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Extreme Hydrographics
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Hydrographic Printing (also known as water transfer printing, water immersion printing, hydro dipping, hydro imaging and fluid imaging) is a surface decorating process whereby elaborate graphics like camouflage, wood grain finishes, or geometrical designs are applied to a product.
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The process is used extensively to decorate items that range from entire all-terrain vehicles and car dashboards to small items like bike helmets or other automotive trim. Films can be applied to all types of substrates including plastic, fiberglass, wood, ceramics, and metal. For the most part, if the item can be dipped in water, the hydrographic process can be used.
The process utilizes a water-soluble film that contains the printed patterns. The film dissolves in the water and leaves the ink on the surface. In the typical process, the item to be printed is first coated with a primer or an adhesion promoter. After this dries, a basecoat paint is applied which controls the hue of the pattern. So, for instance, wood grain prints often utilize a brown basecoat and many camouflage patterns use a neutral base.
After the basecoat is applied, the item is ready for decorating. The film is activated. The item is then dipped into the water and the ink wraps around it. It is then washed and painted with a topcoat.
AND YES! THE RUMORS ARE TRUE! WE DO AMAZING WORK! Completely certified. WE HAVE MOSSY OAK PATTERNS (SHUT UP!). We know. That's totally awesome.
Want your items to be perfectly cleared? We have a TOP NOTCH painter that is absolutely a perfectionist - and he just so happens to be certified, trained, and ready! Bring on your items.
Now on to the boring technical stuff (like you care about this type of thing)...
The process is used extensively to decorate items that range from entire all-terrain vehicles and car dashboards to small items like bike helmets or other automotive trim. Films can be applied to all types of substrates including plastic, fiberglass, wood, ceramics, and metal. For the most part, if the item can be dipped in water, the hydrographic process can be used.
The process utilizes a water-soluble film that contains the printed patterns. The film dissolves in the water and leaves the ink on the surface. In the typical process, the item to be printed is first coated with a primer or an adhesion promoter. After this dries, a basecoat paint is applied which controls the hue of the pattern. So, for instance, wood grain prints often utilize a brown basecoat and many camouflage patterns use a neutral base.
After the basecoat is applied, the item is ready for decorating. The film is activated. The item is then dipped into the water and the ink wraps around it. It is then washed and painted with a topcoat.
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October 15, 2014
Jason E. asked:Ok had a customer ask about Louis Vuitton film. Does any1 know if it is available and from who???Dinnetta B. replied:http://gobigbrain.com/product.../big-brain-hydro-designs/
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