How to paint a cornfield in camouflage with your own hands

Well, I started working on the appearance. For a very long time I thought about how I should paint the cornfield... I scoured the entire Internet, there were a lot of thoughts... But everything was something wrong. Wracking my brains, I took a marker, outlined all the problem areas on the body and from there I started building drawing, in about two hours the entire body was painted with future camouflage

There were two strong dents on the body, I knocked them out with a sledgehammer through a block, I didn’t putty, I didn’t even think about it, in the forest everything disappears after a while

The next stage was cleaning the body. First, I wiped the entire body with solvent, the car really became white, and not yellow-brown-white-cream. Then I bought a linden attachment for a drill-driver for sandpaper (290 attachment) ... (200 two set of sandpaper) I began to clean it... But alas... After 10 minutes both screwdriver batteries ran out, the resistance is very strong when cleaning, there is no light in the garage, you need to look for a yard with a fence, outside the city with light and water (hose)

After calling a couple of people I find a suitable yard. So let's go there

I throw the attachment on the drill and lo and behold... The work just began to boil, things went much faster in about 4-5 hours, all the necessary area of the body was cleaned (thanks to my friend Egor) He helped me in many ways and gained experience himself

The next step is to wash the body again, wash off all the dust

For the outline of the camouflage you need a special tape, we didn’t have it in the city, we didn’t want to order it somewhere and wait a month either, then I remember that on the green field I covered the edging of the windows with insulated tape! Here is my salvation INDUSTICAL TAPE We go to the store We buy three rolls of the stickiest electrical tape for 40 rubles each (120 rubles) Three rolls of masking tape (280 rubles) We take two cans of body primer (500 rubles) And three cans of mobilehel paint (Sochi) (630 rubles) And With the thought that this is enough for me, we are moving towards the field (HOW WAS I WRONG) I used 15 cans of paint after finishing painting, I’ll definitely count it

Well, let's start gluing the body. We make a drawing with electrical tape, then we cover the outline with masking tape and cover everything with the “Bristol” advertisement. But as it turns out, I don’t have enough paper, okay, let’s take some piece of wallpaper, and this piece will now be enough for a couple of tanks and a Kamaz truck. That’s it. paste over

We start priming, I spray the soil and it’s rough like a “raptor.” At that moment, the second friend arrives and says that the soil is frozen and I need to make fires and warm the cylinders))))) We laughed for a while, but as it turned out, this soil is like anti-gravel or something, but it really turned out like a “raptor” It looks cool, I like it And hop... The soil ends smoothly and quickly. I ended up using 4 cylinders for the car, and half a cylinder of some inexpensive one that I had in the garage... I applied it to the lid

Well, let's start painting with paint. We lay down two layers, there are a lot of gaps. In the end, I laid it down standing 4-5-6 just to cover the gaps. Then my paint runs out, we go to the store again... And my paint is not in stock. We go to another store and take the rest there. 4 cylinders Again we paint further But this paint also runs out, literally half a cylinder is not enough I couldn’t wait a week, I didn’t want to go to other cities for a cylinder I bought it (khaki) Painted her back and roof That’s all for now I’ll finish painting it the other day, there will still be black paint and also khaki And it’s time to install glass Well, look, evaluate Some photos on the phone... The quality is not so great

Every motorist wants his car to look unique and stand out among the gray mass of inconspicuous cars. For this purpose, various changes are made to the appearance of the car. Someone wants the color of the car to play with all the shades of the rainbow. Some people prefer different types of matte painting methods. In all this variety of methods and techniques, painting in camouflage deserves special attention. This specific solution is usually used by owners of SUVs and all-wheel drive jeeps in order to emphasize the brutality of their car.

What is this type of painting, and what pitfalls does it prepare for all those who first decided to give their car an army style. I'll try to understand this in more detail.

How to paint a car camouflage

To correctly apply camouflage, you can be guided by a previously proven technique, which includes all the features of applying the coating. Nevertheless, this procedure opens up wide scope for the owner for imagination and the implementation of the most extraordinary creative ideas.

