Camo wrap. And so it begins.... (Pics) - Page 3

**PhatBasturd** · 03-04-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Vaultnjay

Looks great, it is a big job but turns heads thats for sure here is my truck that has been wrapped for 4yrs.

Looks good. Did you wrap it yourself?

My neighbors keep coming over and staring when I'm out working on it. They don't help, they just stand there and say "Cool' about 400 times. One is wanting to wrap his '85 Bronco that has been sitting at the back of his driveway and hasn't moved for the last 9 years.

**mmerlina** · 03-04-2008, 07:44 PM

Vaultnjay, that looks very cool.. how long did it take you to do the entire thing? Did you have any experience in installing stuff like that before, or you just learned as you went? Looks very professional.

and PhatBastard, how long do you have into yours so far? How much time you think until you're done? Looks great so far.

I looked into that site before but it didn't impress me, I don't know if it's just seeing better pics or having people like yourselves back up the product, but I'm starting to really like it. And, my jeep is due for a paint job soon.. I may just end up fixing the rust holes, priming them and using this stuff.

Great job!

Vaultnjay · 03-04-2008, 08:38 PM

Tons of work, but very cool when done. I had help from guys that new what the were doing.

Speed911 · 03-04-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by only in a jeep cj

OK, I just gotta ask this.......Does anyone know of a time when a hunter parked the camo wrapped truck/jeep/whatever nearby where they were hunting, the deer got spooked, darted and ran.....and ran right into the truck.....not seeing it???????

No, but I'm pretty sure that'd be the funniest damn thing i'd ever see in my life.

But the CJ looks sicks, I've ALWAYS wanted to do that to my TJ.

**PhatBasturd** · 03-04-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mmerlina

PhatBastard, how long do you have into yours so far? How much time you think until you're done? Looks great so far.

I looked into that site before but it didn't impress me, I don't know if it's just seeing better pics or having people like yourselves back up the product, but I'm starting to really like it. And, my jeep is due for a paint job soon.. I may just end up fixing the rust holes, priming them and using this stuff.

Great job!

Thanks mmerlina.

Total time, I'd say about 12 hours over the last month. That's just doing the wrap. Doesn't count painting hinges, fitting new fenders, etc.

A guy that does this for a living estimated it would take him 8 hours from start to finish if the Jeep was already stripped of hinges, mirrors, etc.

I estimate that I have 3 to 4 hours to go.

So far I've figured out a few key "rules" to follow:

1. Keep it clean. The surface you are wrapping must absolutely be clean. All of my body parts are glass except the grill and windshield frame. I sanded down the glass components just enough to knock off the top layer of gell coat and dirt. Wiped EVERYTHING down with acetone. And then wiped it down with "Prep All". And then finally with isopropyl alcohol.

2. Keep it sharp. Keep a new blade on your cutting tool. Vinyl tears or even "breaks" when using a dull blade.

3. Keep it warm. The instructions recommend that you wrap indoors at 73°+ and they are right AND a heat gun is your friend.

4. Go slow. It's not like the adhesive on the vinyl is going to set up on you like bondo while you are working it. It took me 2 hours to wrap the drivers side at the cowl. I spent probably 2 hours before hand just experimenting and practicing with scrap pieces of vinyl. Other side took about 1 hour.

5. Finally, always wrap "to" all surfaces. Kind of like masking something you are painting. You don't just lay the tape down and then start positioning and smoothing out. You hold one end up, place and smooth as you go.

Yeah, the website is not very impressive, but the other brands are much less impressive. You should try talking to the dealers of this stuff (at least in my area). The closest one to me was about an hour away and quoted me $10 more a sheet than the website and then wanted to meet me half way to deliver it rather than drop ship it. I bought directly from Camo Wraps in Slidell instead.

Sorry, this probably more info than you were wanting....

710 Cap · 03-05-2008, 08:37 PM

Man, that thing looks awesome. Good job man

**mmerlina** · 03-05-2008, 08:47 PM

Again great job! I'd really be interested to see pictures when you are completely done. After this thread and seeing how nice it comes out looking, I'm really leaning towards doing this to my jeep. It's in major need of a serious makeover, and I planned on doing it in black/blue.. but not anymore. ;p

Thanks a lot for all the tips, I will keep them handy when I am ready to go forward. I will probably do the same as you and order the sheets direct.

HighCountry · 03-05-2008, 08:55 PM

I think a Fiberglas body would be the way to go! A metal body would have to be perfect or you would soon have rust bubbles from underneath the vinyl...

I must admit that it looks very professional, good job!

Bruce

**mmerlina** · 03-05-2008, 09:07 PM

Hey Bruce, what if you cut out the rusted area, rivet on a nice piece of aluminum, filled the gap with fiberglass, and smoothed it out? (probably prime it too..) -- Do you think there would still be a problem with rust holes popping through?

Only reason I ask is cause this is what I planned on doing with mine.

I got a few areas that need some attention.

HighCountry · 03-05-2008, 09:12 PM

Having been around old cars and trucks most of my life, I don't think there is a way to stop rust unless you go with Fiberglas, Aluminum or Stainless!!!

Bruce

**PhatBasturd** · 03-07-2008, 12:14 AM

I finished painting hinges and such yesterday and tonight I mounted the windshield.

The new rubber windshield to cowl seal sucks (Rugged Ridge brand). Too soft in my opinion.

I had to run a tap through the screw holes on the windshield frame where the hinges mount to clean them up. Turns out that I have an aftermarket frame. You know the kind where everything is off just enough to make you work twice as hard putting it together?

Here's the latest pics:

LSUtiger · 03-07-2008, 10:39 AM

That looks great Phat!

Blue70 · 03-07-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by PhatBasturd

The new rubber windshield to cowl seal sucks (Rugged Ridge brand). Too soft in my opinion.

Give it 20 years in the sun and then tell me if it's still too soft

Jeep is looking good, I can't wait to see the final pictures with the hood on, and outside

ribs · 03-07-2008, 01:45 PM

What pattern did you use? Did yo buy the Jeep kit plus extra camowrap sheets? are there made of exactly the same material with exactly the same pattern?

are they glossy/shinny at all?

**PhatBasturd** · 03-07-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ribs

What pattern did you use? Did yo buy the Jeep kit plus extra camowrap sheets? are there made of exactly the same material with exactly the same pattern? are they glossy/shinny at all?

Advantage Max4 HD.

Bought 8 sheets. Jeep kit has 6, but price is no different by the sheet. I don't know how it is possible to do with just 6 sheets.

Yes. Same material, same pattern.

No, matt finish.

03-05-2008, 08:37 PM	#36
710 Cap Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AR Posts: 30 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Man, that thing looks awesome. Good job man __________________ 85 CJ7. Dual dipsticks, overhead ashtray. Chrome muffler bearings, twin turbo deucenhoffit's, 4 in the floor, 5th under the seat. :)

03-04-2008, 08:38 PM	#33
Vaultnjay Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Napa CA Posts: 59 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Tons of work, but very cool when done. I had help from guys that new what the were doing.