Hydro dipping engine bay parts

Griffo46 · Post by **Griffo46** » Sat Oct 29, 2022 7:16 pm

Dave 2 dogs wrote: ↑Sat Oct 29, 2022 5:12 pm Did the front of the slam panel in forge carbon.
It’s still wet from the rinse in the picture.
I’ll clear coat in full gloss on that part tomorrow BE092A64-E475-4305-A187-7B7E4FCC966E.png

Is it possible to add decals on top of the dipped parts before clear coat?

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Sat Oct 29, 2022 7:29 pm

Yes griffo46
You can put another hydro film over the first one
( double dip ) I also see liquid concepts did a Maserati bonnet interior in red candy carbon with the Maserati logo in gold … it looked stunning. I’m hoping to do something on the inside of the bonnet myself at some point

Christopher72 · Post by **Christopher72** » Sat Oct 29, 2022 8:07 pm

Looks great!! Is there an information source you have used as a guide? Apparently, there's a lot of steps to Hydro dipping, from cleaning, scuffing, adhesion priming, dipping, washing, clear coat, curing... If you don't mind sharing, what's the methods/products you are using?

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Sat Oct 29, 2022 8:44 pm

Hi Christopher72
I’ve just been watching you tube videos and leaning by practicing on none important bits of plastic until I’m confident enough with the specific film … it’s a learning curve for sure . I’m getting all my products from a company called hydro style. If you decide to have a go … let us know how you get on . You tube is your friend… especially the ( liquid concept) ones

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Sat Oct 29, 2022 8:46 pm

Just noticed where you are from
Definitely look up liquid concepts
American company… they will supply everything you need

Christopher72 · Post by **Christopher72** » Sun Oct 30, 2022 12:07 am

Sounds good.. thank you!

What kind of container did you use for those large parts? a bathtub?

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Sun Oct 30, 2022 12:17 am

Christopher72 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 30, 2022 12:07 am Sounds good.. thank you!

What kind of container did you use for those large parts? a bathtub? Paddling pool for smaller bits
But yes … bath tub for the slam panel and rocker cover

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Sun Oct 30, 2022 12:19 am

Don’t know what I did there … yes paddling pool and bath tub for the bigger bits

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Sun Oct 30, 2022 4:46 pm

Just finished the clear gloss clear coat on the carbon . I’ll leave it at least a couple of days before it goes back on the engine

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jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Sun Oct 30, 2022 6:22 pm

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:01 pm

Front panel back on the car .
I intend to forge carbon dip the strut brace the same as the front panel .
Just waiting for it to be delivered

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:31 pm

Options really are unlimited eh? You are gonna be busy/ rich very soon

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:50 pm

Not sure about rich

I intend to keep the pricing low compared to some of the outrageous quotes I had . After seeing the carbon mirror covers thread , I’d best get a pair done and put them on here

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:31 pm

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:30 pm

Did my mates boy’s nerf gun in camo to see how it turned out …..

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