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Camo paint job test for the old tin top
Mr Whippy - 8/8/13 at 01:44 AM

Hi

Well after looking at many vids on you tube I settled on an outrageously simple method of just a torn cardboard shield and hand paint with rattle cans. So had a go on a spare bootlid.

Tbh I'm quite surprised at how well it looks especially as its a first attempt, personally I think it looks better than many of the £1500 vinyl wraps I've seen

Like it so much I think I will do my Landy in it after the tin top


What you think?




[Edited on 8/8/13 by Mr Whippy]

Slimy38 - 8/8/13 at 05:14 AM

That looks really good, well done! This might be a bit cheeky, but could you post a link to one of the youtube video's that inspired this creation? I'd love to see it in action.

Macbeast - 8/8/13 at 05:53 AM

Isn't there a danger that other drivers simply won't see you ?

mookaloid - 8/8/13 at 07:54 AM

Good job

Mr Whippy - 8/8/13 at 09:34 AM

Thanks

Considering absolutely zero skill was applied the results are much better than expected, everyone at work seems to like it also

It's a good point Macbeast, hence I decided to not do it in a Forrest colour scheme, the arctic type colours should stand out like a sore thumb

The youtube vid was

Youtube links



[Edited on 8/8/13 by Mr Whippy]

omega 24 v6 - 8/8/13 at 10:29 AM

quote:

Isn't there a danger that other drivers simply won't see you ?


HA HA HA that's a joke right ( or you've never driven in Aberdeen ) Ask Whippy he was a bus driver and they probably never even noticed that.

Camo will prob be more noticeable than cerise pink with blue flowers painted on.

Mr Whippy - 8/8/13 at 11:38 AM

I think camo in the wrong colours for its environment actually stand out more or catches your eye easier due to not fitting in. I do worry about some of the motor bikes I see on the web done in greens, could be a huge mistake on country roads.

Your right about Aberdeen drivers, the standard here is very low plus agressive and totally inconsiderate

Macbeast - 8/8/13 at 01:47 PM

Yes it was a joke

Mr Whippy - 8/8/13 at 02:47 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
Yes it was a joke


Yeah but it was also a good point really, you do have to be careful which you go for and in the wrong environment a camo scheme can make a vehicle difficult to pick out and lead to a crash. I think it can also sometimes prevent people registering that there is a vehicle there if they are not looking for something so different, much like the problems motor bikes have.