Hydrodip

[rkrochen]

I have been looking at hydro dipping and thought I would give it a try. Here is the first thing I have tried. This is an old 303 with a rough stock that I applied camo to. I am looking to use this for automotive applications as there are thousands of designs to choose from. It would be interesting to know if anyone else has played with this.

 

[saylor]

if u can float chrome color onto plastic you may be onto something

 

[rkrochen]

Unfortunately they can’t do. Originally that’s why I got into it hoping to do chrome. They do a lot of carbon fibre patterns which is also great.
To do chrome you need to spray it on with a special spray and equipment. Spectre chrome is a good example. That is the next thing I want to look at and possibly set up a small business offering different things.

 

[Newport 66]

Interesting process. Really dont know much about it. Be looking into it, thanks for lighting the match of discovery

 

[rkrochen]

Check out liquid concepts. They have awesome videos and support.

 

[3C's & a D?]

That looks great! Is that a Lee Enfield with a generic stock and shortened barrel? If so I can only imagine how loud it is!

 

[rkrochen]

No it’s a Ross MK10 army issue. It has been modified and belonged to an uncle who passed it on to me. I’ve had it for probably 30yrs and never used it. The riflings are like new. The Lee Enfield is a better rifle for military use.

 

[3C's & a D?]

Interesting, I had to look into that, I think my dad told me about these one time. Piece of Canadian history right there!

 

[rkrochen]

Used in the war by Canadians. It was meant to compete against the British Lee Enfield which was claimed to shoot 15 rounds a minute. The issue with the Ross is that it had a tendency to jamb once it got hot. The bolt is a Mauser style straight pull style. The gun is a good hunting gun.

 

[cuda hunter]

I've done several styles of camo and patterns on ar's. Works good. Does wear off as your piece is handled . A couple years on a coat is what I usually get out of it.
Of course that's for a truck spot and stalk so it gets beat on.
Cool process.

 

[65sporty]

We played with it a few years ago, a friend bought some and brought it in to the shop. We tried it out on a old scope, it worked good. I haven't used any since. Kinda forgot about it.