OldWellhouse Posted June 3, 2022 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.
OldWellhouse Posted June 3, 2022 Author 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
OldWellhouse Posted June 4, 2022 Author Posted June 4, 2022 On 6/4/2022 at 6:07 PM, Rojie said: ?????? Expand 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.
Rojie Posted June 5, 2022 Posted June 5, 2022 On 6/4/2022 at 7:05 PM, 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. Expand 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
Johnster1961 Posted June 5, 2022 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
OldWellhouse Posted June 5, 2022 Author Posted June 5, 2022 On 6/5/2022 at 12:05 PM, 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. Expand 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.
OldWellhouse Posted June 5, 2022 Author Posted June 5, 2022 On 6/5/2022 at 10:21 AM, 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 Expand Cheers I'll take a look at that.
Rojie Posted June 5, 2022 Posted June 5, 2022 On 6/5/2022 at 12:05 PM, 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. Expand 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.
OldWellhouse Posted June 5, 2022 Author Posted June 5, 2022 On 6/5/2022 at 10:21 AM, 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 Expand 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
Rojie Posted June 5, 2022 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
Arthur Posted June 16, 2022 Posted June 16, 2022 Found this photo of an Alphard for sale on Autotrader. Is this the finish you were thinking of? 3
OldWellhouse Posted June 16, 2022 Author Posted June 16, 2022 On 6/16/2022 at 9:07 AM, Arthur said: Found this photo of an Alphard for sale on Autotrader. Is this the finish you were thinking of? Expand Cheers yeah I quite like that. Gonna ponder over it this summer and maybe get something done for next year.
Rojie Posted June 16, 2022 Posted June 16, 2022 On 6/16/2022 at 9:07 AM, Arthur said: Found this photo of an Alphard for sale on Autotrader. Is this the finish you were thinking of? Expand 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.
OldWellhouse Posted June 16, 2022 Author 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
Arthur Posted August 9, 2024 Posted August 9, 2024 After some indecision as to whether to put transfers on our Alphie, we went ahead and here’s the result - Marmite moment 😄
Rojie Posted August 10, 2024 Posted August 10, 2024 On 8/9/2024 at 9:08 PM, Arthur said: After some indecision as to whether to put transfers on our Alphie, we went ahead and here’s the result - Marmite moment 😄 Expand I like it. Subtle.
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