#1 MISTAKE New Hydro Dippers Make !!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ต.ค. 2020
- In today's video, we will be introducing our new video series called:
Just The Tip!
Follow along as Chris from All Things Fun Hydrographics talks about the #1 MISTAKE new hydro dippers make.
In this video series, we will be showing and discussing various topics in the hydrographics world and give helpful tips and tricks for those just starting out in hydro dipping or those that want to learn how to hydro dip at home.
This video will cover the topic of underactivation and overactivation, which is the #1 mistake new hydro dippers make.
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Your tips are absolutely invaluable! I am just getting started and watching your videos helped me identify lots of mistakes I made and understand what went wrong. Now I will have to verify if I have the right understanding of my mistakes :P Hopefully I will soon be able to finish my friend's SIG 550 furniture!
Excellent. Best video explaining the most frustrating part of dipping
Thanks
Awesome, glad you enjoyed it. Many more educational videos to come.
Can't get enough of your videos. Learning to do this for a hobby and you have greatly helped reduce my brain fart curve....
I just stumbled upon your videos, and absolutely love them. Thanks so much for the tips. Love the bloopers too. They are really funny, I can't stop laughing. Thanks for including them in your videos.
Thanks for checking out the videos. Glad you are enjoying them .
Im trying to do some hobby dipping thanks for the tips i will be following along
The blooper thumbs up made me hit the thumbs up button. I was subscribed already. Thanks for putting out this information, I am about to start hydro dipping in a few weeks. Your vids help me a LOT.
As a DIYer I love the bloopers!
Great video for newbies.
I am beyond this point myself but I definitely remember the struggle of perfect activation.
Almost gave up on it but I stuck with it and with help of videos like this one day it just happened and I was dipping.
Glad I stuck it out
Activation is the most frustrating part to learn and I definitely remember all the struggles I went through. I threw a lot of parts across the shop in anger and frustration. Just takes practice and I am glad you were able to figure it out. Thanks for checking out the video.
You should make your own activator mate. It's just xylene and thinner. 70/30 mix. People are making this and calling it activator. placing it in blank jugs and putting their own label and a 50 dollar price tag on it. Notice that none of them put the ingredients on the jug? Xylene 12 bucks. Thinner 7 bucks
@@kaywoodparsons1874 can't buy xylene here in California
They banned it a long time ago.
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Thanks for the bloopers!
Ha ha, glad you enjoyed them. I put them at the end of every video so everyone can get a laugh at me.
Great video Chris! Everyone should watch it
Thank you Terry, glad you enjoyed it. I wish everyone would watch it... that would be awesome!
Greetings from South Africa -- love your videos.
I love your videos. I am just getting started out and would like to make a business out of this. Your videos have been a big help but I think I will definitely be subscribing to your online training. You have definitely inspired me to step out of my comfort zone. Thank you.
Thanks Nathan, glad to have you and appreciate the kind words. The online training will definitely help you. The business elite class is very insightful and will show you all the in's and out of the business and get you well on your way to making some money.
You should make your own activator mate. It's just xylene and thinner. 70/30 mix. People are making this and calling it activator. placing it in blank jugs and putting their own label and a 50 dollar price tag on it. Notice that none of them put the ingredients on the jug? Xylene 12 bucks. Thinner 7 bucks
Amazing channel, so helpful for me as a beginner! Quick question if I was dipping something concave like a bowl what angle should I dip at?
Thank you bro! I got the OHW DIY kit and have done exactly what you described in this video, I screwed up. Thank you for the help
thank you
im enjoying playing around with it
Always fun to play around with it.
Cool, thanks for the tips and info mate. 😊👍
Glad I could help!
Thank you! Looking into this as a new hobby. Subscribed for more videos!
Awesome Murray, glad you subscribed and thank you .I have tons of videos with lots of good info, and we do new videos every week.
Thanks,going to try a few projects soon. This was very helpful. I'm brand new to hydro dipping. Lots to learn.
Thanks for checking out the video, we have many more great info videos coming soon and you wont be disappointed. Give the OHW do it yourself kit a try, it works great. Link for 5$ off in the description is just an extra bonus!
