How to Build a Jurassic Park Explorer Tour Vehicle: A complete reference guide.
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For best results, find a 1992 XLT. In 1993, a plastic trim was added to the lower portion of the body. Removal of that trim will leave several rivet holes. These holes can be filled, but it can be difficult.
Paint | Vinyl Wrap | |
Application Skill: | Can be done both at home by spray paint, at home with an air-powered paint gun, or by a professional shop. | Must be done at a professional shop or have the material sourced by a professional shop. Install can be difficult. |
Life Expectancy: | Paint life has many variables like the amount of sun exposure and quality of prep-work. Depending on the level of application, it can last a very long time. | Most vinyl wraps are rated for only 3 - 5 years. Some may have a 10-year life expectancy, but it depends on use, level of care, and exposure to the elements. |
Durability: | Paint with a protective clear coat can be very durable. As long as the clear coat is monitored and maintained, no normal damage should occur. | Vinyl wrap is very susceptible to scratches, nicks, and other damage associated with general wear. Once damage occurs, there is no repair. |
Color Match: | Color matching with paint at home can be very difficult. For better results, have your paint mixed by a professional. For the best results, have paint applied by a professional shop. | Because of the complexity of the design, vinyl wraps do very well at matching the color, especially with the lower green/yellow gradient. |
Repair-ability: | If it has been damaged, paint can be repaired as long as you have some of the original paint. However, it may be difficult to make the repair blend in depending on the location of damage. | Once a section of vinyl has been damaged, the only repair option is to replace that section. It's a very costly repair, and replacing the whole section may not color match due to sun exposure. |
Install Time: | Paint is a very time-consuming process, and its final quality greatly depends on how much prep-work was done. | Vinyl wrap can be installed on the vehicle in as little as one day. However, you still have to do a little prep-work. |
Overall Quality: | Depending on the application, paint can have better quality than vinyl. It provides a more permanent and finished look. | Vinyl wraps, depending on the application, may have seams in certain areas that show between sections of vinyl. |
Consensus: If you're looking for a permanent result, then paint is by far the best choice. If you'd rather have a quick temporary design, a vinyl wrap may be a better solution for you.
While plasti-dip is another option, we do not recommend it for Explorer builds because of the design complexity.
Paint Color Comparison of Refinishing Solutions vs Sherwin Williams
Note: The vehicle in the video below used the Refinishing Solutions paint.
Here is a vinyl wrap template created by member Adam Mark.
Here is a video of the vinyl wrap process:
The dimensions are 10" tall numbers.
These numbers are traced. There is no "Font File" version for these numbers.
Download:
DISCLAIMER: The Modifications Required To Produce A Screen Accurate Jurassic Park Explorer Tour Vehicle may Conflict With Local Laws. After Modifying The Vehicle, it May No Longer Be “Street Legal”. Please Check Local Laws Before Modifying Your Roof, Compromising Roll-Over Protection and Other Modifications involving the Bubble Roof.
Photos by Cyrix9445.
Screen Accurate "Radial All-Terrain T/A BFGoodrich" lettering for new tires
Tires over 10 years old should not be driven on regularly. BFGoodrich Radial All-terrain tires that have the word Radial on the sidewall in the white raised lettering should be used as a display purpose tire only.
Rims
Please visit our Mirror Tag Guide for detailed instructions. Tag files available in PDF format for download.
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