Pics added.
This was my first time. The prep work took the longest. I made sure to remove all factory texture before I started. Used a dremel for the tiger grooves and the back strap. Hand sanded the rest.
Used two different textures. A little bit less aggressive on the skin side. Used three layers of tape to make the borders. I wish I could redo those and make them a little cleaner. With practice I think they would look pretty good.
For curves, tape off and then use razor blade to cut tape away.
As long as this took me I totally see why people pay to have them done. This took me HOURS. Spread over multiple nights. And it could have been better.