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@@windee2816 back in the day they didn't. Although they may now. Usually its hard for companies to ship paint and things overseas because of hazmat fees and shipping.
so you had lots of wrinkles and the material probably didn't set right in the water as you're not supposed to tape the material as some have to expand and resize
THANK YOU! This is a fantastic tutorial, gentlemen. You taught me all the things I needed to know, kept it simple, and made me feel right at home. Can't wait to start hydrodipping everything!
Scroll Out yes very good point there! In the most recent video I made I explained that as well, because I am learning more as I dip. You should check it out too! Thanks for watching and the insight!
Great video guys. You basically made it fool proof and easy to understand. When and if i decide to do this to my boomerangs i will come back to this video. Thank you.
Might be a 5yr old video, but first to pop up when looking for a "how to". Well done and very detailed! Just wanted to see what this was. May use it in some future projects. Thanks! 🤘
You could use Luke warm but it would not work as good and may take significantly longer for the times that we broke down in the video (Time to leave film on water, and amount of time before you spray the activator etc).
Thanks for making this video! I found out doing the prep work is extremely important or the film won't stick to your project. Don't cut corners when doing this or you will definitely fail.
Your video was very helpful ..you are right i have looked everywhere on the proper way to hydra dip and the products to use but could not find a video .i believe your the first step by step video to come out .thank you so much for sharing your video with us .
I'm a 41-year-old mom my youngest son is 18 my oldest one is 22 he hydro dipped a pair of basketball shoes I watch u young kids do this & I'm mind blown. It makes me want to hydro dip any and everything especially purses!!! Thank you for the tutorial for this ole bird 😂 sending hugs from Tennessee
That was a great tutorial. You're right about some of them being a bit sparse. Nice attention to detail. But, the primer\first coat part of it could benefit from a bit more expansion.
Hello jimmy thank you for the video I would like to have each other after painting my piece how long I let it dry before soaking and if it does not stick what could be the problem thank you again for your advice
Hello, after painting, let your item fully dry. Itsbest to wait a day to be sure but must paint will dry sooner. If your dip is not sticking it could be a variety of things. It could be not enough activator being used, or the item having oil or grease onit before it is dipped eetc. We have a second video that may also help!
Thank you!! Your video on hydro dipping is #1!!! Great step by step explaining everything to do for beginners. Gives me a great idea for my gas cap to my 68 Custom GMC. Thanks for sharing.
In this application you would have to buy it, but there are printers that can actually print the pattern but you'd have to look into that better as we haven't done it personally.
You can find kits for small projects. If you are doing one or two small items it would be your best bet. If you plan on doing several dips you're looking to spend around 100 for all the materials depending on location. You'll need the paint, primer, hydrographic film, hydrovator and other materials you dont have.
I noticed you sprayed the activator inside the house, im assuming this would be ok with proper ventilation. I wouldnt want the smell of chemicals to linger
Thanks for a beginner video, it was extremely helpful, do have to mention though, the DIY mask you showed is completely useless for fumes, it's only good for particulates (as it says on the mask). Still a great video though, thanks
What color base coat should one use? Does it depend on what kind of color/graphics you're going for? So if you are using a cool light-colored film/graphics, you should use a white base coat? Or....?
Yeah a light color base would be good. The base coat would start to matter if you have film that has clear sections because you would see the base coat through the film. So it's really up to you.
I mean average temperature range. If you're looking to do an object that is going to take more heat like engine components, make sure you use a paint that is labeled as high temperature resistant just to make sure everything functions properly.
@@m0l0chhaddad88 honestly its the paint under the film that has to be high temp resist, along with clear coat if you go that route as the film would be fine.
Teresa Ramer not 100 percent sure what your asking. But feel free to DM on the Facebook page in the description and I'll be more then happy to help you with anything you need!
Great intro video. Thanks. Answered some questions. Using a paper towel to skim the water works great to get ready for the next dip. And to help you, its a "scuff" pad. You scuff up an item to prepare for painting. :) "Scruff" is a dog's name.
When i first heard about something like this i wanted to get my Rims done on my car but since watching this why would i take it to a shop when i now know by watching this i can do it myself this was a great learning curve i can earn heaps after watching this clip Jimmy thx.....
You can get clear coat that doesn't shine, and will add an extra layer of protection to your film from small scratches/the elements/ and more. The option is yours though and it will still work fine either way.
Hey thank you kindly for your comments. If you're still a little unsure we have another video on the channel that was an updated How to on dipping. You may find that useful! Thanks for watching.
That's up to you. Fresh paint will always dip better. If you decide to use the current paint just remember to clean off any access oils and grease with a cleaner.
Hey there, sorry for the delay, this is Flag Hydro dip film. I'll leave the amazon link for your further research! Best of luck, thanks for watching:) www.amazon.com/Hydrographic-Film-Transfer-Printing-American/dp/B01I5WJ8JS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501909362&sr=8-2&keywords=flag+hydro+dip+film
Jairo Sarmiento no problem. Best of luck and if you need anything else or have more questions feel free to DM me on my Facebook page. Glad to help anyway I can:)
ModMyNerf I don't know if I understand exactly what you're asking, but this is an American flag pattern dip. They do have kryptek patterns if that's what you're interested in. If there's anything else I can help with just comment or feel free to send a message on Facebook and we can discuss more.:)
Well in comparison to paint dipping, there are cool pattern designs, even coating, and film is much more straight forward. The biggest sell for us are the designs and patterns. My father has a thing for flags haha
We have a video up and you can give that a look. We hydro dipped some shoes. Usually heat doesnt affect the dip especially if you have some type of clear coat/etc.