@@AllThingsFunHydrographics do you have to sandblast parts first?
@@shockwave6416 It is prefered to sand blast. You can use a scuff pad but sandblasting is much easier and more consistent. We will have a full video on prep work soon.
You should make your own activator mate. It's just xylene and thinner. 70/30 mix. People are making this and calling it activator. placing it in blank jugs and putting their own label and a 50 dollar price tag on it. Notice that none of them put the ingredients on the jug? Xylene 12 bucks. Thinner 7 bucks
Thank you for your help and quick reply :o) I really appreciate it!!!!
Anytime Craig, no problem.
Learned alot props on the video!
Awesome, glad I could help
Thanks for this, just did my first few test runs and I definitely over activated
Keep practicing, it takes some time to get used too.
@@AllThingsFunHydrographics oh I will I'm a bit of a perfectionist 😅
Your videos are a massive help for a newbie 👌🏼
Love your videos,I just want to know what temperature is it to be when starting.thanks
Hell ya! Great info Chris! Thanks!! This is really gonna help me figure out what I'm doing wrong.
Awesome, glad I could help. Thanks for watching and we got many more coming soon with tons more info.
I'm a little late to this video but it definitely helps. I'm still having so much trouble get the right amount of activator. Its either too much or not enough. Its getting frustrating.
Subscribed. Getting into this for firearms. Will definitely come back for tips.
Awesome thanks for the sub! Hope you enjoy some more of our videos.
@@AllThingsFunHydrographics where can I sign up for your online training
I wondered why some of my dips seemed faded or washed out compared to others even though the film adhered. Over activation. Another great video ATF. Just the tip baby. Lmao.
Glad I could help. Just the tip.
Like I don’t have enough hobbies. Good job on the videos. At first I was like...I wish they guys were local..and then I realized I would be broke from Hydrodipping everything I own.
LOL, that a fairly accurate assumption. I have had a few local wives call the shop and be like "you know we are broke, why do you keep dipping his stuff knowing we cant afford it" Well mam... I am not gonna turn down a credit card payment because you don't agree with your husbands spending habits lol.
Great tutorial!
Thank you!
I love the bloopers lol 😆
Thank you, glad we could make you laugh.
Always in Season cup in the background 👀
Loved the video but the bloopers got me to subscribe! 🤣
LOL. Everyone loves the bloopers so we include them in every video. Thank you so much for the sub, I appreciate it.
Great explanation..... Tks......!!! can we make activator own by using chemical...??? can you advise about that.
I have never tried to make my own activator but I have seen a lot of videos on youtube and people have done it.
I have a plastic gun stock that comes apart in two halves. I am dipping it in a desert digital film. Should I dip it as a whole or dip each half separately??
Can you use the under activated as background for a correct activation art?
You guys make this look so easy 🙈 I’ve tried few times , came close and still failed lol
it takes lots of practice. I didnt become good until I got lots of hands on training and about a year of practice.
I don't understand why you would teach people your craft, but that being said, thank you for taking the time to help us DIY'ers. Just subscribe, and getting ready to binge watch your channel.
Just trying to help since there is not a ton of good info out there.
Because 99% of people won't do anything about it or even attempt it.
Question :....When dipping a "taped off project" ...for example taping of a gas tank or fenders ect . for flames , and only wanting the pattern to appear in the flame , Do you have to score around the masking tape before removing to prevent damage to the area intended for the pattern ?
I always score the tape before I pull it just in case. Makes getting sharper lines much easier.
Anybody debating the one hit wonder stop it’s amazing get it my only regret is not getting more colors I’m a complete nood when it comes to dipping and spray paint in general and even I can tell it’s some quality stuff
AMEN, Preach it brother!!! Love some OHW man, its good stuff.
What are some of your tool that you use for dipping pieces, as well what is the yellow stencil adhesive paper you use?
Not sure what you mean by tools, can you be more specific? The vinyl stencil material is Avery Denision high heat vinyl, same stuff we use for cerakote.
