OldWellhouse Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Has anyone added any decals etc to their Camphards? I'm 50/50 toying with the idea of getting something unique on my van and have a couple ideas so wondered how many on here have customised in that way? Or do you think it looks naff? Photos most welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldWellhouse Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) These Toyota classic racing colours could look decent used in a different 3 colour stripe design I think. Would look best on a white Alphie but it might work on my silver one. Edited June 3, 2022 by OldWellhouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pritch Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 End of the day, your Camphard, your choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldWellhouse Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 54 minutes ago, Rojie said: ?????? What are your thoughts on subtle decals on Alphies? Lots of Campervans have something be it stripes down the lower sides or the larger side graphics. I often have daft ideas I never follow up on but wondered how many on here have done similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 15 hours ago, OldWellhouse said: What are your thoughts on subtle decals on Alphies? Lots of Campervans have something be it stripes down the lower sides or the larger side graphics. I often have daft ideas I never follow up on but wondered how many on here have done similar. Some folks manage to achieve good results on their VWs, many don't imho ! There is a company that produces, what are best described as, murals ! You can see through them, from inside the vehicle. They are fitted to the rear or side windows. Certainly a way of customising you Alphie If interested take a look at Cuttothechase on Youtube 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnster1961 Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 I'm sure I read somewhere that adding decals can invalidate your insurance (or lessen the payout) if you don't notify your insurer that you have made such changes. I'm hoping this is just false info, but maybe other Alphard owners can set me straight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldWellhouse Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, Johnster1961 said: I'm sure I read somewhere that adding decals can invalidate your insurance (or lessen the payout) if you don't notify your insurer that you have made such changes. I'm hoping this is just false info, but maybe other Alphard owners can set me straight. I hadn't even considered that, cheers. I doubt I'l bother but there must be some cool looking Alphies out there that have done it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldWellhouse Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Rojie said: Some folks manage to achieve good results on their VWs, many don't imho ! There is a company that produces, what are best described as, murals ! You can see through them, from inside the vehicle. They are fitted to the rear or side windows. Certainly a way of customising you Alphie If interested take a look at Cuttothechase on Youtube Cheers I'll take a look at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 15 minutes ago, Johnster1961 said: I'm sure I read somewhere that adding decals can invalidate your insurance (or lessen the payout) if you don't notify your insurer that you have made such changes. I'm hoping this is just false info, but maybe other Alphard owners can set me straight. Extremely good point IF you make any modifications to your vehicle, without disclosure your insurance could be invalidated. This includes, of course, conversions and the addition of non OEM wheel and tyre combinations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldWellhouse Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Rojie said: Some folks manage to achieve good results on their VWs, many don't imho ! There is a company that produces, what are best described as, murals ! You can see through them, from inside the vehicle. They are fitted to the rear or side windows. Certainly a way of customising you Alphie If interested take a look at Cuttothechase on Youtube This the one I'm guessing. It's sort of impressive in theory but I'm not sure the Imperial Rising Sun is something modern day Japanese would appreciate. I was thinking something like this but with the retro colour scheme on that Toyota race car I posted. (Before I read about insurance) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 There are other 'murals'. I doubt your insurance company will be 'bothered' by bodywork vinyl, but window murals. perhaps yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Found this photo of an Alphard for sale on Autotrader. Is this the finish you were thinking of? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldWellhouse Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share Posted June 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Arthur said: Found this photo of an Alphard for sale on Autotrader. Is this the finish you were thinking of? Cheers yeah I quite like that. Gonna ponder over it this summer and maybe get something done for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, Arthur said: Found this photo of an Alphard for sale on Autotrader. Is this the finish you were thinking of? Seeing this photo reminded me that most commercial 'signwritten' vans nowadays are carrying vinyl 'artwork' not the painted type of old. Accordingly, they must be hundreds of suppliers of custom designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldWellhouse Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) I saw this honey of a Merc Marco Polo in Cornwall, I really like the stripe decal and might copy it. Edited June 16, 2022 by OldWellhouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 After some indecision as to whether to put transfers on our Alphie, we went ahead and here’s the result - Marmite moment 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 10 hours ago, Arthur said: After some indecision as to whether to put transfers on our Alphie, we went ahead and here’s the result - Marmite moment 😄 I like it. Subtle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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