25x45 Hydro Dipped Camo --- More Pics

KAG

KAG

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I have been messing with hydro graphics lately. I tore down, stripped, cleaned, primed, dipped, and then clear coated these. I also did my Burris MTAC scope and Burris PEPR mount. The camo pattern is Monster Marsh. I really like the pattern for the large expanses of prairie/grass lands I hunt.

I am very happy with the way it turned out. Sure some things could of been better but I did it myself and it was fun. I promise if I can do this so can anyone else on here.


At this step I had already scuffed or sanded. Applied adhesion promoter, and primer.

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First couple of Pieces

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After dipping I used a fan to dry the parts as it was pretty cold out here today.

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After clear coating I put the upper back together

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Put all back together

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This is the pattern I used

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In actual hydro graphic film and activator, maybe $15.00.

Supplies: Needed (Barely used any for 1 AR15)

Green scrub pad - $ 0.50
220 grit sand paper (plastic parts) - $ 0.25
Quality auto adhesion promoter (Spray Can) - $ 6.70
Quality Primer (Spray Can) $ 5.50
Quality Flat Tan base color (Spray Can) - $ 7.50
Quality Satin Clear Coat (Spray Can) - $ 8.00
8oz can spray activator - $18.00
Painters tape - $ 2.00
Walmart 18"x12"x10" plastic tub - $10.00

Wife's patience to take over her kitchen - $100.00 in roses for Valentine's Day

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And just to post because. I also home roast my own coffee. I buy the fresh raw beans and roast them. You have never had a true cup of coffee until you have actual had true fresh roasted. No matter what the package says that you buy in the stores it's not true fresh roasted. Like night and day difference

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Good job. I like that pattern it would work real good in the crp fields. Not real sure where at in Kansas you are, but being born and raised there it should work real good about anywhere
 
Originally Posted By: Widow maker 223Looks good. How durable is that stuff

Pretty durable....take Days.....to finally get it off my hands

Once it sets it is on there. I did not post an additional step I did....once it dried and I clear coated it I baked the metal parts for 30 min to harden it up.....the wife loved that part
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Awesome. Finally someone with some first hand experience with this stuff. I have a question. When your dipping something cylinder shaped such as the hand guard, are you rolling it as you dip or just dipping straight down? Reason I ask is cause I saw a you tube video where a guy was rolling his scope as he dipped it. Also when you dipped the scope did you dip it with your knobs down or up? On the upper did you dip it rail down? Also is there anything you wish you knew tbefore you dipped it that you learned after dipping? I have been looking at buying a dip kit and watched a ton of videos but I'm still scared. Sorry for all the question but I want to get the courage so bad to dip mine.
 
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MPFD you beat me to it. KAG if you get some spare time I have another rifle for you to do haha. Looks good, do you have to add the clear coat? It seems to make it shiny.
 
Originally Posted By: 12Ring I have a question. When your dipping something cylinder shaped such as the hand guard, are you rolling it as you dip or just dipping straight down?

I push straight down and once its almost submerged I roll it then. Top side down first

Originally Posted By: 12Ring Also when you dipped the scope did you dip it with your knobs down or up? On the upper did you dip it rail down?

I put everything top side down first, the scope the same way just very slowly and I rolled it once again when it was almost submerged completely


Originally Posted By: 12Ring Also is there anything you wish you knew tbefore you dipped it that you learned after dipping? I have been looking at buying a dip kit and watched a ton of videos but I'm still scared. Sorry for all the question but I want to get the courage so bad to dip mine.

I wish I knew it was this easy to do and I would have done it sooner....the prep sucks but the actually dipping is trial and error but easy to do. You can do this man. Is mine 100% professional looking by professional standards....no...is it good, I think so. The film and the spray activator is really the only thing you need to special order. Everything else you can get from Autozone or Walmart.
 
Originally Posted By: MPFDThat looks really nice. What will you charge me to do mine?

Originally Posted By: ksduckhntrMPFD you beat me to it. KAG if you get some spare time I have another rifle for you to do haha. Looks good, do you have to add the clear coat? It seems to make it shiny.

The finish once dry does dull up. I sprayed Satin clear coat. You can use flat if you want.

I would be happy to do it with you and show you how, just show up and we will dip it. I did this all in about 6 hrs. Actually dipping 2hrs. PM if interested or just want to chat about it. Beats the [beeep] out of krylon.
 
There is just so much you can do with this stuff. One of the other things I going to do is I just bought a new Lund and the wheels on the trailer look like crap. I am going to take the trailer wheels and spare off and dip the rims in a Blue carbon fiber pattern. The boat is blue and just wanted something to match.

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Looks good! Turn the flash off next time. Really hard to see it with all the white light. I'm almost setup to start dipping to just waiting on the tank.
 
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