painting camo on your gun and gear

acorn · April 11th, 2010, 02:11

well, I've heard a lot of people that love to have their gun done up with camo to look on par with their gear, and as I was browsing through the gun mods I stumbled across a nice juicy scam. Now fear not friends, his website was a scam, but thankfully what I found isnt.

I discovered Hydo dip inking... something or other, process to apply ink to uneven surfaces easilly, such as your favorite weapon/radio/mag/facemask, whatever.

now, its made by this company http://liquidprintone.com/ while confusing at first, its a simple process, and I found some videos I'm posting at the end of this thread.

the "mydipkit" it originally intended for hunters, so its all hunting style camo. Except I was looking around on the manufacturer's website and found this: http://liquidprintone.com/subcategory.php?id=16 Millitary style camo, Multicam, flektarn, urban, even pink tiger for those more in touch with our feminine side... and the ones that want to be shot in the face by the nearest sniper

anyway, I got a touch excited when I found this becuase I've been thinking of ways to get camo on guns that doesnt look like it was done with walmart spray paint and some masking tape.

I also mentioned videos, so here you are (this is applying hunting camo, the military camo is just a different ink, same process)
part 1:
YouTube- D.I.Y. Camo Dipping a.k.a. hydrographing: Part 1
and part 2:
YouTube- D.I.Y. Camo Dipping a.k.a. Hydrographing: Part 2

Slow · April 11th, 2010, 03:23

Wow...this looks very interesting. I knew of these process before but i never knew you could do them at your own home. This is something to look into.

I think i mit invest in
http://www.mydipkit.com/index.php?ma...products_id=14

acorn · April 11th, 2010, 04:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slow

Wow...this looks very interesting. I knew of these process before but i never knew you could do them at your own home. This is something to look into.

I think i mit invest in
http://www.mydipkit.com/index.php?ma...products_id=14

I personally still prefer military camo, as it would seem more practical for Airsoft uses, but I agree, every camo pattern has its place... just dont put your gun against a tree xD

Lord of Rebirth · April 11th, 2010, 12:50

lol I did something similar to this years ago when I was a kid. Only thing is I had no film or fancy stuff. I think it could be a very effective way to apply complex and interesting patterns to items as the next best thing is probably a cross between airbrushing and liquid masking agent work.

Twitchinov · April 14th, 2010, 12:19

It's awesome how the film gets into every nook and cranny.

Now if only they had it in MARPAT or CADPAT.

Gunny_McSmith · April 14th, 2010, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twitchinov

It's awesome how the film gets into every nook and cranny.

Now if only they had it in MARPAT or CADPAT.

Yes they do have MARPAT! ...:P

Slow · April 14th, 2010, 13:06

http://liquidprintone.com/subcategory.php?id=16

From First post

waffleman · April 14th, 2010, 13:23

Wow, thats pretty sick. But isn't the end result a tab bit glossy?

m102404 · April 14th, 2010, 13:26

This is the same process that was shown on "How It's Made" when they detailed the process of making ski/snoboarding goggles. Youtube/google that for a vid.

Basically the same process for applying RC car decals...but on a larger/better scale.

It's as durable as that.

Boyso · April 14th, 2010, 14:14

That is awesome.

I hope this guy, doesn't really think a dust mask can save him from paint particules.

krap101 · April 14th, 2010, 14:43

I wonder if there's something akin to silkscreening for guns?

Rooster · April 14th, 2010, 15:56

I've been talking to the Canada distributor of this stuff, but unfortunatley you can't get any of the military stuff in the dipkit version. It's only for the guys who have the full tanks ($30,000). So basically you have the option of going with hunters camo and doing it yourself or sending it off to someone who has a dip tank that can get the military stuff.

Plus the Dipkits are like $125 each. So it's not exactly a cheap thing to do..

EDIT- Oh and it has to be clear coated after the dipping, so it's as durable as the clear coat you use to protect it.

