One of the very popular methods of car tuning today is painting it in camouflage. Military style motifs are becoming more and more relevant in design solutions for various trends, apparently due to the fact that it fully reflects the modern pulse of life. If you look at it, camouflage on a car can serve two opposing purposes. On a hunter's or fisherman's car, this is a means of camouflaging vehicles in the wild. In a peaceful city, such a color is a way to stand out, attract attention, and show your style and worldview. Cars in camouflage look stern and brutal, arousing respect and admiration.
Custom car painting - camouflage
Like any other pattern, camouflage may well carry an aesthetic meaning or be a purely functional means of camouflage. Depending on the assigned tasks and types of terrain, various types of camouflage can be applied to the vehicle - they will be discussed below.
Geometric camouflage
The geometric (or chopped) look was created in order not so much to hide the object, but to break its silhouette into sections with chopped geometric shapes of different shapes and sizes. Being painted in this way, the car is very difficult to visual assessment in terms of actual size and shape. Typically the colors used here are white, gray and black.
Originally created for military purposes, this pattern is very popular among designers today. By adding areas with an unexpected color, for example, blue, pink or purple, you can create very aesthetically interesting car color options.
Geometric camouflage on cars Pixel art
Pixel (or digital) camouflage is visually similar to the arrangement of pixels on a computer monitor. It is also called “destructive” - it blurs the silhouette of the car, hiding its movement on the ground. When it comes to camouflage, there are special instructions that determine the ratio of spots of different colors. The colors themselves are determined based on the area in which the object operates.
Pixel art can be used in urban areas, in mountains or deserts, as well as in some types of forests. For rocky mountains and urban areas, gray-white and black are used.
Sand-colored spots are appropriate in the desert, that's obvious. For forest areas, green with brown, black colors are chosen.
Pixel art on a car Forest view
The most common pattern among those who camouflage a car for functional purposes is forest. The dominant color here is green and its different shades. Brown and black colors are added to it. The forest pattern uses flowing lines and soft transitions to blend seamlessly with the forest foliage.
Those who use this design for purely aesthetic purposes can make it in any colors: acidic, purple, pink, etc. It all depends on taste and flight of fancy.
Car camouflage painting - forest look Winter drawing
It is quite natural that there are types of camouflage for a car in snowy winter conditions. Here the predominant color is white, to which are added gray-blue stains. The winter version can be made both in the form of smooth lines and transitions, and in a “chopped” design.
Sometimes black can be added to a winter pattern - smooth dark spots and lines dilute the white and mask well if the snow cover is not solid.
As a rule, this variety has a purely practical value - few people choose it for the aesthetics of the car and self-expression. Most often it is in demand among hunters living in northern regions countries. Sometimes white camouflage is used by those who like to hunt in winter time, and who is not too lazy to change the appearance of their car for the sake of this.
Winter camouflage Hunting civilian camouflage
Varieties of patterns have been developed for hunters that have nothing to do with the military style. This is a solid foliage background of green or gray-yellow color. This option looks very stylish on jeeps - it seems like it was created just for them. There are pattern options that imitate the jungle, coniferous and deciduous forests, grass of the steppes and savannas.
This color looks very stylish and is both an excellent means of camouflage and a stylish design solution for car styling.
Car painting - “hunting” camouflage Desert Storm
One of the very common varieties is the desert pattern. The dominant color here is yellow and various variations on its theme. Simulates a sandy surface. These can be smooth transitions, lines and a digital pixel version.
This pattern is quite often used in regions where there are sandy deserts. You can decorate your car in such a style that it feels harmonious in the context of the surrounding landscape.
Desert Storm car camouflage Type of varnish
Two types of varnish can be used to varnish camouflage vehicles:
- with a glossy effect;
- with a matte effect.
If camouflage color interests you in a practical sense, then glossy varnish is definitely not suitable. The shine of the body in no way contributes to effective camouflage. Therefore, if you are a hunter, fisherman or military man, do not hesitate to use only a matte finish for your car.
If you are interested in a design effect, rely on your taste. It all depends on your preferences and tastes. Both glossy shine and matte restraint are allowed. But if you want to create the image of a brutal adventurer, then you should still give up glossy varnish.
Conclusion
Camouflaging a car can pursue different, sometimes completely opposite, goals. This may be the desire to camouflage a car while hunting a wild animal, for example. Or, conversely, the desire to stand out from the crowd, to look cool and stylish.
There are many varieties and variations of camouflage patterns. They are designed for different conditions, landscapes and produce different visual appearances.
When choosing the type of pattern for styling your car, first of all, decide what goals you are pursuing. And only after that decide to choose one or another pattern.
A very long period in military history not only about military camouflage, but no one even knew about the khaki uniform, no one had heard of it, and no one wanted to think about it. U military uniform There was then only one task - identification on the battlefield. The battles took place at close ranges, and more often hand-to-hand, and the ability to immediately determine whether you were an ally or an enemy was a priority. Therefore, the soldiers’ uniforms were colorful bright colors- red, blue, yellow.
With development firearms The battle distance began to increase, and gradually the military leaders came up with an interesting idea - why not camouflage their own forces on the battlefield, making the task more difficult for enemy shooters? That's when camouflage was invented - a military uniform that hides a soldier from the eyes of the enemy. The word “camouflage” refers not only to a multi-colored spotted modern pattern, but also to plain khaki-colored clothing.
According to the chronicles, camouflage was first used in history during the Anglo-Boer War in 1899-1902, when the Boers used colors in their equipment that allowed them to blend into the terrain, while the British in bright red uniforms were almost like targets in a shooting range at the fair. After which the command of the British forces made a historic decision and dressed the soldiers in khaki uniforms.
After which, certain armies of the world began to use protective colors to outfit their soldiers, and then special camouflage patterns (patterns), which hid the soldiers much better than plain clothes. For example, in the Wehrmacht armed forces alone there were more than 30 different camouflage patterns, suitable for all types of terrain and seasons.
In addition to military camouflages (called standard, or army - they were officially adopted into service), by now a great variety of commercial camouflage colors and patterns have appeared, which are produced by private companies for professional shooters, hunters, PMC employees and special forces. Next we will talk about military camouflage.
Conventionally, all military camouflage can be divided into 5 main groups:
- Forest(Europe, North America, Russia).
- Desert (North Africa, partly Asia, Middle East).
- Jungle(South America, southeast Asia).
- Winter(in conditions of snow);
- Bush(created taking into account the characteristics of the territory of South Africa - this group includes only a few types of camouflage).