It's always beat to paint the item your self, but if your item is already painted the color that you want and is cleaned off you can always attempt the dip. It may not stick as well as a fresh prep, prime, and paint but it should work well for you:).
N Hraval hey there we didn't mention it in the video but you can find the link to the film in the description and if you're interested we have another how to hydro dip video 2.0 that is a better explanation of how to dip with a link of everything used:) hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Activating agent directly on the film...? Or the whole bin...? The camera view is blocked in this video, so I do have this question, as I don't want to assume.
Dont really have specs. We have links in the video description if you want to take a look there. If you search for, "hydrographic film" you should find what you need to get the job done.:)
thedavinator 37 hey, after the dip. wait about 30 seconds and then immediately rinse under hot water for around 3 minutes, or until the item you're dipping doesn't seem glossy.
Yeah that's the easiest way to explain what it does. It turns the film thats on top of the water into a liquid so it's like pushing your item right through water. :)
@@randomplayer6247 if you watch our second how to hydrodip you'll find that video useful as well to answer anymore questions to make you more confident in the process. Thanks for checking out the video.:)
I believe for this dip we used standard automotive gloss clear coat. I think we did 3 or 4 coats to make it really pop. But it has been several years so I may be off on the number of coats. :) the more the better we always say.
@@leamsantos3722 not really, the price is relatively close where you look. Idk if it would be cheaper but you can buy the chemicals individually and make it yourself but I have not tried it just yet.
Thank you very much, was my second attempt hydro dipping. More videos soon that I'll try to add some more detail in regards to what people have been asking. Thanks for watching :)
I've only just come this across product , and have begun researching it as a possible finishing touch to my customized motorhome dashboard . I've done some quite major modifications . Adapted it to fit a double din radio , moved the cigarette lighter , completely removed the ashtray , plus few other bits . What i'd like to know is , how does this product cope with heat . By that i mean dashboard cover around the heater , air vent etc .
We personally haven't had any problems with heat effecting the film. We had another video where we put film on the side view mirrors on the truck and that stayed on there for years unaffected by the rain, sun, and snow. Keep in mind it's just, film on your product so heat isn't to much of a concern.
So could I also do it like this? 1. Tape object 2.sSet primer to object 3. Spray paint water. 4. Dip object 5. Let object dry Is that good or what I’m really getting into hydro dripping! Ty for the amazing tutorial!😁
Ricardo Reyes after you dip the item, you'll want to wait about 30 or so seconds and then rinse the shiny layer off the film off like we did with the sprayer in the video. Then once it dries it allows you to clearcoat the item.
If I dont mind clear coat on the rest of the item then I take the tape off. If you need to keep clearcoat off other parts of the item then keep the tape on until the clearcoat is dry:)
@@timothythompson8442 nope you'll be good to go. If you're afraid of tear you can always run a straight edge along the tape edge, but it may do more harm then good. Never had a problem removing tape and peeling though:)
Thank you so much - I've been trying to find out to do this, and what kind of paint to use. Do we have to use the brand "Wonder Paint" you mention? Or are there others if we can't order Wonder... (I'm in Guatemala). I can't thank you enough for making this video. Gracias amigo!
Catherine Todd no problem glad it helped you out! You dont have to use Wonder paint, it's just that my father and I perfer it because its paint and primer in one and has a longer dip window. This was useful because sometimes we prepped things to dip, painted them and didnt get to actually dipping them for several months. Although, if you're going to dip immediately after your paint dries nothing is stopping you from using your store bought paint and primer! Thanks for watching, and best of luck dipping:)
You can do this with regular automotive paint if you'd like. It will still work fine:) just make sure you put a good prime layer and then paint. After, let dry completely before the dip. Sorry the delay in a response, currently on vacation:)
We usually peel the tape off nice and slow after we do a rinse after the dip. We do this to because if you keep the tape on longer, sometimes it can trap in water and can cause problems if you're trying to clear coat after since its never fully dry. You can dip, rinse, peel tape, dry, then retape if you don't want clear coat on other parts, but usually it never hurts:)
Hi, I'm dumb, I mean new to this. I'm looking for the bear metal look & I was wondering if a clear adhesion promoter would work instead of paint for transparent graphics designs.
So I've always heard that hydro dip, especially on plastics, resulted in an extremely durable finish. So why spray on the clear coat? Is that necessary?
It's honestly whatever you feel you need to do for the application. We prefer clear coat because it of course gives it a nice gloss, but also is an extra small layer that protects the dip from the elements (weather, small scratches). If you dont want to you're not required to:)
As long as you make sure the electronics are not damaged by the water you should be good to go. The film bonds to plastics well. You just have to double check that the plastic wouldn't melt when exposed to the activator.
Szara Dental Lab oh thank you so much, me and my dad do a bunch of stuff together. More videos on the way, just sometimes hard lining up schedules with college and work to be able to get together to make one but we are working on it. But I'm glad you like the video, means a lot to us.
Question sir... how about i want my own design printed..what kind of paper/film do i need to buy? And what kind of ink do i have to use (pigment,sublimation,toner etc) Thanks
I dont know to much on creating your own patterns. I do know there are some companies that can make your patterns if you send them to them. I've also seen film printers but we havent had the chance to get one yet or learn more about them. So unfortunately we are not to much help in that department.
