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New Car Covered In Rust Camouflage To Protect It From Thieves

There are plenty of different ways to protect your car from theft, but one owner of a Volkswagen Transporter van decided to protect it in a novel way – by covering the new vehicle in rust-like vinyl to make it look like a hunk of junk!

The artwork for the vinyl wrap, done by Clyde’s Wraps in Glasgow, involved taking exact measurements of the entire van. This allowed their artists to realistically model rust as if it had been formed by water running down from the vehicle’s handles, mirrors and frames.

“It only took 3 days for the police to pull him over to ask what was going on with all the rust,” Clyde’s Wraps write on their website. “Please note that there is nothing illegal about going to town with graphics on your vehicle but it may confuse others!” That’s true, but in this case, it seems like that was exactly the point – and it worked!

More info: clydewraps.com | Facebook | Twitter (h/t: lostateminor)

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DanielaMiloş 9 years ago

never seen a rusty car with such shinny headlights.

49points

Gabriel-FortunatoEufracio 9 years ago

And wheels

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MichaelRudloff 9 years ago

Unless you have a personalized numberplate in the UK - the number plate will reveal the age of the care - no matter how it looks. Also professionals will know that a particular make is out of aluminium for example, rather than steel . Plus a lot of times cars are stolen for parts rather than to drive - rust is irrelevant ...

28points

MichaelDunbar 9 years ago

As the graphic artist behind this can I point out we did this in 2014 for our client who has a great individualistic taste in life (which I admire) and the van was a brand new 2014 VW T5. The number plate reads T5 OMG! And if you bear with us at Clyde Wraps you might see it's baby soon! Thanks to all for Sharing - we're overwhelmed!

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AlfredoTeocson 9 years ago

Michael...i bet u wont bother a second look when u see it first time....

2points

ViktorPenc 9 years ago

Well first of all it is deffinetly an eye catcher and the thief will atleast go look at it. Guess what he will think when he sees not-3D decal of screws?

1point

ÁgnesLászló 9 years ago

Autothiefs seeing this also!

16points

AndraNiță 9 years ago

Nice idea... but thieves can easily see that painted rust and those good looking wheels.

4points

DariaB 9 years ago

And this article as well.

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rurush 9 years ago

What about the wheels ??

3points

captaingrumpy 9 years ago

Probably cost what the car is worth.

2points

MartijnVanHetZa 9 years ago

Very rare this rusty plastic bumpers. I'd rather get an old cluncker and make it technical 100%

2points

MartijnVanHetZa 9 years ago

very rare this rusty plastic bumpers...

2points

KatieShaul 9 years ago

Really like the idea!

2points

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1point

TiHarris 9 years ago

Doesn't matter you can tell its new - it's a talking point and people spot it around - thieves risk being seen driving away, and they have to strip it before moving it on. Much easier to nick one that doesn't need the work, and thieves are all about an easy life. Huge amount of fun and very nicely done!

1point

Eddie77 9 years ago

I like a good idea

1point

James Gilhuley 2 years ago

great idea

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Gabby Shelley 7 years ago

lol it's not to keep it from being stolen. It's just a wrap. A mod for your car.

0points

Marie Garmon 7 years ago

How cool would it be to do have the reverse done..? Ie, you have a s****y old clunker and these guys wrap it to make it NOT look like a piece of s**t.. That's awesome

0points

Charlene Chinchilla 8 years ago

awesome idea

0points

YakhtarAli 9 years ago

thats so stupid -_-

0points

AlexXander 9 years ago

steal the wheels and headlights :D

0points

TiHarris 9 years ago

I don't think it matters you can tell if its new - something outstanding like this gets known around town, its a talking point and easily spotted - thieves risk being seen driving it away, and they'd have to spend time stripping it to move it on. Even if you're stealing to order, its much easier to nick one that doesn't need the work - and thieves are all about an easy life. Hurrah for a bit of fun and a sense of humour!

