Project 12-Gauge - Part 3 - 2011 Chevy Silverado

During the buildup of this go-anywhere, do-anything 2011 Silverado, known as 12-Gauge, we've shown you nearly everything from front to back. Hopefully you have gained insight into how simple it really is to build an eye-catching truck that is still capable of being used for work or play, without making out of this world modifications or breaking the budget. With this last installment of the Silverado's makeover, the guys at Digital Media Giant finally altered the Chevy's outer skin. To meet the rendering's unique look, All Pro Stickers, in San Diego, performed a complete vinyl wrap in a killer urban camouflage motif that looked street cool, but would also serve to protect the underlying paint from undue damage on those backwoods expeditions.

Applying vinyl is less labor intensive than paint, but still requires a good amount of work to apply properly. With a wide range of pre-colored vinyl including metallic, candy, pearl, and matte finishes, plus the option of custom printed materials, it's easy to understand why it has grown in popularity. If you have been thinking about vinyl but couldn't decide what was truly involved, follow along with the steps to see if the sticky stuff is right for you.

1. Although the silver and black combination was perfectly acceptable to drive around in, the Silverado's owner wanted something a bit more appealing and befitting of his hunting operation.
1. Although the silver and black combination was perfectly acceptable to drive around in,
2. The tailgate was done first due to the fact that it could be handled quickly and removed easily from the truck. Also, the lines of the camouflage did not have to meet up properly to each bedside, so this was a logical starting point.
2. The tailgate was done first due to the fact that it could be handled quickly and remove
3. On the passenger side of the bed, the sheet of wrap was hung up and visually checked to ensure it was aligned properly.
3. On the passenger side of the bed, the sheet of wrap was hung up and visually checked to

4. With several magnets holding the sheet in place, the backing was removed in sections as the material was stuck to the truck's surface.
4. With several magnets holding the sheet in place, the backing was removed in sections as
5. Heat from a gas torch was applied to allow the material to be worked into place and stretched to fit without tearing.
5. Heat from a gas torch was applied to allow the material to be worked into place and str
6. Maneuvering the material around required smoothing and pulling the vinyl to achieve a perfectly adhered finish devoid of air bubbles or wrinkles.
6. Maneuvering the material around required smoothing and pulling the vinyl to achieve a p

7. None of the extraneous accessories such as the taillights, tailgate handle, or fender flares were removed prior to starting. All the parts were merely used as a guide to trim around and get the new skin to look perfect.
7. None of the extraneous accessories such as the taillights, tailgate handle, or fender f
8. Each side of the bed was the starting point to run material down each side of the truck, aligning each successive panel with the one prior to it. Through a constant applique of heat, the vinyl was smoothed, pulled, and stretched.
8. Each side of the bed was the starting point to run material down each side of the truck
9. Peering down the driver side of the Silverado revealed the camouflage pattern was successfully transferred from the bedside onto each successive door as it was installed and worked towards the nose. Be sure to check out next month's issue where we'll show you the full feature.
9. Peering down the driver side of the Silverado revealed the camouflage pattern was succe

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