign-off processes look like.
Everything happens at one 10,000 sq ft facility in Linden, NJ. No outsourced panels, no shipped vinyl. That matters most when you're rebranding multiple buses and the eighth coach has to color-match the first.
Tell us about your bus fleet and we’ll send back a detailed quote within 24 hours.
Facility tours welcome — see a wrap in progress on the production floor. Call ahead to schedule.
How effective is bus wrap advertising compared to other forms of advertising?
Bus wrap advertising is highly effective due to its mobile nature. Unlike static billboards, a single bus travels through various parts of the city, gaining impressions from a diverse audience.
Can the wrap damage the bus's paint?
No, our vinyl wraps are designed to protect the bus's paint. When professionally applied and removed, there's no damage to the underlying paint.
How do I maintain the wrap's appearance?
Regular cleaning with mild soap and water will keep your wrap looking fresh. Avoid using abrasive materials or high-pressure washes.
How is the cost determined?
Pricing is based on several factors: bus size, design complexity, and wrap coverage (full, partial, spot graphics).
How long does a bus wrap last?
Our premium quality wraps typically last between 5-7 years. However, the lifespan can vary based on environmental factors and maintenance.
How long does it take to wrap a bus?
It varies depending on the bus size and design intricacy, but a full bus wrap can typically be completed in 6 - 9 days.
What materials do you use for bus wraps?
We use high-grade vinyl for our bus wraps, ensuring durability, vibrant colors, and protection against weather elements.
Can we change or update the advertisement on the bus?
Absolutely! Our bus wraps are designed for easy removal and replacement, allowing brands to update their campaigns as needed.
Can I provide my own design for the wrap?
Yes! We work closely with clients, whether it's adapting an existing design or creating a new one from scratch.
What if my wrap gets damaged?
Pixel Wraps offers repair services. We can patch the affected area or replace the entire wrap, depending on the damage extent.
