WHY YOU NEED TO PAINT YOUR PARTS BEFORE HYDRO DIPPING | Liquid Concepts | Weekly Tips and Tricks

[@chethakapullaperuma]

Please do a prep videos for plastic and steel, that's the most important thing

[@supabiscuit]

Agreed

[@shawnmaxwell8544]

@@supabiscuit you guys would need to prep your plasctics the same way you would for paint. theres hundreds of videos on this. basically you need a paint to paint "bond" for this to work so i dont think you can dip raw plastics allthough i may be wrong

[@angleors55]

Hello, my name is Adel. I am a fan of watercolor printing. I have been following you for a while. You are very good. We wish you all the best. I have a question that has confused me. I have worked on many materials, but the glass was the only obstacle. Please tell me what type of material and product is used for the initial coating before diving so that the film will stick to it, because when I wash the glass, it pulls away from me and slides. I have to paint it and I want to maintain the transparency of the glass. Therefore, I want a transparent coating before diving. Can you help me with this? Thank you very much.

[@ArturK1M]

Hi. I've thought you might show us how it does or does not stick to wet sanded surface... But thank you for the end explanation.

[@katiedean8177]

Thank you for clearing that question up for me

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Happy to help !!

[@klinkklinger1571]

If you do a dip and it dont turn out the best and want to redo it do you have to strip everything to bare metal and start over or can you paint right over dip and do it again.

[@minimanadam]

I gotta admit , I paint all my stuff and let it dry 4x days befor I dip them and I've NEVER had an issue with it not sticking..it sticks so well I can't get it off. like , if I miss a spot I'd have to sand it all off as it sticks that well. I only use either rusteolum or krylon highgloss Grey or nardo Grey

[@ridgerunner7036]

Still learning but that's answered a lot if my questions thanks

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Glad to help ! Thanks for watching !

[@boxer71c55]

I know this is an old vid but, what about clear coat over it, would I need to scuff it to get clear to stick to it? Thanks

[@johnbell3816]

Very helpful as always

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Glad to hear it!

[@kevinstarkweather8668]

How do I prep the surface if it has already been dipped before

[@peter_W91]

Brian could you please do a video explaining everything in the DIY kit please

[@theblindauthority1971]

How best to prevent wrinkling? Is it the base coat...mfr brands?? Prep?

[@luqmanhakiemsarry6180]

I want to retain the original colour trim parts.Can I spray clear lacquer paint on the parts and then I would dip my trim in the film? Will it bond?

[@theARMORYchannel]

thank you for theses videos

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Hope they help ! Thanks for watching !

[@vintageschumacher]

Guy tiny question 🤔 is there clear basecoat on the market? I've been painting cars for 35 years I know how to prep lol and paint 😂 I just want to dip using my own colours this is why I want a clear dipping basecoat 😊 or what is dipping paint made of ? Cellulose ? Acrylic?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Intercoat is a clear base coat :)

[@thercchannel5757]

I wanna do Carbon fibre, is it enough to just paint it in grey base paint or do i need to use black or grey?

[@titocamaya]

Im planning to dip my airgun butt, its in varnish? What will I do to have good results?

[@martinhribar753]

Hi, So there has to be an chemical bond of the film to the paint? Or could we make an mechanical bond with scuffing the top coat with scotchbrite?

[@supabiscuit]

This video helped me alot

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Good to hear !!

[@bryanbyrd5980]

How long will the graphics stay on what ever you dipped? How do they hold up against like heat, rain, snow?. Like day you dipped a valve cover?

[@r33ljunki32]

So if I’m going to dip fishing reel side plates that’s green already I would have to scuff it up and paint it again it the same color

[@pravinxp]

Hi guys, I would love to know on how you guys would polish the clear coat after dipped parts are clear coated. Especially the car trims

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

High grit sandpaper, rubbing and polishing compound. Hope that helps.

[@pravinxp]

@@LiquidConceptsUSApolishing by machine or with hand?

[@kirkellis4329]

Does this mean dipping clear polycarbonate is impossible ? I'd like to dip so the dip is on the backside and visible through the 1/8" polycarbonate. Is there a clear that would bond to both the poly and the dip would also bond to ? Maybe if the clear was still tacky just before dipping ?

[@tycloud4601]

I just started watching your videos good stuff! I have a question can you or have you tried to dip on a cad plated surface or do you have to have a painted surface for the film to stick to? Thank you

[@peter_W91]

Is painting it and priming the same thing…. You can use any paint?

[@ali-sleimanchehade6129]

What kind of paint can I use to prepare it?! Like what kind of primer can I use if I do not wish to use white?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Most of the films look more vibrant with a white basecoat. Be sure to check out our website for recommended basecoat colors for a particular pattern.

[@rbbeac]

I’m starting a new drinking game. Take a shot every time he says “literally”, when he says “definitely”, take two!

[@joeyrodriguez4461]

I have trouble with all flame patterns do I need to let hydrodrate longer than 60 sec or just practice more on activator (always sections that don't bond or pin holes)?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Pin holes are usually a result of being under activated.

[@thundertiger76]

Would the hydrographics stick by just keying the helmet with glass paper and not painting it with a base coat?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

No it wont. You need to make sure you apply a base coat down first to make sure you get the proper adhesion before dipping the part.