Hi Jimmy, what is the actual item that wraps around your gas cap? You talked about an activator and a sealer. Sealing is common sense, however do you need an activator to start the process of bonding! Can you buy the sprays from a hardware store or are they speciality items? Never seen this before, obviously, but I found it fascinating, and you did a great job! Well done! Cheers Sean
The Bungling Woodworker hey there, the base coat on our gas cap was the OHW (one hit wonder) which allows for a longer dipping window (time between painting base coat and dipping item in film). The activator is sprayed on the film 60 seconds before you dip to allow the film to adhear to the item you are dipping. Then you have you're sealer which is pretty much a clear coat after the item is dipped, rinsed and dried. Others have tried paint from the hardware store with mixed resuls, but for doing it properly, getting the kind I have here or one like it (with a large dip window) will give you the best results. Hope this helps! If you have any further questions feel free to ask. Glad to help. Thanks for watching, be sure to hit that like button and sub. More content will be put up soon:) stay tuned.
Thanks Jimmy very much appreciated. I asked a guy near where I live if its possible to turn a photo into film and he gave me the run around. Do you work with hydro dipping, because it looks like it in your vid's??? Cheers Sean
The Bungling Woodworker hey, and no we don't work in it, we saw it around once and me and my dad went half and half on supplies, did some studying and took a shot at it. So we are self taught! Deffinately a fun hobby to get into. Working on more videos, I wanted to do a more in depth how to, but takes alot of time and it's harder between my classes and work and my father's schedule. But keep your eyes out :) thanks for the questions and support. As I said if there's anything else I can help you with just let me know. Glad to help.
The activator is a specialty item, not available locally. The film is a Poly Vinyl Acetate or Poly Vinyl Alcohol. which both dissolve in water ideal is 93F cooler give you a bit more time and hotter is just bad for the film. Next the activator melts the ink, now at a point before dipping the ink becomes very slimy and stringy or sticky of you must. At the point when you dip the piece through the floating ink, it adheres to the pain on the piece being dipped. Once dipped the swirling of the part under water also helps push the ink onto the item. the activator is still melting the ink into the paint. Allowing it to sit in the air a bit allows the activator to evaporate. Then rinse the slime which is PVA off. A close up of the piece would have shown if the activator was applied properly. if you have spots of the base paint showing then you did not get even coverage. and you either touch it up or start over.
No special clear coat needed. You could use any from a typical hardware store. It's actually entirely up to you if you want to use clear coat, but I'd highly reccomend for the sake of look and dip protection.
It would be nice to know what type of paint that can be used a slower drying paint could have adhesion prolbs for the hydro if not fully cured if you cap it off with hydro dip could trap solvents causing it to delaminate is it laquer / enamel ect.? also what is the actual substrate of the activator? And what clear coat can be compatible.over the final product .I am an auto painter by trade just curious can prolb save a buck by knowing what these aerosols actually are MSDS.
MO FO hey there. Yeah unfortunately we are new to to dipping game so we don't have all the knowledge yet about making our own activator and so forth. But if anyone is curious there are youtube videos out there on it. I'm in the process of learning it and making a more in depth activator video. So if you're curious keep your eyes open:) thanks for watching!
See that is the problem with these videos. 95% of the people doing these have attempted a few things and been lucky so you say its easy. Plus you have left out the the safety hazard of inhaling the activator. Since you are learning you should not be doing videos.
The activator is primarily Xylene(roughly 50%). The one I've used also include Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), and 1 or 2 others that make up the rest that I can't recall off the top of my head. Google 'hydrographic primer' and you'll get a list of all kinds of stuff related to it.
Overwatch118 Shut up u saw and heard him mention the mask right? Do u think that's because things are gonna be bright?. Get the fuck out of here with that shit..
paul goodier thanks. It's that father and son duo. If your referring to the film as sheets, not specifically. I just try to avoid getting the film from China for example because shipping takes forever and the quality of the film seems to be lacking. It to mention I've had film destroyed in the shipping process. Amazon is always a decent place and so is eBay as long as your not getting it from China. If there's anything else I can help you with just let me know. Thanks for watching.:)
I'm looking to do a set of 18" alloys any tips you could give so I don't mess it up I'm going to be using a big water tank so it will take longer to I'm worried it will take that long that the water will cool too fast am I best starting small on some trim pieces or is it easier to do larger things?
Bob Bob I'd start with a couple of small things so you can get use to the procedure with the dip so you dont mess up on the rims. This will save you a lot of film haha. When you're doing a rim it's sort of easier because of the shape of the rim. Just insert at a steady 45 degree angle and make sure you dont lift up before it's completely submerged. In regards to the water temp, just get it to around 90 degrees F (give or take 5 degrees) and do your dip. The water temperature window is larger than you may think. The cooler the water the longer the film needs to sit on top prior to activator. So maybe get two rims done and take a little time to heat the water back up(add some hot water in there) and make sure the surface of the water is cleaned before each dip. Thanks for watching, be sure to subscribe and turn on post notifications! Once the weather is a bit more warmer we will be making a video on a rim dip! Anymore questions let me know.:)
Jimmy2Tech thank you for the reply I have some smaller interior and exterior trim pieces that I want to do as well so I will try doing them first thanks again.
