How to paint camo

[@plankhill]

I have to tell you, this one simple technique made all the difference in the world. I still come back to this video to refresh my memory. Thanks for the TIP!!!

[@vbryant5757]

Mr. Dunlop, thank you for the refresher course! My little brother showed me how to do this 30 years ago, but I forgot most of the process....thank you sir for your video!!

[@boogatrouble]

Thanks!! I'm glad you liked it. I would love to see some pictures of how it turned out.

[@plankhill]

I had been playing with camo techniques and done pretty good. When I seen this video of what you are doing, the one thing that really makes the job now is the second layer of cool you put on it by moving the "Template" over just a touch, and hit it with a contrasting color. Man this makes all the difference in the world. Great advice here, and I have done some great work with lots of complements from watching this video. Excellent Job!!!

[@largemammaloutdoors4503]

It’s nice to see Michigan people on here. 👍

[@danjacob1088]

Gotta say that this "CAMO" paint style series is the most creative and original to date. Great work brother. You have given me TONS of ideas! BTW IMO the clear coat that you gave to 1 portion of the rear of that boat made the camp look 3-D compared to the non clear coated side. I would do the entire boat with the CC when done! Good work!

[@danjacob1088]

I have thought about using RED I'm my color schemes but never tried it yet (you did the trick) also a flat GOLD will add a new aspect to the color grid IMO. I love it!

[@marydunlop519]

+Dan Jacob Thanks Dan. I do like the red, but it doesn't take much to make it stand out. Hmmm, Gold. I like that idea. I'm going to have to try it on my next project. I've got a lady friend that wants a stripe on her mini van. I'll run it past her. Thanks!

[@boogatrouble]

Dang, did it again. I really need to check and see who's logged in before I make a comment. I commented under my wifes name.

[@arrowsbysh01]

came out good.....never thought about using white though. and using clear coat just takes away from the flat paint.... lol...i had a 71 ford, that i did thiss to in 2001. came out great.right now im doing a trailer.it was an old military one....... your method and tips are better than some i have seen on you tube... always start with the light colors first. the blacks adds depth and shadow...

[@madhatter6123]

Looks really good. That's one of the best looking camo DIY jobs I've seen thus far. Looking forward to painting my deer stand this summer using some of your techniques. Thanks for the video

[@boogatrouble]

Thank you. Glad you like it.

[@boogatrouble]

Thanks for the compliments! I was worried about the red, but as long as you keep it to a minimum, its looks good too.

[@harveyhudspeth6824]

Love this , especially the red added ! I too have used the old fishing net more so on metal deer stands & smaller surfaces , I'm planning on doing my camper this spring , I have yet to see a cool camo camper

[@boogatrouble]

Check out the stripe I did on a friends camper. Thank you, glad you liked it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmGTZn57mq2MZ6M

[@vtoutdrs]

Best video I have found while researching doing my kayak. Great job on the 3d effect. Thanks.

[@boogatrouble]

Thank you.

[@ChadSH0812]

I'm doing a 79 Bronco and trying to get as close to RealTree as possible with a Rattle Can. Any idea how to incorporate background trees , tree trunks into this? Definitely going to use your shading. :)

[@namedun1969]

wanted to say thanks on the how to did a tracker last night and it came out great thanks for the tips have a good one

[@DannyWalker1949]

Man I like your style on this camo. It's by far The Best I've seen yet! Great Job.

[@boogatrouble]

Thank you

[@cfyfe]

excellent work, i've tried myself but didn't turn out as nice as yours!!!!!!!!!!!! keep it up

[@mdraywood1]

Gonna paint my jon boat this weekend using this method. Awesome job.

[@TheSuperspudnik]

im doin my flat bottom boat with OD green and black and light marsh green and try to do the old ww2 german heer splinter camo design they used on their coats and helmets

[@boogatrouble]

I only have about $30.00 invested in this paint job. $18.00 for the green base coat. I bought exterior flat latex paint and rolled it on. Plus 3 cans of spray flat black, white and red. Don't waste your money on the "Camo" spray paint. Best part is if (more like when) it gets scratched, all I got to do is get out the spray cans and touch it up, easy.