That is, all camouflage colors existing in the armed forces can be attributed to some of these groups. Some add separate categories “City” and “Miscellaneous” there. The first option is for action in an urban landscape, and the second is for describing camouflages that work on a different principle than traditional camouflage colors.
USSR camouflage
Almost all known uniforms of the USSR were, to one degree or another, copied from the Wehrmacht’s armed models. Of course, there are our own developments, but why reinvent the wheel if a ready-made camouflage pattern has shown its effectiveness in specific conditions. And sometimes it justified itself.
"Amoeba"
The camouflage pattern was developed in 1935 and had several options for different conditions.
"Deciduous Forest"
It was borrowed from the Wehrmacht army in 1942 and only slightly modified. There were two types of this camouflage - for summer and autumn forest.
"Palm"
Also developed in 1944 based on German camouflage patterns. " Palm"was produced in four versions, according to the seasons - spring, summer, autumn and winter.
"Birch"
Camouflage "Birch" also known as " sunny bunny" And " silver leaf" Developed in 1957. The basis, as in previous versions, is taken from some highly effective camouflages used in Nazi Germany. Green background, white deforming pattern (closest to modern “Digital Flora”). In 1980 it was modified for deciduous forests middle zone(bottom photo). It is considered somewhat outdated, but the “Beryozka” overalls are still used by airborne forces (due to its convenience, but after a little modification), and is also very popular among hunters, fishermen and various amateurs active rest, incl. airsoft players.
"Butane"
Or " Oak" Developed in 1984 for border troops as a replacement for the outdated Beryozka. It has been used by the Ukrainian armed forces for a long time; now they are trying to replace camouflage with something more modern and effective. Still, a lot has changed since the 80s, and “digital” is gradually replacing all other types.
Camouflage of modern Russian Armed Forces
Here everything is a little more prosaic. If the first camouflage uniforms of the Russian Armed Forces were inherited from the USSR, which, in turn, was inspired by the camouflage patterns of the army of Nazi Germany, then subsequent developments are purely their own, but not particularly original. Although the Russian protective uniform performs the task of camouflage in typical middle zone terrain perfectly.
"Partisan"
Has not official name « frog" Modern camouflage, simply copied at one time from German " Eichentarna».
VSR-93 "Vertical"
Used from 1993 to this day. Mainly in the post-Soviet space. Classic camouflage, various spots of green and brown shades.
VSR-98 "Flora"
Or " Cabbage", or " Watermelon" Developed, as the name implies, in 1998, for some time it was the main camouflage in service with the Russian Army, but has recently been considered obsolete.
Digital flora
Digital flora- one of the latest developments of the RF Armed Forces, it is still being tested. The camouflage properties are excellent, the silhouette breaks up perfectly.
Wehrmacht and Bundeswehr camouflage
In general, the Germans at one time were ahead of everyone else in terms of camouflages - they came up with almost 40 different options - and almost all of them were very effective for their conditions. We will consider only the most famous ones.
WH splintentarn
It is considered almost the first German camouflage uniform, invented back in 1931. Spots with clear edges, different colors, “hatching”. For its time it was very effective, but then gave way to more advanced options.
Eichentarn
1942 This option was supplied in several colors. A distinctive feature is the presence of small but numerous spots. It was used for quite a long time, including in the armed forces of East Germany.
Flectarn
1985 The development of the idea of “eichentarna”, which is noticeable in numerous small spots. Flektarn It is produced in several versions and is used in the Bundeswehr army to this day.
Tropentarn
An analogue of "flektarn" for deserts, developed in the 1990s.
US Camouflage
At one time, the United States was not particularly far behind Germany in the development of camouflage. Currently, the lion's share of companies designing and selling commercial uniforms and camouflage patterns to the world market are located in the United States. However, we are only talking about the “official” military camouflage, so further on we will talk about it.
Khaki
The same legendary " Khaki" Officially, the very first widespread camouflage pattern. The US Armed Forces used " Khaki"in World War II. For combat operations in arid areas and in the desert, this is just the thing. Something similar was used by both the African units of the Third Reich and the US armed forces. It is still the official “military color” in some countries.
Olive
Further development " khaki", adapted to the conditions of the jungle. Cheap and cheerful. Used by the US in Korea and during Vietnam War. And the Cuban partisans also really liked it. They say, Fidel Castro I almost never parted with a uniform in color " Olive».
Woodland
A well-deserved classic. Woodland developed in the eighties, it was presented in several color options, depending on the specific conditions of the area. The standard is as in the photo, in the version for plains and forests there were more green spots, in the “mountain” version there were brown spots. Well, the fourth option was generally supposed to mask in the optical and infrared range. On this moment this military camouflage is not used by the US Army, but is based Woodland about a dozen uniforms that are successfully used.
3-color Desert / 6-color Desert
Developed based on Woodland, for desert operations of US Army soldiers. 3-color Desert is a pattern of spots of three colors - green and brown in two shades. 6-color Desert - a more complex pattern of spots of as many as six colors.
MARPAT
One of the first successful examples of digital camouflage. In fact, the same “woodland”, only converted into pixels. It was developed to replace the Woodland and was used by the US Marines for a long time ( MARPAT- this is an abbreviation for Marine Pattern), including for combat in urban conditions, since one of the colors was perfect for this purpose. There were three colors in total: standard - Digital Woodland, for deserts and arid conditions - Digital Desert, for urban conditions - Digital Urban.
ACUPAT/UCP
Developed for US Army forces operating on land, based on MARPAT. The pixels have become larger, the color gamut has become even less contrasting. ACUPAT- unofficial name, means Army Combat Uniform Pattern. Officially this military camouflage is called UCP — Universal Camouflage Pattern. Also known as Digicam(Digital Camouflage).
Multicam
The same “Woodland”, only cooler. Actually, it was developed as a modern replacement, but for certain reasons it did not deserve recognition in the army, and the US Armed Forces are practically not used. However, the Multicam camouflage is more than decent - the spots are round, numerous and varied, the pixels are not visible, so the blurring of the silhouette occurs precisely due to the complexity of perception. Therefore, in the commercial sphere, it is the favorite uniform of anyone, including.
Kryptek 3D Camouflage
We simply could not help but talk about this promising 3D camouflage. Company Kryptek proposed a design concept that uses the latest developments in camouflage and optical illusion. The new uniform is currently undergoing field testing and may soon be adopted by the US Army.
Military camouflage of other countries
Next, we will tell you about the most interesting (we do not take into account obvious copies) current military camouflage from other countries of the world. Still, there are no particularly large-scale and popular developments of camouflage patterns, such as in the USA and Russia, not to mention Nazi Germany. Let's start with England, in which, as we have already said, camouflage uniforms were historically first used.
