Hydrocoating water paint

s!ke · 12-03-2013, 11:12 PM

This shit looks wayyy too awesome. I wonder how long it lasts. IM SOLD.

http://sploid.gizmodo.com/i-want-to-...wat-1476116127

kingofthedemo · 12-03-2013, 11:25 PM

Holy crap that is genius! I wonder how durable that finish is, how do they cure it?

edirtaynine · 12-03-2013, 11:31 PM

when u see it in person, it looks cheap and bootleg as hell. just fyi.

kingofthedemo · 12-03-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

when u see it in person, it looks cheap and bootleg as hell. just fyi.

Yeah I wouldn't want this on my car personally, but the technology is pretty amazing!

Myrder · 12-04-2013, 12:25 AM

It got really popular on LS1Tech for a while. You can find a vendor there.

s!ke · 12-04-2013, 12:47 AM

I think it might look cool for small things? Like helmets or interior trim. I didn't know it has been around for awhile. I heard you can buy it all on ebay. I might try it out just for fun

Billup · 12-04-2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

when u see it in person, it looks cheap and bootleg as hell. just fyi.

This exactly.

I had someone do my phone case in CF back in MI and I ended up getting cheap CF vinyl from Autozone to cover it.

Also, it only lasts if you clear the hell out of it, mine seemed to scratch real easily.

Fifty3bags · 12-04-2013, 08:26 AM

I think if you're going for a carbon fiber look it looks cheap but other patterns may not. Also, I believe this is what all the realtree camo stuff is done in

Maestro · 12-04-2013, 09:50 AM

Yeah this stuff has been around along time, it was developed for the military so they can easily camo stuff. This exactly how they Camo the guns these days. I do believe you have to seal the stuff otherwise it will wear off pretty easily.

Vervain · 12-04-2013, 04:48 PM

This is so awesome!

BayMoWe335 · 12-06-2013, 12:13 AM

Even real carbon fiber can look cheap.

fun ticket · 12-06-2013, 07:52 AM

Yeah, up close it is marginal. I had the electronic covers on my boat (GPS, VHF Radio) done in CF and it is fine that but I would not do wheels or items of that nature. There are a ton of colors and pattern choices. The guy that did mine also does engine parts (plastic motor covers, etc), helmets, guns, and a few other things. He did clear coat my electronic covers.

Whostheboss · 12-06-2013, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by s!ke

I think it might look cool for small things? Like helmets or interior trim. I didn't know it has been around for awhile. I heard you can buy it all on ebay. I might try it out just for fun

definitely

danniexi · 12-06-2013, 09:27 AM

yay. faux carbon fiber all the things.

Wakka · 12-06-2013, 10:57 AM

My company does hydro dipping. Its cool technology.

carve · 12-06-2013, 11:53 AM

Fun to watch, but I'd never actually use it for anything. I suppose it's useful if you need a very detailed and elaborate pattern over a very irregular surface. Someone mentioned camo on a gun- seems ideal for something like a complex woodland pattern.

My335iTT · 12-06-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

when u see it in person, it looks cheap and bootleg as hell. just fyi.

Its a great thing for all those civics out there lol

Billup · 12-06-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by carve

Fun to watch, but I'd never actually use it for anything. I suppose it's useful if you need a very detailed and elaborate pattern over a very irregular surface. Someone mentioned camo on a gun- seems ideal for something like a complex woodland pattern.

A lot of the car companies use it to make that lovely looking wood grain, Chevrolet for example.

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Maestro Major 1058 Rep 1,268 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan, 2021 X3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Yeah this stuff has been around along time, it was developed for the military so they can easily camo stuff. This exactly how they Camo the guns these days. I do believe you have to seal the stuff otherwise it will wear off pretty easily.
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fun ticket Private First Class 144 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2017 Ford Raptor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (0)	Yeah, up close it is marginal. I had the electronic covers on my boat (GPS, VHF Radio) done in CF and it is fine that but I would not do wheels or items of that nature. There are a ton of colors and pattern choices. The guy that did mine also does engine parts (plastic motor covers, etc), helmets, guns, and a few other things. He did clear coat my electronic covers.
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carve Major 190 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	Fun to watch, but I'd never actually use it for anything. I suppose it's useful if you need a very detailed and elaborate pattern over a very irregular surface. Someone mentioned camo on a gun- seems ideal for something like a complex woodland pattern.
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