Hydro dipping.....educate me please!

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Hydro dipping.....educate me please!

Posted: 6/28/2015 2:11:14 AM EDT

Is is durable?

Shiny?

Does it last?

Does the gun need to be a certain base color before dipping? I am looking at the grey/black Kryptek Typhon design.

Does it need to be sealed with a matte (dull clear) over coat after dipping?

Posted: 6/28/2015 7:18:40 AM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:
Is is durable? depends on quality of the material and the craftsmanship of the person doing the job

Shiny? not really. its basically just a plastic wrap

Does it last? yes, see first response

Does the gun need to be a certain base color before dipping? I am looking at the grey/black Kryptek Typhon design. yes

Does it need to be sealed with a matte (dull clear) over coat after dipping?

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no

I tried this myself one time and really screwed the pooch. spent more money ordering material because I couldn't get it right. if you plan on doin it yourself I would order a bunch of material and practice on small random things first. there is more to it than just dipping

Posted: 6/28/2015 10:00:10 AM EDT

[#2]

Tyvm!

Posted: 6/29/2015 11:15:31 PM EDT

[#3]

It's not terribly durably, will be fine for a well maintained and cared for gun but if you like to use and abuse your rifles it will chip, peel and run off especially in high wear areas like the grip, Hand guard and stock.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Hydro dipping.....educate me please!

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