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Old 03-08-2014, 03:30 PM   #1
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hydro dipping silver interior trims

what do you guys think? better than wrapping it.. i think.
but! never done hydro dipping.. any thoughts?
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While Hydrodipping is a cool process the results and longevity of the dip does not stand up to toughness at least in car parts
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^ Source? I've seen people dip valve covers with great results. I imagine if it can hold up on a valve cover, it'll work just fine on interior trim.
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It's the same as waterborne base coat. Which is basically what every body shop in the state of md is using on cars
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^ Source? I've seen people dip valve covers with great results. I imagine if it can hold up on a valve cover, it'll work just fine on interior trim.

Saw a few posts somewhere on the interwebs as I was looking into it, but basically if its a surface that has a lot of contact with anything it will fade over time.
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It's the same as waterborne base coat. Which is basically what every body shop in the state of md is using on cars
Durability against something like constant contact?
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Durability against something like constant contact?
It has to be clear coated. Either straight clear, or clear with a flattener mixed in. Base coat itself is not durable at all, waterborne or solvent based
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It has to be clear coated. Either straight clear, or clear with a flattener mixed in. Base coat itself is not durable at all, waterborne or solvent based
Yea I guess that is what I was looking at, seems like a lot of trouble compared to wrapping a part.
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