rightface

For those who like the look of carbon fiber, this may be of interest - www.camodipkit.com - I have a buddy that did some dipping with this kit on his dip stick and some interior parts and they turned out really nice. He used blue carbon fiber design

robert miller

But for parts there is more that has to be done to get it to stay on are not wear off. Its like a clear coat are what ever and the parts after that is really gloss like plus may be heated up some even the plastic parts.. Robert

teddyca

What a great link. Thanks I have about 40 pieces on my car done in Hydro Carbonfiber and have spent $$$$ getting it done. I might buy a kit just to play around with. Robert I actually flew to Oregon and took a tour of the facility that does all my work. It is prepped, dipped, and cleared. There is no heating that I am aware of. Tim from American Hydro here on the board would know more on the process though

gregm999

Thanks for the link! I think I might try this out on my interior pieces!

robert miller

I was just thinking from the clear coat are what ever they put on the parts after the CF look. Maybe doing like a heat lamp are lights to get a harder on the part. Like a paint job are like power coating parts maybe. I do know from Pat on here that is a vendor on here has sold ton of parts in CF there is something they do to the parts for sure other than just dipping them and put on the car. For sure I dont have a clue just didnt want the guy to buy and think it was going to be that easy are last are do like the parts that Pat puts out....

SMRacer30

Looks like a fun project if you have some spare pieces to do a trial run on and of course the 99$ lol

rightface

I just found out that you can use any color base coat that you want and make the carbon fiber match your vehicle color....

gregm999

Do you guys think one kit will be enough to do the center radio bezel? And possible some other pieces as well?

rightface

It says the film is about 2 feet by 8 feet so I would think you would have more than enough....

striped91

Try Google "Shopping" search for carbon fiber hydrographics kit. You may find a better selection and pricing.

rightface

I tried that. I did find all the components, but by the time you buy everything you need, you are better off paying for the kit...

rightface

the snakeskin is pretty tight too...

rightface

Did you do this?

American Hydrocarbon

I am all for DIY.

There are some things to think about before trying this on your Corvette parts.

1. The parts have to be cleaned and sanded smooth.
2. There is a special plastic primer we apply.
3. Then there are two automotive primers applied.
4. Then the base coat.
5. Then the dipping part. (this is the tricky area that takes about two years to learn how to actually dip the part)
ie: angle of entry, force of the dip and a few other things.
If you mess up you have to start at 1.
6. Parts are rinsed, then left to dry
7. Parts are scuffed.
8. Two coats of PPG UV automotive clear (over $100 a gallon)
9. Scuffed again
10. Three more coats of PPG UV Clear
11. Polished and buffed

Here are some blue digital camo arm cast panels we did for the VA hospital for returning Vets.

The film is layed on the water then an activator is applied that dissolves the clear part of the film leaving only the ink floating on the surface.
http://s202.photobucket.com/user/fla...36-58.mp4.html
Then the rinse
http://s202.photobucket.com/user/fla...-50-1.mp4.html
Finished panel drying
http://s202.photobucket.com/user/fla...-49-1.mp4.html

One more time
http://s202.photobucket.com/user/fla...50-08.mp4.html
http://s202.photobucket.com/user/fla...51-42.mp4.html

robert miller

With you Pat, If ever step is not done correct this stuff will peel off or break in piece,s or fade and look like crap in no time if the sun hits it... I guess that is why I get my stuff from you..Come's out cheaper in the long run plus you stand behind what you sale. Robert

nitemaher

I dont understand the answer please clarify.

dquagliaroli

robert miller

If it is not done step by step it will fade, peel off or break. What is so hard to understand on that. Do it like you want it is your parts but I am sure after a long time Pat has got the hang of it to make it last on these parts.
Same as above here.

CUZIWIN

I recently started doing hydrographics as side business/hobby. American Hydrocarbon is not just trying to sell you his product. It is much more more complicated and difficult then the kit description and you tube video's lead you to believe.

robert miller