Anyone hydro dip snowmobile parts.

[SnowBound]

I'm Thinking of hydro dipping some snowmobile parts. It looks like a sweet way to customize some parts and add a little twist. If you have done this, does it hold up well. I'm also curious if I did spindles how they might hold up to being in the snow constantly and getting scraped up from trees and branches. Does it flake, peel, delaminate, bubble, or just scratch like paint. Any info on hydro dipping is appreciated.

 

[SnowBound]

Here's an example.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxr0SrqNMZA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[polaris6]

That's pretty damn cool. I wonder how tough it is compared to vinyl?

 

[smoking_powerstroke]

Anyone know if the hydro dipping with hold up on a set rails?

 

[christopher]

I think SLASH925 is getting into this.
Send him a PM.

 

[boostedballz]

I know its insanely durable on ATV fenders. Going to dip a bunch of parts on my new build so time will tell.

LL

 

[gmustangt]

Polaris hydro dips there "carbon fibre" panels, ive looked in to it and
its not stupidly priced...

 

[NorthMNSledder]

That's pretty damn cool. I wonder how tough it is compared to vinyl?

I've been told it's as durable as automotive paint. I know a few guys that have had ATV parts done and it's held up nicely.

 

[SnowBound]

I have been doing more research also and it's sound pretty durable. Think Im going to give it a try on the new proclimb.

 

[AndrettiDog]

All of the hydro dip work I've seen is tough. A-arms and spindles are about the only pieces I'd be concerned about. I think I'd still powder coat those parts.

 

[slash]

My son in law is setting up a tank here in Idaho Falls hes doing a gun in camo for me right now . I will check on other stuff as he gets going..

 

[POLZIN]

Polaris hydro dips there "carbon fibre" panels, ive looked in to it and
its not stupidly priced...

I have a set on order ! gonna do blue carbon fiber vents to go with it !

 

[blackhillsnytro]

A lot of the time hydro dipped parts are clear coated with an automotive clear, so the finish would be as durable as the front of a car. You can get some cool effects from hydro dipping, and custom paint or graphics over the top of it, being that a clear like this is used. I have a customer at my shop that has his camaro front and rear spoiler sipped in the "skull" film, and we are doing a true fire over the top of that. Neat stuff for sure!

 

[snowpromod]

I had my Apex dipped - held up well to a year of trail riding, I sold the kit and it sounds like it is still holding up.

 

[SnowBound]

That apex looks sweet. How much did that run you to get all of that dipped.

 

[MillermanSD]

http://www.wix.com/camotom/galleygr...od1QbWOG9LiNzo5Q6LRpjaQzp%2BI3akmQzp8YbA%3D%3

 

[HOTRODREDNECK]

i have tried this process here in the garage...... you tube makes it look really easy. IT AIN'T!!! practice alot is all i can say. it seemes to be very durable even before it is clearcoated (very difficult to remove when you screw it up!) if i can get the process down it will be really cool. i think there is a reason there isn't a huge amount of people doing this process.

 

[colo2rider]

Works well if you treat the object or panel just as you would any other intercoat graphic. IE, if it is a flexible part use a flex agent in your base and clearcoat and it should be fine. First panels we had were not painted with a flex agent or preped well enough and on an XP the rear panels get bumped with your knees and will crack and flake. Prep and correct materials are key. Options are endless, we should really see alot more of this.

Good luck.

 

[POLZIN]

here are my hydo dipped "Carbon Fiber" side panels. they look really nice ! Well see how they hold up

 

[Tubesteel]

I'm Thinking of hydro dipping some snowmobile parts. It looks like a sweet way to customize some parts and add a little twist. If you have done this, does it hold up well. I'm also curious if I did spindles how they might hold up to being in the snow constantly and getting scraped up from trees and branches. Does it flake, peel, delaminate, bubble, or just scratch like paint. Any info on hydro dipping is appreciated.

I do hydro dipping in Canada and I can tell you the stuff is tough as nails. it works on plastics, metals, composites, wood; anything you can paint you can hyrdro dip. It stands up great to heat and cold and does not flake or peel. It is as durable a finish you will find. Best of all there are some very cool patterns and you can have it applied over any base colour so it can be as custom as you like. Find yourself a professional and you will not be disappointed.