DPM - UK
DPM stands for “Distruptive Pattern Material”, and represents chaotic strokes and spots of four colors - black, brown, green and sand. Camouflage DDPM(Desert DPM) - with other shades, intended, as the name suggests, for the desert. There is also the so-called “Dutch DPM” is essentially the same camouflage, only with different colors, used by the Dutch army. Myself DPM is currently considered obsolete.
MTP - UK
For changing DPM in 2011, the UK Ministry of Defense developed a new military camouflage - Multi-Terrain Pattern, or for short MTP. Based on American Multicam. The new uniform completely replaced the old DPM and DDPM between 2011 and 2013, and could be seen in MTP camouflage in Afghanistan.
Lizzard pattern - France
French development, based on Tiger stripes camouflage, and used by the French Armed Forces from 1947 to 1980. Until recently Lizzard pattern was the official uniform of the French Foreign Legion, which eventually also switched to the CCE Camo.
CCE Camo - France
Modern French camouflage, introduced into service in the early nineties. The camouflage is based on “woodland”, the pattern is made larger. CCE Camo also available in several variants, for example Daguet Desert pattern for the desert (bottom photo) was used by French soldiers in Iraq.
Digital Vegetato - Italy
Digital Vegetato is an abbreviation for Vegetated Pattern, that is, “vegetable pattern” or pattern. There is a spelling of “Vegetata”, as well as - in the professional sphere - a slang name Italian Digital Woodland. Standard camouflage of the Italian Armed Forces, our own development, adopted for service in 2007. The desert camouflage option is called Desertato.
Woodland Desert - Spain
As you can guess from the name, this is a classic Woodland, in which the colors have been changed to take into account the landscape of Spain. Used by the Spanish Marine Corps since 2003.
SDD - Spain
The Spanish Land Army until 2010 was dressed in standard Woodland. However, after 2010, the armed forces adopted a uniform with a camouflage pattern of its own design, called Spanish digital desert (SDD).
M90 - Sweden
Remember when we said that the German “splintentarn” is obsolete? But the Swedes don't think so. They changed the colors a little, removed the shading, made the lines more chaotic - and they are using it with all their might. There are two variants of the M/90 - forest (for the typical Swedish landscape) and desert.
M75 / M98 - Norway
Norwegian Armed Forces use military M75 camouflage And M98- a more modern version. Three colors - brown and green, dark and light shades, in the form of large spots, according to the command, should best hide a soldier in the Norwegian forests.
M84 - Flectarn-D - Denmark
For the Danes, everything is simple - they took their wonderful flektarn from their neighbors, the Germans, and slightly modified it to suit their needs and landscape features, adding more light green. Based M84 Flectarn-D Danish desert camouflage was developed.
M05 - Finland
As a standard uniform, the Finnish Armed Forces use “digital” military camouflage, which meets all modern camouflage requirements. Camouflage M05 was created taking into account the Finnish landscape.
Tiger stripe - Cuba, Philippines
« Tiger", or " Tiger" - one of the most famous camouflages in the world, appeared around the 50s for combat operations in tropical jungle. Distinctive feature- spots-“strokes” of green, brown and black colors on a light background - “khaki” or “olive”. However, the strokes do not overlap each other, as in the French Lizard pattern (which is believed to have become the basis for the “Tiger”). It is unknown who exactly came up with the drawing, but it became most widespread among the US Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War, and later spread throughout the world. Currently the uniform has a camouflage pattern. Tiger stripe adopted by the armies of Cuba and. Sometimes variations of the “Tiger” are found on the uniforms of individual units of the Russian Armed Forces.
CADPAT - Canada
Canadian Forces use military camouflage CADPAT(Canadian Disruptive Pattern). There is an opinion that the Canadian drawing is simply one of the MARPAT versions, modified to take into account the prevailing Canadian landscape, but this opinion is erroneous. The Canadians presented the first sample of CADPAT at the exhibition back in 1996, while the Americans only began “developing” MARPAT in 2001.
The remaining options for army camouflage are either exact copies described above, or are so uninteresting, simple and/or rare that they do not deserve attention. Let us remind you once again that we did not consider (well, or almost did not consider) commercial camouflage, among which there are more than excellent options. Maybe someday we’ll put together an article on this topic.
Well, in conclusion...
African armed forces camouflage
Yes, this was considered the official military uniform for some time. Then, fortunately, the Africans stopped showing off and switched to more effective and modern options.
For example, airborne troops Republic of Benin wore the original military camouflage, which was also called “onboard” (top photo). The closest to it is the Norwegian M98 camouflage, on which the inventive Banin people applied lions, buffaloes and animal tracks.
Libyan armed forces camouflage(bottom photo) generally represents repeated images of the continent of Africa. However, the color palette is chosen in such a way that camouflage can work well in an African landscape. There were six such color solutions in total.
Almost all modern armies are supplied with uniforms intended for use directly on the battlefield - field uniforms. Most armies in the world have this uniform in camouflage coloring. This material provides an overview of the main camouflage colors currently used in various armies of the world.
It should also be noted that this material does not discuss the cut of uniforms, the quality characteristics of the fabric, and similar issues. The subject of consideration is exclusively the texture and color scheme used in camouflage.
Let me make a reservation right away that the material does not cover everything, but only the main and most common ones; also the topic of camouflages of the 1940s and earlier camouflages (of which there were quite a lot) is not disclosed; the topic of special (for example, urban, “hunting” or winter) colors is also not touched upon, since it is not possible to cover this entire volume within one material in the format of an article.
Basics of Camouflage Pattern Construction
Camouflage, or camouflage colors, serves the purpose of camouflaging the object on which it is applied. In this case, camouflage means reducing the contrast visibility of an object in the optical range in order to make it difficult to identify the object.
To achieve this goal camouflage has two functions:
1. The deforming function of camouflage is a violation of the integrity of the perception of an object.
2. The imitation function of camouflage is the implementation of the inseparability of the object from the background.
The deforming function is implemented in modern camouflages primarily by breaking the silhouette of an object into a number of contrasting color spots. Imitation is implemented through the use of a color scheme similar to that characteristic of the area where camouflage is supposed to be used, and in optimal form- due to the imitation of natural objects (leaves, grass, sections of tree bark, stones, etc.) characteristic of a given area.