We've dipped chrome and other metal finishes as such and you can manage it without a basecoat, but if you have the resources, time, and patience then the basecoat is always what we would reccomend:)
@@Jimmy2Tech thanks very much jimmy I was thinking it mite look quite cool and thought I would ask if you tried it before I have been polishing the alloy clutch cover with T cut I don't have any prep for cleaning but I do have DP60 & quantum electrical cleaner or white spirits or would I be better washing it with hot soapy water then rinse with clean water and would it be a good idea to warm up the clutch cover on top of a radiator before the dipping jimmy I'm thinking it maybe a good idea and get a good stick lol
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Nice
Will this code still work
@@therealqueen7555 as far as i know it still does:)
Hi awsome vid, do you know of these guys ship to The UK ?
@@windee2816 back in the day they didn't. Although they may now. Usually its hard for companies to ship paint and things overseas because of hazmat fees and shipping.
11:20 turn on your captions
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That's made my day 😂😂😂😂
Renz Evan Ansus nice
I always have captions on
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I m gonna use my next door neighbors pool and a Crane and do my whole car !
Dont think that that idea hasn't crossed our minds;)
Noooo 🤣 I’m DEAD 😵
Lol LOVE IT!
be sure to tape the windows
Richard
I've watched a ton of videos recently about hydro-dipping. This was one of the most professional and helpful. Much appreciated!!
Trophy seek thank you. Glad you found it useful!
Best assistant ever that was the perfect amount of tape, no wasted material 👌
so you had lots of wrinkles and the material probably didn't set right in the water as you're not supposed to tape the material as some have to expand and resize
THANK YOU! This is a fantastic tutorial, gentlemen. You taught me all the things I needed to know, kept it simple, and made me feel right at home. Can't wait to start hydrodipping everything!
I would have to recommend using a tack cloth for the drying process as paper towels can leave behind particles...
Scroll Out yes very good point there! In the most recent video I made I explained that as well, because I am learning more as I dip. You should check it out too! Thanks for watching and the insight!
Great job guys!
We've got tons of hydro dipping videos coming out soon, posting every other day :)
Great video guys. You basically made it fool proof and easy to understand. When and if i decide to do this to my boomerangs i will come back to this video. Thank you.
Good glad we could help and make it simple. We appreciate the kind words. Thank you.
Might be a 5yr old video, but first to pop up when looking for a "how to". Well done and very detailed! Just wanted to see what this was. May use it in some future projects. Thanks! 🤘
Thank you very much for your comment. Good luck in future projects.
So I can't use luke warm water? It needs to be about 90 degrees?
You could use Luke warm but it would not work as good and may take significantly longer for the times that we broke down in the video (Time to leave film on water, and amount of time before you spray the activator etc).
@@Jimmy2Tech Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge. That helps a lot
Thanks for making this video! I found out doing the prep work is extremely important or the film won't stick to your project. Don't cut corners when doing this or you will definitely fail.
Great! Exactly spot on. I can not stress enough that prep and dry time is extremely important in dipping.
Your video was very helpful ..you are right i have looked everywhere on the proper way to hydra dip and the products to use but could not find a video .i believe your the first step by step video to come out .thank you so much for sharing your video with us .
First Video I watched on Hydro Dippin it was very educational! Thank you.
Glad it helped you. We got one more video that you may like as well that we made after this one:)
I'm a 41-year-old mom my youngest son is 18 my oldest one is 22 he hydro dipped a pair of basketball shoes I watch u young kids do this & I'm mind blown. It makes me want to hydro dip any and everything especially purses!!! Thank you for the tutorial for this ole bird 😂 sending hugs from Tennessee
Thanks so much for your comment! Good luck of you do give it a try. :)
@@Jimmy2Tech I am going to!!!!
That tearing of tape length was spot on, nicely done
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When Rinsing after the dip,do you use hot water?
Yes sir. The hot water will clean off the stick residue. Just do not scrub the item while rinsing as you may damage the dip.
That was a great tutorial. You're right about some of them being a bit sparse. Nice attention to detail. But, the primer\first coat part of it could benefit from a bit more expansion.
Hello jimmy thank you for the video I would like to have each other after painting my piece how long I let it dry before soaking and if it does not stick what could be the problem thank you again for your advice
Hello, after painting, let your item fully dry. Itsbest to wait a day to be sure but must paint will dry sooner. If your dip is not sticking it could be a variety of things. It could be not enough activator being used, or the item having oil or grease onit before it is dipped eetc. We have a second video that may also help!
Is it 90 degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit
90 degrees Fahrenheit or 32 degrees Celsius:)
Thank you!! Your video on hydro dipping is #1!!! Great step by step explaining everything to do for beginners. Gives me a great idea for my gas cap to my 68 Custom GMC. Thanks for sharing.
can you make the film or do you have to buy it
In this application you would have to buy it, but there are printers that can actually print the pattern but you'd have to look into that better as we haven't done it personally.
Do you know roughly how much getting materials to do something small would cost?
You can find kits for small projects. If you are doing one or two small items it would be your best bet. If you plan on doing several dips you're looking to spend around 100 for all the materials depending on location. You'll need the paint, primer, hydrographic film, hydrovator and other materials you dont have.
@@Jimmy2Tech Thanks!
