THAT'S NOT A WRAP!

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The owner of this Toyota 4Runner first visited Octane Art while traveling Historic Route 66 with his brother-in-law. During that visit, he shared the vision for this project.

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He debated between wrapping his 2020 Toyota 4Runner or giving it a permanent custom paint finish. With longevity and durability in mind, he chose a professionally painted design that would withstand years of travel and adventure.

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As a former USAF fighter pilot, he wanted his 4Runner to honor the iconic AT-38B “Smurf Jet” camouflage scheme; a paint pattern instantly recognizable to generations of fighter pilots and weapon systems officers who completed Lead-In Fighter Training during the 1980s through the early 2000s.

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To bring that vision to life, we designed a custom three-color blue and gray camouflage inspired by the original aircraft while adapting it to the body lines of the Toyota 4Runner.

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To ensure the vehicle was as durable as it was distinctive, we applied Raptor bed-liner coating to the roof, hood, front and rear bumpers, fender flares, lower body panels, and wind deflector; creating a finish built to handle years of backcountry exploration.

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As the finishing touch, we incorporated a silhouette of the Colorado mountains along the transition between the camouflage and bed-liner, reflecting the owner’s love of the outdoors and his home state.

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The result is “The Smurf Runner”, a one-of-a-kind tribute that blends military aviation heritage, overland capability, and handcrafted automotive artistry into a vehicle built to be driven, explored, and enjoyed.

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Every custom paint job tells a story.

This one honors a legacy.

We're proud to bring that vision to life.

— The Team at Octane Art LLC