{"id":6345,"date":"2018-12-19T09:49:04","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T09:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.1.85.58\/newsroom\/?p=6345"},"modified":"2018-12-19T09:49:04","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T09:49:04","slug":"going-incognito-art-car-disguise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/newsroom\/going-incognito-art-car-disguise\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Incognito: The Art of Car Disguise"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cYou gotta fool the eye, the camera and the software\u201d, says Dave Pericak, an engineer assigned to develop bespoke camouflage for different car models. Way before a car hits the showroom, it takes its debut in an \u201cincognito\u201d \u00a0way so that the car\u2019s true design, structure and performance is kept preserved before the main <\/span>car for sale<\/span><\/a>! Here\u2019s what we fleshed out about the why\u2019s and how\u2019s of car camouflage!<\/span><\/p>\n

Car manufacturers go to extreme lengths to keep their upcoming models hidden. You must have seen all those pictures of \u00a0eagerly anticipated future models in crazy checkerboard patterns and black and white swirls and thought what\u2019s the deal with that?<\/span><\/p>\n

Why car makers camouflage<\/b><\/p>\n

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Ferrari Prototype spotted<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In order to carefully gauge the performance of a car, car makers need to test their \u201cmules\u201d on the public roads leading up to the car\u2019s reveal. So, when the model finally hits the showroom, the design looks fresh and its true looks are preserved until the final <\/span>car for sale<\/span><\/a> happens. <\/span><\/p>\n

The cars are designed in a way so that you can\u2019t tell the shape of a car. According to Ken Saward, Senior Design manager at Mazda, \u201c<\/span>You need something to keep people anxious and waiting for the new car to come out. It\u2019s like how you don\u2019t see the bride until she walks down the aisle”. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

In this age of super sonic global dissemination, car camouflaging is important for the makers in order to keep the nosy bystanders and organised spies from intercepting their future products. <\/span><\/p>\n

The unwanted publicity could hurt their anticipated success when the <\/span>car for sale<\/span><\/a> happens and even alert the competitors on the upgraded design and features. What\u2019s more spy photography also cheapens the car\u2019s debut and that is something no car maker wants.<\/span><\/p>\n

How is \u201ccarmouflage\u201d \u00a0done?<\/b><\/p>\n

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Porsche 911 prototype camouflage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The engineers work with the makers on deciding which key components they want to hide. Early in the camouflage department, deception is easy as the makers develop a car\u2019s powertrain using an existing model. Those early prototypes are known as \u201cmules\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n

But then comes the bodywork. When the \u201cnewer prototype\u201d is being tested, makers hide it with hard plastic, malleable padding or soft foam to completely hide the structure from sight. <\/span><\/p>\n

Now comes the third phase of car camouflage. Makers then have to test durability, \u00a0fuel economy and performance and the all that padding disrupts aerodynamics and wind noise, so the padding has to go. It\u2019s all a process of getting everything perfect for the final <\/span>car for sale<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chevrolet\u2019s Prototype for the NASCAR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At this stage the engineers start to play games with your eyes. Cars are then psychedelic patterns, checkerboard swirls and other \u201cgraffiti inspired fizz\u201d. Most of the car patterns were derived from the world war era of \u201cdazzle camouflage\u201d that were designed to keep make it difficult for the opponent to determine the speed and distance of your ship. <\/span><\/p>\n

Since the human mind is largely pattern-oriented, it becomes difficult for the brain to discern the car details with \u201cswirly squiggly patterns\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n

In this age of all-present cameras and eager fans, the need for an appropriate disguise is very necessary. Before the final <\/span>car for sale<\/span><\/a> happens, you can\u2019t blame them for keeping the mystery alive by keeping the main details from trained eyes!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to check out a <\/span>car for sale<\/span><\/a> of certified, warrantied and 200 point inspected cars, check out <\/span>CarSwitch.com<\/span><\/a>. We provide a hassle-free and transparent buying and selling experience!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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