Gunny_McSmith · April 14th, 2010, 19:19

Nvm then.... I'll stick to good old Krylon...:P

Eeyore · April 14th, 2010, 20:07

Before you do that take a look at this site. You can buy stencils for complete camo jobs.

http://www.tacticalcamo.com/

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April 11th, 2010, 02:11	#1
acorn Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern British Columbia	painting camo on your gun and gear well, I've heard a lot of people that love to have their gun done up with camo to look on par with their gear, and as I was browsing through the gun mods I stumbled across a nice juicy scam. Now fear not friends, his website was a scam, but thankfully what I found isnt. I discovered Hydo dip inking... something or other, process to apply ink to uneven surfaces easilly, such as your favorite weapon/radio/mag/facemask, whatever. now, its made by this company http://liquidprintone.com/ while confusing at first, its a simple process, and I found some videos I'm posting at the end of this thread. the "mydipkit" it originally intended for hunters, so its all hunting style camo. Except I was looking around on the manufacturer's website and found this: http://liquidprintone.com/subcategory.php?id=16 Millitary style camo, Multicam, flektarn, urban, even pink tiger for those more in touch with our feminine side... and the ones that want to be shot in the face by the nearest sniper anyway, I got a touch excited when I found this becuase I've been thinking of ways to get camo on guns that doesnt look like it was done with walmart spray paint and some masking tape. I also mentioned videos, so here you are (this is applying hunting camo, the military camo is just a different ink, same process) part 1: YouTube- D.I.Y. Camo Dipping a.k.a. hydrographing: Part 1 and part 2: YouTube- D.I.Y. Camo Dipping a.k.a. Hydrographing: Part 2 Last edited by acorn; April 11th, 2010 at 02:34..

April 11th, 2010, 03:23	#2
Slow Loves Furries Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manitoba	Wow...this looks very interesting. I knew of these process before but i never knew you could do them at your own home. This is something to look into. I think i mit invest in http://www.mydipkit.com/index.php?ma...products_id=14 __________________ If ASC were real life, there would be no Chuck Norris, only CDN_Stalker MANITOBA IVAN Last edited by Slow; April 11th, 2010 at 03:27..

April 14th, 2010, 12:19	#5
Twitchinov Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB	It's awesome how the film gets into every nook and cranny. Now if only they had it in MARPAT or CADPAT. __________________ "If I get snuffed, everything what's owed me is yours..." "Including stoppages?" "Yeah, stoppages too."

April 11th, 2010, 12:50	#4
Lord of Rebirth Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC	lol I did something similar to this years ago when I was a kid. Only thing is I had no film or fancy stuff. I think it could be a very effective way to apply complex and interesting patterns to items as the next best thing is probably a cross between airbrushing and liquid masking agent work.

April 14th, 2010, 13:06	#7
Slow Loves Furries Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manitoba	http://liquidprintone.com/subcategory.php?id=16 From First post __________________ If ASC were real life, there would be no Chuck Norris, only CDN_Stalker MANITOBA IVAN

April 14th, 2010, 13:23	#8
waffleman Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB	Wow, thats pretty sick. But isn't the end result a tab bit glossy?

April 14th, 2010, 13:26	#9
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	This is the same process that was shown on "How It's Made" when they detailed the process of making ski/snoboarding goggles. Youtube/google that for a vid. Basically the same process for applying RC car decals...but on a larger/better scale. It's as durable as that.

April 14th, 2010, 14:14	#10
Boyso a.k.a. LastSpartan Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Québec city	That is awesome. I hope this guy, doesn't really think a dust mask can save him from paint particules. __________________ NEW BACON FOR SALE! "WHEN I DIE BURY ME UPSIDE DOWN SO THE WORLD CAN KISS MY ASS" -Platoon

April 14th, 2010, 14:43	#11
krap101 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roscoe, IL USA	I wonder if there's something akin to silkscreening for guns?

April 14th, 2010, 15:56	#12
Rooster a.k.a. flamethis Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Brunswick	I've been talking to the Canada distributor of this stuff, but unfortunatley you can't get any of the military stuff in the dipkit version. It's only for the guys who have the full tanks ($30,000). So basically you have the option of going with hunters camo and doing it yourself or sending it off to someone who has a dip tank that can get the military stuff. Plus the Dipkits are like $125 each. So it's not exactly a cheap thing to do.. EDIT- Oh and it has to be clear coated after the dipping, so it's as durable as the clear coat you use to protect it.

April 14th, 2010, 19:19	#13
Gunny_McSmith a.k.a. Palucol Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MTL	Nvm then.... I'll stick to good old Krylon...:P __________________

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