Hydro dipping? Do it or not?

[Blair Phillips]

I really love the looks of hydro dipping, but not sure of the durability. Should I have it done or leave well enough alone?

 

[KAG]

I do it and I have not had any issues. Sealing it is the key once you get it dipped. I use marine grade sealers. There is a learning curve tot this but hey....its fun also

 

[ksduckhntr]

KAG I still need to come out and see you and take a look at your mighty fine rifles you have there!

 

[KAG]

You are always welcome

maybe do a little fishing and such

I have some beater rattle can type paints jobs also on my patrol type rifles but if you bring something we will dip it, a little out of practice but .....

 

[Blair Phillips]

That looks awesome man. Thank you so much for the images. You have got me pumped for sure. Thanks again man

 

[whitey21]

Kag, what sealer are you using? I dipped a shotgun and will dip my ar when it warms up some. All I have is the clear coat that came with the kit.

 

[Tommy Roupe]

I like the Hydro process if I have the funds. Deal with a good vendor, experiance works. Krylon is tough to beat for the funds.

 

[Hibs]

You guys that are dipping AR15s.... are you disassembling the rifle to stripped upper/lower or dipping it whole?

 

[KAG]

Originally Posted By: HibsYou guys that are dipping AR15s.... are you disassembling the rifle to stripped upper/lower or dipping it whole?

I break it down, lightly sand/scuff, then wash in the dishwasher....except long barrels and optics. Good automotive primer. The just dip the parts, wash them very good with just running water. If I mess up I just scuff and reprime and re-dip.

TWN in Wichita has really good film. I will also bake my parts after sealed for like 10 minutes at 300f. Google marine grade clear sealer spray on paint sealer. I usually use the matte. There are a couple of hydrographic forums you can lurk to see what things they are using as those guys do it professionally and are experts at this. I am no expert and just do it as fun. There is a lot of new stuff out so your choices are many on gun coatings.

Trial and error....dip coffee cups and mags and other stuff till you sort it out. I use clear plastic rubber maid tubs as my dipp tanks and always do my small stuff first as it a good test bed for new film.

BTW....I really really like that ATACS camo stuff I did the bolt gun and shotgun with.

 

[Smokin Barrel]

I have had several guns dipped and don't have any concerns regarding the durability of the finish. Areas of wear are no more severe than any other coatings.

Magpul furniture on a build:


DPMS LR 308 and Leupold Mark 4:




Remington SPS Stock:


Burris PEPR and Leupold Mark AR:

 

[kyle crickenberger]

I have two guns dipped one in atacs and the other in lupus. Lee at black ice coatings did both of mine, excellent work.

 

[Field Medic]

Smoking: who dipped your guns???

 

[Heretic]

+1 for Lee at Black Ice.

 

[Smokin Barrel]

Originally Posted By: Field MedicSmoking: who dipped your guns???

A buddy of mine here in town did the Kings Desert Shadow on the AR's and the Max-1 was done by Dynamic Finishes.

 

[Field Medic]

Thanks Brotha!! Hope your having a good winter!!