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shua1269 03-19-2013 04:34 PM

Camoflage
 
Alright so I have been throwing around some ideas about what to do with my '74 to make it a little more unique, I am a huge fan of hunting camo. I have a vinyl wrap on my truck and wanted to ger some ideas and feed back from people that have done something like this or how I should do it. I do not want to do the whole car, either just the sides or stripes. I have played with photoshop a little to get a little hint on what it might look like.

If you have done anything similar with or without camo or wraps please share your pics and thoughts. here are a couple things I have thrown together. Mine is all black, by the way...

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...psb191fcf6.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ps17370536.jpg

Here is one I saw the whole car done. not too thrilled on this though.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ps2d6b48fb.jpg

randommj 03-19-2013 04:38 PM

I wouldn't do it, but its not my car, if you think it would look nice, go for it. I would say the thing that COULD make the last pic look better is: it looks as if its painted flat, maybe it it has a shine to it with a clear coat it wouldn't be as bad.

Miles

gbvette62 03-19-2013 04:48 PM

Camo doesn't work for me, but it's not my car. :thumbs:

F22 03-19-2013 04:56 PM

Intriguing thought, but I've always had a little idea in the back of my mind, that some of nature's colors and schemes could be used in a custom paint or wrap on a car and it would look really good (if it was done nicely).

After walking through a granite store, I was impressed with the absolute beauty of the stone and the patterns and if you could put this on a car, it would be great.

http://aracruzgranite.com/images/Saf...n_granite2.jpg


http://www.graniteforless.com/galler...deaux_zoom.jpg


http://aracruzgranite.com/images/Spectrus2cm.jpg

shua1269 03-19-2013 05:25 PM


Originally Posted by F22 (Post 1583407025)
Intriguing thought, but I've always had a little idea in the back of my mind, that some of nature's colors and schemes could be used in a custom paint or wrap on a car and it would look really good ]

Agreed! I think It would look very nice. I'm just a sucker for anything camo haha:rock:

Arkyvette 03-19-2013 05:30 PM

In Arkansas a lot of cars are camo.. I would do the whole thing or nothing at all. The in between jobs just look cheap no matter how well done. Imho of course.

Redwing01 03-19-2013 05:44 PM

Well... If you're getting chased by the cops you will be able to lose em in the bushes easy enough!

U17 03-19-2013 05:59 PM

Not camo but some photoshop of my engine and car ... http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/r...Vettetest2.jpg

Raphiki 03-19-2013 07:44 PM

Don't we have enough problems with people running into these things?? Do we need to make them harder to see? Maybe you could get a C7 wrap.

3JsVette 03-19-2013 09:12 PM

It's fine for an ATV or an offroad 4x4 but I don't know on a Corvette? :shrug:
Hey it's your car so you get to do what makes you happy not me or anyone else for that matter. :thumbs:

Learning_Curve 03-19-2013 10:51 PM

Camo is the redneck version of this:
http://www.gearheadhaven.com/wp-cont...0/04/donk5.jpg

If you're going for a theme on a sports car, it should reflect the fact that it's on a sports car. Like a carbon fiber wrap/stripe. It would be real subtle on a black car, but look good up close.

That being said, I respect the right of any car owner to personalize to his/her taste.

kdf1986 03-19-2013 11:40 PM

OK. So Skittles are not for everyone.

I am also not a fan of camo on the corvette. I think it suits a 4x4, ATV or something appropriate for that style, but hunting, camo and sportscar just doesnt seem right.

kdf

Leo23 03-20-2013 07:34 AM

Nothing says "bubba" better than a camo Corvette.

shua1269 03-20-2013 11:09 AM

Thanks everyone! Like I said it was an idea and thought I would get others' thoughts on it. Like I said, I have vinyl wrapping on my truck and thought I would see what it would look like and see if anyone else had done any variations of it.

vettebuyer6369 03-20-2013 06:05 PM


Originally Posted by Leo23 (Post 1583411599)
Nothing says "bubba" better than a camo Corvette.

I dunno, I think it says "yee haw" more than "Bubba." :D

Mid-Years Forever! 03-20-2013 06:30 PM

First, I hoped it was just a joke, as opposed to a serious inquiry.

Then, I was going to say "There are no words...." but then I saw these:


Originally Posted by Leo23 View Post
Nothing says "bubba" better than a camo Corvette.

Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869 (Post 1583417044)
I dunno, I think it says "yee haw" more than "Bubba." :D

:iagree:

I will add that the OP certainly is "thinking outside the box."

A friend of mine bought his girlfriend (as opposed to his wife) a camo bra (part of a complete set, I believe) from Cabela's.

Would that help?

It would certainly be cheaper. :D

AGVI 03-20-2013 07:59 PM


Originally Posted by Raphiki (Post 1583408461)
Don't we have enough problems with people running into these things?? Do we need to make them harder to see? Maybe you could get a C7 wrap.

:rofl::rofl::rofl: :iagree: Winner Winner Sheekon Deenor...:D

razman 03-21-2013 04:03 AM

in my opinion, a lot of really big mistakes can be traced back to Photoshop...LOL

MIKE80 03-21-2013 07:28 AM

White camo, or just a white camo stripe. :thumbs:

https://www.google.com/search?q=whit...2F%3B480%3B280

DZRick 03-21-2013 09:26 PM


Originally Posted by Mid-Years Forever! (Post 1583417221)
First, I hoped it was just a joke, as opposed to a serious inquiry.

Then, I was going to say "There are no words...." but then I saw these:





:iagree:

I will add that the OP certainly is "thinking outside the box."

Get back in the box!:D


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