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Old Oct 28, 2015 | 10:11 PM
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Amazing! looks like a 2 yr old or probably more technology. I wonder why it didnt pick up. Could be because its more permanent than dipping or wrapping and others want a more reversible fix?

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Old Oct 28, 2015 | 10:29 PM
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It's pretty sweet... Wonder how much it costs ... Can you imagine curbing a custom printed rim ... Wow!!

I'd be pissed, just saying
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Thats probably one of the reasons it didnt pick up.

I checked the website and its from spain. Im quite sure somebody else does it somewhere but yeah, itd be interesting to find out how much it costs.
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Old Oct 28, 2015 | 10:45 PM
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I found a company that ended up doing several pieces for me, including a custom order I called "smoked carbon... And it wasn't all that expensive. And yes, it was durable.

Check it out....
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^very nice and clean mate.

was it done with the same process? how much did that rear spoiler set you back and did they have to spray it with clear coat on top? sorry for all the questions mate, this is all new to me and looks interesting. cheers!
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I like the hydro-dipping too.......very cool stuff
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I like the hydro-dipping too.......very cool stuff
indeed! have you tried it before?
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 06:44 PM
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have not had a chance, don't know of anyone in my area
but having the ability to transfer practically any design/graphic is very cool
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 06:55 PM
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but having the ability to transfer practically any design/graphic is very cool
thats exactly what i was thinking when i saw the video.

wish theres was somebody in my local who does it so i can at least have an idea how much it would cost.
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Originally Posted by beejAMG
^very nice and clean mate.

was it done with the same process? how much did that rear spoiler set you back and did they have to spray it with clear coat on top? sorry for all the questions mate, this is all new to me and looks interesting. cheers!
This part was actually a pillar/bezel for the Crossfire I used to own.

They primed it, laid out the pattern, activated it, then dipped the part. I had them put a few extra coats of clear, as the part was going to be on the business end of rocks, and highway junk.

Hydrographics, and water transfer printing are basically the same thing. And if your dipping company knows what they're doing, you'll be very pleased with the results, as I was.
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This part was actually a pillar/bezel for the Crossfire I used to own.

They primed it, laid out the pattern, activated it, then dipped the part. I had them put a few extra coats of clear, as the part was going to be on the business end of rocks, and highway junk.

Hydrographics, and water transfer printing are basically the same thing. And if your dipping company knows what they're doing, you'll be very pleased with the results, as I was.
good to know mate. thanks for the info.
ill see if i can find somebody here who does it and hopefully get a quote. cheers!
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This has been around for quite a while..I've purchased several parts a few years ago..they are standing up very well..























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looks very nice! how much did that set you back when you got them?

very sexy vette mate!
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The parts were not that much,,,way cheaper than real cf...some companies will dip your parts if you send them to them..I purchased these already dipped from http://www.performancecorvettes.com/ as well as some interior pieces too..
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ill try to keep looking for someone down here who does it. good to know options when trying to mod cars aesthetically.
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