One way or another, the painting technology presented using the presented method has a number of features. In order for the camouflage to be carried out in accordance with all established canons and rules, certain requirements must be adhered to.

painting should be done in a ventilated room using personal protective equipment;
Initially, a base layer is applied, occupying most of the body element;
a transition is gradually made to smaller details;
the base layer should be lighter than all the others. It is applied, as a rule, in 2-3 approaches;
after applying it, the paint should dry;
the next stage is applying a stencil and applying masking elements of the 2nd layer;
you should adhere to a pre-thought-out sequence of applying stains;
stains should not merge with the first base layer;
the stencil, for greater fixation, should be secured with masking tape;
it is necessary to use different variations of colors alternating with each other;
It is best to make the boundaries of the spots blurry, smoothly blending into each other;
when using a spray gun, to apply stains, you need to adjust the torch to the smallest spray sector;
You should not apply a large number of spots so as not to overlap the background layer;
When using a matte finish, in the future, to protect it, several layers of varnish can be applied to it.

In addition, to give greater specificity, leaves, branches and fragments of herbs can be used as a stencil. They are usually brought to the surface of the selected element and sprayed from a spray can. It is not necessary to apply paint over the entire surface of the leaf or stem; it is enough to outline it.

Methods of applying camouflage

With the introduction of more and more new methods of painting cars, it becomes possible to use a wide variety of methods of applying camouflage. Services of this kind are available in many services and tuning studios involved in car decoration. However, you will have to fork out a fair amount for such pleasure. It's much cheaper to do it yourself.

At the moment, there are 3 ways to apply a camouflage coating:

stencil drawing;
without stencil;
with vinyl film.

Each of the presented methods is associated with a number of difficulties, especially for the uninitiated amateur.

Car painting with and without stencil

The most easily implemented of them is stencil. Even a person who is not knowledgeable in painting matters can handle it. In this case, tissue paper and newspapers were most often used in the past. These materials have both advantages and disadvantages.

Due to its thinness, a stencil made of such material can be torn, which creates a more natural, naturalistic effect. The paper, in this case, is glued to the intended part using tape, after which painting is done.

Required tools and materials

It is logical that painting a Niva in camouflage with your own hands will require special tools and materials. So, for the workflow we will need:

high-quality automotive aerosol enamel: green, brown and black;
4 cans of each color;
vinyl film;
sponge and polish;
matte varnish for cars;
0.5 liters of solvent grade 469;
0.2 liters of gasoline;
7 cm painting spatula;
dry, clean flannel rags;
kilowatt halogen lamp;
old newspapers;
5 rolls each of narrow and wide masking tape.

After we have stocked up on everything we need, we can begin to prepare the Niva for painting.

Car wrapping with vinyl film

A fairly common way to apply a camouflage coating to a car is to use vinyl film. This approach does not require highly professional skills and abilities. All you have to do is purchase the film at your nearest store and go ahead.

Despite the ease of the presented method, in order to obtain the desired result, it is necessary to adhere to a certain sequence of actions:

Carry out a full car wash with water;
do not start applying the coating until the body is completely dry;
dismantle all third-party elements;
degrease the body surface;
Apply the film evenly to the selected body element.

This method has also gained enviable popularity due to the fact that vinyl film is available in a wide variety. In addition to the traditional coloring, all kinds of camouflage are offered, some of which even copy the coloring of wild animals of the African prairie.

Once an attribute of military camouflage, camouflage, due to its unusual design, began to be widely used by owners of civilian cars. It is believed that it best emphasizes the character of the owner - a strong-willed, selfless person.

One way or another, a car with such a unique surroundings will undoubtedly attract the attention of passers-by, and if necessary, it will certainly help to hide in the folds of the terrain from a potential enemy.

Camouflage-style paintwork decorates many cars today. These types of colors are becoming increasingly popular and are no longer associated exclusively with military or hunters.

UAZ camouflage painting

It is impossible to carry out painting in a factory; usually only a single-color paint coating is applied there, so many car owners arm themselves with the necessary shades of paint and try to do the painting work themselves.

