Mk2 Powdercoating & Hydrodipping

THE PROCESS -
The water transfer printing process is extensively used to decorate items that range from entire all-terrain vehicles and car dashboards, to small items like bike helmets or other automotive trim. Films can be applied to all types of substrates including plastic, fiberglass, wood, ceramics, and metal. For the most part, if the item can be dipped in water and can be painted using tra

ditional techniques then the hydrographic printing process can be used. In the process, the substrate piece to be printed first goes through the entire painting process: surface preparation, priming, painting, and clear coating. A polyvinyl alcohol hydrographic film, which has been gravure-printed with the graphic image to be transferred, is carefully placed on the water's surface in the dipping tank. The clear film is water soluble, and dissolves after applying an activator solution. Once dipping is begun, the surface tension of the water will allow the pattern to curve around any shape.[citation needed] Any remaining residue is then rinsed off thoroughly. The ink has already adhered and will not wash off. It is then allowed to dry. Then a top coat is applied. All work is carried out to the highest standards. There is a wide range of films in stock and you are more than welcome to pop along have a look through them and go over any requirements. Thanks for reading Andy