Re: Hydro-Dipping
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TravisB</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hydro dipping looks great but if you plan on using your rifle its not going to last. Just a heads up. </div></div>
Well,
I have to disagree. I will say that the actual film is very thin and "fragile" if you want to call it that. That is part of the process....hell, its basically a film that is turned into a liquid to help with the application. The ultimate product is only as tough as the top coat that you put on it ( along with the base coat that is compatible with the film being used as mentioned above ). I use an industrial grade base and mattt clear coat with a hardner on the things that I camo and I will put the wear resistance up against any Cerakote, duracoat, Norrells, etc. This coating is at least as resistant to abrasion as the above listed products and they all work pretty damn good on our rifles, why would the stock be different?
Actually, I started off using duracoat Matt clear to finish the items in before I went to the indusrtial clear, honestly its pretty damn tough. If you got a piece that was easily scratched, I would bet the person applying the pattern either left it un-finished or used a cheap clear to finish it in.
Long story short, the actual film should never be the top coat...the final layer should be something that has the durability you are looking for, just like a top coat on your rifle...... cerakote, duracoat, KG, etc....
Just my 02 cents worth.......from someone that actually applies the stuff.