Illustration of the operation of the camouflage simulation function. Hunting camouflage
The difficulty of creating effective camouflage is that when implementing the first function, it is optimal to use large color spots (they break up the silhouette better, since they do not “merge” into a single color at medium and long distances), and when implementing the second function, it is optimal to use image of static natural objects on a scale of 1:1, that is, as a rule, small leaves, grass stems, etc. This creates a contradiction that different developers solve in different ways.
For example, in “hunting” types of camouflages, the deforming function is completely sacrificed to the imitation function - usually “hunting” camouflages represent a full-scale image of those natural objects where hunting is expected. In the Russian “Gorka” (its classic version), on the contrary, the imitation function is expressed much weaker than the deforming one: the imitation function consists only of the use of appropriate colors, while the deforming one is implemented in the form of the use of large-area overlay elements.
Illustration of the action of the deforming function of camouflage. Camouflage A-Tax
A few words about the colors of camouflage schemes. There are two general requirements for colors used in creating camouflages:
1. The color must match the dominant/frequently occurring color in the area where the camouflage is intended to be used.
2. The color should be “unpleasant” to the human eye; the gaze should not intuitively stop at an object of that color.
That is why camouflage colors usually use dull, faded light brown, moderate gray and dark green colors; at the same time, for example, the light green color, although common in nature, is poorly suited for use in camouflage due to its brightness. The most commonly used colors in camouflage are: khaki, olive, marsh, dark and light brown, gray, black.
Brief history of the issue
Before the advent of mass-produced hand-held firearms that were effective over significant distances, the task of visually concealing one’s troops was less relevant than the opposite task - good visibility of one’s troops for a military leader. Due to the extremely limited means of tactical communication (in fact, there were no other means of communication except messengers), it was vital for the commander to observe the disposition and maneuver of his own troops, which is why it seemed advisable for these troops to use bright uniforms that were visible at a considerable distance. Often these uniforms had the colors of the national flags in one combination or another, and also differed in color among different units.
The task of camouflaging individual soldiers was not highly relevant, because the main type of combat remained hand-to-hand; fire contact took place at an insignificant distance, at which the enemy soldier was visible regardless of the color of his uniform. In addition, the use of linear tactics and linear infantry formation made it absolutely pointless to use any camouflage clothing (it is difficult not to notice a dense line of 50 soldiers along the front at shotgun range, even if they were dressed in the most effective camouflage).
However, even in the era of the dominance of smooth-bore weapons and linear tactics, camouflage was still used by individual units, primarily by huntsmen. The tactics of the rangers were somewhat similar to the tactics of modern infantry units (loose formation, use of natural shelters), and their weapons (rifled fittings with an effective range of up to 200-250 m) made it possible to fire beyond the reach of enemy line infantry fire - but in the event of an attack the enemy's linear infantry (and even more so cavalry), the rangers were doomed. In addition, the rangers were vulnerable to fire from the same rangers from the “other” side.
That is why it was among the rangers that the first developments appeared, designed to reduce the visual visibility of the shooter - one might say, the first camouflage. In all European armies, chasseurs, unlike line infantry, wore black, dark green and dark gray uniforms, and their headdresses did not have decorations or clearly visible emblems. Suvorov's instructions are widely known, instructing rangers to use plucked tree branches with leaves to enhance camouflage - a technique that works well in our time.
The situation with uniforms changed when mid-19th century century, rapid-fire rifled small arms began to enter service en masse, increasing the range of fire contact several times. It is generally accepted that the British were the first to move from the concept of a bright uniform to the concept of visual invisibility of a soldier during the Anglo-Boer War, because The bright red uniforms of the British were an excellent target for the Boer riflemen (who wore civilian clothes in dull “Protestant” shades).
It was then that the British adopted a khaki-colored uniform for supply (khaki in Hindi means “dusty-earthy”), and seriously reduced the visibility of their soldiers. However, this version hardly withstands factual criticism, because dark green uniforms without decorations appeared in the army of the Russian Empire as a field uniform 10 years before the British encountered the Boers.
However, most European armies changed into uniforms of “protective” shades precisely in the second half of the 19th century and precisely taking into account the English experience. Research has been conducted in several countries to determine the most suitable and versatile camouflage color. The results, however, were different: Russia, England and Japan dressed the soldiers in khaki, France and Austria-Hungary - in sky blue, and Germany - in dark gray. These countries took part in the First World War in such uniforms.
At the same time, during the First World War, the first spotted camouflage appeared. modern type. It became the German “fragmented camouflage”, so named because of the broken lines that delimit the color spots. Initially, this camouflage was used only on helmets, and these were not fabric covers, but simply paint applied to the metal of the helmet.
Camouflage received further development during the Second World War, and this time in its modern form - as the coloring of field uniforms. Initially, only samples were produced camouflaged special form, i.e. camouflage suits and capes; however, by 1944, regular camouflage uniforms also appeared. The largest number of camouflage options during WWII appeared in the USSR and Germany, and in the USSR they emphasized the use of special sniper raincoats and camouflage overalls, and in Germany - directly on the uniforms of military personnel (mainly camouflage uniforms in Germany were worn by units of SS field units) .
The main development of camouflage colors of field uniforms was already in the post-war years, especially from the 1970s to the present. It is modern camouflages that will become the main subject of consideration in this article.
Modern camouflages of Russia
In this material, modern Russian camouflages mean not only those samples that are in production and supplied to the Armed Forces and other law enforcement agencies of the Russian Federation, but also those that are actively used by military personnel and employees of other law enforcement agencies. Among these camouflages, technically there are camouflages created in the USSR - within the framework of this material they are classified as “Russia”. Foreign-designed camouflages, also actively used by Russian security forces, are discussed in sections dedicated to the relevant countries.
KZS / Coloring-57
Historically, the first modern camouflage can be called a color scheme that has several names, the most common of which is “KZS”. It should be noted that KZS stands for “protective mesh suit”, and is not the name of the color, but the name of the product painted in this color. It is believed that the official name of the camouflage is “1957 pattern”, but this name is used quite rarely.
Sometimes this color is unofficially called “Birch”, but such a name cannot serve as a unique name, because “Berezka” is also unofficially called another camouflage - VSR-93. Also, this coloring is sometimes called “border camouflage”, because... For a long time it was supplied exclusively to the Border Troops of the KGB of the USSR.
Color arr. 1957 (KZS), “Silver Leaf” variant
This coloring exists in two variants while maintaining the same textural scheme: in one of the variants, the small spots have a gray-silver color, in the other (it was the one that was supplied to the border troops) - sand or khaki. The background color of both variants is olive; sometimes there are swamp-colored specimens. In any case, the background in this color scheme is always darker than the spots. The spots themselves have an “angular” structure, consisting of many squares.
