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    Senior Member pilotguy299's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Craig_328 View Post
    Happy Holidays everyone!

    I have recently began hydrodipping on the side and plan to hydrodip a majority of my bike over the winter in a matte finish wood grain.

    That being said - if anyone is interested....(group disounts will be offered...saves me time on prep...message me)

    I currently have carbon fiber, woodgrain, brushed aluminum, skulls, fire, momey, camo pattern, solid colors, and offer matte, satin, or gloss finish)

    Side covers ($200)
    Dash bezel ($250)
    Fairings ($350)
    Passenger handles ($100)
    Luggage rack ($75)
    Passenger back rest ($75)

    Group deal pricing = take $25 off each item. Note: finish must be the same (ie woodgrain/matte)
    Any other reqiests message me.

    As soon as my bike is completed I will post photos.

    Photo below is an example of woodgrain. I will post mine once completed
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    It seems like a lot of people are thinking about changing the color of their bike at some point. What would it cost to do a full bike minus the black contrast parts?

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    Just curious if your pricing reflects spraying them with clear post dip?
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    Quote Originally Posted by pilotguy299 View Post
    It seems like a lot of people are thinking about changing the color of their bike at some point. What would it cost to do a full bike minus the black contrast parts?
    I had to edit this reply as I began looking up solid films - dipping in solid colors does not actually exist.

    What people have done is prep, base color black, then clear hydrographic film, and then 3 coats of clear. Honestly this defeats the purpose of dipping any item vs painting it.

    I have no problem doing this at all - just want to make sure that everyone knows what they are getting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Ritsema View Post
    Just curious if your pricing reflects spraying them with clear post dip?
    Prices include clear coat

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    Quote Originally Posted by Craig_328 View Post
    I had to edit this reply as I began looking up solid films - dipping in solid colors does not actually exist.

    What people have done is prep, base color black, then clear hydrographic film, and then 3 coats of clear. Honestly this defeats the purpose of dipping any item vs painting it.

    I have no problem doing this at all - just want to make sure that everyone knows what they are getting.
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    Prices include clear coat
    Thanks! I have already done my side covers but thinking the rear panel between the saddlebags would look good in carbon fiber.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Craig_328 View Post
    I have on the smaller size dip tank 4ft by 2ft width and 2ft depth. I'm aiming to stick to items this size to have a quick turn around. Most of my time has been spent in preparation. Dipping has seemed to be the easiest part. What have you noticed between your work and a professional?
    With highly detailed graphics like the skulls, the hard part is replicating the base color coat under the pattern.

    The mistake I made is doing a piece or two at a time, rather than all at one time, which takes out the prep and finish variables.

    Also, some parts with odd shapes, are hard to dip and not run or blur the pattern.

    I'd suggest doing as many pieces as you want and can afford once, unlike I did, trying to decide how much was too much.

    All at once saves one dip finish not matching another.
    Base paint, adhesive and clear coat should go on at around 60 degrees, plus.
    Good luck
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dirtstiff's F6B View Post
    With highly detailed graphics like the skulls, the hard part is replicating the base color coat under the pattern.

    The mistake I made is doing a piece or two at a time, rather than all at one time, which takes out the prep and finish variables.

    Also, some parts with odd shapes, are hard to dip and not run or blur the pattern.

    I'd suggest doing as many pieces as you want and can afford once, unlike I did, trying to decide how much was too much.

    All at once saves one dip finish not matching another.
    Base paint, adhesive and clear coat should go on at around 60 degrees, plus.
    Good luck
    J
    Anything ive dipped i divide it into days. I have a paint booth and use and use HVLP guns so the prep takes a lot of time to mix, spray, and clean.

    Usually this is my dip rhythm:
    Monday clean / prep / primer
    Tuesday base coats
    Wednesday dip / wash / dry
    Thursday 3 coats of clear (4am/noon/8pm)
    Friday pack and ship if all is good.

    Issues i had when i started was getting the activator spray rate correct.

    All is good now...

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    I know many of you are looking for some ideas - here is a bunch of ideas for designs I can add to your bike. Again - if you're looking to repaint your bike hydro dipping is not an option. If you want to add something to your bike I can do that - this website can also make custom images - so if you want to add something to a saddle bag I can easily do that.

    http://www.fractalcamo.com/

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