C3 General General C3 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Camoflage

Old 03-19-2013, 04:34 PM
  #1  
shua1269
Instructor
Thread Starter
 
shua1269's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2013
Location: Tucson Arizona
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default 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...





Here is one I saw the whole car done. not too thrilled on this though.
Old 03-19-2013, 04:38 PM
  #2  
randommj
Safety Car
 
randommj's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,449
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

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
Old 03-19-2013, 04:48 PM
  #3  
gbvette62
Race Director
 
gbvette62's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2000
Location: Shamong, NJ
Posts: 11,093
Received 2,016 Likes on 1,308 Posts

Default

Camo doesn't work for me, but it's not my car.
Old 03-19-2013, 04:56 PM
  #4  
F22
Le Mans Master
 
F22's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2006
Location: Palmdale CA
Posts: 6,842
Received 275 Likes on 211 Posts

Default

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.







Old 03-19-2013, 05:25 PM
  #5  
shua1269
Instructor
Thread Starter
 
shua1269's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2013
Location: Tucson Arizona
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by F22
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
Old 03-19-2013, 05:30 PM
  #6  
Arkyvette
Burning Brakes
 
Arkyvette's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2013
Location: Burkburnett TX
Posts: 1,062
Received 27 Likes on 26 Posts
Default

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.
Old 03-19-2013, 05:44 PM
  #7  
Redwing01
Burning Brakes
 
Redwing01's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2012
Location: Belle River Ontario
Posts: 1,200
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
2015 C3 of Year Finalist
Default

Well... If you're getting chased by the cops you will be able to lose em in the bushes easy enough!
Old 03-19-2013, 05:59 PM
  #8  
U17
Melting Slicks
Support Corvetteforum!
 
U17's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2008
Location: N.Richland Hills Texas
Posts: 2,070
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Not camo but some photoshop of my engine and car ...
Old 03-19-2013, 07:44 PM
  #9  
Raphiki
Melting Slicks
Support Corvetteforum!
 
Raphiki's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2005
Location: Palatine, Peoples Republic of Illinois
Posts: 2,236
Received 70 Likes on 50 Posts
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-‘18
NCM Sinkhole Donor


Default

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.
Old 03-19-2013, 09:12 PM
  #10  
3JsVette
Race Director
 
3JsVette's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2007
Location: NYC NY
Posts: 13,376
Received 2,466 Likes on 1,641 Posts

Default

It's fine for an ATV or an offroad 4x4 but I don't know on a Corvette?
Hey it's your car so you get to do what makes you happy not me or anyone else for that matter.
Old 03-19-2013, 10:51 PM
  #11  
Learning_Curve
Burning Brakes
 
Learning_Curve's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2012
Location: Memphis Tennessee
Posts: 869
Received 72 Likes on 36 Posts

Default

Camo is the redneck version of this:


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.
Old 03-19-2013, 11:40 PM
  #12  
kdf1986
Safety Car
 
kdf1986's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2004
Location: Lakeland Florida
Posts: 4,632
Received 63 Likes on 55 Posts

Default

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
Old 03-20-2013, 07:34 AM
  #13  
Leo23
Pro
 
Leo23's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2012
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 627
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Nothing says "bubba" better than a camo Corvette.
Old 03-20-2013, 11:09 AM
  #14  
shua1269
Instructor
Thread Starter
 
shua1269's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2013
Location: Tucson Arizona
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

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.
Old 03-20-2013, 06:05 PM
  #15  
vettebuyer6369
Administrator
 
vettebuyer6369's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2000
Location: About 1100 miles from where I call home. Blue lives matter.
Posts: 51,357
Received 5,318 Likes on 2,767 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Leo23
Nothing says "bubba" better than a camo Corvette.
I dunno, I think it says "yee haw" more than "Bubba."
Old 03-20-2013, 06:30 PM
  #16  
Mid-Years Forever!
Instructor
 
Mid-Years Forever!'s Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2013
Posts: 197
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

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


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.

Last edited by Mid-Years Forever!; 03-20-2013 at 06:39 PM.
Old 03-20-2013, 07:59 PM
  #17  
AGVI
Race Director
 
AGVI's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2003
Location: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario
Posts: 11,814
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Canadian Events Coordinator

Default

Originally Posted by Raphiki
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.
Winner Winner Sheekon Deenor...

Get notified of new replies

To Camoflage

Old 03-21-2013, 04:03 AM
  #18  
razman
Drifting
 
razman's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2008
Location: wichita kansas
Posts: 1,369
Received 12 Likes on 7 Posts

Default

in my opinion, a lot of really big mistakes can be traced back to Photoshop...LOL
Old 03-21-2013, 07:28 AM
  #19  
MIKE80
Drifting
 
MIKE80's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2005
Location: East Amwell NJ
Posts: 1,966
Received 42 Likes on 34 Posts

Default

White camo, or just a white camo stripe.

https://www.google.com/search?q=whit...2F%3B480%3B280
Old 03-21-2013, 09:26 PM
  #20  
DZRick
Le Mans Master
 
DZRick's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2005
Location: Syracuse NY
Posts: 5,447
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Mid-Years Forever!
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:







I will add that the OP certainly is "thinking outside the box."
Get back in the box!

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Camoflage



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:27 PM.