Questions About Distributed Products

• Can I get a CamoWraps kit for my ________? ▼

  UPDATED
  CamoWraps is discontinued. Over the decades we have only offered the best of the best.

  1. Technology moves forward
  2. Tastes change
  3. Custom made wraps are more economical and easy to make ‘one off’ just for you

  Very common question. While CamoWraps does offer kits for some ATVs die cut to fit, this is not a popular option. Why? Well, what happens if you mess-up just one little piece? A big problem… because of the time and expense of getting that one fitted piece to you.

  A much better option is to order either a kit with the same square footage you need or order by the sheet. This will allow some leeway for mistakes.

  So what to do? Take some time and measure the square footage needed to cover your ________ and, first see if another general CamoWraps kit has close to the same material. If not, order the number of 4’x5′ sheets needed to cover your project.

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• Can you change the color or size just a bit on a pre-made graphic? ▼

  Sadly, these are pre-made and we simply distribute the product for someone else. But this is a great idea. We’ve asked….. and asked . But the makers of these products just will not give out the high dpi files for us to work with. Which does make sense for them. Why would we buy and distribute their product if we had their artwork. We would simply bypass them.

  Sometimes the next question is: Can you make these graphics up ‘from scratch’ for a one time run for me? Yes – but the cost will be high for just a one run graphic (by comparison). This is the reason others mass produce and then get others to sell their production.

  That being said, if you have artwork or a design in mind, let us know – we love doing first class custom work. But the price just will not be as cheap as the pre-made graphics.

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• Can you do a rendering in your pre-made graphics? ▼

  Image Quest, Fas Graphics, and Auto Trim Express graphics can not be rendered well.

  We simply distribute. The manufacturers will not give us the computer graphics for renderings. They are afraid we would use the files as a template to make the graphics custom. Which would be a good idea.

  This limits what renderings we can do. 🙁 Only the graphics that are custom made found in this section can be rendered.

  But that is still over 1,200 side stripes. Many to choose from.

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• Can you make a Camo pin-stripe for my truck? ▼

  NO

  Sadly, a camo pattern for a pin-stripe – while it sounds like a good idea – in application just does not look good.

  The problem is in recognizing the pattern as camo. If the pattern is left at it usual size, there is not enough detail on a skinny stripe to recognize the pattern… It looks all splotchy. If the pattern is reduced to get the details (leaves, twigs, etc..), you have to get so close (within just a couple of inches) to see the details.

  We’ve tried this idea, and are looking for someone to figure out how to make a good looking camo pin stripe. But, as of yet, nobody has one.

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• Does CamoWraps come pre-fitted? ▼

  UPDATED
  CamoWraps is discontinued. Over the decades we have only offered the best of the best.

  1. Technology moves forward
  2. Tastes change
  3. Custom made wraps are more economical and easy to make ‘one off’ just for you

  It depends on the kit. Some kits do come pre fitted (gun kits – which still need some trimming and some ATVs can be ordered ‘die cut’). While CamoWrap may not like us saying this, with regard to the ATV die cut kits: ‘why bother’. Order one of the regular unfitted kits, and if you have a mess up – your not stuck a piece short. Since the unfitted kits always have extra – enough for at least one mistake. Not that anybody would ever mess up 🙂 –

  The vehicle kits do not come pre-fitted. And again, this really is an advantage. Besides the extra material, there are no ‘registration’ worries. If, say a fender where precut there would be worries about starting to lay on one end and having the other end short – because you started a little off or at an angle. It is much better to apply one big oversized sheet and then after applied – trim the edges. Much better.

  Sheets come in 4’x5′ panels and do not need the pattern matched exactly from one section or panel to another. But if you do have to cover a large section and need to but together two pieces (ie roof or hood) – it looks better to register the two pieces – alot like you would do wallpaper – so that the pattern matches. But between say a door and fender, no need to match patterns exactly. However, keep in mind there is an ‘up’ to each pattern. You should start with the patterns shadow on the bottom on each piece. But lets say you star with the patterns shadow on the left. At least make sure each following piece has that same shadow direction. This is easy to tell. Look for the patterns logo stamp – and keep each sheets logo angled the same way. If you do this, even if get ‘up’ pointing ‘down’, no one will notice.

  If you have any other questions – even during the installation, let us know. We’ll be glad to help.

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• How easy is CamoWrap to install? ▼

  UPDATED
  CamoWraps is discontinued. Over the decades we have only offered the best of the best.

  1. Technology moves forward
  2. Tastes change
  3. Custom made wraps are more economical and easy to make ‘one off’ just for you

  In comparison to other vinyl – very easy. But, it can be very time consuming.

  Why is it ‘easy’?

  First, CamoWrap uses 3M Control Tac vinyl. What this means is, if you get a wrinkle, crease, or bubble you can lift the vinyl back up and re-squeegee. You can do this over and over again – until it sits in the sun and ‘cures’ for a couple of hours (then its not going anywhere!) Very nice.

  Second, it’s camouflage. 🙂 If you do get a bubble, you can’t see it. This is good – because you could let any small bubbles ‘go’. No one will ever see. (but bad in that it takes awhile of ‘feeling around’ to find them all and pop with a pin knife). Also, because it’s camouflage, splices are very very hard to see. The pattern hides splices very well. This is good, because usually some are needed. It’s good to think of a vehicle or ATV as a gift that needs to be wrapped. Some splices or folds are needed. While it’s always good to put them in a hidden place, it’s good to know, even if the splices are ‘right in the open’, they probably will not be seen.

  Can you install CamoWrap? Tougher question. It’s not really an issue of skill but mind set. If you were one of those kids that liked building model cars or other detailed work – this will be you cup of tea. It does take patience and a lot of time (most vehicle wraps about 40 man hours). That being said, because of the above advantages of CamoWrap, a beginner really is as good (and fast) as an experienced installer.

  Where does all the time go (in the installation)?
  Mostly in prep and clean up work. For the best looking install on a vehicle or ATV it is good to remove as many accessories as possible (brake lights, grills, etc..). Then, take your time prepping the surface (fancy way to say cleaning the truck). On a vehicle pay particular attention to the fender wells and areas like this. If there ever is a problem with peeling, it will be in one of these greasy dirty areas that didn’t get cleaned. If you clean the ‘edges’ well and take your time doing it, you will get many many years from the CamoWrap.

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• What is the difference between Removable and Permanent CamoClad? ▼

  UPDATED
  CamoWraps is discontinued. Over the decades we have only offered the best of the best.

  1. Technology moves forward
  2. Tastes change
  3. Custom made wraps are more economical and easy to make ‘one off’ just for you

  Yes, this is confusing at first glance.

  The Permanent is cheaper. And since it is “Permanent” is it must be better right?

  No. We wish there was a better description other than “Permanent” and “Removable” for these two CamoClad products. “Permanent” means it WILL NOT come off no matter what -even if you want it off!. It will take a grinder to it off. This is a negative if the CamoClad will need to come off later. This is why it is not recommended for vehicles (and is cheaper). “Removable” means it will not come off till you want it off. Even then, it will take some work (heat gun, solvents, elbow grease). “Removable” CamoClad will not in any way damage the paint it is applied to when working at removing the product even many years later. Extra engineering goes into the glue for the “Removable” CamoClad, therefore the extra cost.

  We no longer offer CamoClad products. This question is now mute since CamoWraps only offers the ‘good stuff’ (3M control tac vinyl) to start with. This means: (1) No damage caused by the paint even if removed years later. (2) No ‘accidental’ removal until desired.

  Yes, CamoWraps, in our opinion is the superior product.

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