Hydro-Dipped Carbon Fiber MAG

[C_losjoker]

that is very nice looking. question, was the rail and body totally dipped or did they have to mask off where the rail and body touch?

[Cali_Mag]

That response earlier was meant for need4reebs, not rukh013

that is very nice looking. question, was the rail and body totally dipped or did they have to mask off where the rail and body touch?

Ya, dipped the entire rail, only part i can recommend taping off is is the threads on a barrel if you decide to dip one. and if you get sick of a certain graphic or design you can sandblast it off and try sumthi n different or get it ano'd or powdercoated

[Runamok]

Very nice. The only thing I see is the dip blured the lines of the Armada rail. I'm looking for ways to highlight the lines on mine. Still very nice.

[cockerpunk]

watch out, this stuff is not nearly as tough as anno, and scratches easily.

[OPBN]

watch out, this stuff is not nearly as tough as anno, and scratches easily.

Maybe not as tough as anodizing, but I've heard this stuff is pretty tough. I mean they use it to coat fenders on 4 wheelers and trucks. Still haven't really seen anyone give an in depth feedback on the durability though for a paintball marker. Seems like all the ones that end up dipped, end up as wall hangers.

Did find these:





Seems pretty durable to me...

[capt spank]

Does dipping damage the item at all? Can it be removed if you dont like it? Im looking to do similar to my mag plus a hopper.

[yellowmitten]

Also what about feed neck threads and also barrel?

[knownothingmags]

watch out, this stuff is not nearly as tough as anno, and scratches easily.

depends on what kind of hydro it is.

[river031403]

Do you have name address phone number link to this vender that did the hydro dip?

[Sk8ermog]

I personally suggest this guy on PBNATION :

http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?t=4023444

He did 2 rotors for me and they turned out awesome. Working with him on a mag project. Good prices and fast turn around. Also he has been doing more paintball gear then anyone out there cause he saw there is a market for it.

[knownothingmags]

watch out, this stuff is not nearly as tough as anno, and scratches easily.

depends on who does it.
a buddy from school does it back home as a profession, his stuff is super tough. but nock off stuff no matter how good it looks will always scratch like you are mentioning.

[C_losjoker]

Very nice. The only thing I see is the dip blured the lines of the Armada rail. I'm looking for ways to highlight the lines on mine. Still very nice.

I think with dip, ano or any other treatment you get done. If you get one solid color you will show the lines, if you go multi colors, acid wash or lots of graphics it would hide the lines.

[need4reebs]

[QUOTE=Cali_Mag;2844666]That response earlier was meant for need4reebs, not rukh013


did you get a new bolt yet? tha dip is pretty Sa WeeT!

[Gadget]

Looks good. I've found hydro dipping holds up pretty well under use, although it's not as robust as anodising. Had my GoG eNMEy dipped back in April and no dings or scratches so far and it's definitely not a wall hanger (although I do baby my equipment). I like the fact that you can select not only the pattern but the finish of the clear coat as well, to get either a flat or gloss finish.



Only thing to be aware of is that it can add a significant amount of material to parts (as there is usually a base coat, the pattern and a top coat) which throws tolerances completely out the window - so only apply to the external faces of parts like regs, barrels etc - not the internals.. Any good dipper should easily be able to seal off the internals prior to dipping.

[Zone Drifter]

This method seems like a winner for plastic pieces especially. I always prefer ano, but ano is costly and needs a more intensive stripping process. I would say for anything with plastic/polymer/cast aluminum that dipping and clear is the way to go. I've painted some things that were aluminum cast, like ion frames or tippmann bodies, which held up well. However, I think dipping and clear gives you limitless options for colors/designs.

[vintage]

all your camoflauged shotguns are dipped and have been for years now. as with anything care and usage determines a great deal to the longevity of a finish.

[Flatliner333]

^^^Yes this and compound bows as well.