Painting in camouflage can be done in different ways, so before starting work and purchasing paints and varnishes, you need to carefully familiarize yourself with them and select the appropriate color.

To apply camouflage to a car you need to have good imagination and design skills . In order for the design to look organic, you must adhere to the rule of the golden ratio and distribute the spots evenly over the body of the vehicle. There are the following painting options:

Forest camouflage.
Desert (shades of sand or brown; camouflage on cars of this type has small and abstract spots).
Winter version (the pattern has a white-gray-black color scheme and the spots on the body are larger in size).
Hunting or military (all spots are large, seem to merge into each other and at the same time have blurred edges).

Recently, digital camouflage has become more and more relevant - the spots in this case have clear edges in the form of huge pixels. Typically this design is used to decorate racing and sports cars.

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Painting a car in camouflage

Despite the fashion, most often hunters or military personnel paint their vehicles in this color. Painting a UAZ camouflage with your own hands can be done with minimal time and labor costs, since such cars often have a khaki or grayish tint. Therefore, you do not need to carefully select shades to complete the work.

Niva in protective color

To carry out the work, you must purchase the following materials and tools in advance:

Newspapers and magazines to protect unpainted surfaces.
Painting tape of different widths in rolls.
Aerosol paint of the desired shade in cans.
Spray gun (if the work will not be done manually).
Solvent.
Clean cloth.
Primer and putty (if it is necessary to eliminate some defects on the body).
Degreaser.
Varnish and polish for finishing.

It is recommended to apply camouflage to a car in a specially equipped room with a good ventilation system. This will not only avoid defects in the newly applied paintwork, but will also be helpful in ensuring that the applied layers of paint dry as quickly as possible.

It is imperative to work in a protective suit and a respirator, since the fumes from paints and varnishes are very toxic. It is also advisable to equip the room with good halogen lamps that provide glare-free lighting. This allows you to better inspect the surface of the vehicle and apply paint.

The car must be thoroughly washed and dried, and the interior must be covered with film so that no paint gets inside during the work. It is also necessary to protect the glass and optics of the vehicle with newspapers or old magazines and masking tape (if possible, it is better to remove the headlights altogether).

If the car does not have any chips or uneven surfaces, you can immediately treat it with a degreaser and begin applying camouflage. If paint swelling or rust is detected, these places need to be cleaned down to metal, treated with putty, sanded thoroughly and coated with a primer.

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The increased popularity of the military style gave a powerful impetus to the fashion for khaki, which is inextricably associated with military uniforms. This complex and multifaceted color with a huge number of shades is loved by modern fashionistas, but it must be correctly combined with other tones to make the image stylish and harmonious. We'll talk about this in our article.

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Khaki pairs well with warm coral tones, creating a bright and fresh palette. Despite the fact that olive tones are more suitable for those with dark and tanned skin, this combination will look great on fair skin. A coral top will highlight a healthy and fresh complexion, and khaki trousers will make your legs visually slimmer. This look will be well complemented by accessories in basic shades - for example, black or beige. This palette will be enough to create a successful look for every day.

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Lada 4x4 2022 (new model) will have the following characteristics:

The braking system will be significantly improved; it will be completely replaced with a more efficient and modern one. This will make the Niva safer; perhaps, options such as ABS and EBD will be added.
It is planned to install a more powerful engine - approximately 20 hp. more than current models.
The front seats will finally be heated, will become more comfortable, and will be able to support the back of the driver and front passenger. It is planned to expand the back row, there will be room for three people.
The soundproofing of the cabin will be improved; it is expected that the engine will be almost inaudible inside the car. The tightness of the interior will also need to be improved, and the doors will close tightly so that they can cross bodies of water. Vibrations will be significantly reduced thanks to the use of a new base.
The quality of the plastic used for interior decoration will increase, it will become softer, without foreign odors. The designers decided to redo the front console of the car and the dimensions of the steering wheel.
The location of the gearbox has also changed slightly; now it is located closer to the driver, it is more convenient to use the levers, and there is no need to wait for the automatic transmission. The transfer case is also mechanical.

