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A lot of our customers ask us how much vinyl they should buy to wrap for their Ford Mustang. 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.
The first Mustang was launched in 1965 and it came with two engines. The first body types that came out were the convertible and the notchback with a fastback. In 1967, the Mustang saw a longer, wider, and heavier body type. And from 1969-1973, the Mustang grew even bigger and heavier with the performance packages like the Mach 1, the Boss 302, and the Boss 409.
For the first generation Ford Mustang, 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.
The second generation of Ford Mustangs were smaller, based off of the Ford Pinto design, and were more fuel efficient. In this generation, the Mustang came out with models such as the Hardtop, Hatchback Mach 1, and Ghia. In 1976, they released the Stallion trim package and the Cobra II. They followed that up with a King Cobra in 1978.
To fully wrap your second generation Ford Mustang, 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.
The Third Generation of Ford Mustang started from scratch with a new platform called the Fox. This Mustang came with a 2.3 L, 4-cylinder engine as well as a first convertible in a decade. In 1984, the Mustang SVO was released and did a limited run. The V6 was replaced with two engines and models: the Mustang LX with 2.3 L engine and the Mustang GT with V8. And finally, Ford ended the third generation with the SVT Cobra and race-ready Cobra R.
For the third generation Ford Mustang, 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.
The fourth generation of Ford Mustangs made its debut in 1994 and showcased former Mustang styles that customers were familiar with. We saw the return of the 4.9 L V8 with 215 hp and the 3.8 L V6 base engine. In 1996, the 4.9 L was replaced with the 4.6 L OHC V8 which has a lower torque. The Mustang saw another change in 1999 when it saw the "New Edge" styling and also saw the V6 replaced with the 190 hp and the V8 to 260. And the SVT Cobra became the first Mustang to have independent rear suspension.
Completely wrap your fourth generation Ford Mustang 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 Mustang, remember that five yards is more than enough to cover one side of the vehicle.
In 2005, the fifth generation of Ford Mustang saw the return of the squared-off shape of the original design. Following that up in 2010, the Mustang got a new design with sequential tail lights. 2011 foresaw the 3.7 L V6 with 305 hp and a 5.0 L V8 with 412 hp. And in 2012, the Mustang's final vehicle were the Boss 302 which boasted 444 hp and the Boss 302 Laguna Seca.
The fifth generation Ford Mustangs 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 5.3 yards so plan accordingly.
2015 was the 50th year anniversary of the Mustang and they released a new model to celebrate the occasion. The sixth and current generation finally saw independent rear suspension become the standard. In 2018, the v6 was replaced and in 2020, the four-door electric crossover Mustang Mach-E was released.
Just like the fifth generation, the sixth generation of Ford Mustang's were build 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 5.3 yards long.
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love the way it turned out. Took some time to apply the wrap.