HOW TO HYDRO DIP COMPLICATED PARTS | Liquid Concepts | Weekly Tips and Tricks

[@harryrosado933]

Great instructional video!! That's how it's done, I learned from the best. Shop looks very nice.

[@andrewlloyd4702]

Awesome, so good. You really do take time to show what can be achieved.

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Thank you so much 😀

[@timturpin]

I really enjoyed your video. I have a 2016 Corvette Stingray and I have wanted to get the same pieces dipped in carbon fiber (except the mirrors). I also want my rear spoiler dipped as well. Can you provide me with a non- binding guestimate of how much money I might have to spend to get that done? I'd like to get you to do it, but I'll have to see where you're located. I'm in central Georgia. Again great job. You sold me on the hood vent dip. I knew that could have been difficult to do, but you're solution was perfect. Take care and I hope I hear from you soon.

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Hi Tim, please send pics of the pieces you want done to: [e-mail]. We will be glad to get you a price! Glad you enjoyed the video !!

[@pduerr5632]

I would like to know what blasting media you are using in your blast cabinet. You say sand blaster, are you using sand?

[@mikey3745]

Hey guys, I bought some material with y’all and I’m just about ready to dip. My question is on dipping a guitar. I want both sides covered but I don’t have a tank long enough for a single dip. How do I double dip without over laying the first dip? Can I mask off the entire back to dip the entire front?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Yes you are correct! You will want to mask off whatever you do not want dipped in the 1st dip. This will give you a straight line. Once dipped you can remove the masking, spray and intercoat clear, mask the previously dipped side and then dip the 2nd side.

[@erincooke4850]

I know its an old video but do you remember what type of blasting media was used? id hate to etch the parts and have to buy new ones lol

[@swndle1]

Great job Brian you make it look so easy. Top quality film I learned the hard way pay a little more it looks a 100 times better than lower quality films.

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Thanks Charlie! Yes indeed there are some films that definitely make the outcome far less desirable!

[@thinusdiedericks3240]

Great work! Loved the video. Just for interest, perhaps show us the video how you dipped those Mirror covers. Was it a 2 part dip or roll dip? Thanks again.

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Yeah we are working on getting these fixed up for a different video but we will certainly post them up when we get it all finished! Also for your reference it was a roll that we did on the mirror covers.

[@trmadness]

That’s awesome great job man

[@Dirtbikeracing101]

How do you know what base coat color to use? On your website it says to use white for light gray and u used black in the video. Any reason behind that? Thanks

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Most all films look more vibrant with a white basecoat. Some patterns allow for other color basecoats. Just know, it will alter the look of the pattern on the film. Hope that helps!

[@chrisg2619]

So what if you was to paint the base coat red then dip it in the carbon fiber would the red base show tructhe carbon?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Yes that is correct but you would need to do a red candy if you wanted a very bright red.

[@Crx018]

do you absolutely need to scuff or prime parts before hydrodipping ?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Yes unless your part is ABS plastic you will need to scuff/sand, primer, and paint the item before dipping.

[@mtuningg.g9617]

Hello . what carbon film did you use, what number does she have, thanks

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Here is the link to the carbon that we used in the video - www.liquidconcepts.com/shop/product-detail/realistic-carbon-fiber

[@mtuningg.g9617]

Good afternoon, what kind of tape did you use, what number and where can I order it. thanks in advance Ответить

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Normally we use the 3M Yellow automotive tape.

[@Hammerback0]

Tips of fingers wouldn't cause mistake areas? I thought one would fix something to hold the piece to keep bare areas left from fingers? Or do you look over those areas and just touch them up?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

On this particular piece none of the area where we are holding it is seen. Only the center section is visible once reassembled. If indeed these areas were seen we would have made a jig, tape tabs, or something to hold from the back side as touching it up in that large of an area would not be ideal with this design.

[@darrenboyle6787]

How long after basecoat do you leave it before dipping?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

When it is dry to the touch then you can dip to it most of the time.

[@darrenboyle6787]

@@LiquidConceptsUSA thankyou

[@rickjay1266]

Great Video.

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Thank You!

[@dakotacordero1657]

What media do you use on parts like this ?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Are you referring to the carbon fiber? If so it is our Realistic Carbon Fiber that you can find here www.liquidconcepts.com/shop/product-detail/realistic-carbon-fiber

[@DONUT-FPV]

What size sheet of film would I need to dip a 17 inch wheel ?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

You would need at least a 19"-21" wide film and around 23" long or so to dip the front of the wheel completely. That is a little on the conservative end but that should help you out.

[@johnkirkhart4]

I live in Oklahoma city. Where can I get my grille guard dipped

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

You may try to check on Google and see if any shops in the area pull up and see if they have a large enough tank to dip something like that in.

[@FATmods]

what temperature should the water be

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Normally around 80-90 F. degrees.

[@johnbaker1952]

How did you dip the mirrors??

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

We actually dipped those going straight down into the water if I remember right. The next time we get some mirrors in like that we can try to shoot a video on them!

[@rockj112]

the plastic door cover handles I want to match the car paint can I blend it with a brown and a Black Metallic

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

It would honestly depend upon the exact color of the vehicle. I would recommend getting the paint code off the vehicle and having it color matched so that you know it is going to match exactly.

[@joncooper1145]

but, but what about the part your fingers were covering?? how do you dip that part?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

That part is actually covered by the hood when the vents are installed on the car so we actually didnt need to dip that area, but it was a great way to hold the part to dip the area that is shown.

[@usanyc99]

I watched a lot of your videos but only in this video you are scuffed and primed all pieces before hydrodipping. Can you please explain me why. Example side skirts you did without scuffing and prime . Thanks

[@isaacarredondo1716]

My film didn’t fully dissolve I used reducer as activator #buget u think it would work ?if I try again cuz the water was cold and ik it’s supposed to be warm (I sent it cuz it was rushed)

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Isaac I would suggest investing in some actual hydrographics activator and that should solve the issue. The water temp typically affects how long you might have to wait for it to fully activate.

[@isaacarredondo1716]

@@LiquidConceptsUSA sounds good I'ma just buy the activator from u guys because it seems like it really works and u don't have any issues 👌thanks

[@charlesdriggers199]

The paints that you use;are they enamel?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

No sir we use only solvent based paints.

[@stanleypierce706]

Why we never get to see a 15 sec detailed close*up view of the finished product???

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

On quite a few of the videos that we do, we try to give a more detailed view of everything so everybody can see how it looks! If you want, we can certainly send you more footage on how it came out if needed.

[@scottjgillishere]

Thought you were gonna show how you lined everything up to match.. (mirror parts) .. Great work tho...

[@ivanchavez6226]

How much do you charge for a job like that ?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Ivan pricing will vary based upon the item due to complexity and overall size. If you want to send us at email at [e-mail] we would be more than happy to quote you on the items you had in mind.

[@supere4206]

Wow

[@rockj112]

Love your videos bro spoke to you on Facebook my vehicle is like a dark brown can I blend a little bit of dark brown to the plastic with the Black Metallic so I could give that nice dark black brown look

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

I am not quite following what exactly you are asking? What plastics are you referring to and are you just wanting to paint them to match your truck color?

[@ivelinemanoilov2147]

Is there a way to dip non-removable parts from the car?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Normally not. You have to be able to put the part in the water to be able to dip it correctly. You may be able to wrap it if its not removable.

[@rebelalliance5104]

Very wordy

[@kiezen-_-3464]

Carbon fiber is sooo overrated