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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?
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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.
Yelt ... just came across yer thread :hello: ... 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. :mad:

From a distance, it looks sweet :cheer: ... to me anyways ... but up close ... I just wanta cry ... :crybaby2:

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 ...
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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 ;;t;;


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


Later ...
:seesaw:
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
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Now THAT is some good info BusterW .... :eek:ccasion14:

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. :dontknow:

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. :BangHead:

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 ...
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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?
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.
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

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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
That quad is much better looking than Busters'.
are there other options to the camo wraps? Is there spray on were you take the plastics off and send to shop for application? I ask because I've seen some wraps and they look like crap. I'm looking for that smooth factory finish. Is this possible or do you have to order oem from the yamaha dealer? Thanks for the help....Mark
It appears you is new to the forum Gatortadpole ... so Welcome dude :hello: ... and it's a small world huh !!??

About yer question ... went to a Sportsman show this spring and there was a company called "Hydrocam" or something like that ... I have their card at home ..... where they take items & "Dip" them in a liquid & it comes out all camo'ed.

They had some items on display that looked real nice .... I've tried to contact them since & have recieved no replies .... yet.

And I'm not sure what the cost would be .... but I know I'm real interested in it. And you can get different patterns too.

If I ever get a reply I'll be sure to post what they say.

Later ....
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BATTLEGUN had a very similar process done on his machine. Perhaps he will chime in.
There is another process. It's called Water Transfer Printing. It is very similiar to an automotive paint job complete with clear coat. Check my old yami in my avatar and garage. They had lots of camo to choose from. I mean some really cool looking stuff. This is a costly process mostly because of shipping. And you need to pick a color that compliments the current color scheme b/c they do not finish the underside. (really wish someone would have told me that) This finish is also a tad on the brittle side. Not terrible, but you certianly have to pay more attention to it than normal plastics. To do it over again, I'd go the route B-Dub went.
There is another process. It's called Water Transfer Printing. .... This is a costly process mostly because of shipping. And you need to pick a color that compliments the current color scheme b/c they do not finish the underside. (really wish someone would have told me that)
I hear the process is about $500 & I believe shipping (depending on where one lives) is about $125 each way .... :eek: OUCH !!! ....... but it's still cheaper than buying factory camo fenders ... :dontknow:

This finish is also a tad on the brittle side. Not terrible, but you certianly have to pay more attention to it than normal plastics. To do it over again, I'd go the route B-Dub went.
Brittle ?? Dang, that wouldn't be good for me ....... :laughing7:

I know I sure thought your Grizz was a "Knock Out" .... not sure how you parted with it ... I tend to get to "Attached" to my toys .... :love4:

Like I wrote in an earlier post, the camo "Tape" is the best IMO ... for ease (and it's not that easy) of installation, cost, & durability. It may not be to everyone liking, as it's not "Shiney" at all ... but it's OK. :eek:ccasion14:

Later .....
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The process, when I did it, was $600. The shipping was $150 each way (maybe a lil more). That price was because I have a good contact at a frieght line. UPS wanted $1200 round trip and FEDEX and DHL wanted about $600 round trip.

If one lived close the shop it wouldn't be too terrible bad.

hydrodip.com
The process, when I did it, was $600. The shipping was $150 each way (maybe a lil more). That price was because I have a good contact at a frieght line. UPS wanted $1200 round trip and FEDEX and DHL wanted about $600 round trip.

If one lived close the shop it wouldn't be too terrible bad.

hydrodip.com

Ouch ! :eek: .... Ouch !! :BangHead: ..... and OUCH !!!!! :crybaby2:

Thanks for the link ... I'll check it out.

Later ...
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Ouch ! :eek: .... Ouch !! :BangHead: ..... and OUCH !!!!! :crybaby2:

Thanks for the link ... I'll check it out.

Later ...
No problem Major. :hello:
$1200! Holy cow! were you shipping the entire bike to be dipped.
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