25 Spy Shot Camos We'd Actually Use For Paint Jobs

A car's exterior says a lot about the person driving it. Is it clean? What color is it? Is it damaged? Now, when car manufacturers are testing out new vehicles, they want their exterior to have the opposite effect. They don't want people knowing what's new on their 2015 models, they want to keep that under wraps. So, they literally wrap up the cars. As the spy photography has gotten better and better, and companies have realized there's no hiding, they have embraced the spy camo, turning it into more art works than a shadow to hide under. We've been taking notice, and have wished we could get see the cars on the road with these crazy exteriors. So, we put our favorites all in one spot for you. Here are 25 Spy Shot Camos We'd Actually Use For Paint Jobs.

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Bam! Checker board. Always on point. On a Bentley Transcontinental Flying Spur, it helps channel a little Jeff Spicoli to high-end luxury. That's exactly the type of merger we're into.

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Camo? Nah, this looks like the slickest flame paint job ever. With the blacked-out grille and front bumper, we can't image a Mercedes-Benz CLA45 looking any cooler. Well, maybe if the wheels were blacked-out too. The branded "4matic" portion appeals to our brand-fueled brashness, as well.

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Pour one out for the Kizashi, an under-appreciated gem that went from available in the USA to forbidden fruit last year. This camo set up has some nice symmetry and gives the front end a really aggressive look that doesn't so much mask the lines but intensify the mid-size sedan's stance on the road.

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Lotus didn't use the most disruptive pattern when it tested the Exige. However, this zebra style might be the easiest camo to translate into a mainstream exterior play. The lines are crisp without diminishing anything on the body. Yes, that diminishes some of the thought behind this feature. But, who cares! It looks good.

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Fanute the coupe to that...Rolls-Royce Wraith. This sure isn't a hooptie, nor is it an average swirl camo. We're all expecting a dramatic new shape for a Rolls when the new car debuts in Geneva on March 5. The world, according to previews, will stand still. Imagine reactions if you drove the spy version? Shock. Awe. Jealousy from French Montana.

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Here's a different twist on the classic BMW swirl. Yup, give it a blue base. The i8 hybrid supercar promises a sick ride as is, however it can have a bit of an overly efficient in factory spec. Give it some pizzaz...who cares if you are generally afraid of pizzaz...and keep the spy camo.

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This scheme makes total sense for 1+1 seater Audi E-Tron. Argue a regular paint job, we doubt you can rationalize a more apt set up.

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Land Rover has the most amazing patterns. This dazzle kills. Look at the gradation! Look at the shapes! This camo speaks to the car's off-road ability and doesn't take away from the unique shaping or stance at all. Major win.

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Opel gets creative with camo. Here, a scratchy pattern protects new front and rear ends from spy, but also offers an intriguing contrast that has some eye-popping appeal. Jarring for some, perfect for us.

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James Bond could escape anything in this. Which means we want it just as much as we want any Aston Martin DBS. The organic pattern could easily be passed off as a high-end artist collaboration.

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We love the FR-S as is, and this sneak peak at the next body style tickles our fancy with smooth spirals that extend onto the side mirrors. The black base sets it all off very nicely.

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Up into and around the seats. God damn! This camo is crazy. The Mercedes McLaren SLR Speedster has great lines. You can't really see the undulation to the front end with this triangular pattern, but what you do get is a sense of the stunning back end that just looks vicious under wraps.

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Fast Forward. This wrap is a little over-the-top, to be sure, but probably won't turn off the types of dudes that would wrap a Chrysler 300 in Gucci print. That said, we're the types of dudes that want to stunt on those types of dudes, so why not push into next year with an insane wrap?

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Cadillac wasted no effort in properly camouflaging the 2014 CTS, when it hit Nurburgring for testing. Although the disruptive, wild camo obscures lines, it also captivates. Can't be made at captivating an audience.

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How awesome is this? It's like a digital camo blown up. Like a motor version of the digital camo Nike Lunar Force 1. Like a fucking urban assault vehicle that doesn't schreme "FBI." We'd buy this as is.

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Checker board action Jaguar F-Type R. Shoot us, pursuits, but this is a great look. We understand that some of that sexy line is minimized, however, at times we like to slide under the radar. This paint could walk a fine line between recognition and veiled stunting.

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Another camo utilized to mask a new front and rear end. We love this. Why? Because we can get with hard juxtaposition and eye-catching looks on an already eye-catching car. Better than anything from Mansory.

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Way to cover the rear end, MINI. We can't help but think a little about Starry Night drives thanks to this camo. Or, how a little patterning gives the classic black and yellow paint scheme new legs.

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All of BMW's automotive family likes to sport spiral cam. On the M3 sedan, against a black roof, it provides a slick contrast to traditional bimmer. Match with matte black wheels for maximum impact.

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There is something amazing about the unorthodox mix of red and swirl camo here. And that something gives us reason to think, "hell yeah, I'd drive that on the regular." It's nice to give the lines some mystery too.

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Hell yes. McClaren didn't just camoflauge its P1, it employed a fresh pattern that paid tribute to the best tracks in the entire world. You know, the types of spots that solidified the McClaren legend. We wouldn't be opposed to driving a P1 with a similar paint or wrap job.

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Back in September, spy shots of the Cadillac ELR not only reveled GM's suited & booted spin on the Chevy Volt, but they also employed a geometric camo that spoke directly to our '80s retro dreams. Imagine this with a neon color scheme...ok, yeah, maybe that is a bit much. But still, this disruptive pattern has some real character.

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