Fighter in the GLC on the ground
It should be noted that this color scheme, although considered by some experts to be “morally outdated,” performs both functions quite well - deforming and imitation.
"Butane"
This camouflage was developed in the USSR in the 1980s as the main pattern for field uniforms. Despite the production of a significant number of products from it, it was not particularly widespread among the troops, although it was quite effective. Currently found in the Russian Aerospace Forces and the Armed Forces of Ukraine (in Ukraine for a long time it was the main camouflage), but in both cases it is being actively removed from supply, being replaced by other models.
Camouflage "Bhutan"
Other names for this camouflage are “Oak” and “Amoeba”, and “Amoeba” is also the name of one of the camouflages from the Second World War. The colors themselves can vary, only the scheme remains unchanged: a light green background, dark green spots and light brown amoeba-shaped intersecting ribbons.
In the 1990s, in many parts of the RF Armed Forces there was a situation where officers wore “Butan”, and privates and non-commissioned officers wore VSR-93, so in the 1990s this camouflage was sometimes called “officer.”
VSR-93
Developed in the early 1990s, accepted for supply in 1993, replacing the ubiquitous khaki Afghan. When creating this camouflage, the experience of WWII camouflages, in particular, a number of German camouflages, was taken into account.
VSR-93
Quite often unofficially called “Berezka”, just like KZS. It was believed that the semi-official name of the VSR-93 was “Barvikha”, but this name does not appear in official documents. Also sometimes called "Watermelon" (or "Vertical Watermelon"), however "Watermelon" also applies to the VSR-98.
According to reviews of those wearing a uniform of this color, it is “very good to lie in,” because longitudinal spots very effectively imitate grass vegetation. However, camouflage, according to experts, is too highly specialized and is not universal and applicable to any terrain. In addition, there is information that this type of color “created an unsightly appearance for military personnel at parades,” so in 1998, products of this color were removed from supply.
VSR-98 "Flora"
Accepted for supply to the RF Armed Forces as the main one in 1998, it replaced the VSR-93. When developing this camouflage, the results of a study of the dynamic efficiency of camouflage were taken into account, that is, the ability of camouflage not to lose its functions when an object moves. According to the study, horizontal stripes help maintain camouflage functions when an object moves, while vertical stripes, on the contrary, unmask when moving.
Unlike previous camouflages, VSR-98 has not only a digital code, but also an official name - “Flora”, however, unofficially, like VSR-93, it was called “Watermelon” or “Horizontal Watermelon” in the army.
VSR-98 "Flora"
There is a Flora color scheme in which the background is not light green, but dark yellow, sand or khaki. Such color schemes were popular among the troops of the North Caucasian Federal District, where the grass fades already in June and, accordingly, remains yellowish throughout the summer. Officially, "Flora" was withdrawn from supply in 2009 (according to other sources, in 2011), giving way to a more modern color scheme.
EMR/ZDU/Ruspat/Russian figure/Russian pixel
This camouflage appeared in 2008 (accepted for supply a year later), after a fundamental decision was made to change the “Flora”. Initially, it was assumed that since “Flora” roughly corresponds to the American “Woodland”, which in the US Armed Forces is actively changing to “digital” camouflages (see below), then the Russian Armed Forces should keep up with this process.
The creation of the EMR was actively influenced by the German camouflage “Flektarn”, the developers of which managed to “combine the incompatible”: small spots that perform an imitation function are combined in this color scheme so that they form groups of large spots that perform a deforming function. The developers of EMP followed the same path, taking into account the results of studies that showed the effectiveness of extremely small (“pixel”) spots as constituent elements of a texture pattern (see derivatives from “Marpat”). The result was "EMP".
EMP in two colors
The name “EMP” stands for “Unified Camouflage Pattern” - this is the name under which this camouflage is supplied to the RF Armed Forces. However, it is known that the first manufacturer of products with this color gave it the name “ZDU” - “protection to the limit.” In the West, this camouflage is known as “Ruspat” (Russian Pattern) by analogy with the American camouflage. Also unofficially, this camouflage is called “Russian Number”, “Russian Pixel” or (in military usage) simply “Pixel”.
Currently, EMR is the main camouflage used by the Russian Armed Forces. Interestingly, it is also supplied to the Belarusian Armed Forces, but it is believed that the Belarusian version of the EMR has a slightly different color scheme.
"Undergrowth"
Created in the early 1990s at the St. Petersburg NPO Spetsmaterialy as an alternative to the VSR-93 for adoption by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. When creating it, the same principles were followed as in VSR-93, however, the vertical stripes were made more angular, the brown color was replaced by black, and the base was made lighter than in VSR-93. When creating “Undergrowth”, it was taken into account that vertical stripes visually increase the height of a person in such camouflage, which is relevant for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, because an employee in such a uniform has an additional psychological impact on detainees.
"Undergrowth"
Officially it was supplied to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and was actively used by various units of the Special Forces.
"Raster undergrowth"/"Raster"
It was created at the same NPO “Special Materials”. It represents the first “dual-frequency” camouflage pattern in the practice of creating camouflage colors. The fact is that the original “Undergrowth” had a good imitation, but rather weak deforming effect, and therefore, when creating its improved version (“Rastra”), a twisted brown mesh network was applied in a special way to the original “Undergrowth” - it turned out to be a “double camouflage" or "camouflage on camouflage".
"Raster undergrowth"
As a result, the original drawing of the “Undergrowth” is perceived by the eye as if at one frequency, and the superimposed “raster” network - at another, which contributes to the impossibility of intuitive perception of a person in such camouflage as an integral object. There is even a common rumor that if you just walk down the street in “Rastra”, you will not attract anyone’s attention - the gaze of passers-by will simply slide past. This discovery of Special Materials specialists was subsequently used by the Americans to create a series of Cryptek camouflages, but more on that below.
Another name for “Rastra” is “Pheasant”, but it is used for products produced in this color not directly by NPO Spetsmaterialy, but by other manufacturers. Raster camouflage is also officially supplied to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. For some unknown reason, however, it was not widely used.
"Tiger" / "Reed"
Strictly speaking, this camouflage, although produced in the Russian Federation in industrial scale various companies and, moreover, is widely used in various law enforcement agencies, is not Russian development- This is rather an “adaptation” of an existing foreign camouflage (initially the Malaysian commercial Tiger Stripe) to Russian conditions.
Camouflage "Tiger" of one of the Russian variants
The color scheme, traditionally for Russian camouflages, can be changed by turning the light green base into sand or khaki.
