Anyone familiar with hydro dipping? [vids]

[BigB02z28]

Watched a few videos and it looks pretty simple. I'd like to learn how to do it and build a set up in my garage.

Anybody actually doing this themselves? Wanting to do some pieces on my car and would like to make some money on the side.

[MericaBrah]

I think this stuff is awesome, and the possibilities are endless, but also heard that it is quite expensive to set up

[BigB02z28]

I think this stuff is awesome, and possibilities are endless, but also heard that is quite expensive to set up

I need to find out what all is needed. I don't see how it could be all that much. Decent HVLP to spray clear. Don't need much of a compressor to run a gun just for a few seconds (Depending on size of piece you're spraying). A big tank (Maybe $200-300)... Probably less than a grand to set every thing up.

Not sure what the "films" cost, then the activator for it?

[bderlan]

Maybe there's a cheap setup that could be built, but I was always under the impression it took some expensive equipment to do.

But why not powder coating? It can be done cheaper and produces great results.

[BigB02z28]

Maybe there's a cheap setup that could be built, but I was always under the impression it took some expensive equipment to do.

But why not powder coating? It can be done cheaper and produces great results.

Dunno. The hydro graphics really grab my attention and I'm interested in learning.

Can powder coating do this?

[BBLuder]

my favourite, for dat dere wood grain theme

[MericaBrah]

I need to find out what all is needed. I don't see how it could be all that much. Decent HVLP to spray clear. Don't need much of a compressor to run a gun just for a few seconds (Depending on size of piece you're spraying). A big tank (Maybe $200-300)... Probably less than a grand to set every thing up.

Not sure what the "films" cost, then the activator for it?

I have read in the past that to have a proper setup where you can actually make quality stuff and make some money off of it. You are in the $10K range

[bderlan]

Dunno. The hydro graphics really grab my attention and I'm interested in learning.

Can powder coating do this?

I believe powder coating can do any graphic as well?

[BigB02z28]

I have read in the past that to have a proper setup where you can actually make quality stuff and make some money off of it. You are in the $10K range

I'm trying to find equipment but I'm not able to???? If you find a site selling a set up let me know.

For 10k you can buy a ****ing paint booth. Wtf?

[BigB02z28]

I believe powder coating can do any graphic as well?

I'm unaware then. Only stuff I've seen powder coated is a single color.

[MericaBrah]

I'm trying to find equipment but I'm not able to???? If you find a site selling a set up let me know.

For 10k you can buy a ****ing paint booth. Wtf?

http://www.elpasopowdercoating.com/i...iewDoc&docId=4

They have a bunch of stuff ^^^ its the tank is where the high costs come in

[BigB02z28]

$750 for a small tank.

http://shop.ozarkshydrographics.com/...uctCode=322115

Is there anything special? Can it not be plastic? I'm assuming its stainless for easier clean up? I notice it has a heater too. Anyone know what temperature it needs to be? Could probably build it myself cheaper.

[BrianK.]

Heres a better website that isn't over seas.

http://watertransferprinting.com/index.html



Video where I first saw this stuff.



Link if youre mobile: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKuXyeAGzEU

[BigB02z28]

^ That site is no bull****. I'm wanting to spend no more than 2k for a set up. Their stuff looks like 200k. LOL

[BrianK.]

^ That site is no bull****. I'm wanting to spend no more than 2k for a set up. Their stuff looks like 200k. LOL

Yeah, I don't know much about this process and looks crazy expensive. Maybe just pull some info off each one and do some research...you can probably find cheaper equipment.

Looks like this process can be done to all sorts of material.

[Jeph77]

Was unaware just became interested , wonder how cheap you could get a set up

[BigB02z28]

Was unaware just became interested , wonder how cheap you could get a set up

Starting to think I could just have one made.




Dam with filter for draining.

To the left of the damn I am guessing is the heating element (Still trying to figure out what temp it needs to be).

[BigB02z28]

Yeah, I don't know much about this process and looks crazy expensive. Maybe just pull some info off each one and do some research...you can probably find cheaper equipment.

Looks like this process can be done to all sorts of material.

You need to buy my extractor bro!

http://www.mytee.com/products/hp60-s.../#.UmXK4xB4_I8

Going to do some more research this week. If I have time tomorrow I'm going to swing into this shop that builds smokers and out door grilles. See if they can price me out one of these units. I'm thinking I can get it done for about 1/2 the price as these companies are asking.

[BrianK.]

....(Still trying to figure out what temp it needs to be).

https://www.liquidconcepts.com/phpBB...c.php?f=6&t=50

Looks like 80-90F

Looks like that site is full of info.

[sanni777]

hey, i am feeling very high for being a part of this forum. I am planning to learn a lot from this site.

[TBO1313]

My wife's cousin hydrodips stuff like gun parts and skull mounts. I watched him and it seems really easy

[1slo5oh]

I've played around with it on a very small scale , its really pretty damn easy as long as you have some patience and don't try to rush it. The only picture I have available are of the coil covers on my car I did in carbon fiber.