[@my2centz196]

Taking cheap paper glue and making templates is also very easy and awesome. Lots of videos on it and when it dried its like a professional latex reusable stencil. All you have to do is take a very small amount of oil any kind rub lightly on smooth surfaces (I used glass works great) then take white paper glue (I got a bunch at Walmart back to school $0.25 each) and make a pattern and allow it to dry. After about 24hrs it will look clear and you can take a razor loosen a corner then just pull it up. It's reusable as I mentioned earlier and flexible plus you can make them as big as you like. If you use to much oil the glue will separate or run together so very lightly. I've made a bunch of them different patterns. It's easy and fun lol

[@charlesprue7419]

Nice Thanks for the tips Im definitely going to give it a shot.

[@YCreek]

Awesome method. Started sanding my boat today.

[@Mrduckman97fly]

just a heads up. instead of using netting. try some fraid burlap. it is AMAZING for any duck boat patterns or a just plain copol looking camo.

[@cavemantiger]

Great vid! I'm thinking of painting an extra large tarp for my dad- he couldn't find any camo one big enough. This is a great tutorial. Just curious what you hunt? We go for a moose or bison. :P Thanks!

[@JayV426]

hahaha love the background music!! ;) fish on indeed sir!! n paintin looks good 2!! eyeing up 1 o me guitars...

[@boogatrouble]

Thanks, glad you like it!

[@ChadSH0812]

What color of green is this? doesn't look like olive drab?

[@fchazaro8858]

Dave: Congratulations for your work, it's magnificent ... !! What colors did you use? Thanks for your video. I have seen many videos to learn to paint the camo, without a doubt yours is the best.

[@boogatrouble]

@beagles1964 Have you checked out part 2? I did a camo stripe down the side of my buddies camper. Its more for show than function, but it turned out pretty cool. Its on my channel.

[@dr.k_6016]

I know it's an old vid, but I dig that shadow effect you did about halfway through. I'm totally going to steal that.

[@boogatrouble]

Glad you like it, Thanks, steal away.

[@dr.k_6016]

@@boogatrouble "imitation is the highest compliment" :-) I'm thinking to make a base layer similar in style to the one in this vid, and then some bits of sponge painting. What's fun about these projects is that if you screw it up, it's not a big deal to shoot it again. Maybe I'll do it smart, and practice it on something else first. I have a couple of good but ugly (black plastic) rifles that desperately need some help.

[@bigbannana4949]

Your voice is the same as Adam west the original BAT MAN !!!!!! It’s like camouflage with bat man 😎 nice

[@boogatrouble]

to funny!!

[@aldrich4164]

Been friends with this dude over 10 years and today is the first day I found out he’s a KZbin celebrity

[@boogatrouble]

"Celebrity"? Hardly.

[@fjsa0625]

Nice job, very creative.

[@boogatrouble]

@smooretogo Thats funny that you bring up painting your gun stock. I was just talking to a friend about painting our muzzle loaders the other day. glad you liked the vid and thanks!!

[@johnnypea5369]

that looks good! instead of white, a light brown or tan might be a good choice

[@danjacob1088]

depends on the season...4 seasons...4 color schemes...

[@JH-gl1td]

why are you painting the bottom of the boat? just curious :)

[@popajones8795]

really nice job! best i've seen. do you have any recommendations on how to apply the foliage effects to larger surface areas? i have an old chevy 4x4 van and the body and paint are in great condition, but it has some advertising decals (removed) that have bleed into the clear coat and needs repainting. if i thought i could get anywhere near the effects you achieve i would definitely give it a try. do you have any other camo technique vids posted?

[@boogatrouble]

I did my friends camper too. Not sure if it will help or not.....Ultimate camo painting part 2

[@MtnTow]

I think i'll be doing my kayak with this technique. Thanks!