I noticed you sprayed the activator inside the house, im assuming this would be ok with proper ventilation. I wouldnt want the smell of chemicals to linger
Nice job i would like to give it a try were do you buy the paper
All can be bought off the web. Links to what we used are in the description to help you kick off your search :)
Thanks for a beginner video, it was extremely helpful, do have to mention though, the DIY mask you showed is completely useless for fumes, it's only good for particulates (as it says on the mask). Still a great video though, thanks
Still better than nothing
HSM Thuel no my amigo nothing would literally be the same
Yet now they're used for a scary virus 🤣
Can I hydrograf a smooth material , like a shinny aluminum , or should I scrape it first to make it hard ?
You can dip a smooth material. As long as the dip can stick to the surface. For example you can dip silicone even if it was smooth etc.
Where can I get Hydro dip material and different designs?
Links to everything you're going to need right in the description:)
What color base coat should one use? Does it depend on what kind of color/graphics you're going for? So if you are using a cool light-colored film/graphics, you should use a white base coat? Or....?
Yeah a light color base would be good. The base coat would start to matter if you have film that has clear sections because you would see the base coat through the film. So it's really up to you.
That paper mask is pointless. Its for particulates. It does absolutely nothing not for gasses and vapors.
Doesn’t do anything for particles really either it’s mainly just decorative
It doesn't help with particulates much either ..maybe lager stuff like grass clippings ..dust or powder not so much
@@bendymelons1133 It's for larger particles like saw dust or concrete powder, but yeah overall it's pretty pointless.
I did this with my avon s10
Soak it with water
how much heat can this paint withstand? thanks for the video!
I mean average temperature range. If you're looking to do an object that is going to take more heat like engine components, make sure you use a paint that is labeled as high temperature resistant just to make sure everything functions properly.
@@Jimmy2Tech so heat-resistant hydrographic paints exist? thanks!
@@m0l0chhaddad88 honestly its the paint under the film that has to be high temp resist, along with clear coat if you go that route as the film would be fine.
Safety tip: the N95 respirator will not block the organic vapors of the paint.
I have been looking at this and can u do this to get the orange in with the camouflage material, (fabric)?
Teresa Ramer not 100 percent sure what your asking. But feel free to DM on the Facebook page in the description and I'll be more then happy to help you with anything you need!
Can't find the wonder paint on Amazon, were can I get it?
Jessie Galvin wonder paints site. I'm pretty sure I have a link right in the description for you:)
I figured it out.
Awesome Jimmy, thanks. Would you know if it'll work with clear adhesion promoter?
If you're using it as a base coat then yes. If you were talking about substituting it as the activator, than no.:)
Great intro video. Thanks. Answered some questions. Using a paper towel to skim the water works great to get ready for the next dip.
And to help you, its a "scuff" pad. You scuff up an item to prepare for painting. :) "Scruff" is a dog's name.
Hey you never know, maybe I gave the pad a name 😄 thanks I am glad the video helped you out:)
When i first heard about something like this i wanted to get my Rims done on my car but since watching this why would i take it to a shop when i now know by watching this i can do it myself this was a great learning curve i can earn heaps after watching this clip Jimmy thx.....
That was totally awesome, just learned what a hydro dip is!
Do you have to use the clear coat after dipping? I don’t necessarily want everything shiny.
You can get clear coat that doesn't shine, and will add an extra layer of protection to your film from small scratches/the elements/ and more. The option is yours though and it will still work fine either way.
Awesome thanks
This came out sick. Thanks for the detailed info and process.
(not to mention tips on how not to mess it up) Big thanks!
Hey thank you kindly for your comments. If you're still a little unsure we have another video on the channel that was an updated How to on dipping. You may find that useful! Thanks for watching.
Sick? What does that mean?
Great tutorial, what type of film we can use?
Cheers
This is hydrographic film. You can buy it online. We have links in the description to kick off your search:)
What if the part you want to dip is already painted, do you still need to paint it or can you skip that step
That's up to you. Fresh paint will always dip better. If you decide to use the current paint just remember to clean off any access oils and grease with a cleaner.
I was wondering how to do this forever. Now I'll finally get my guitar as awesome as I want. Great video!
Thank you so much and good luck on your guitar.
Great video. Just what I needed to know as a beginner
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I for one appreciate the details here boys. The tape is a great tip. Haven’t seen that before. Good job and thank you.
No problem! Thanks for watching.
Anyone come here after watching Jenna marbles bc u tryna hydro dip some crocs now
yep
lol, yes
Aaahaha yes
Yeah
Natasha Sloan ...maybe
Awesome just one question what was the name of the paper you used I mean what kind of paper
Hey there, sorry for the delay, this is Flag Hydro dip film. I'll leave the amazon link for your further research! Best of luck, thanks for watching:)
www.amazon.com/Hydrographic-Film-Transfer-Printing-American/dp/B01I5WJ8JS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501909362&sr=8-2&keywords=flag+hydro+dip+film
Jimmy2Tech thank you bro I'm you doing a great job thanks
Jairo Sarmiento no problem. Best of luck and if you need anything else or have more questions feel free to DM me on my Facebook page. Glad to help anyway I can:)
Jimmy2Tech God Bless you brother
Is this kryptek film you use?
ModMyNerf I don't know if I understand exactly what you're asking, but this is an American flag pattern dip. They do have kryptek patterns if that's what you're interested in. If there's anything else I can help with just comment or feel free to send a message on Facebook and we can discuss more.:)
OK thanks!
ok
Thanks for sharing. What is special about the film for hydrodipping?
Well in comparison to paint dipping, there are cool pattern designs, even coating, and film is much more straight forward. The biggest sell for us are the designs and patterns. My father has a thing for flags haha
I have a question: If I hydro dip my shoes, will it lose its color if exposed to heat?