If the “Tiger” was the result of a deliberate alteration of an existing foreign analogue, then the “Kamysh” appeared due to an accident when the manufacturer mistakenly sewed the uniform so that the stripes of the “Tiger” turned out to be vertical. However, the classic “Tiger” is often called “Kamysh”.
Officially it was never in supply, unofficially it is used by all law enforcement agencies, although now its popularity is falling due to the advent of more effective colors.
"Partisan"
Commercial camouflage, not officially available anywhere. Unofficially, it is very popular, especially in the North Caucasus Federal District, where its yellow-brown deforming stripes are very relevant against the background of scorched most warm season grass. Created under the influence of German camouflages from WWII (almost exactly copies one of them), that is why it is called “Partisan” - because, as far as we know, initially its creators, without particularly “bothering” with coming up with a name, planned to call it “SS camouflage” "
Camouflage "Partisan"
In the European part of Russia, this camouflage is very effective in August-September. The rest of the time it has an excellent deforming, but controversial imitation function.
"Kink" / "Chip"
Another commercial camouflage, unofficially not in supply, but very actively used in various law enforcement agencies. It is known that a number of units (not units, but units) of the Special Forces, both army and explosives, prefer the uniform of this particular color.
Camouflage "Kink"
When creating “Kink,” the experience of “Flektarn” was used, as in the case of EMP. It is interesting that “Kink” has such a specific location and color combination of spots that it creates the illusion of three-dimensionality of smooth fabric, and, accordingly, has a very good deformation effect. Unlike most Russian camouflages, Izlom does not allow the use of colors other than the original ones.
As with Partizan, it is believed that this camouflage is effective mainly in August and September.
Surpat
Developed by the Russian company “Survival Corps” by order of employees of special forces units. It is an adaptation of the American “pattern” scheme under Russian conditions.
Surpat
Unlike the original (American “pattern” camouflages), Surpat uses light gray as a base; the location of the spots has been changed; brown and green colors are as close as possible to the color scheme characteristic of the Russian landscape. Despite this, it is distinguished by significant versatility in relation to terrain - tests conducted by Survival Corps itself showed Surpat’s performance in almost any natural area.
There is no official information about the use of Surpat in any units of the Armed Forces or the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, but sometimes on documentary materials you can see military personnel in this camouflage.
Range
Another adaptation of “patterns” to Russian conditions. It has slightly less versatility compared to Surpat, however, in comparison with it, it has a slightly better imitation effect in forest landscape conditions.
Camouflage "Spectrum"
There is also a “Spectrum-SKFO” version, where the color scheme is adjusted towards “yellowness”. Unlike Surpat, it is widely produced by several manufacturers. It is interesting that it was “Spectrum” that was personally used by I. Strelkov and his unit.
Dusk
Initially created as a hunting, exclusively commercial camouflage. Like most hunting camouflages, it was intended for very narrow conditions: rocky surface with moss, morning and evening time of day. However, it unexpectedly turned out that this camouflage performs quite well in a much wider range of conditions than those for which it was created, which is why it has become very widespread.
Camouflage "Twilight"
It is not officially employed anywhere in the supply chain, but is unofficially used by some departments and individual employees. Russian companies also produce wide range camouflages of Western design, however, they will be considered in the sections of those countries where they were created.
The next part of the material will be devoted to the consideration of camouflages of Anglo-Saxon countries.
Camouflage (from the French camouflage - “camouflage”) is a camouflage coloring used to reduce the visibility of personnel, weapons, military equipment and structures by breaking up silhouettes or objects.
Today, camouflage colors are used not only in the ranks of active military units, but also in everyday life. Tourists and hunters also wear protective clothing so as not to stand out in natural conditions.
Camouflage color in military service
Field military uniforms began to be purposefully sewn from fabrics of protective camouflage colors at the end of the 19th century. So, to end of the 19th century centuries, British colonial troops in India adopted the color "khaki", which means "color of dust" in Persian. The khaki military uniform performed well on the battlefields of South Africa. Then the rest of the world’s armies, including Russian ones, began to use it. They met the First World War already in it.
Later in 1909, the American artist Abbott Thayer published the book “Color in the Animal Kingdom.” Much of what was described in it formed the basis of the theory of scientific mimicry, after which the development of camouflage principles for the military began.
During World War I, British artist and naval officer Norman Wilkinson developed a special camouflage scheme for the navy, the so-called “blinding camouflage” (or “deforming camouflage”). Such a gray color did not hide the ships, but made it difficult to calculate the distances to them, as well as courses and speeds.
In 1939, French artist Vladimir Baranov-Rossinet patented a spotted military uniform called "pointillist-dynamic camouflage" or "chameleon method".
It should be borne in mind that most of the concepts of army camouflages were developed for the specific terrain in which the military was located. At the same time, the regulatory requirements for camouflage on open areas. The studies were carried out during daylight hours. As a result, many armies of the world decided to use camouflage patterns in the production of military equipment to save personnel during combat clashes.
Modern pixel camouflage
Since 1984, they began to use camouflage called “digital”. This camouflage coloring is similar to the pixels of monitor screens. Such patterns prevent the eyes from fixating on objects, causing them to be perceived as “white noise”, and by analogy with blinding camouflage, this interferes with the determination of shapes and speed of movement.
Previously, countries had different approaches to camouflage uniforms; today there is a general tendency for armies to have one universal pattern. Refinement is carried out only taking into account different types of terrain. Thus, ACUPAT camouflages are available in different colors (such as “desert”, “urban” and “forest”, or the basic “urban” - urban gray version), Flektarn, DPM and others.
Sometimes individual army units may have their own pattern, but even in such cases the same trends are noticeable. For example, the MARPAT used by the American Marines, although different from the uniform ACUPAT patterns used by other units, also has several color schemes. They are used to suit the terrain and are the basic "woodland" field camouflage - a forest pattern with green and brown tones.
Digital Russian camouflage is currently considered to be “digital flora”. In Western qualifications, this camouflage is called Russian Pattern, and in the army environment it is known as “Pixel”. This camouflage was developed in 2008, and was accepted for supply to the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Internal Affairs a year later, after the fundamental decision was made to replace “Flora”.