[@bloodstone2112]

getting ready to do my truck you want do it for me ? LOL great work thanks for ideas

[@vindidj]

Great video and technique discussion! Thanks much!

[@marydunlop519]

Thanks!

[@boogatrouble]

oops, was signed in under my wife. lol

[@boogatrouble]

@beagles1964 So how did your truck turn out?

[@boogatrouble]

How did it turn out?

[@boogatrouble]

Thank you, what did you try it on?

[@boogatrouble]

Honestly, I got lucky and found the paint in the discounted rack. It was green, so i grabbed it, cheap. I think its a bit darker than olive drab tho.

[@GmGarlo]

awesome job!! , hey i like when you said it is great for hiding dents and bruises, because i have about 10 or sooo bruises on my canoe ha ha !! question, any tips on the best way to hide them nasty dents or is that another video?

[@boogatrouble]

Thanks!!! The camo does a great job of hiding the dents all by itself. Just paint away, lol. I'd love to see your camo when its done.

[@boboladouche5268]

How did you get parallel lines using a net as a stencil?

[@boogatrouble]

The net itself makes the lines, But maybe you saw the lines created by the grass stalks I used as a stencil

[@larrye2749]

Dave...just saw the vid great job! One question tho what all prep work did you do to the boat before painting? If sanding what grit paper did you use? Thanks

[@boogatrouble]

I did do a lot of prep work. The boat actually had a small hole in it that had been patched before I bought it, but I re-patched it using fiberglass. Honestly, it was 5 years ago, I don't remember what grit I used. I'm thinking somewhere in the 100 range. Glad you like the vid. If you have more questions, I'd be glad to help.

[@my2centz196]

I'd probably use anywhere from 250 to 600 grit depending on the surface but the paint will look better the higher grit paper the smoother and better it will look. Most decent spray paints will bond well to a lightly scuffed surface.

[@jell-oputin8036]

Cool ranch Doritos & a orange life vest........FishON!

[@boogatrouble]

Your welcome. But now I wanna see yr tracker!

[@randylewis7991]

Awesome Dude !!! I'm definitely gonna try this on my 14 ft Lowe

[@boogatrouble]

glad you liked it. I would love to see how your Lowe turns out.

[@boogatrouble]

Glad you liked it. Let me know how it turns out.

[@Nikkipicky]

Awesome.Gettong ready to do my husbands fishing boat and going to try your technique :)

[@boogatrouble]

+Nikkipicky Thanks!

[@larrye2749]

Dave, thanks for the reply a lot of people don't respond to older posts. so i'm guessing once you sanded you just wiped it down with some cleaner... i have an enclosed trailer that needs a makeover was just curious on some steps that i haven't been able to find here. again thanks. for some reason i can't reply to your message you sent

[@boogatrouble]

larry e I did wipe it down, but just with water and let it dry. The boat was pretty beat up but the camo really helped cover up the imperfections. I wouldn't worry to much about the small imperfections honestly. I would like to see your trailer when your done with it.

[@larrye2749]

i can do that. we're having some nice weather here in PA but I know it won't last so probably no pics for a while.

[@boogatrouble]

You know where to find me. Thunderstorms here in Michigan. Better than snow tho.

[@boogatrouble]

A Guitar would look great, did you do it?

[@largemammaloutdoors4503]

Where in Michigan are you

[@boogatrouble]

Shiawassee County. You?

[@largemammaloutdoors4503]

@@boogatrouble lenawee county. About 30-45 minutes from Ohio

[@largemammaloutdoors4503]

@@boogatrouble I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. I love this stat. It has everything for the outdoorsman

[@boogatrouble]

@@largemammaloutdoors4503 I agree.

[@buzzsaw301]

AWESOME PATTERN

[@billhanson827]

Nice job!

[@boogatrouble]

Thanks!

