dmoss8928 1 Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Was wanted to get everyones option about getting my S12 dip in a carbon fiber patten. I have never had anything hydro dipped before so I'm clueless about what the wear and tear would do on the coating after a couple trips to the range. Anyone have any comments or better yet pictures?... Thanks guys Peace!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nephilim7 107 Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I hear dipping makes a glossy finish - a no-go in my book. No experience though... I would like to know Hydro's durability versus Cerakote and Durakote. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmoss8928 1 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Maybe someone can hook us with some insight and some pictures... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlackSnake99 11 Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I think the CF print would be goofy looking, but that is just my opinion. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
corbin 621 Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Haven't had it done yet, but I've seen various things that have been dipped. Compound bows are probably the most common. I talked with a company at a recent gun show that does it and they mentioned to cut down on the gloss, they matte clear coat it. I'm curious how it would hold up to temperature, though I've seen AR-15s dipped, including the barrels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotheocelot 28 Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 (edited) This is my CZ 455 Precision Trainer. It was painted with a durable base coat, then dipped in navy bdu. I cannot speak for every hydro dip services but my guy can do gloss, semi-gloss or flat like what you see here. I couldn't be happier. But how it holds up to harsh environments and usage is left to debate. Edited May 8, 2013 by scotheocelot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I had a carbon fiber finish fabarm fp6 it looked pretty good but it wasn't dipped. All the dipped guns I've seen looked glossy and I hated them. So I say hell no. I had a carbon fiber finish fabarm fp6 it looked pretty good but it wasn't dipped. All the dipped guns I've seen looked glossy and I hated them. So I say hell no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lidocaine Looney 26 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 You can have whatever finish that you can have with clear coat (flat, satin, gloss, whatever) because that's what it gets sprayed with after dipping. As far as the durability, probably just like a cars paint/clear. I had my guns painted and cleared with automotive product and they handle the heat just fine. They will also scratch just like a car does though, so if you want to throw it down and around, I may go with a different coating. I have not had anything dipped though, so that may hold up better/worse than paint if you were to scratch through the clear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jpanzer 1,265 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Had my STG 58 done last spring. The finish has been tough as nails and there is absolutely no gloss to it! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigchris 31 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 How much does something like that costs? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
faststang90 18 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 i just got some mags done for my 20 gauge saiga. i did the skulls but i may do the carbon fiber look. just what to see how long it last. i paid 10.00 each because i had more than 3 less than 3 it was 15.00 a mag Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jpanzer 1,265 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 How much does something like that costs? Total for my FAL furniture was $110. Turnaround was about 2 1/2 weeks. They can dip the complete weapon if you want. Prices will vary according to what and how much you are having done, and what pattern you want. BTW, there are literally dozens of different camo patterns, not counting off the wall stuff.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmoss8928 1 Posted May 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Have anyone of you ever had any dealings with the 99 dollar kit you can get off ebay? I was thinking about getting one and maybe trying a mag or two. I like the way faststangs looks... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sjgusmc21 850 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 How much does something like that costs? Total for my FAL furniture was $110. Turnaround was about 2 1/2 weeks. They can dip the complete weapon if you want. Prices will vary according to what and how much you are having done, and what pattern you want. BTW, there are literally dozens of different camo patterns, not counting off the wall stuff.... Can you post who did your work please? Great looking rifle! Thanks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Syndicate 812 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) Had my STG 58 done last spring. The finish has been tough as nails and there is absolutely no gloss to it! You get that done at the place near big woods? I met them once and their work was nice and they were pretty stand up. Was wanted to get everyones option about getting my S12 dip in a carbon fiber patten. I have never had anything hydro dipped before so I'm clueless about what the wear and tear would do on the coating after a couple trips to the range. Anyone have any comments or better yet pictures?... Thanks guys Peace!! I think anytime I see faux-bin fiber it makes me throw up in my mouth and want to ask the person if they drive a honda with a surplus airplane wing. If you want carbon fiber, just get carbon fiber parts and not farbon kiber stickers or paint or transfer. The point of CF isn't to look fancy which in turn is really tacky, but to be light and strong. /end rant and no dipping if done at a place that knows their shit should not be glossy if you don't want it to be, look at all the camo shotguns that are factory. my turkey gun is not gloss Edited May 11, 2013 by Syndicate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jpanzer 1,265 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) How much does something like that costs? Total for my FAL furniture was $110. Turnaround was about 2 1/2 weeks. They can dip the complete weapon if you want. Prices will vary according to what and how much you are having done, and what pattern you want. BTW, there are literally dozens of different camo patterns, not counting off the wall stuff.... Can you post who did your work please? Great looking rifle! Thanks. Sure! These are the guys who did my work: http://www.hdhydro.com/ Grant Hoskin was the person I contacted there, and he was very friendly and knowledgeable. These guys can do about anything you want, I can't reccomend them highly enough.... . Edited May 12, 2013 by Jpanzer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sjgusmc21 850 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Thanks Jpanzer. I might be sending them a set of furniture for my Ptr-91. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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