Toyota Hilux Camouflage Wrap for Manor Wildlife Park

We were delighted to work with Anna Ryder Richardson on a transformation for her Toyota Hilux at Manor Wildlife Park. Familiar to many from her television work, including Anna’s Welsh Zoo, Anna had a clear idea of how she wanted the truck to look: camouflage all the way around, a matte finish and subtle park branding.

There was one particularly important detail, Anna didn’t want the original blue paint visible around the finished wrap. We also wanted to keep the work within a sensible budget. Removing the doors and disconnecting the associated electrics to wrap every internal painted surface would have added considerably to the cost.

We found a practical middle ground, extending the wrap just inside the doors and onto the visible upright pillars. This covered the blue in those areas without needing a full doors-off strip-down, and worked really well with the finished camouflage.

This was a wrap that needed plenty of thought before the first piece of vinyl went on. From preparing the truck to matching the camouflage across adjoining panels, we took our time with the details that would bring the whole job together.

Preparing Anna Ryder Richardson’s Hilux for Wrapping

We started with a visit to meet Anna and look over the Hilux. As a working vehicle, it had a few details that needed attention before wrapping, including some loose trim. Spotting these early meant we could plan the preparation properly and have the right parts ready.

Back at the workshop, we removed the trims needed for wrapping so we could work behind them and achieve a neat finish around the edges. We paid particular attention to the door openings and pillars, carrying the camouflage into the areas we’d agreed with Anna.

Trim clips often need replacing when parts are removed. The Hilux required different clips from our usual stock, so we ordered genuine Toyota replacements ready for reassembly. We also bonded the loose rear trim back into place once the wrapping was complete. They’re small details, but they matter to the finished job.

Printing and Fitting the Camouflage Wrap Section by Section

The camouflage needed to work as one continuous design around the truck. That meant carefully planning where the shapes met, how they carried around corners and how each new section connected with the work already fitted.

We printed and fitted the two sides first, then took measurements for the rear. From there, we measured and produced the bonnet, followed by the roof, checking the pattern as we went. We also allowed for overlaps between sections, making sure the camouflage matched through those joins. Each piece needed to meet its neighbour in the right place so that the overall design flowed around the vehicle.

Printing in stages gave us the opportunity to measure against the actual fitted graphics and make the next section suit. It was a more involved process, but an important part of achieving the finish Anna wanted.

3M Vehicle Wrapping Materials with a Matte Finish

We used 3M wrapping materials throughout and matte laminated all the printed graphics, giving the camouflage a consistent, low-sheen finish.

Anna wanted the Manor Wildlife Park logos to be subtle, so we kept them understated within the design. The finished truck still carries the park’s identity, with the branding sitting comfortably alongside the camouflage.

Anna’s Reaction to the Finished Hilux

Anna was absolutely delighted when she came to collect the Hilux, which was a lovely way to finish a job we’d put so much care into. We were pleased with the transformation, but seeing her reaction made it all the more rewarding. She’s already talking about another vehicle, too we’d be very happy to welcome her back 😀