0points

EsthiSigner 9 years ago

It's extreme rusty looks might now be regarded as cool and an eye candy for thieves! :-)

0points

EsthiSigner 9 years ago

It's extreme rusty looks might now be regarded as cool thus highly sought after - and get stolen! :-)

0points

EvansBaker 9 years ago

It's a great idea, but if the thief is any kind of pro, like Daniela said, they can tell from the headlights and door handle to see the car is actually new...

0points

abhijaysingh 9 years ago

Unbelievable. So much cost to turn into a rusty car like he had bought a sports car.

0points

DoreenFelix 9 years ago

A little over done on the rust. Less is more.

0points

TrentTulpo 9 years ago

I'd steal the cover

0points

CathyBurrell 9 years ago

doesn't posting it on line with the license plate no less not kind of destroy the purpose of hiding the van behind the rust?

0points

JacobCline 9 years ago

Who would steal a VW?

0points

DonGuild 9 years ago

Weird.

0points

CuriousGeorge 9 years ago

Wild!

0points

MichaelSweeney 9 years ago

awsome

0points

MichaelSweeney 9 years ago

awsome

0points

LisaGeorgette 9 years ago

Brilliant!

0points

guthrie6480 9 years ago

Brilliant!

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JanetZeak 9 years ago

That's great! I feel like I need a tetanus shot just looking at it!

0points

TreiŞpe 9 years ago

it would be perfect, if not for the shinny plastic accessories, the tires and the rims, and the fact that it's a different color all together...

0points

AbdullahIlgaz 9 years ago

This rusty car has some but they must think bout auto thiefs too. Newest tires, flashing VW badges in front and bottom, pretty cool signal lamps etc. But still looks good. Good work.

0points

MichaelRudloff 9 years ago

Just read that the owner paid £750-£1000 for the design and £1500 for the wrap. Silly

0points

AimeeMuul 9 years ago

Way too much time....

0points

JosephTalbot 9 years ago

I'd put that on an expensive super car just to be ironic.

0points

AnnRos'a 9 years ago

And have a personalized plate read "PAID 4"

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GinaWestbrook 9 years ago

And of couse now that this has gone viral, the banditos are going to be on to it.

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أكرمالوسلاتي 9 years ago

nice

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SusieKang 9 years ago

shucks that's too much work!

0points

AngelaMcGhee 9 years ago

It looks fairly good from a distance but if you get within about 15 feet you can tell. Not to mention it's wheels, windows and lights.

0points

AlexandruRomascu 9 years ago

If u have a wolgswagen like the one in the photo, I doubt! It looks like a new model that didn't had time to rust!

0points

JoeyTai 9 years ago

Aside from all the comments saying that this will not fool thieves, it is a pretty cool effect nonetheless.

0points

vinz3nt 9 years ago

Very convincing, rusted plastic mirrors and bumpers

0points

harisokirio 9 years ago

hahahaha.... it's so creative... but, fail.... #Scared

0points

Bethany 9 years ago

the car looks cool but what about the car? can it be restored?

0points

Inzane_sniper 9 years ago

It's like wallpaper ^^ All you need is a heat gun (wich is also used to put the vinyl on)

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DanielaMiloş 9 years ago

never seen a rusty car with such shinny headlights.

49points

Gabriel-FortunatoEufracio 9 years ago

And wheels

18points

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MichaelRudloff 9 years ago

28points

MichaelDunbar 9 years ago

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AlfredoTeocson 9 years ago

Michael...i bet u wont bother a second look when u see it first time....

2points

ViktorPenc 9 years ago

Well first of all it is deffinetly an eye catcher and the thief will atleast go look at it. Guess what he will think when he sees not-3D decal of screws?

1point

ÁgnesLászló 9 years ago

Autothiefs seeing this also!

16points

AndraNiță 9 years ago

Nice idea... but thieves can easily see that painted rust and those good looking wheels.

4points

DariaB 9 years ago

And this article as well.

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rurush 9 years ago

What about the wheels ??

3points

captaingrumpy 9 years ago

Probably cost what the car is worth.

2points

MartijnVanHetZa 9 years ago

Very rare this rusty plastic bumpers. I'd rather get an old cluncker and make it technical 100%

2points

MartijnVanHetZa 9 years ago

very rare this rusty plastic bumpers...

