Hydrodipping Dashboard

[Jagman60]

Hi, just tried hydrodipping. Thought it turned out pretty good. Cinnamon base paint with redwood hydro transfer. They make all kinds of patterns, like carbon fiber etc. Easy way to get a nice finished look.

 

[SoCal'beaming]

Looks pretty darn nice! ... First I've heard of this process.

 

[Acollin]

Looks very nice to me too.
please describe the process.
options?

 

[DaveSeries1]

That came out great.

 

[Jagman60]

Tons of videos on youtube. Took a few tries because long piece is a little harder to do.

 

[Knightowl61]

Never heard of hydro dipping till now. It's a very interesting craft (wife loves crafts) with lots of possibilities.
Did you use a film? Could you explain your process on this beautiful dash?

 

[Jagman60]

First you sand it down and spray your base color ( it shows through the film) in this case i used Cinnamon rustoleum spray paint. Then you heat a tub of water to 90 degrees. Lay the film on top for one minute. Then you spray an activator on the film wait half a minute and dip the piece. After, you rinse and put on clear coat. Best to watch a video. Film was called cherry wood or redwood forget which, but ther are many finishes available

 

[JSLoeffl]

Looks great! You did a good job for a novice. Had my done with a Burlwood Print a couple years ago by a guy in Fargo, ND. Clear coated with a satin finish so it doesn't shine or reflect so bad. Original Series V on left with bakelit dash covered with original vinyl.

 

[Campervanman]

Thanks for showing the results - I'm about to try the same.

 

[Campervanman]

harder than it looks.. need to retry again. Paprika base, dark wood grain sheet.

 

[bobbo]

I like the idea of tying in the cubby surround. Give it another go mate.
Cheers; Bob

 

[alpine_64]

harder than it looks.. need to retry again. Paprika base, dark wood grain sheet.

It appears you a dipping a series 3 dash, are you just wanting the effect of the timber, or this is an alternative to buying a GT dash?

 

[Campervanman]

Timber effect is cheaper (and more interesting) than a new GT dash, it needed a spruce up anyway.
Cleaned off the print with meths (denatured alcohol) ready to give it another go in the bath when the wife's at work.

 

[JSLoeffl]

Timber effect is cheaper (and more interesting) than a new GT dash, it needed a spruce up anyway.
Cleaned off the print with meths (denatured alcohol) ready to give it another go in the bath when the wife's at work.

I take it she doesn't know you're using the bath for car parts!! I had my engine in my tub once, but that was in the 80's before I was married. It looks like that combination is going to look very pretty.

 

[volvoguys]

I have two new quality-made burlwood GT Tiger dashes available, one with a matching cubby door and the other without. I'll be offering them here first before I list on FB or elsewhere. Maybe yet this week.

 

[alpine_64]

I have two new quality-made burlwood GT Tiger dashes available, one with a matching cubby door and the other without. I'll be offering them here first before I list on FB or elsewhere. Maybe yet this week.

If postage wasn't such a total sh1tshow from states at the moment I'd be interested.... Our club president helped me with a box in late November... Postage was eye watering.. and I'm used to sending things.. between that and the currency conversion... It's choose very wisely these days.... Urgh...

 

[Campervanman]

not perfect - but its good enough for this year
fortuneatly the bad bits are well hidden