Water Transfer Printing FAQs
When you’re thinking about starting your own hydro dipping project you will most likely have a ton of questions, which is why we have put together this list of the most common water transfer printing FAQs. Click on any FAQ below to learn more.
Water Transfer Printing or Hydro Dipping is a printing technique that uses specialized vinyl designs, and water to decorate 3D objects.
Because the vinyl design is a print, it allows you to put very elaborate designs onto almost any 3D object.
Turning your black weapon camouflage, or decorating your motorcycle is all possible with water transfer printing.
There are a variety of hydrographics that you are able to choose from. Below we have put a small list of examples you may choose from.
- Camouflage
- Floral
- Skulls
- Flames
- Custom Designs
- Tribal
- Many More…
The water transfer printing process is a very durable, and reliable way to decorate almost any 3D object.
The process, and clear coat used to design your product will hold up very well against heat, sun exposure, water, and even scratching.
Making this a great process for camouflaging weapons, decorating engine parts, designing your car rims, and even customizing your motorcycle without worrying about the durability.
The hydro dipping process time can vary depending on what you are decorating. Larger objects, and custom jobs may take longer than smaller objects, therefore its hard to answer this question for everyone.
Contact Us Today so we can better answer this question for your specific project.
The clear coat used for all of our products is as durable as an automotive clear coat.
Therefore your product will most likely be as scratch resistant as your car finish.
When our water transfer printing shop process is done correctly it can withstand up to 325o Farenheit.
Meaning you can decorate your engine valve covers, intake manifolds, and even engine covers with the water transfer printing process.
Water transfer printing, or hydro dipping can be done on almost any 3D object that can be safely dipped into water.
Making it safe for just about any object made from wood, metal, plastic, and glass.
Some Examples Are:
- Car Interior/Exterior Parts
- Motorcycle Fairings/Gas Tanks/Rims
- Weapons/Knives/Hunting Equipment
- Glass Bottles/Mirrors
Yes! Objects that are previously dipped, and not correct CAN be re-dipped. Therefore your project will turn out exactly how you want it.
Hydro dipping is a very comparable process to powder coating.
If you are looking to powder coat any object to change the look, you should highly consider water transfer printing instead.
If you would like to learn more about our water transfer printing shop feel free to contact us today and we will answer all of your questions.