Types of camouflage car colors

There are many varieties of painting a car in camouflage. Camouflage, as you know, is a method of camouflage characteristic of military equipment. So, depending on various external factors, various changes were made to it to give the car greater stealth.

It is customary to distinguish at least 5 types of camouflage. Each of them is strikingly different from each other, both in the method of application and in appearance.

urban;
winter;
sandy;
pixel;
universal.

The first type of camouflage, as the name suggests, is used to covertly move vehicles in urban environments.

It has a number of distinctive features. Thus, it is characterized by more angular straight lines. The choice of colors is largely limited to two or three shades. Among them: blue, white, gray.

The winter variety of camouflage is characterized by gray and blue blurry spots against a white background. In some cases, the use of several chopped corners and edges is quite justified.

From an aesthetic point of view, white camouflage is not very popular. It is most often preferred by those who are not averse to hunting somewhere in the taiga forests in winter.

In addition, there is the so-called sand camouflage. Its second, no less popular, name is “desert storm”. In this type of color, pale yellow, brown and yellow shades can be traced. The method of its application has a number of nuances.

So, when applying layers, they resort to various spraying methods. Final finishing with several coats of varnish completes the operation. It is worth noting that such camouflage, in the case of its civilian use, hardly lives up to its name. It is used only for aesthetic purposes.

Anyone who likes to play games often chooses a pixel color for their car, it looks unusual and attracts the attention of others.

But the traditional type of camouflage, made in the “Khaki” style, looks much more colorful. Dusty earthy tones give the car the features of a real military vehicle, skillfully hidden from enemies.

Review of the new model

The version modified in the fall of 2022 can safely be called “Niva”. This name officially lost its significance twelve years ago. But many motorists are more accustomed to this. Therefore, let’s look at what interesting things Russian engineers presented when demonstrating the 2018 Niva Bronto model to potential buyers.

Visually, the traditional new product became an “echo” of the famous Bronto SUV, which was assembled in Tolyatti in 2009 and received the name “Lynx”.

At that time, this manufacturer was experiencing serious financial problems, which led to an attempt to join the ranks of the group. It did not become more popular, but Russian developers decided to take it as the basis for their new SUV and give it the name Lada 4x4 Bronto. The car was created specifically for off-road driving, which is how its creators position it.

Exterior

The radiator grille pattern of the new SUV model has changed somewhat, although the changes are not very noticeable. Manufacturers also worked on the ground clearance - the ground clearance increased by 35 millimeters from the previous 205.

New Niva Bronto in camouflage color.

The 15-inch cast steel wheels have been updated along with the tires, which have received an active ground tread. Fog lights appeared on the front bumper of the Bronto - but this innovation did not cover all modifications.

The side parts have updated door sills. The solid Image package boasts wheel arch extensions and plastic bumpers. It’s difficult to hide from prying eyes the serious roof rails that frame the roof and give the Russian Niva Bronto 2018 an off-road flavor.

The total weight of the new Niva Bronto 4x4 model is 1610 kg, and the curb weight is 1285 kg. The width of the overall vehicle does not exceed 1713 mm. At the same time, the distance between the axles is maintained at 2200 mm. Cross-wheel limited-slip differentials, improved shock absorber travel, reinforced rear axle and front springs are striking innovations in the Lada 4x4 of the new Bronto variation.

Interior

Talking about the interior decoration of the domestic Niva Bronto with the pretension of an SUV, we should mention the use of the same finishing materials - very inexpensive, but quite practical.

Applying paint

Stencil painting is the easiest way to apply camouflage, although in this case all the spots and patterns will be exactly the same. There is an option to use different stencils, although this method will increase the time spent on painting. The procedure for painting a car is as follows:

stick the stencil on the surface of the car;
apply aerosol paint, placing it 20 cm from the body (movements should be smooth and have a diagonal direction);
wait until the paint dries;
remove the stencil, repeat all manipulations in the following areas.

Masters advise applying dark spots first, which will serve as a basis for lighter ones. When applying a stencil, it is important to avoid creases and damage to the paper - in this case, the paint will end up under the workpiece, and the design will look untidy. The decor looks original, in which large spots extend from one part of the body to another.