We have a video up and you can give that a look. We hydro dipped some shoes. Usually heat doesnt affect the dip especially if you have some type of clear coat/etc.
Thank you for answering, I'd definitely watch the video you've told me.
if the item is bought plain white do you need the base coat wonder paint??
It's always beat to paint the item your self, but if your item is already painted the color that you want and is cleaned off you can always attempt the dip. It may not stick as well as a fresh prep, prime, and paint but it should work well for you:).
in the video never mentioned about the - "film", from where you bought it
N Hraval hey there we didn't mention it in the video but you can find the link to the film in the description and if you're interested we have another how to hydro dip video 2.0 that is a better explanation of how to dip with a link of everything used:) hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Activating agent directly on the film...? Or the whole bin...? The camera view is blocked in this video, so I do have this question, as I don't want to assume.
Just the film.
tip use the prep sol with the scotchie u dont need to wash with soap
Hello, can u tell me the difference between activator a and b and do i need both
You'll just need hydrovator and hydrographic film to do this process. If you look in the description of the video we have a link to some hydrovator.
My question is what were the specs of this film? I bought some on Amazon, it didn’t specifically indicate it’s for hydrodipping though🤔
Dont really have specs. We have links in the video description if you want to take a look there. If you search for, "hydrographic film" you should find what you need to get the job done.:)
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Quick question, u say that the water is around 90 degrees, do u mean fahrenheit or Celsius?
That would be Fahrenheit:)
Jimmy2Tech thanks m8
Jimmy2Tech is there a product u can use as a substitute for the hydronator? they don’t ship it to my country
How long should you wait between dipping and rinsing with hot water?
thedavinator 37 hey, after the dip. wait about 30 seconds and then immediately rinse under hot water for around 3 minutes, or until the item you're dipping doesn't seem glossy.
Jimmy2Tech thanks for replying
When you spray the activator does it get the top wet ?
Yeah that's the easiest way to explain what it does. It turns the film thats on top of the water into a liquid so it's like pushing your item right through water. :)
@@Jimmy2Tech thank you I’m wanting to try it
@@randomplayer6247 if you watch our second how to hydrodip you'll find that video useful as well to answer anymore questions to make you more confident in the process. Thanks for checking out the video.:)
I did this with my hairline looks fire
what clear coat did you use and how many coats did you put on it?
I believe for this dip we used standard automotive gloss clear coat. I think we did 3 or 4 coats to make it really pop. But it has been several years so I may be off on the number of coats. :) the more the better we always say.
@@Jimmy2Tech ok thanks
DEFINITELY beneficial!! 👍🏻👍🏻 Thank you for the simple/ez breakdown vid... Looking into start Hydro-dip'n some items just for fun.
Is the activator spray basically just adhesive spray?
No, it is a completely different chemical.
@@Jimmy2Tech do you know where I can get it cheap?
@@leamsantos3722 not really, the price is relatively close where you look. Idk if it would be cheaper but you can buy the chemicals individually and make it yourself but I have not tried it just yet.
well done video informative, to the point and simple to understand
Thank you very much, was my second attempt hydro dipping. More videos soon that I'll try to add some more detail in regards to what people have been asking. Thanks for watching :)
Is this a special film for hydro dipping
Yes. This is hydrographic film used for this specific proccess.
"It's hard to do with one hand"
Literally using 2 hands. Lol.
Do you buy the film itself off Amazon?
I've only just come this across product , and have begun researching it as a possible finishing touch to my customized motorhome dashboard . I've done some quite major modifications . Adapted it to fit a double din radio , moved the cigarette lighter , completely removed the ashtray , plus few other bits . What i'd like to know is , how does this product cope with heat . By that i mean dashboard cover around the heater , air vent etc .
We personally haven't had any problems with heat effecting the film. We had another video where we put film on the side view mirrors on the truck and that stayed on there for years unaffected by the rain, sun, and snow. Keep in mind it's just, film on your product so heat isn't to much of a concern.
So could I also do it like this?
1. Tape object
2.sSet primer to object
3. Spray paint water.
4. Dip object
5. Let object dry
Is that good or what I’m really getting into hydro dripping! Ty for the amazing tutorial!😁
Glad we could help you:) to hydrodip with hydrographic film use the process in the video. We haven't experienced much with other methods.
What about the tape or film all about, what material is it for it to work
@@armandovillarreal7819 its hydrographic film. It activates with hydrovator which allows it to adhere to the item you are dipping.
@@Jimmy2Tech thank you for replying :D
when you wash the glossy stuff off the film do you wash it off right away when you take it off
Ricardo Reyes after you dip the item, you'll want to wait about 30 or so seconds and then rinse the shiny layer off the film off like we did with the sprayer in the video. Then once it dries it allows you to clearcoat the item.
I'm subbing u deserve more subs my dude
Why Cry gaming thank you so much, I'll have more content up soon. More dipping and some other stuff. Stay tuned:)
Do you remove the tape right after you dip or leave it on till after clear coat?
If I dont mind clear coat on the rest of the item then I take the tape off. If you need to keep clearcoat off other parts of the item then keep the tape on until the clearcoat is dry:)
So when the tape gets removed I won't peel the dip at all?