Do you also need to do it for spray paint only? I’m not using a pattern.
Move left to right.. proceeds to go from right to left lmao
Thank you for the knowledge I cant wait to try this
My left or your left? I get confused.... cant help it, I went to government school.
The bloopers are hilarious
Thank you Stephanie. Glad I could make you laugh,
So if I was to order enough stuff to do a large gun stock like you had how much hydro film would I need and what else would I need? And how much is all this costs? Also what temperature should your dip water be?
Price depends on what film you buy and where you buy it from. I always order a minimum of 3 meters for all projects so I know I have enough for re-dos if needed. 90-92 degrees at the surface of the water... we just did a video on water temps if you want to check it out.
Hi from the UK. I've just stumbled on your videos & I have to say that they are the most informative 1s I've come across! I've been toying with having a go at this for a while,but never really felt comfortable for some reason? But after watching a few of your videos,I feel more confident in having a go. I just wish I could get all the things needed from the companies you mention? There's not to much help over here,in finding what I should be getting etc? I would really love to make something special for my beautiful granddaughter & I know she would love to have a go too! I want to thank you for your very informative videos my friend & I truly hope I can get up & running without too many issues etc? Wish you lived by me,as I'd be picking your very knowledgeable brain constantly! Lol. Keep doing what your doing my friend & ill be sure to watch all your videos,including the spray paint 1s,as I like the idea of that too. Thank you again. Stay safe mate.(sorry for going on a bit!) Tc
Check out Hydro Style UK, they have a lot of the products you need and can help you out.
Hello, I am new to hydro dip film and was wondering how do you figure out which side of the film you should lay touching the water and which side faces away from the water?
Thats easy.. lick your finger and stick it on the film... which ever side sticks to your finger, thats the side that goes on the water. I know it sounds crazy but it is the easiest method and I do it every time I cut a piece of film. Just becomes habit after a while.
Hi! Great series of tips! I have a question: can hydrodipping be done on a textured surface? I have a plastic engine cover I'd like to do, but it has a textured finish that would be difficult to sand smooth.
The texture will mute the detail of the film. It will work but look “fuzzy”
If I wanted to dip something in carbon fiber and it's a flat black base, will it turn out ok or will I need to spray it a lighter base?
Come for the dipping, stay for the blooping!
Plenty of blooping to go around Rowdy Lowdy! LOL Sometimes the bloopers are longer than the video if I film too early in the morning or late at night! LOL
Yeah I'm looking to hydro dip my Taurus g2c
Do it, or have us do it!
where can I get that ghost skulls camo? love it!
So, if you mess it up, how to easily clean ABS to retry?
You have a video of how to prep the object first? Before diping
I wish someone did it around where I live, I really want to have a couple of ARs hydro diped
email me, I have tons of people I can refer you too that may not be too far away and you can always ship. chris@atfhydrographics.com
When dipping a rifle stock and you have one side done can the tape be applied to the recently dipped side right away with no rinsing, or should it be rinsed and dried
rinse and dry. th-cam.com/video/Ub-gxf2rufI/w-d-xo.html
I like this video. 1 question tho. What is the best temperature of water to dip the film?
90. We have a video all about it.
Good evening from Greece!New follower and i really want to learn this procedure!Your videos are very helpfull.Is the shop on the link yours?Thank you for your time!!
Welcome. Yes the link is mine but I do not sell any products, you would need to find someone in your country that can import it for you because none of the companies in the states ship overseas. If you want to learn more then you should check out our online training on Patreon. www.patreon.com/ATFhydrographics
@@AllThingsFunHydrographics i will and thank you for your reply Chris!!
Hi, I was wondering if you ever have done a fishing rod?
Hey does montana black work?
Morning,sorry to be stupid I have watched a load of you tube videos how to spray paint & you always spray from the inside & now this new way of painting its from the outside so I am thinking that you took the over spay film off,I am just getting good @ spraying a rc car bodyshell the you change it all lol lol lol cool video.thank you Andy timson from England
big fan of you .i'm just wanna know if there is any available video showing us how to deal with a bike full process dipping
Thanks for checking out the videos. We do not have a video on doing bikes yet, but will in the future.
