How To Do Hydro-Dipping At Home (Start to Finish Guide)

This video collects all of my knowledge in one easy to digest package. I hope it helps you to make wonderful things. If so, please consider using these links to find your supplies. Not only are the supplies proper, but it helps me make more wonderful things and videos.
Supplies:
All Hydrographic Films: tinyurl.com/AllHydroFilms
Hydrographic Activator: amzn.to/29rMsYT
Black Vinyl Dye: amzn.to/29uluRV
Automotive Enamel Paint: amzn.to/29qQGBq
Special 2K Clearcoat: amzn.to/29T0KRZ
Painters Tape: amzn.to/29T1FC8
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[@elizabethcarlton9379]

Thank you so much for sharing how to do this process. There’s people on TikTok doing it and none of them will answer my questions. I’m so glad I found this video. You did an excellent job explaining in layman’s terms.

[@SandyridgeGR]

You've done a good tutorial. You have a way of putting things into terms easy to understand and very descriptive. You're a natural teacher/instructor.

[@jermayneclark848]

I've been watching your videos for about 2+ years working towards finishing this stryfe mod. You're into has been invaluable. Yourself and a couple other content creators (coop, I think and another I can't recall by name) have been of great to help me.. Thank you all so much

[@cassiusonyx6858]

Sorry to be offtopic but does anybody know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid lost my account password. I would love any assistance you can offer me.

[@dustinpierce2746]

@Cassius Onyx instablaster ;)

[@UncrossedZeus]

Awesome tutorial! Can't wait to put it to use on some new projects.

[@netherhaileygaming4631]

Thanks for the tutorial! I've been wanting to try hydro dipping for a while now, it looks so cool!

[@williamanderson9219]

Have u tried it yet

[@502deth]

cutting on the kitchen floor?!?! OH NO!!! there goes the vintage 70's linoleum!!!

[@mrPauljacob]

deth502 i thought the same thing lol

[@lathanslife518]

like plz my mom said if I get 5,000 likes she will get me a xbo one s

[@lathanslife518]

im going to take a part my xbox 360 controler and hydro dip it

[@iceyoreo1919]

Lathan Terry I already have Xbox one s it takes so long to download games but I'll tell u to get terrabite beacause it comes with gears of war online free with xbox

[@bf3forevergreene165]

Lathan Terry))) ooo that would be cool!

[@keganmain1212]

you do such a good job on your hydro dips keep making amazing content

[@garydeandeery]

Well done I had one engine part done and it looked so easy now after watching this I'm going to try do my own if I can get the print

[@johnharris2683]

Thank you very much for over explaining it ! I needed it !! You're the man thanks so much 🙏

[@vfgjasminebaker]

This is awesome! Thanks for sharing this great information! Must try for myself!!!

[@cynthiacler9284]

OMG you have the same exact flooring as my x- husband's childhood home had in it. Sorry I gotta say it doesn't look any better in your house either. LOL But I did find your video full of lots of great info as working with this medium is totally new for me, so thank you for your knowledge.

[@sodapopoquinn8136]

That is so sick dude!!!! Very helpful and very informative, thanks!!! -Dadpool

[@ajklug241]

thank you so much drac it is really helpful

[@mdoooo7]

Great video I want to do that for a long time but I was told it was gonna be very expensive to do when I'm gonna try it

[@IDK-gx3fp]

Omg now I rlly wanna do it XD! Thanks for the tutorial! It’s super duper cool!!!!

[@colinmorris8809]

I did my xboxone and ps4 controllers after watching this. thankyou very much, very informative clear easy guide to follow. Next ill be doing my actual ps4 and xboxone console's.

[@carminefamilletti4328]

Colin Morris how I thought Xbox controllers aren't waterproof

[@x_the_mad_man3847]

What did he spray it with was it just water

[@Jack-on8oq]

X_The_Mad_MaN spray oil based paint on like warm water and slowly dip whatever you want into all the paint

[@x_the_mad_man3847]

Jack Wilson thanks

[@shadowromave8852]

OMG THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH NOW I KNOW HOW TO DO THIS FOR MY SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT

[@damako7072]

We had that exact same vinyl flooring in our kitchen growing up. Remember it like it was yesterday.

[@precisionmotorworks_lucknow]

Thank you so much for this video.. cannot thank you enough...

[@mattylovin1]

Very cool, always wanted to know how this was done

[@youtubeaccount2778]

these designs are amazing!!

[@ladicius5937]

Drac those are amazing!!! nice!!!

[@johnkraemer5505]

Very nice! Thank you for sharing!

[@truthdrums]

AWESOME video and HELL YES to CLOUDKICKER!!!!!!!

[@schlegs0043]

Love the vids drac keep it comming

[@jasnhnrson1540]

dude, golden video!!! thank you!!!