Over the years of history from the Soviet Union to modern Russia, the following types of camouflage have been developed for the army:
- "Amoeba". Camouflage pattern 1935. Manufactured in several versions;
- "Deciduous Forest" model 1942;
- "Palm". Deforming pattern from 1944. Produced in four versions according to the seasons;
- "Silver leaf" model 1957. It was also called “Birch” or “sunny bunnies”, as well as the camouflage of border guards;
- “Butane”, which has another name “Oak”. Was developed in 1984;
- Russian camouflage pattern of 1993 - VSR-93, also called “vertical”;
- Russian camouflage pattern of 1998 - VSR-98 Flora. This has been the main Russian combined arms camouflage pattern since 1998. Despite its low attractiveness, this type of camouflage did a very good job of camouflaging military personnel in the areas of the Russian central zone. Possessing some characteristic stripes, “Flora” received the nickname “watermelon” camouflage. It was produced in three versions;
- Digital Russian camouflage. “Digital Flora” is currently the new pixel camouflage in the Russian Armed Forces.
In addition, there are commercial species camouflage, such as:
- "Tiger". Green-brown horizontal stains;
- "Reeds". Sandy-brown color imitating reeds;
- "Partisan". Green form with yellow spots;
- "Kink." Three-color deciduous forest imitation;
- "Skol." Dark version of green camouflage;
- "Surpat". Pixel camouflage for different terrains;
- "Range". Dominant color green;
- "Dusk". Suit with gray splashes, suitable for urban environments.
Most of these types of camouflages are not officially supplied anywhere. However, they have found unofficial use in certain departments and among individual employees. Specialized Russian companies continue to produce a wide range of camouflage workwear developed by Western companies. In addition, modern Russian military science and industry do not stand still, all the time improving the protective functions of the suits currently available, as well as developing more and more new types of camouflages that would fully meet the new realities.
Use of camouflage by paramilitary organizations
A wide variety of legal and illegal paramilitary groups from different countries use camouflages in uniforms and other types of clothing, equipment, and for painting vehicles. In our country there are also many such paramilitary or police organizations and formations. For example, camouflage is widely used by intelligence services, special forces, the well-known riot police, federal law enforcement agencies, as well as private security agencies.
Camouflage suits in everyday life
In the 1960s, camouflage became widespread in American civilian clothing as a civil protest against the war. Young people in military uniform on the city streets tried to make the townspeople feel what it was like when there were street battles and soldiers walking on your streets. This trend quickly passed, but was resurrected in the 1980s and gained unprecedented popularity already in the 1990s during Operation Desert Storm.
The fashion industry began producing pseudo-war paint, but using softer materials. Many famous fashion designers of that time approached the camouflage cut in different ways. They began to transfer elements of military uniforms even to women's skirts and dresses. Camouflage has become an integral part of sportswear.
The fashion industry began to produce:
- Women's camouflage;
- Urban camouflage;
- Green camouflage;
- Fashionable camouflage pants;
- Camouflage pants and jeans;
- And even camouflage workwear.
It is clear that winter camouflage and summer camouflage have begun to enjoy considerable popularity among people leading an active lifestyle. Hunters, fishermen, black diggers, as well as many tourists began to stock up on comfortable clothing in special colors. Colors that imitate wild African fauna, such as leopard or zebra, have become fashionable.
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Camouflage film for cars: camouflage for hunting and fishing.
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Vinyl film camouflage in urban environments.
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External car tuning under camouflage.
Wrapping a car in camouflage allows you to solve several issues - camouflage and creating an individual style.
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Vinyl camouflage to protect the car body.
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Car vinyl camouflage is an easy way to hide defects.
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Painting a car in camouflage or vinyl. What's better?
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What cars is camouflage film suitable for?
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But on a massive SUV with its “chopped” shapes, camouflage looks just perfect. The spotted vinyl film adds even more solidity and aggression to such a car. Covering with this design makes the SUV brutal and a little intimidating.
Camouflage gives a sports car an individual and unusual look. The “iron horse” covered in camouflage vinyl looks especially impressive on city streets. The bright spotted coating stands out against the background of gray asphalt and the sleek, monochromatic colors of passing cars.
Car camouflage film for SUVs.
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The versatility of the combination “SUV - camouflage vinyl” is that any design and color of the second suits the first. A massive jeep looks equally at home in an army (khaki), desert (gray-beige) or winter (black-gray-white) “uniform.” This car can be covered in vinyl in a classic camouflage design with smooth lines or with a pixel pattern.
The most unusual look on SUVs is graphic camouflage with large angular fragments. This design is called urban. It really looks gorgeous on city roads, within the confines of a crowded metropolis. It just makes a killer impression. But if you want to get lost in the impenetrable wilds and not spook the boar, it will be difficult to do this with such a spectacular color.
Camouflage vinyl for small cars.
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Anyone who gravitates more towards the classics and does not feel internally ready for drastic changes should opt for film with an amorphous pattern. It is characterized by smooth lines and small spot sizes. This type of camouflage vinyl is usually used in the army and hunting for camouflage. The amorphous pattern imitates the natural landscape.
Those who love general attention and daring decisions should choose pixel or graphic design. However, too large spots of vinyl camouflage on a modest-sized car will visually “tear” it into pieces. It may look like this: one fender will be black, the other white or gray, and the hood may be a mixture of strange lines. If such an effect is not an end in itself, it is better to buy camouflage film with small spots.
Do you need car camouflage inside the cabin?
Many car enthusiasts believe that it is not worth using vinyl film under camouflage inside the car. In fact, it's just a matter of taste. Vinyl can be used to cover any hard surface (including the interior). Another thing is that a car covered inside and outside with camouflage will visually “smear” and lose its characteristic features.
This feature is characteristic of the camouflage design. To prevent this from happening, you should play in contrast. Automotive camouflage goes well with matte plain seat upholstery. It can be black, gray or brown leather, Alcantara and other materials.
It is advisable to select the color of the upholstery so that it ideally matches one of the shades of vinyl and is, as it were, a continuation of it. It is also worth choosing a plain covering for the floor and ceiling, which will also harmonize with the upholstery fabric of the chairs. Black looks especially good in this situation. It will suit any type and shade of camouflage.
Camouflage vinyl film on a motorcycle.
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Auto vinyl is ideal for covering motorcycles also because it stretches and perfectly adapts to any, even the most complex and streamlined shapes. The motorcycle has enough of the latter. Painting it in camouflage is quite difficult. In addition, the “two-wheeled horse” has a lot of small parts that you have to tinker with.
Camouflage vinyl film solves all these problems. Thanks to it, the coating will be the same color everywhere, without sharp transitions or inappropriate shades. It can be used to cover both plastic and steel parts. But we don’t recommend getting carried away! Against the backdrop of the speckled camouflage film, the shine of the chrome looks even cooler.
Camouflage film for cars. DIY pasting.
A good choice for those who want to cover the body with their own hands. The spotted pattern perfectly hides all imperfections. If everything didn’t go smoothly for you or you had to make joints in visible places, don’t worry, the camouflage will hide everything.