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

You need to base coat the item for the print to have something to bond to.

[@thundertiger76]

@@LiquidConceptsUSA Can you use any acrylic rattle can base coat?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

@@thundertiger76 You can try it but we highly recommend to use paint for hydrographics. With this you will get inconsistent results and may end in the print not adhering.

[@luiscaballero2506]

I've been considering using one hit wonder paint. Is this a good idea?

[@Veilbane57]

Not to pull you away from this content creator, but if you check out All the Fun Things Hydrographics that is almost exclusively what they use. Great range of colors and quality. I think they have a video going over their why too.

[@jaylewis862]

Does it work if you sand or scuff the clear coat and then dip it? I do a lot of motorcycles and airbrush work. If I wanted to incorporate hydro dipping on a paint job would I have to do the dipping first or could I clear coat previous work, sand it down, tape it off and then dip?? Or re-spray a base coat before dipping?

[@stupidassol]

I have done some dipping on a few motorcycles and I prep, paint, mask off what I do want dipped, dip the part, rinse, then clear. I have also sprayed a candy over a freshly dipped part then cleared without issues. Hope this helps. Cheers and good luck!

[@jaylewis862]

@Stu Pidassol Yes, thank you!

[@oompie5261]

hello when i spray the activator on the film the film splits ... what goes wrong or do i need to buy another activator? Yours sincerely

[@fheel1]

More than likely you're spraying too much

[@shawnmaxwell8544]

@@fheel1 or spraying too close, people dont realize theres pressure in those cans and it can definately tear the print

[@liquidmidnight0748]

Do you mask and prep the insides of the hard hats or just black them out after you dip the outside

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Normally we try to keep paint out of the inside with tape.

[@hamdan7498]

Could we do without activator spray ?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

No, that is what makes it possible. Check out the video. www.tiktok.com/@liquidconcepts/video/7109514550722219310?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

[@jdmboostedek]

Can you dip powder coated parts

[@juancantu8905]

Yes sir my name is Juan Cantu I live in south Texas we’re can I get that materials to do that did sell them? Please let me know thanks

[@brittangann5319]

what diminsions did you use for your film on the hard hat?

[@Blimpus]

ok I am late to the party butm do I need to do anything to an RC truck body? I want to dip the outside not the inside? Lexan clear body

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn63pHifhJKGf6s Hope this video helps. Good luck !!

[@MaX33432]

Hello, after applying the film to the object, it slips, does not stay on the object. What is the reason for that? I use: 1. I clean the object 2. Plastic primer 3. Acrylic paint for cars 4. Water temperature 28-32 degrees Celsius Am I wrong somewhere?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

It sounds like a paint issue. If the print is not adhering to the paint then the paint is not compatible.

[@paolocollado7766]

Hello, can I spray acrylic paint over hydro dipped object?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Are you trying to redo the piece? Or just wanting to change it to a solid color?

[@paolocollado7766]

@@LiquidConceptsUSA Thankyou for the reply. I'm thinking of covering some area of the hydro dipped object with acrylic paint like covering some area with black, would the paint stick to the surface?. I wonder if acrylic paint works?🙂

[@waynelong9493]

Can YOU do this on wood

[@cesello4777]

You said they have been painted a thousand times, How do u remove the dips

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

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[@kamikazeoo1484]

What if im not useing film just using diff spray paint

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

That would be a different process than hydrographics and unfortunately not an area I can assist with.

[@suataykut9357]

Which paint to be use 1k or 2k

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

We use a clear coat , base coat system. Hope that helps.

[@kingslayeremix]

Should you paint leather also.... Ex shoe

[@doctordrip2423]

Yes

[@godswatcher]

I was trying to find your pricing and turn around times

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Pricing will vary based upon the item as well as turnaround times. If you email us with the item and what you are looking for we can give you both. [e-mail]

[@ironshepherd8996]

Hello ! I love your videos ! But I am French and i don't understand English, is it possible to translate into french ? Please !

[@simonbevan7581]

You write English very well

[@romandolan7809]

Now I know TY

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

You're Welcome !!

[@epicshitz]

If I'm painting a stainless steel tumbler and it already has paint on it do I have to get all the paint off of it or just scuff up the surface to remove the clear coat?

[@stupidassol]

You don't have to remove all of the paint. Scuffing the clear coat is vital, but you should repaint the part before dipping to ensure the film bonds.

[@426superbee4]

Some paints don't react to some other paints. Will wrinkle, or bubble some paints

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Yes that is correct!

[@TheGlennrevty]

I thought that your not supposed to paint hard hats it can compromise it

[@utameujoe]

Are you sanding the paint before dipping?

[@geraldjohnstone125]

Do I send you my parts and you do the sanding and painting before the dip?

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

Yes we handle all of the prepping and painting prior to dipping so we can ensure the durability.

[@thatscottanderson]

What was the question? 😂

[@ituneca1862]

Thanks for the info but please make a scrip and shorten your videos... up to 2mins and i learned nothing yet, basically 4 steps and minimal info. You could have done that whole video in 2 minutes.

[@LiquidConceptsUSA]

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