[@noahjaques9939]

if you went to nvz, like I did, you got to see vesper in its final form. not only that, but you got to touch it. im glad this video is up now, cant wait to try my hand at hydro dipping my own nerf gun. maybe ill even upload a short video on it. whatever I decide to do, itll be helped along by this video. thanks for watching drac out

[@Azraelfromgamefax]

man. I really like all your videos, but this one was unexpectedly awesome

[@anfernycrab8029]

the vesper was my favorite! this is an awesome tutorial.

[@Robo1337Cop]

Thank you for over-explaining

[@erickream6378]

What if I use krylon paint+primer spray paint instead of automotive paints. It says it will adhere to plastic and I'm going to sand the plastic anyway and clean so the paint has something to adhere to. Do you think this would allow the film to stick onto the paint? The color is going to be flat white from krylon. Also, how's that clear coat holding up?

[@justinfouts2191]

Yass, been waiting for this for awhile

[@aldomoreno1630]

did you have to sand anything and if so what grit sandpaper?

[@AManoftheMeeple]

dood, these are incredible!

[@arielbaby9832]

can these be done on plastic drinking glasses too? and will it stay sense t cup will be washed

[@suzukirider3980]

question is it necessary to spray that hydrographic activator or can you do it with out ? thank you I'm doing power coating and this Hydro dipping has got my attention also...

[@Dartmiz]

Is that a Dark Drinker from Destiny I spy in the background of the clear coat section? If so I'm hyped for a video on it.

[@Ariffy04]

Great video Drac

[@pollyg562]

im giving you all the details,then you dont mention what your spraying the print stuff with,id say that would be a very,important part

[@Taylor-le5rn]

Do some research lazybones

[@FreakStreakGameMachine]

It's activator rare shit

[@brandon_yl_is_busted_af9316]

Watched this vid years ago man it brings back memories

[@shy-borg342]

A Stryfe named Vorpal with a dragon scale pattern? Awesome Jabberwock reference there to the commissioner who had this done.

[@LordDraconical]

+Derek Shy-Borg i made it to raffle, the reference is my own.

[@stephenb9940]

Good job,picked up tape trick here,wondering how to keep from spreading

[@chanhducphung2826]

Thank you for your nice details video

[@imnotfuckingusingthisaccou2574]

If you’re not bothered about specific patterns and just some coloured swirls is fine for you then just spray paint into the water. Prep’s a lot easier.

[@gerhardlaubscher2294]

Hi Thanks for vid. Can please supply the product brand name for the Activator? Thx gG

[@swagermuffinz8050]

the third stryfe reminds me of taken from destiny. can you do a taken inspired blaster?

[@williamjames0]

Techoblade?? Also amazing video thanks needed help hydro dipping

[@marciaz31]

That was very informative ...

[@jamesprice647]

Good Video, My question to you is, if I have a plastiv part that is the correct base color i want, can I lightly etch the plastic with Very fine Glass Bead in which i do yo my pre prep on a paint job og a model R/C airplane,. Question being is the surface prp as discribed going to be a good contact and take surgace for the hydro diping. Next, I heed a Clear coat that is almost equilivant to Automotive grade clear acrylic. will that eat the Print design in light coats? And actually how long do you wait if you are going to use a chear coat over the print design? Any guidance will be highly appreciated. Respectfully, Jim "P" Jenuine-motor

[@Dewx30]

Hi There! Looks fine! Right now i don't know whats happening, but i take the part out of the water, i can't see the pattern, but the film is sticked to the part :( Do you know why is that happening? It's like my pattern is dissapearing... Thanks in advance

[@zenny4753]

you are a saint drac my modded longshot will be so easier to do now

[@badoww]

WOW man ty for the how to!!!

[@djlink111]

nice video, thank you. I wanna dip my Sinden light guns

[@buster349100]

Well done! Thanks!

[@HexBeatz]

Did you prime them or anything first, I'm attempting to do this for my pc case and just need to know Is there anything I need to know do I need to spray the case with anything when I dip it

[@NerfModsByParker]

do you know if you can use an iron to smooth out air bubbles, I tried to dip my blaster and there were bubbles everywhere

[@kingstick3162]

i really like the green gun/ its film!

[@mailjake]

Vesper is amazing. I think I'm going to try and make something very similar

[@iceyimiceyim9086]

Bo3??

[@jpz3045]

Iceyim Iceyim boi

[@raynutty82]

The blue one is so bad asss!!!!!!!

[@Bakron97]

Hey drac quick question. How would this apply to gaming controllers? would the clear coat be too glossy to hold properly? would NOT using clear coat mess up the pattern? what would you recommend to do differently? if anything at all

[@ccwwing-nutt6228]

WoW, to you sir... I care nothing about toy nerf guns , but i am however interested in the process of hydrodipping. I just wanted to let you know that, that was a rather exceptional "How to Video" Very informative and at a nice pace not to lose interest. good work! can this be done to real guns? where do you get the film and actuator spray?

