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A lot of our customers ask us how much vinyl they should buy to wrap for their Ford Explorer. In the past, we weren’t able to provide the best answer which is why we teamed up with Justin Pate from the Wrap Institute. Now, we can give you an accurate amount that you will need to wrap your vehicle. Even better than that, with Pate's help, we can tell you how to measure and prepare the vinyl wrap and cut it into sections so you can wrap all the surfaces of your vehicle. You can watch the full video below and pause the video so you can accurately follow each step for the best possible result.
Ford launched the first-gen Ford Explorer in 1990 for the 1991 model year. The design of the first-gen Explorer was relatively basic. It shared a lot in common with the Bronco that Ford discontinued a few years later - sharp, 90-degree angles, a simple three-slat grille, and rectangular red headlights made up most of its look. It was also available in two body styles: Both a two-door and a four-door. The former three-door would end production in 2003 with the second generation.
For the first generation Ford Explorer, you will need about 15 yards of vinyl wraps to completely wrap it. The vinyl wrap is going to cover the entire exterior besides the windows, lights, and tires. That includes the doors, trunks, hoods, roof, pillar post trim, bumpers, mirrors, rocker panels, and fenders. For partial wraps, 5 yards is a great option since that covers one side of the vehicle.
In 1995, Ford refreshed its budding SUV with a new look. While it wasn't exactly a dramatic departure from the original, it was different enough. The grille and headlights now had a more distinctive look, and at 190.7 inches (five-door) it was significantly longer than the first version, due in part to the death of the Bronco the year prior.
To fully wrap your second generation Ford Explorer, you will need 15 yards of vinyl wraps as the vehicle and will still have some leftover. The vinyl wrap will give completely wrap your vehicle excluding the doors, trunks, hoods, roof, pillar post trim, bumpers, mirrors, rocker panels, and fenders. If you want to do a partial wrap, remember that one side of the vehicle is about 5 yards and plan accordingly.
In 2002, Ford gave the Explorer its most significant transformation to date to move past its previous iteration. Gone was the no-nonsense, rugged styling of yore - as was the Ranger platform underneath. Ford actually benchmarked this new Explorer against more mainstream crossovers like the Lexus RX300 and Volkswagen Tiguan and moved the Explorer to its own dedicated UN152 platform for the 2003 model year. And this new platform meant new engine options.
For the third generation Ford Explorer, 15 yards of vinyl wraps will be needed to fully wrap it. Each side and the roof are about 5 yards and you will have enough leftover to cover the rest of your vehicle. To completely wrap your vehicle, you will have to wrap the doors, trunks, hoods, roof, pillar post trim, bumpers, mirrors, rocker panels, and fenders. The windows, lights, and tires won't be wrapped and you will have to follow instructions on how to cut the wrap. For a partial wrap, select what want to do and use a rough estimate since each side is about 5 yards long.
In 2006, Ford updated the Explorer with a new platform. With stronger and redesigned rear suspension, the Explorer continued to shift from a rugged SUV to a more mainstream crossover. And its updated design reflected that. The grille now had more chrome and the headlights with more pronounced features. Under the hood, the same 4.0-liter V6 and 4.6-liter V8 from the previous generation carried over with only modest improvements.
Completely wrap your fourth generation Ford Explorer by using 15 yards of vinyl wrap. You will easily be able to wrap the doors, trunks, hoods, roof, pillar post trim, bumpers, mirrors, rocker panels, and fenders and still have some vinyl to spare. Follow the instructions in the video to properly cut the vinyl wrap so it doesn't cover the windows, tires, and lights. If you only want to do a partial for your fourth gen Ford Explorer, remember that five yards is more than enough to cover one side of the vehicle.
The 2011 Ford Ranger received its most extreme makeover to date, shifting from body-on-frame to a unibody construction instead. The transformation from rugged SUV to family-friendly crossover was seemingly complete, consummated by a smooth, sophisticated look, complete with a floating roof element, and an entirely new range of engine options.
The fifth generation Ford Explorers were bigger than previous models and thus need more vinyl wrap as a result. For a complete wrap, you will need 16 yard of vinyl wrap. That cover the doors, trunks, hoods, roof, pillar post trim, bumpers, mirrors, rocker panels, and fenders and you should still have some leftover. Make sure to not cover the windows, lights, or tires during installation. You can also do a partial. Each side is about 5.5 yards so plan accordingly.
The current Explorer is one of the best-looking examples yet with a more defined fascia, a larger grille, and unique lighting elements out back. And with two powerful engine options - a turbocharged 2.3-liter inline-four (300 hp) and an optional twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 (365 hp) - it's also one of the most powerful.
Just like the fifth generation, the sixth generation of Ford Explorer's were built bigger than the previous ones. That is why you will need 16 yards of vinyl wrap to completely wrap your vehicle. That includes the doors, trunks, hoods, roof, pillar post trim, bumpers, mirrors, rocker panels, and fenders. Remember to not cover the windows, lights, and wheels when installing your vinyl wrap. If you want to do a partial, use one side of the vehicle as a reference as each side is almost 5.5 yards long.
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love the way it turned out. Took some time to apply the wrap.
Get what you pay for. Easy to work