Hydro dipping engine bay parts

[Griffo46]

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That looks very cool, I’m going to have a good search !

[Dave 2 dogs]

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come back to me when you find something you like if you want me to have a go
That looks very cool, I’m going to have a good search !

[Dave 2 dogs]

Come back to me if you find something you like. And if you want me to do the work, the company I use for paint and film is hydro style uk . They will work with you and help you get what you want regarding a bespoke film . They too obviously will do the work for you… but Dave ( davros ) had a crazy quote from them when he asked. Just trying to be as transparent as possible

[jock156]

I’d love to see it on

[True-Blue]

Dave, have you done your roll bar hoops by any chance?

I’m wondering if a gloss Carbon effect is do-able?

[Dave 2 dogs]

Dave, have you done your roll bar hoops by any chance?

I’m wondering if a gloss Carbon effect is do-able?

I did do my roll hoops ( in gloss black ) this was before I’d started with the hydro dip . I wish I’d known about it before I did them . Doing the hoops in gloss black was difficult to get the wet look effect in those bends without runs or overspray . With the hydro dip the paint doesn’t have to have that effect, as long as your colour has covered the part . It’s just for the print to stick to . The thing with dipping those is the shape. You will likely get a bit of stretch in the pattern.
It obviously has to bend round the shape so won’t look straight all through. If you look at the pictures of the speed shapes you can see what I mean. Although I’d expect the hoops to come out better than those speedshapes .
Let me know your thoughts

[Dave 2 dogs]

Speedshapes

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[Dave 2 dogs]

There is a thread on carbon hoops in the e89 I’ve just noticed. They would come out something like in the hose pictures but a hell of a lot cheaper. Depends if the individual wants real carbon. I did put a carbon steering wheel on mine . So I’m not against it .

[True-Blue]

I can see a ‘wobble’, for want of a better expression, in the darkest finish, but the other two look pretty good for so many curves

[True-Blue]

There is a thread on carbon hoops in the e89 I’ve just noticed. They would come out something like in the hose pictures but a hell of a lot cheaper. Depends if the individual wants real carbon. I did put a carbon steering wheel on mine . So I’m not against it .

Yes, I tagged you into that thread, but didn’t space your name correctly

[Dave 2 dogs]

And I’ve just seen your comments…. I think it could work
Is the short answer

[Dave 2 dogs]

Been valetin car’s most of the weekend, and trying to get some bits done for pictures on here. Managed to get the parts KIS kindly donated , cleaned , primed , and painted . Hopefully have something to share by next weekend

[kis]

Just catchin up, you're very welcome!
Looking forward to see what you do with them, and how the silver re-striping comes out!

[Dave 2 dogs]

[jock156]

Me too!