[@swinsonuk]

All metirials are in the Description box

[@swinsonuk]

and yes, this can be done to real guns. pake sure you prime it first

[@joshuagonzalez1399]

r/iamverysmart

[@philmitchell9552]

Like Crazy can it be done on things that get hot like a car turbo for example? Or would it just burn away

[@alphaplayzz1381]

VELENO156 i dont know but if spraypaint would burn then this type of hydrodip would burn aswell

[@tucha329]

What you spraied on hydrographics before starting to put details in water?

[@paull2815]

Mom's going to love those razor cuts in the flooring.

[@LordDraconical]

+Paul L My workshop, my floor

[@pepperidgefarm6775]

Do I need to do anything to my xbox controller to hydrodip it? I saw other videos where they buff and spray other stuff on the item before dipping it. Thank you.

[@laurenluevano4857]

I think that thread banger needs to see this

[@mattmillen1636]

a way to keep your temps right could be a heat mate. look up vivosun reptile heat mate you can get one with a thermostat to set the temp and heat the water from 70 to 100+

[@benjaminhammock9426]

how long do you let it sit when you spray the activator till you dip

[@urd3adnow]

i'm trying to put some stuff like this on a controller- how does the finisher sealant feel? if it's sticky or whatever it'd kinda ruin a controller.

[@maggotdrum]

do you think i can do this on a chrome bumper? i was thinking about doing it in kryptek typhoon.

[@millertime4x494]

When doing an inside job like a RC truck body the "water side" would have to be up. does this make a difference?

[@shery6373]

hye bro, u r doing a nyc job, I jxt hav 2 questions, 1st, from where(online) I can buy this film? 2nd, the sticky side goes upward or downward in tank? waiting for ur rply*

[@venki7435]

thank you for the video but what's the spray u used on the film ? can I have the name of that?

[@dankennedy4364]

Dear Lord: Really good video!

[@jayo06105]

awesome job!!

[@goofyfoot2001]

very nice of you to customize your kid brothers toy guns!

[@jalenraines1740]

Hey Drac, I wanted to know what you sprayed onto the film before dipping the item.

[@megerin8124]

where can you buy all of the stuff to do this? besides online

[@dvinnyq2889]

would it be less likely to bubble up if u also sprayed the activator evenly on the part before u dip?

[@cranercrew9836]

Are the red trigger/door/barrel on the Sanguine custom made or painted?

[@antonysafari1]

Hi. I'm having trouble hydrographic film dipping. Everytime i pull out whatever im dipping, the paint just runs off. Ive practiced with plastic casings from my chainsaws, phone cases and nike Af1 shoes. Ive acetoned the items prior to dipping. I've used different water temperatures, put film sticky side down. Applied activator and waiting for various different times before dipping. Ive held the item to dip under the water for longer before pulling it out. Still runs off. Please help me.

[@nikolabrzuch1108]

That was uploaded on my 14th bday!!!

[@zh0ngyu]

Just asking, can you dip a stock colored stryfe and it will look just like the third one (given that we are using the same film)?

[@Creen_Crayon]

When I first got the notification that this video was uploaded I clicked on said notification and it said this video was private

[@jameswolf5513]

First how long do you wait after spraying activator to dip and second were did you get the film.

[@zionmikaere297]

whaaaaa? using imperial AND metric units drac? that's amazing

[@LordDraconical]

+Zion Mikaere im a weird hybrid for sure

[@helloidontknow]

Me too drac

[@sammycat6019]

+LordDraconical drac how much water do you need

[@Jac3.3]

thanks this helped alot

[@reillycavanaugh4495]

To hydro dip do u have to paint the blasers first?

[@derringer153]

Hey drac, i know this isn't pertaining specifically to hydro dipping but how would you go about restoring a close to ruined stryfe shell and then prepare it to hydro dip?, By the way that mosaic looking film looks amazing.

[@poisoneddarts277]

i just told my little cousin about how that was a stryfe and how you painted it and he said "oh that beard guy?" i almost died!!!

[@Sylvia_Walls]

Poisoned darts 😂😂😂 that’s hilarious

[@mikeramos5018]

Question. What did you spray before you dip the subject into the film? Thanks in advance bro

[@swinsonuk]

Activator, link's in the discription

[@freddiefoster4224]

Hi Drac what hydrographic film did you use for the senguin 😅

[@thinbluelinemustang372]

I'm going to hydro dip EVERYTHING! Why didn't I know about this???

[@archiemedes31]

What are u spraying on the layout during dipping is the top coat..

[@zarithial5480]

nice thx for the knowledge =3

[@mukashimukashi386]

hey man what did u spray before dipping? thinner?

[@jakerevell8548]

Hey, I know this was ages ago. But can you tell me if you had to do an undercoat or not for the film to stick?

[@afriendofafriend5766]

Drac, if someone commissioned you do hydro dip a rival khaos, do you think you could do that?

[@user-tr5ju3ji1w]

Vesper looks awesome

[@xcountryx]

do you wet sand and polish the clear coat when done?

[@shanemcdonald6332]

When did you add the oil to the water and how much? Also what were you spraying onto the film when it was sitting in the water