@@timothythompson8442 nope you'll be good to go. If you're afraid of tear you can always run a straight edge along the tape edge, but it may do more harm then good. Never had a problem removing tape and peeling though:)
Thank you
Thank you so much - I've been trying to find out to do this, and what kind of paint to use. Do we have to use the brand "Wonder Paint" you mention? Or are there others if we can't order Wonder... (I'm in Guatemala). I can't thank you enough for making this video. Gracias amigo!
Catherine Todd no problem glad it helped you out! You dont have to use Wonder paint, it's just that my father and I perfer it because its paint and primer in one and has a longer dip window. This was useful because sometimes we prepped things to dip, painted them and didnt get to actually dipping them for several months. Although, if you're going to dip immediately after your paint dries nothing is stopping you from using your store bought paint and primer! Thanks for watching, and best of luck dipping:)
What is the film? Where do u buy that or what is it?
Hydrographic film. Links right in the description!
I know I'm going to sound childish, I don't care
Turn on CC and go to 11:21
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Does it have to be done with wonder paint? I can't find it anywhere. And idk if they'll have it in the colors I'd need.
You can do this with regular automotive paint if you'd like. It will still work fine:) just make sure you put a good prime layer and then paint. After, let dry completely before the dip. Sorry the delay in a response, currently on vacation:)
Excellent tutorial. New subscriber. Can't wait to see more videos.
Thank you for sharing.
You guys are awesome!
razztazz thank you soo much, we'll keep them coming!
Jimmy2Tech You are most welcome.
Jimmy2Tech how do you tell what base coat on I want to do a lava one but it has black and orange in it what base coat should I do
That's great. We got more dipping videos coming up:)
Hey, thinking of doing the top of my golf driver. Obviously tape off the face. At what point do you take the tape off?
We usually peel the tape off nice and slow after we do a rinse after the dip. We do this to because if you keep the tape on longer, sometimes it can trap in water and can cause problems if you're trying to clear coat after since its never fully dry. You can dip, rinse, peel tape, dry, then retape if you don't want clear coat on other parts, but usually it never hurts:)
@@Jimmy2Tech Awesome. I'll have a go! Found some great camo tape
Camo cover
I don't even know how I got to this video, but I have always wondered how this works! Now I know!LOL! Great video by the way!
iluvu2inf hey thank you so much, appreciate it. Glad you liked it.
I feel really confident about this. Doing it myself. Thanks
Well done, learned a lot.
Thanks much, dave
Hi, I'm dumb, I mean new to this. I'm looking for the bear metal look & I was wondering if a clear adhesion promoter would work instead of paint for transparent graphics designs.
Yeah should work great!
So I've always heard that hydro dip, especially on plastics, resulted in an extremely durable finish. So why spray on the clear coat? Is that necessary?
It's honestly whatever you feel you need to do for the application. We prefer clear coat because it of course gives it a nice gloss, but also is an extra small layer that protects the dip from the elements (weather, small scratches). If you dont want to you're not required to:)
Question, Will hydro dipping work on bakelite? AKA old radios from the 50s
As long as you make sure the electronics are not damaged by the water you should be good to go. The film bonds to plastics well. You just have to double check that the plastic wouldn't melt when exposed to the activator.
Well done. You guys get along great in the video
Szara Dental Lab oh thank you so much, me and my dad do a bunch of stuff together. More videos on the way, just sometimes hard lining up schedules with college and work to be able to get together to make one but we are working on it. But I'm glad you like the video, means a lot to us.
Jimmy2Tech, how lucky you are to have a dad like this! Wish everyone did.
Can you hydro dip acrylic and wooden clipboards ?
You can but surface prep is going to be key for adhesion of the film. The acrylic is pretty slick until you scuff it up.
@@Jimmy2Tech thank you
Question sir... how about i want my own design printed..what kind of paper/film do i need to buy? And what kind of ink do i have to use (pigment,sublimation,toner etc)
Thanks
I dont know to much on creating your own patterns. I do know there are some companies that can make your patterns if you send them to them. I've also seen film printers but we havent had the chance to get one yet or learn more about them. So unfortunately we are not to much help in that department.
yup about time i found this. The only video to go step by step on a hydro dip. Cool job
it is necessary for base coat?
Dependent on the surface and how well it is prepared. Color is important to depending on the film you are using
Hi Jimmy, what is the actual item that wraps around your gas cap? You talked about an activator and a sealer. Sealing is common sense, however do you need an activator to start the process of bonding! Can you buy the sprays from a hardware store or are they speciality items? Never seen this before, obviously, but I found it fascinating, and you did a great job! Well done! Cheers Sean
The Bungling Woodworker hey there, the base coat on our gas cap was the OHW (one hit wonder) which allows for a longer dipping window (time between painting base coat and dipping item in film). The activator is sprayed on the film 60 seconds before you dip to allow the film to adhear to the item you are dipping. Then you have you're sealer which is pretty much a clear coat after the item is dipped, rinsed and dried. Others have tried paint from the hardware store with mixed resuls, but for doing it properly, getting the kind I have here or one like it (with a large dip window) will give you the best results. Hope this helps! If you have any further questions feel free to ask. Glad to help. Thanks for watching, be sure to hit that like button and sub. More content will be put up soon:) stay tuned.
Thanks Jimmy very much appreciated. I asked a guy near where I live if its possible to turn a photo into film and he gave me the run around. Do you work with hydro dipping, because it looks like it in your vid's??? Cheers Sean
The Bungling Woodworker hey, and no we don't work in it, we saw it around once and me and my dad went half and half on supplies, did some studying and took a shot at it. So we are self taught! Deffinately a fun hobby to get into. Working on more videos, I wanted to do a more in depth how to, but takes alot of time and it's harder between my classes and work and my father's schedule. But keep your eyes out :) thanks for the questions and support. As I said if there's anything else I can help you with just let me know. Glad to help.
