What I've been up to

[AndrewR/T]

Invested in some Hydrographics equpiment and starting to dip some of my interior parts. Everything recieved a base coat of Chrysler PB3 Intense blue paint. Than the items were dipped and than cleared. Still have my main dash and couple other items to do tomorrow. More pictures and finished product pictures to come:

Base and snakeskin film:



Cleared:

[EveryLastDetail2]

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That's awesome they look really good.

[davey g-force]

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Wow, that looks cool!

So the snakeskin - does that go on before or after the blue base coat? Is it like a wrap/film?

[J. A. Michaels]

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They look great. Can't wait to see it all together.

[AndrewR/T]

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Thanks! The base coat is applied first. You can see the process here:

http://turbo.discovery.com/beyond/?playerId=245988601&categoryId=255529042&lineupId=1373280940&titleId=1370859138

[cnfowler]

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That's pretty awesome. I like it.

Colin

[cnfowler]

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I watched the video and WOW!! I've never heard of hydrographics before, but what a cool process.


Colin

[AndrewR/T]

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It's a very cool process and it produced flawless results if done right. Have a couple larger things to dip tomorrow once I get them in base coat. Should have everything done by tomorrow night if I can get everything cleared quick enough so it has time to set up.

[J. A. Michaels]

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What a cool process. That is awesome.

[JoeDirt]

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So is this a service that you might be offering as you move forward? Mail parts in, you dip them, mail back sort of thing? Those look really good...

[cnfowler]

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Andrew, where did you purchase the equipment to do this at home? I did a quick search and only came up with companies providing the service, but no equipment.


Colin

[AndrewR/T]

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Yes, I do plan to offer this as a side business in the future. Right now I have limited space and no real dedicated paint booth.

You have to contact companies who offer the service as many of them sell the equipment.

[Paul S]

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Andrew
Looks great . Keep us posted on your progress. Might be able to use a service like that in the future.

[AndrewR/T]

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Will do Didn't get anything done today like I planned due to have strep throat. Hopefully It's put back together by next friday. Right now my whole interior is stripped down as I'm re-doing it all. Other project is a custom sub box and center console that will also have some snake skin acents on them.

[cnfowler]

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How durable is the finish? Does the clear coat add durability or is it more for a gloss finish? What patterns are available? What type of prep has to be done before dipping? Thanks, Andrew.

Colin