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Discussion in 'Detailing' started by CantSitStill, Mar 4, 2012.

  1. Mar 4, 2012 at 3:44 AM
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    CantSitStill

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    Has anyone seen this process or tried it? Seems incredibly cool. If you haven't seen it, punch in Hydrographics in YouTube.
     
  2. Mar 4, 2012 at 8:29 AM
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    Madjik_Man

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    that's sick
     
  3. Mar 4, 2012 at 9:05 AM
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    If someone knows how to link that in here, please do it.
     
  4. Mar 4, 2012 at 9:06 AM
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    very cool.. never heard of this before
     
  6. Mar 4, 2012 at 9:17 AM
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    Yeah, that is the coolest sh1t I've seen in a long time. Thanks for posting the vid. I'm challenged with stuff like that, especially on the iPhone.
     
  7. Mar 4, 2012 at 9:29 AM
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    anyone know how strong the film is? what kind of abuse can it withstand before scratching?
     
  8. Mar 4, 2012 at 9:41 AM
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    what about a hard scratch vs. wear over time?
     
  9. Mar 4, 2012 at 9:47 AM
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    rbeezy

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    That's a pretty dope process. 1st time I seen it was on American Chopper where they did hydrographics on the tank and fender, and the whole thing came out covered in $100 bill graphics
     
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    I am 80% sure there was a thread on this somewhere before, but I can't remember the context of what it was talking about.
     
  11. Mar 4, 2012 at 10:05 AM
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    One of the videos I saw showed them clear coating over it once it was dry so I assume if you do that it's pretty damn durable!
     
  12. Apr 22, 2013 at 6:59 AM
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    Not sure if you guts ever got your questions answered about this stuff. First I find that guy irritating ha. The process is pretty simple once you are trained on it. It is as durable as a paint job. That is what it is. The clear coat gives you your hardness. Spend money on good clear to get good results. I have a shop that does this. If you want more info check out the links in my sig.
     
  13. Apr 22, 2013 at 7:13 AM
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    I have a shop too. Check out the link in the sig.
     
  15. Apr 22, 2013 at 8:11 AM
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    I have been running Hydrodipped wheels for around 2 years on my Evo...

    [​IMG]
     
  16. May 8, 2013 at 7:55 AM
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    If you don't mind sharing, how much did it cost you to get your wheels done.
     
  17. May 8, 2013 at 8:03 AM
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    I would think he was charged $100-$120 a wheel.
     

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