Southern Oregon Hydroprinting

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What is Hydro Printing?

Hydro Printing (also called Hydro graphics, Water transfer printing, and Camo dipping) is a surface decorating method where a patterned film is transferred to a surface using water. This process produces a high quality finish that is both durable and appealing. Hydro printing is often used in the automotive, firearm, and sporting good industiries.

Hydro printing can be used on almost any non porous surface including:

• Wood
• Metal
• Plastic
• Glass
• Fiberglass
• Ceramics

If you have any questions about an item you would like dipped, please contact us!

How does Hydro Printing work?

Step 1

       The part is prepped by sanding, cleaning, and applying a bonder/primer.

Step 2

       A base coat of paint is then applied to correspond with the pattern being used. The use of different color base coats will change the final look of the pattern being applied. Here at Southern Oregon Hydro Printing, you are able to choose the color of your base coat based on your desired end product (specialty color may have an additional cost).  

Step 3

      The pattern of choice is printied on to a film that is placed in our special hydro printing tank. As he film floats on top of the water, an activator solution is sprayed on to the film causing it to become liquid like.

Step 4

     The part can now be dipped into the pattern that is floating on the surface. As the part is dipped the water is displaced and causes the pattern to wrap around and adhere to the part. Because of this displacement, any parts, no matter what shape, can be hydro printed.

Step 5

     After the part has dried, a top coat is applied. The customer can choose from gloss, high gloss, or a flat finish.

The possibilities are endless! Almost any item can be dipped with thousands of patterns. Contact us today for a quote or any questions you may have!

Call Us Today!

Southern Oregon Hydro Printing is committed to providing quality finished products at an affordable price.

Our customers' statisfaction is our highest priority and we strive to meet all of our customers hydro printing needs in a timely manner.

Call us today with any questions or a quote on an item!