Hydrographics (Also known as Water transfer printing, immersion printing, hydro dipping) is a process of applying a printed design (Film) to a three dimensional surface. The hydrographic process can be used on metal, plastic, glass, hard woods, and various other materials.
In short, Yes its very durable.
Hydrogrphics itself is ink transferred to a base paint. What completes and gives your hydrographics its true durability is its top/clear coat.
We use only quality automotive and marine grade clear coats on all our jobs. A completed hydrographics job is durable enough to protect most items from normal wear and tear. It being a paint product it can still be damaged from abuse.
(i.e drop your keys on the hood of your car and it would be ok. Drag the tip of your key down the side of your car and not so well…)
General rule is “if it can get painted and be submerged in water then it can get hydrographics”.
Metal, plastics, glass, even wood. However, wood is susceptible to expansion and contraction when introduced to water, if it is properly sealed and prepped it can receive hydrographics.
Items such as rubber or silicone, paint will not adhere to and can not be hydro coated.
All jobs are priced according to their complexity. Estimates are given on a per job basis.
Preparation, material requirements and time associated with the job factor into the estimate . No two jobs are identical. We will gather information regarding your specific need and provide you with a price estimate. Once we receive your items a final quote can be provided.
Yes.
ONLY the items getting hydrographics need to be shipped. If your items need special masking or fitment to other parts please send us photos of how your items are assembled. Rogue Wetworks can not be responsible for items sent that are not being hydro dipped.
Parts also need arrive cleaned and “ready for prep” status. Additional charges may apply for items having to be disassembled or excess cleaning.
Yes we do.
We have a type 07 FFL (Federal Firearms License) and do cosmetic work (i.e Hydrographics) to a wide variety of firearms.