The activator is a specialty item, not available locally. The film is a Poly Vinyl Acetate or Poly Vinyl Alcohol. which both dissolve in water ideal is 93F cooler give you a bit more time and hotter is just bad for the film. Next the activator melts the ink, now at a point before dipping the ink becomes very slimy and stringy or sticky of you must. At the point when you dip the piece through the floating ink, it adheres to the pain on the piece being dipped. Once dipped the swirling of the part under water also helps push the ink onto the item. the activator is still melting the ink into the paint. Allowing it to sit in the air a bit allows the activator to evaporate. Then rinse the slime which is PVA off. A close up of the piece would have shown if the activator was applied properly. if you have spots of the base paint showing then you did not get even coverage. and you either touch it up or start over.
Thank you overwatch for your detailed instructions. Very helpful!
Hi do you need special clear coat
No special clear coat needed. You could use any from a typical hardware store. It's actually entirely up to you if you want to use clear coat, but I'd highly reccomend for the sake of look and dip protection.
This guy has 4 hands!!! Make a video about that!!!
What type of film or paper are you using to do the dip process
We use hydrographic film. There are links in the description. You can also search that on the web and find hundreds of patters to choose from.:)
It would be nice to know what type of paint that can be used a slower drying paint could have adhesion prolbs for the hydro if not fully cured if you cap it off with hydro dip could trap solvents causing it to delaminate is it laquer / enamel ect.? also what is the actual substrate of the activator? And what clear coat can be compatible.over the final product .I am an auto painter by trade just curious can prolb save a buck by knowing what these aerosols actually are MSDS.
MO FO hey there. Yeah unfortunately we are new to to dipping game so we don't have all the knowledge yet about making our own activator and so forth. But if anyone is curious there are youtube videos out there on it. I'm in the process of learning it and making a more in depth activator video. So if you're curious keep your eyes open:) thanks for watching!
See that is the problem with these videos. 95% of the people doing these have attempted a few things and been lucky so you say its easy. Plus you have left out the the safety hazard of inhaling the activator. Since you are learning you should not be doing videos.
ONE MORE FISH you dont even need paint just the activate which you spray over the fill after you put it in the tub
The activator is primarily Xylene(roughly 50%). The one I've used also include Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), and 1 or 2 others that make up the rest that I can't recall off the top of my head. Google 'hydrographic primer' and you'll get a list of all kinds of stuff related to it.
Overwatch118 Shut up u saw and heard him mention the mask right? Do u think that's because things are gonna be bright?. Get the fuck out of here with that shit..
Where do you buy the print to hydro dip with?
Wal-Mart
Do you buy your sheets from any particular supplier?
Nice vid you make a good team
paul goodier thanks. It's that father and son duo. If your referring to the film as sheets, not specifically. I just try to avoid getting the film from China for example because shipping takes forever and the quality of the film seems to be lacking. It to mention I've had film destroyed in the shipping process. Amazon is always a decent place and so is eBay as long as your not getting it from China. If there's anything else I can help you with just let me know. Thanks for watching.:)
thank you for actually explaining it, no one else does. is there anything different that you need to do for body marbling?
Well I haven't tried so I can't give solid advice.
jimmy2tech sounds like a italian gangsters name like jimmy2times from goodfellas
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I'm looking to do a set of 18" alloys any tips you could give so I don't mess it up I'm going to be using a big water tank so it will take longer to I'm worried it will take that long that the water will cool too fast am I best starting small on some trim pieces or is it easier to do larger things?
Bob Bob I'd start with a couple of small things so you can get use to the procedure with the dip so you dont mess up on the rims. This will save you a lot of film haha. When you're doing a rim it's sort of easier because of the shape of the rim. Just insert at a steady 45 degree angle and make sure you dont lift up before it's completely submerged. In regards to the water temp, just get it to around 90 degrees F (give or take 5 degrees) and do your dip. The water temperature window is larger than you may think. The cooler the water the longer the film needs to sit on top prior to activator. So maybe get two rims done and take a little time to heat the water back up(add some hot water in there) and make sure the surface of the water is cleaned before each dip. Thanks for watching, be sure to subscribe and turn on post notifications! Once the weather is a bit more warmer we will be making a video on a rim dip! Anymore questions let me know.:)
Jimmy2Tech thank you for the reply I have some smaller interior and exterior trim pieces that I want to do as well so I will try doing them first thanks again.
Jenna should have wanted this lol
Jimmy have you tried dipping silver alloy items or does it really need the base coat for the transfer to get a good stick jimmy
We've dipped chrome and other metal finishes as such and you can manage it without a basecoat, but if you have the resources, time, and patience then the basecoat is always what we would reccomend:)
@@Jimmy2Tech thanks very much jimmy I was thinking it mite look quite cool and thought I would ask if you tried it before I have been polishing the alloy clutch cover with T cut I don't have any prep for cleaning but I do have DP60 & quantum electrical cleaner or white spirits or would I be better washing it with hot soapy water then rinse with clean water and would it be a good idea to warm up the clutch cover on top of a radiator before the dipping jimmy I'm thinking it maybe a good idea and get a good stick lol