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Is there any way that you can salvage film that has sank
What is that spray material?
Can we use laquier instead of activator ?
can i use thener as activator?
So I'm having a problem where either it's really slimy and takes forever to wash off and bits an pieces come off or the whole thing starts to crumble off walmart white paint on metal that's been sanded down to 120 grit
I’m having issues where my film is wrinkling, not when placed or activated but around the item I am dipping during the dip, then drying with raised creases or ripples on the item. Any idea what is causing this or how to fix it?
If the film in wrinkling as your dipping then you either have bad film or you are not activated enough. Film can go bad if it is not stored properly. It needs 40-50% humidity and 70 degrees.
Is it possible to do the exhaust?
Can I clear my part before I dip it to protect it ? What do I need to do to prep. it if any?
We covered both those topics in previous videos. Here you go, check these out:
th-cam.com/video/EzWYBRqhwh4/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/aLUUgl-TMVE/w-d-xo.html
I got questions first let me say this was so helpful a cd I know I'm all late but 1st question do you need to use activator if you are just working spray paint not the film and other question is in working with tumblers and would like to know how to cover the whole cup in 1 take. Thank you in advance
I am not familiar with the spray paint method very much but I do know they don't use activator.
No you don't need activator. Just oil based paints. Just do the whole cup in one take.
You should make your own activator mate. It's just xylene and thinner. 70/30 mix. People are making this and calling it activator. placing it in blank jugs and putting their own label and a 50 dollar price tag on it. Notice that none of them put the ingredients on the jug? Xylene 12 bucks. Thinner 7 bucks
Is it possible for the film to go bad? I have some that when I lay it in the water, it does not seem to absorb it. It still shows wrinkles.
I held the can at an angle instead of straight down and the can spurted ruining the ink. It spread the design out too big from over activation.
Yup, got to be careful for that sputtering. I always spray a little off to the side before I start on the film.
Can you please show us how to dip a rim was thinking of doing my motorbike rims
When I get some in I will, I do not do rims very often because they are really expensive to dip.
Love the painting you did on the boat.Whats the average price to dip a shotgun
Thanks WC. Pricing is all depending upon which gun its going on and what pattern is being use.d. Email me for a free quote chris@atfhydrographics.com
I What to start at home for myself. Is is there a beginner's kit
OHW sells some diy kits on their website ohwpaint.com
He said "just the tip" lmao
Ha Ha you will get to hear me say just the tip every other week now.... your welcome.😄
Ikr 🙄
This really helped I’m under activating my films made diagnosing it much easier it’s tricky that’s for sure I’m getting it tho
Glad the video helped you. It is tricky but just takes some practice.
Are those level 4 plates?
We’re did you get the big tub of water
Seems like the spray can isn't the best way to apply the activator? My guess is smaller droplets would provide more consistent coverage without disturbing the pattern?
Spray gun will always be a million percent better than spray cans.
That figures. I appreciate your DIY videos. I am now convinced that I would be better off having a professional dip my replacement butt stock for my Mossberg 930.
Today was my first attempt at this art. I dipped a wooden skate board blank. It came out pretty good. A few small imperfections but overall I was tickled to death. I rinsed it off for what seemed like forever then pat it dry. About an hour after that, I applied Rusto Oleum Acrylic Enamel clear over it. About 30 mins later the entire board was a mess. The Clear cost reacted with something and caused the print to crack and blister up. Any Suggestions?
Best tip ever.... stop using a paints that are not designed for hydro dipping. Switch to OHW or a hydro dipping paint and clear and those issues will go away.
Ordered some OHW supplies :) @@AllThingsFunHydrographics
@@frankmick8683 Awesome, you will love it. I use the paints all the time. Good stuff.
I am new to hydro dipping can I use just spray paint and a tub and spray my paint in the water then just dip it or do I have to use a activator. If it just spray paint.
I do not do the spray paint dipping so I am not an expert in that area. I know that the people who use the spray paint do not use activator they just spray the paint on top of the water.