[@boogatrouble]

I've been pretty lucky and have been able to try many different types of wild game and I must say, I loved each and everyone of them!! Except for maybe Muskrat, it was nasty!!

[@boogatrouble]

Thanks, glad you liked it. If they make a license for it, I hunt it.

[@BigSmellyRangey]

Great 'how to'. My tool chest is going to have it later...

[@boogatrouble]

Just dont loose the net, with it blending in with the rest of the boat, lol.I've had quite a few people tell me how good it worked for them, I wish I could see their results too!

[@boogatrouble]

Looks pretty good!

[@boogatrouble]

I bet Spanish moss would work great, but It doesnt grow up here. I'm glad it worked for ya!! thanks!!

[@craighorton9312]

Awesome technique dude!

[@boogatrouble]

I've been trying to come up with an idea for a tree pattern for a long time, but got nothing that will work. Sorry.

[@douglaswhite1546]

Shadow it with a tan. It would look better than white.

[@boogatrouble]

tigers?

[@reedsoutdoors5667]

awesome video

[@boogatrouble]

Reed's OutDoors Thank you

[@boogatrouble]

Thanks!

[@boogatrouble]

I think your right if I was to use it for Duck hunting. But its just suppose to look good, lol.

[@pitman2911]

different. good job

[@boogatrouble]

Thanks.

[@cavemantiger]

haha I don't doubt it. The weirdest thing I ever ate was lynx chili. Tasty, but really weird...

[@boogatrouble]

Thanks!!

[@boogatrouble]

this boat was pretty beat up when I got it. So its just for looks.

[@enricoleottero75]

good job, i like

[@boogatrouble]

Thank!

[@boogatrouble]

cool, gonna have to remember that. Thanks!

[@JayV426]

i haven't yet as the original 1 intended is under going a silver penned Satch style squiggle affair. il get back 2 you! :)

[@wedonotforgivewedonotforge3031]

yep like that dude good job

[@boogatrouble]

+ade “glove” harris Thank you.

[@riandbrown]

The fish will never see you coming now.....lmaoooo

[@CoriousSam]

Don't hold back... t ell us how you really feel

[@erwinmarton2237]

sehr cool und einfach..Topp to making i am loven it!!!

[@shawnp8429]

12:25 dog faces in the paint

[@boogatrouble]

Ich bin froh, dass Sie es mögen!

[@wadenicholls1859]

mean dude thanks for the primus too .. fish on

[@boogatrouble]

wade nicholls Thanks!

[@dirtnapper73]

I think it looks great, screw that other guy!

[@boogatrouble]

grazie!

[@falcondriver100]

Nice job!! Just one man's opinion....... too much white. You don't see much white in nature.. But thanks for the good ideas!!

[@zzz7zzz9]

snow? all I see for 4 months is white.

[@chalamadretukete6089]

i like it, natural camo for natural place, cool !! i" ll try whith my beach buggy, thanks

[@boogatrouble]

Glad you liked it. I would like to see how your buggy turns out.

[@boogatrouble]

Never had lynx, that's gotta be weird for sure!

[@dlrhkdduf111]

멋있는 사나이!👍

[@edhamblin]

Looks good, blend of colors stops standing out in the blind...

[@boogatrouble]

thanks.

[@TheSausageBrigade]

Primus rocks .......fish on

[@TheBgred1]

boom!

[@cavemantiger]

Haha, I like that- you must get to taste some really cool meat that way!

[@Area51Enduro-Tony]

Ok....you like that word?

[@boogatrouble]

Hey! It sounds like your making a few bucks using my technique!! HaHaHa just kidding, but I'm always willing to accept a cut of the profits! I'm glad you like it and thanks for the compliments!

[@enricoleottero75]

All'inizio ero perplesso.. Ma il risultato finale è buono ;)

[@clevlandbrown99]

I see tigers

[@jimbeekman4863]

You need to slow down

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

The description says "ultimate" camoflauge but I have to say I've seen better. This is NOT the ultimate anything except boring.