Post by: JohnVH on March 08, 2013, 08:56:50 PM
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on March 20, 2013, 12:52:43 PM
I know a kid who does it himself, started a little side business doing it. His stuff looks pretty decent.
pics would be cool of his work.
Post by: JohnVH on March 25, 2013, 12:46:05 PM
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Post by: JohnVH on March 28, 2013, 10:29:12 PM
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Post by: JohnVH on March 29, 2013, 08:05:57 AM
I didnt buy a kit, I only got the activator and a couple different films. So Im into it for $30 or so right now. There is alot of tricks to it though!
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on March 29, 2013, 08:08:23 AM
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Post by: JohnVH on March 29, 2013, 08:15:57 AM
- use an air sprayer to atomize the activator and make it an even coat, make sure it expands evenly
- dont forget to dip at an angle
- on the base coat, let it dry at least a few hours before dipping
- its not as easy as it looks, so get extra material to practice.
Thats all I can think of right now :tup:
Post by: JohnVH on March 29, 2013, 08:17:07 AM
Where did you get the supplies?
I got mine from hydrographics, but I think my next order will be from diydipkit as everything comes in spray cans to make it easier. The activator I got comes in a can, so you need a gun to shoot it.
Post by: muzbuster on March 29, 2013, 08:37:30 AM
I got mine from hydrographics, but I think my next order will be from diydipkit as everything comes in spray cans to make it easier. The activator I got comes in a can, so you need a gun to shoot it.
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Try a Prevail sprayer from the hardware store, Home Depot has them. Pour the activator in the bottle & attach the spray bottle and you have a spray can. Should work for ya.
Post by: BIGINNER on March 29, 2013, 08:40:27 AM
D.I.Y. Camo Dipping a.k.a. Hydrographing: Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB9YtesgL2Y#ws)
Post by: JohnVH on March 29, 2013, 08:53:29 AM
Im an autobody guy, so I have spray guns and all that stuff already, so it didnt cost me anything extra. Just trying to find more stuff to dip now, haha.
Post by: muzbuster on March 29, 2013, 08:59:15 AM
watched those already.
Im an autobody guy, so I have spray guns and all that stuff already, so it didnt cost me anything extra. Just trying to find more stuff to dip now, haha.
:tup:
Post by: Blacklab on March 29, 2013, 09:06:45 AM
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Post by: Odell on March 29, 2013, 11:13:07 AM
Also, what if you screw up a gun stock? Redo possible?
Post by: JohnVH on March 29, 2013, 11:20:09 AM
what materials can be dipped? Plastics, metal, wood?
Also, what if you screw up a gun stock? Redo possible?
Anything, your supposed to scuff and prime the part, but Ive had it stick to unpainted stuff ok.
Parts I screwed up I used thinner and removed the dip and the primer, so its a start over.
Post by: couesbitten on March 29, 2013, 10:38:20 PM
This is basically what it looked like pre-dip.
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After the dip
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Post by: JohnVH on March 29, 2013, 11:20:21 PM
Post by: JohnVH on March 29, 2013, 11:27:14 PM
Before
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Post by: couesbitten on March 29, 2013, 11:57:52 PM
Nice. Did you do one side at a time?
No, did all the pieces individually, but dipped each entire piece at once. Barrel was easy, pieces that come to a point (like bottom side of stock) or are somewhat squared off (like the underside of the receiver) pose more of a challenge for some reason. It's not really evident in these pictures, but I double dipped the bottom 2 inches of the stock.
Post by: Hunter Dug on March 30, 2013, 01:56:02 PM
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Post by: Smossy on March 30, 2013, 05:41:52 PM
D.I.Y. Camo Dipping a.k.a. hydrographing: Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt6_ur8hybY#ws)Hahaha that has got to be some of the coolest stuff Ive seen in alooong time. I just broke into spontaneous laughter the second he turned that frame over. omg lmao
D.I.Y. Camo Dipping a.k.a. Hydrographing: Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB9YtesgL2Y#ws)
Post by: Smossy on March 30, 2013, 05:42:45 PM
Here are a few customers trophy's that I dipped. For a guy to just dip a few things the starte up fees are the biggest. I started with about 200 dollars that included 3 prints a quart of activator, paint, tape, and a tube for dipping. Now Im into it about a thousand dollars and can dip anything tha is 36 inches by 48 inches. Once you get the hang of it is pretty simple.GREAT Idea, holy cow. Im seriously in AW right now, Whats it cost do get into something like this? :drool:
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