So what’s the preferred one looks like?
How much do u charge to do a slash body
Um all three looked the same when you sprayed it. I'm out of my league 😂 ill just purchase my tumbler lol I was going to try and make one
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Awesome thank you for the sub! Hope you enjoy more of the videos.
can you apply rubber like the inpack makita
it will go onto rubber but it will not stick for very long! Rubber and silicone are some of the things I do not dip because it will not stay stuck to the surface.
After spraying activator how long should you wait before you dip an item
Depends on the activator, some its 10-15 seconds, some is 20, some are 30
What do you put the activator in. Can it be a spray bottle?
No spray bottles, use a hvlp gun. We have a video on how to spray activator with a spray gun.
Can you hydro dip chrome?
How do I prep a helmet? Just paint over it a solid color
Watch this video we did on prep...
th-cam.com/video/aLUUgl-TMVE/w-d-xo.html
Question, can you dip something that already has “paint” on it. Like if I order something that comes dipped already can I dip of that ?
th-cam.com/video/EzWYBRqhwh4/w-d-xo.html
That video will answer your question
Can you put a hydrographix design under/over another design?
Yes you can
This 🤬is difficult . But I love it 🤗🤓
Yeah it can be frustrating, but just keep practicing. It takes time.
I don't think its difficult at all. I bought some film and activator from Amazon then went to 99 cent store and bought a laundry basket with trash bag liner. first attempt was ok with a few imperfections, second temp was almost perfect, third attempt was great with only a trained eye able to see imperfections. I did one job which allowed me to cover initial costs to setup. I dont know if my experience in paint and body made it easier but it was a simple process. I am currently about to build a larger tank and start using wonder paint as base and start a new business dipping to cover any slow times my other businesses may come upon which is rare but always nice to be diversified.
Its really not, iv taught my 7 year old how to design and dip his own stuff, its so simple, i just make sure hes got his mask on and hes away, i only help him peel the film as we do our own designs
What's the best angle to spray my activator(aerosol can) on my film without under or over activating because i made so many mistakes in the past its crazy
90 degrees to the film if you can, when the can is not completely full sometimes you have to tilt it a little.
@@AllThingsFunHydrographics thank you so much i watch your youtube channel to learn more so i can take notes on my mistakes i make
Please am in Nigeria how can I get the kits without been scammed
So of I'm going to hydrographic dip over my epoxied cups, is there any other special steps I need to take before dipping?
Scuff, paint, dip. It will be fine but it has to be painted so it will cover your epoxy. The dip wont stick without paint.
@@AllThingsFunHydrographics what if I scuff my epoxy layer then dip? So that way I can have my glittery goodness showing thru my translucent film.
@@sparklinmommaglitters553 if your going to do that then use intercoat clear. OHW sells it. Its just a clear paint that is dippable. Scuff your epoxy, spray a few coats of intercoat clear, dip, and thrn clear coat like normal.
@@AllThingsFunHydrographics I was just looking at the intercoat! Think ima try that thanks for your help!!
@@sparklinmommaglitters553 no problem, got a video coming on using intercoat very soon. It works really good, and don't forget to use that link to OHW in the video description for 5$ off your order.
Hey I would like to be able to print out my own designs to make my own dips? do you have a video with what paper and how to print on it?
I do not make films, I buy them from companies already printed. Good luck finding out how to do it yourself, from what I hear it is insanely expensive and the companies that print it do not give up the info on how they do it. Not worth the headache or expense in my opinion.
@@AllThingsFunHydrographics ok, thanks for replying!
@@straysheep3149 No problem anytime.
Good info. But you forgot to mention water temperature
We have an entire video covering water temperature. Go check it out. Everything you ever wanted to know about temps is in that video
What kind of tape are you using to keep the film from expanding after you spray activator. My first attempt I never knew it expanded over the entire surface of container I was using.
just regular ol cheap masking tape.
@@AllThingsFunHydrographics okay I couldn’t tell It looks like a foam tape or something. Yesterday I tried that with duct tape and it just sunk right into the water