Another thing is that working with auto vinyl requires certain dexterity and professional skills. People who have never experienced covering a car with matte vinyl are recommended to start with carbon film. This material is comfortable, with many advantages. After the experience gained, you can move on to pasting with camouflage.
You need to glue the car vinyl tightly, carefully expelling all air bubbles from under the film. Particular attention must be paid to small parts and edges. The latter should be smoothed well, and excess film should be cut off carefully so as not to scratch the glass, headlights and other fragile parts. If you are not 100% sure that you can cope with this task, it is better to contact specialists.
Pasting with camouflage film in Moscow.
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Before applying camouflage film, the car must be washed. There is a car wash next to the workshop, after which you can immediately go to a warm box. In the company's assortment a large number of types of vinyl film, including camouflage. You can choose an amorphous pattern in classic green or a very unusual pixelated vinyl in the most crazy shades.
All types of camouflage auto vinyl are presented on the website. You can immediately buy them in the required quantity before pasting. If you don't find something with us, you can come with your material. Our specialists work with any car film and will complete the wrap quickly and efficiently.
Camouflage film colors.
Vinyl camouflage film allows you to operate your car in extreme conditions and makes it almost invisible. The most popular are dark green film coating, black-white-gray and sand vinyl.
Each shade corresponds various types camouflage. The dark green palette, in particular khaki, is widely used to create a military style; white looks harmonious in urban environments; red and blue shades are much less popular.
Khaki camouflage.
Swamp green color is the most interesting shade of matte car vinyl. The khaki camouflage film harmonizes perfectly with SUVs, sedans, and compact city cars, which become completely invisible in any vegetation. The protective color speaks of the brutality and severity of the owner, causing admiration.
Sports dynamic models are suited to a more energetic styling in the form of a light green color. Dark green protection is traditionally associated with military vehicles. The deep rich tone is combined with white and black inclusions of a matte finish.
Red camouflage.
Red camouflage is chosen for bright tuning of vehicles. At exhibitions, this rich and elegant type of decoration is used as exhibits. The color red is synonymous with elegance and boldness; it is often preferred by women who emphasize their sexuality and attractiveness. Red camouflage film is often combined with black film, creating interesting design variations. The emphasis is on the sides, handles, and bumper.
Blue camouflage for cars.
Vinyl blue camouflage on cars is associated with the sky, sea and ice. It testifies to the diligence, peace, tranquility, high diligence and perseverance of a person. The car does not attract much attention. Both SUVs and compact models are covered with blue film, which look much more interesting due to the depth and richness of the color.
Gray camouflage for the car.
Camouflage film gray fits perfectly into the autumn and spring landscape. Gray camouflage on cars is most relevant in the middle climate zone, which is characterized by a cloudy landscape and the proximity of snow to open soil. The gray-brown coloration does not attract attention in deserts and in areas where pastel colors predominate. The matte surface has a significant advantage; it does not create glare in the sun.
White camouflage.
White camouflage film is the most unique and versatile type of coating, containing all shades of the spectrum. Its widespread use in styling and tuning is due to unlimited possibilities and a lot of competitive advantages. Thanks to the white tone, a complete change in the perception of the car is achieved. Luxurious, perfect white color remains dazzlingly clear when exposed to sunlight and detergents.
Black camouflage.
Black camouflage car film transforms the appearance of the car in a striking way. It gives the car design a special charm, solidity and changes it beyond recognition.
The classic harmonizes with any make of car and enhances its beauty even in low light conditions. On a black background, all other colors look most expressive. The combination of different shades turns the car into a work of art.
Urban camouflage for cars (urban).
Sedans and SUVs are often covered with vinyl film in the Urban camouflage style. This direction in external tuning is considered quite new and allows you to effectively highlight the car on the city highway. Urban camouflage on cars looks extravagant and bold, and also fits perfectly into the city landscape. Such a car will definitely be noticed, even if under the film there is a body of a domestic VAZ.
The main colors of Urban vinyl film are black, gray and white. All body elements must be covered, including the hood, trunk and roof.
Winter camouflage for cars.
Any SUV will look interesting if it is covered with a film with winter camouflage. In such a car you can go hunting, fishing or just drive around the city. Vinyl coating holds up well low temperatures, resists mechanical damage and allows you to easily wash off dirt from the body. Covered in winter camouflage, the car has a presentable appearance.
Craftsmen use film wound in rolls of 30 meters. Vinyl has excellent stretch, so even complex body surfaces can be covered with this material. At proper care winter camouflage will last about 5 years, preserving the factory paint of the car.
Pixel camouflage for cars.
An alternative to a forest pattern is pixel camouflage on cars. The pattern consists of numerous small squares that intersect with larger rectangular elements. Such pixels come in different colors: khaki, dark green, brown, black.
The pasted surface is sealed and resistant to scratches or chips from road gravel and stones. The machine can be used in various climatic conditions. At the same time, the pixel vinyl coating will retain its structure and aesthetic appearance of the car.
Black and white digital camouflage.
To give a more aggressive look to an SUV, ATV or motorcycle, black and white digital camouflage is used. The abstract design of this coating has clear shapes and consists of square dots of corresponding colors. The universal color of vinyl is suitable for decorating individual elements or the entire sedan body. Black, white and gray pixel camouflage is also used for covering scooters.
If the pasting is done in the salon, then much less vinyl film is consumed. The work itself is completed quickly, allowing customers to pick up a fully prepared car within a day.
Military (army) camouflage for a car.
Military camouflage for a car will be memorable and unusual. Film in this style is considered a universal camouflage for any type of transport. You can wallpaper an SUV or a motorcycle in the “Military” style. This service is in demand among hunting enthusiasts who operate boats and trailers. The car body, covered with an army camouflage pattern, blends well with nature. And this is an excellent camouflage from wild animals and even car thieves.
High-quality vinyl with a dense and flexible surface is used for covering. This film is difficult to scratch or damage in off-road conditions, which is important when traveling outside the city or into a forest area.
Geometric camouflage on cars.
This camouflage is also called “chopped”, which fully corresponds to the chosen style. The pattern consists of different shapes and colors geometric shapes. The applied elements seem to divide the body into several parts. Therefore, it is visually difficult to determine the actual dimensions of the machine. Geometric camouflage on cars is made in three main colors: white, gray, black.
The first developments of this design were made for military equipment. But the designers suggested adding non-standard colors (purple, blue, pink, red, green) to get a stylish and original vinyl covering for city cars.
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