Camo Wraps kit for ATV

[yelt]

I am looking at fixing up an old yellow Polaris Trailboss that was given to me. I am going to redo the body with this stuff Camoclad Outlet Camo4u – Home of the Camoclad Outlet, Camo Bug Shields, Camo Truck Kits, Camo Wraps, Camoclad Vinyl Accent Kits - can anyone give me the scoop on this stuff? Hard to do yourself?

[BATTLEGUN]

Originally Posted by yelt

I am looking at fixing up an old yellow Polaris Trailboss that was given to me. I am going to redo the body with this stuff Camoclad Outlet Camo4u – Home of the Camoclad Outlet, Camo Bug Shields, Camo Truck Kits, Camo Wraps, Camoclad Vinyl Accent Kits - can anyone give me the scoop on this stuff? Hard to do yourself?

Welcome!

I think Gunny did his Grizz with something similar to this. Maybe he'll pipe up to help you out.

[Gunny]

Yelt ... just came across yer thread ... I had Camo Clad installed on my Grizz. I like the camo clad material itself ... I just think the local authorized installer did crappy work. I made him do it over once .... and I am still NOT happy.

From a distance, it looks sweet ... to me anyways ... but up close ... I just wanta cry ...

So, the product itself is a good one .... if you have it installed, hope ya have better luck than I did .... if ya do it yerself .... well ... I figure I could have done it as good as the job I paid money for .... and it wasn't cheap !

Later ...

[yelt]

very helpful - thanks

[Gunny]

Originally Posted by yelt

very helpful - thanks

Let us know you decide to get it done ... what brand ya went with, your impressions, etc ... you know, all the important stuff


Oh yeah ... and post some photo's .... we all like photo's


Later ...

[1Bad1000Xxc]

I can't speak from a camo pattern or brand standpoint but I can speak about installing vinyl on something with a lot of nooks and crannies, hard edges and rounded areas. Even for a professional, it can be difficult on an ATV b/c of the vast array of corners and contours. While it can be done, it takes an extreme amount of patience for perfection. The more nooks your particular quad has, the harder it will be if you expect it to look perfect.

If you decide to do it yourself, here are some pointers:

- Be sure the plastics have been thoroughly cleaned just before application
- Get a normal size spray bottle like a windex bottle and clean it out really good. Put a drop (or 2 max) of dawn dish washing soap or baby shampoo in it and fill it up with water.
- Before working on a particular section, spray it down with the water solution which will allow you to move around, unstick and restick, and squeegie out the water and air bubbles.
- Work in small sections at a time and once you ahve a section in place and where you're sure it needs to go, squeegie out the water and air bubbles.
- Be sure to use a squeegie to work the vinyl down in crevices tightly. If it tries to come back up, squeegie it down again.
- it is also beneficial to have a heat gun handy. Some large contours require heating and stretching the vinyl to get them to fit properly.
- Maintain patience. If you get frustrated, stop for awhile and go back later.

I hope that helps.

Buster

[Gunny]

Now THAT is some good info BusterW ....

Before I did the camo clad thing, I had installed the camo tape on my Grizz ... I didn't try to cover it completely ... just the where it takes a beating. From a distance, you couldn't tell the entire bike wasn't covered. And I've had several friends tell me since the camo clad, they liked the looks of the tape better.

But even then, it took me about five or six days covering what I did .... see the attached photo ....

And like I wrote, that was one reason I decided with the camo clad, I'd have an "Authorized" installer ... install it. And the first time I picked up the fenders & tank cover ... I asked the guy if he was jok'in ... it was THAT bad. For $360 dollars, I expected it to be "Professional" look'in .... not like something I did in the garage , in the dark.

If I was to do it again ... I think I would try it myself ... and with your "tips" it might not be too bad.

Later ...

[GRIZZLYWIZARD]

Sweet advice Buster! So, it's just like installing window tint basically. How long does it ctake to allow for the water to evaporate and the glue to adhere?

[1Bad1000Xxc]

Well it's only similar to tinting in that you use water and a squeegie. however, it's much more difficult in that you have to work with corners, crevices and contours.

[yelt]

I was thinking about going with this camo pattern Morning Wood - Team Hard - Naked Camoflage T-Shirts and Gear - Warning Decals - my buddy did his jeep and it turned out awesome