Hydro-dipping

[Longroof79]

Has anyone used or had done the Hydro-dipping process?
I'd like to do a few interior pieces, dash surround, console shift plate, breadbox door. etc. in carbon fiber look.
If it's easy enough, I wouldn't mind doing it myself. I'm sure there's some prep involved.

 

[oranGekrate]

Lots of videos on youtube to watch. I'm sure you've already watched some. Never done it myself, but like you, I'd be willing to try this myself sometime.

 

[Longroof79]

Thanks Charlie,
I have seen a few You tubes a few years back. I guess it's time to refresh my memory and checkout some current You tubes on the subject.

 

[mikester]

Jack,
The guy that actually sprayed my wagon was setting up his barn behind his house to do that. I dont think it ever took off though. I sent a guy to his place that wanted some carbon fiber done on his new Camaro. From what the guy told him he needed to pick a color for the base before he did the hydro dipping. Not sure how that works but you might want to check that out first.

 

[jlcustomz]

Talked to a local shop a couple of years ago that got out of it & said they sold about 20 grand of stuff they had.
Sounded like their main hangup with doing it was they needed a dedicated person to do just it. required a few coats of automotive clear afterwards, which is a little time consuming in itself.

 

[Longroof79]

Thank you guys, I appreciate your input and feedback.

 

[pontiacgp]

Hydro dipping is very unpopular in Ontario, Hydro one is always dipping into our pockets for more money all the time....

 

[Longroof79]

It doesn't seem like a popular process these days... or am I wrong? I think I may be a little reluctant about boxing up my parts and sending them out for someone to do.
I thought if anyone had personal experience doing their own parts, I'd be eager to listen to your tips and suggestions.

 

[fleming442]

A friend of mine started doing it on the side. From what he told me, here's what I know: the surace must be in paintable condition- basically, it's paint floating on water. It's difficult to get right. I can only see this being a bigger problem on a fine pattern like carbon fiber.
In my personal opinion, I've never seen fake carbon fiber that was convincing.

 

[565bbchevy]

Maybe this process will work for you.