Camoclad

[jaclinto]

I know jeff uses this stuff quite a bit www.camoclad.com Does anyone know how hard it is to put on? I would like to camo my whole truck and do it myself.

[SGTSLTR]

It isn't that difficult to apply. The directions in there should be very clear.

My only suggestion is to get yourself a squirt bottle. Put water and a very small amount of soap in it. Squirt the truck panel that you are goin to apply the piece to before you apply it. This will allow you to move the piece to exactly where you want it. Then use your squeege to spread the piece on and it wil remove the water also.

The directions should also say this. I hope. Make sure you have a buddy to help you hold the other end.

[Donnie Williams]

Do not use water behind the camoclad my buddy and I done my 4 door one ton chevy it took us about 22 hours between both of us working on it with a lot of breaks. The best tip I can give is just don't be scared to slice it when needed to get around bends or corners and definetly have an extra hand!!

[Illini Graphics]

If you are interested in using Camoclad, here are a few suggestions

1. Be certain that any area you are applying material, be absolutely clean. I personally use a solution of isopropyl alcohol and water (1/3 alcohol to water)
It's cheaper than $3.00 windex.

2. You should not wet apply camoclad. The vinyl that camoclad is printed on is made by 3M. It is a pressure sensitive adhesive, which means that you can lay the material to the surface to be covered without permanent adhesion. In addition, 3M's adhesive has a ton of minute air channels to help release bubbles. If you have a bubble, that you absolutely cannot get out, simply pop it with an exacto knife and squeege over.

3. The most important thing to remember when applying camoclad is to use stress cuts whenever necessary. DO NOT USE A HEAT GUN TO WRAP THE MATERIAL AROUND CORNERS AND CURVES. It is camoflauge material for a reason, it will hide all of your cuts from about 3 feet away. If you use a heat gun, and make a nice curve with the material it will look swell until weather hits. By that I mean if you are planning on applying now - do so in a somewhat climate controlled area. The vinyl is calendered vinyl, so it is repsonsive to the weather. Meaning that it will expand and contract somewhat. If the material is heated to stretch and cover an area, it will simply suck back when cold weather hits. So when you get to an area where the material looks like it will wrinkle, simply make a cut where the wrinkle is beginning and overlap the cut area. No stress - no pulling of material!

Most importantly, be patient - take your time and you will have a killer vehicle that will stand up to very demanding situations.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to drop me a line at: jay@illinigraphics.com

[Kyle Williams]

I put perm. camoclad on my trailer and removable on my truck. The removable is very easy to put on without bubbles. Dont use the water method. The directions tell you not to and so does customer service.

[SGTSLTR]

I stand corrected. Sorry for the miss-info. I guess I'm used to regular vinyl that can be applied by using water to get the piece exact.

Thanks Illini for clarification!

[jaclinto]

wow - thanks for the great tips

[SMOKE]

hey jaclinto where are you located?? there is a guy in the town i live in who is on foiles pro staff and is the cats ass at puttin that stuff on. pretty sure he did jeffs trucks and trailers. i know he did a truck up at waterfowl weekend too.

[jaclinto]

virginia

[foilee]

Mr. Illini is the King of Dekal's =)

[SMOKE]

the state or the town in IL LOL??

[jaclinto]

I come out to IL every now and then though

[jaclinto]

thanks for all the info

[scribal]

Here is another cool link for those interested - www.camo4u.com