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For an exclusive, unparalleled aesthetic transformation of various plastics and metals within your space, indulge in our bespoke hydro dipping services.
Elevate your surroundings with custom styling and vibrant colours that stand out like no other. Our extensive inventory boasts a diverse range of designs, allowing us to craft extraordinary effects—from the sophistication of carbon fibre to the boldness of animal prints. Your unique vision meets our expertise, resulting in finishes that are truly one-of-a-kind.
It can be used for a wide range of applications, adding a customized and visually striking finish to various items.
Some common uses of hydro dipping include:
- Automotive parts: Interior and exterior vehicle trims, engine components, mirrors, and more
- Electronic devices: Customize the appearance of electronic gadgets and their casings
- Home decor: Apply unique patterns and colours to household items, furniture, and décor pieces
- Industrial equipment: Enhance the appearance of tools, machinery, and other industrial equipment
- Outdoor gear: Customize bicycles, skateboards, camping equipment, boats and jet skis
- Personal accessories: Including items like phone cases, sunglasses, and watches
- Promotional items: Create branded and eye-catching designs on promotional products
- Sporting goods: Enhance the look of items like helmets, golf clubs, and fishing gear
The versatility of hydro dipping makes it a popular choice for individuals and businesses looking to add a distinctive touch to a wide range of surfaces and objects.
Vehicles Trucks and cars to motorcycles and scooters
Revamp the aesthetics of your vehicle by harnessing the transformative power of hydro dipping. Whether it's interior trims, engine components, or mirror covers, our meticulous process ensures a flawless, lacquered finish.
With our expertise, we can craft a unique, one-off design that will undoubtedly leave your friends and family in awe, prompting them to wonder, "How did you achieve such a stylish transformation?" Elevate your vehicle's appearance with hydro dipping and make a lasting impression on everyone who sets eyes on it.
Every hydro-dipped part or trim in your vehicle is treated to a durable, lacquered finish, providing robust protection against damage and blemishes. Rest assured, our finishes are built to last for years without any signs of fading or cracking, ensuring the longevity and enduring beauty of your customized design. Drive with confidence, knowing that the meticulous craftsmanship of our hydro-dipped finishes stands up to the test of time.
ABOUT HYDRO DIPPING
The Hydrographic Dipping Process, also known as hydro dipping, immersion printing, water transfer printing, and hydro imaging, is a specialized method enabling the application of graphics to almost any three-dimensional object.
Various materials, including plastic, metal, and wood, can be used for applying the graphic film. While traditionally prevalent in the auto industry, hydro dipping is gaining popularity in household items such as tables, chairs, and various furniture pieces.
The hydro dipping process involves seven key steps, outlined below:
HOW IT WORKS...
Objects may arrive in various conditions, and we initiate the process with initial preparations, addressing rust, dent filling, minor repairs, and smoothing. A pre-treatment coating is applied, sealing woods with a wood sealer, applying 2 coats of acid etch primer to metals, and sandblasting Poly plastics (PP, PE, PC, etc.) to remove release agents and oils, followed by a special 2k High Build Primer for blasted plastics.
The Hydro Dipping Process
1 Every part receives a minimum of 3 coats of 2k Primer. Smooth parts use a wet-on-wet formula, while textured parts receive high build primer, guide-coated, and manually smoothed. The Prep and Prime stage is crucial and time-consuming.
2 The subsequent stage involves applying 3 coats of the chosen colour, forming the primary hue for the pattern onto which the hydrographic film will be applied.
3 The hydrographic film is immersed in warm water, dissolving the PVA backing and leaving the solid ink pattern afloat on the surface.
4 Activated with a special chemical, the ink returns to a liquid state. The object is then immersed in water, allowing the ink to envelop all contours, engraving itself into the painted base coat for a permanent bond.
5 The object is rinsed to eliminate PVA residue from the dipping process.
6 Once dry, the object is finished with either a gloss, semi-matte, or matte clear coat, ensuring a flawless and protected finish.
7 After the clear coat sufficiently hardens, any dust is removed, and buffing to a high shine is conducted. Finally, the part is finished with polish and a protective wax coating.
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Hydro Dipping, also referred to as #hydrographics, #watertransferprinting, #immersionprinting, #camodipping, #hydroimaging, and #cubicprinting, is a technique for enhancing the appearance of surfaces. This process involves applying intricate graphics, such as #woodgrain, #carbonfiber, #camouflage, #geometric designs, and more, onto the surface of a three-dimensional product.
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