2points

KatieShaul 9 years ago

Really like the idea!

2points

Okeslot Blog 4 years ago

https://okeslot89.com

1point

TiHarris 9 years ago

1point

Eddie77 9 years ago

I like a good idea

1point

James Gilhuley 2 years ago

great idea

0points

Okeslot Blog 4 years ago

0points

Gabby Shelley 7 years ago

lol it's not to keep it from being stolen. It's just a wrap. A mod for your car.

0points

Marie Garmon 7 years ago

How cool would it be to do have the reverse done..? Ie, you have a s****y old clunker and these guys wrap it to make it NOT look like a piece of s**t.. That's awesome

0points

Charlene Chinchilla 8 years ago

awesome idea

0points

YakhtarAli 9 years ago

thats so stupid -_-

0points

AlexXander 9 years ago

steal the wheels and headlights :D

0points

TiHarris 9 years ago

0points

EsthiSigner 9 years ago

It's extreme rusty looks might now be regarded as cool and an eye candy for thieves! :-)

0points

EsthiSigner 9 years ago

It's extreme rusty looks might now be regarded as cool thus highly sought after - and get stolen! :-)

0points

EvansBaker 9 years ago

It's a great idea, but if the thief is any kind of pro, like Daniela said, they can tell from the headlights and door handle to see the car is actually new...

0points

abhijaysingh 9 years ago

Unbelievable. So much cost to turn into a rusty car like he had bought a sports car.

0points

DoreenFelix 9 years ago

A little over done on the rust. Less is more.

0points

TrentTulpo 9 years ago

I'd steal the cover

0points

CathyBurrell 9 years ago

doesn't posting it on line with the license plate no less not kind of destroy the purpose of hiding the van behind the rust?

0points

JacobCline 9 years ago

Who would steal a VW?

0points

DonGuild 9 years ago

Weird.

0points

CuriousGeorge 9 years ago

Wild!

0points

MichaelSweeney 9 years ago

awsome

0points

MichaelSweeney 9 years ago

awsome

0points

LisaGeorgette 9 years ago

Brilliant!

0points

guthrie6480 9 years ago

Brilliant!

0points

JanetZeak 9 years ago

That's great! I feel like I need a tetanus shot just looking at it!

0points

TreiŞpe 9 years ago

it would be perfect, if not for the shinny plastic accessories, the tires and the rims, and the fact that it's a different color all together...

0points

AbdullahIlgaz 9 years ago

This rusty car has some but they must think bout auto thiefs too. Newest tires, flashing VW badges in front and bottom, pretty cool signal lamps etc. But still looks good. Good work.

0points

MichaelRudloff 9 years ago

Just read that the owner paid £750-£1000 for the design and £1500 for the wrap. Silly

0points

AimeeMuul 9 years ago

Way too much time....

0points

JosephTalbot 9 years ago

I'd put that on an expensive super car just to be ironic.

0points

AnnRos'a 9 years ago

And have a personalized plate read "PAID 4"

0points

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GinaWestbrook 9 years ago

And of couse now that this has gone viral, the banditos are going to be on to it.

0points

أكرمالوسلاتي 9 years ago

nice

0points

SusieKang 9 years ago

shucks that's too much work!

0points

AngelaMcGhee 9 years ago

It looks fairly good from a distance but if you get within about 15 feet you can tell. Not to mention it's wheels, windows and lights.

0points

AlexandruRomascu 9 years ago

If u have a wolgswagen like the one in the photo, I doubt! It looks like a new model that didn't had time to rust!

0points

JoeyTai 9 years ago

Aside from all the comments saying that this will not fool thieves, it is a pretty cool effect nonetheless.

0points

vinz3nt 9 years ago

Very convincing, rusted plastic mirrors and bumpers

0points

harisokirio 9 years ago

hahahaha.... it's so creative... but, fail.... #Scared

0points

Bethany 9 years ago

the car looks cool but what about the car? can it be restored?

0points

Inzane_sniper 9 years ago

It's like wallpaper ^^ All you need is a heat gun (wich is also used to put the vinyl on)

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