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Water Transfer Printing (Dipping)

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OGMay 23, 2011
#389797

Water Transfer Printing (Dipping)

OG has linked up with H20Print to offer another great service to our customers.

Water transfer printing is an OEM grade process where images are printed on a special film which is then applied to the parts. The biggest advantage is the ability to cover irregular shaped objects. This means OEM fitment on your interior pieces vs. bulky overlays and faux finishes previous unavailable for various parts.

Parts will be prepped, dipped, and cleared with automotive grade clear coat.

Pricing varies (most 4 door interiors will run $1000-1500) based on size, prep needed, and disassembly time.

Contact us for more info.
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OG has linked up with H20Print to offer another great service to our customers.
 
Water transfer printing is an OEM grade process where images are printed on a special film which is then applied to the parts. The biggest advantage is the ability to cover irregular shaped objects. This means OEM fitment on your interior pieces vs. bulky overlays and faux finishes previous unavailable for various parts.
 
Parts will be prepped, dipped, and cleared with automotive grade clear coat.
 
Pricing varies (most 4 door interiors will run $1000-1500) based on size, prep needed, and disassembly time.
 
Contact us for more info.
speedaddictDecember 5, 2011
#426443
hydro dipping for the win! Thanks for doing mine Mike!
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hydro dipping for the win!  Thanks for doing mine Mike!
OGDecember 7, 2011
#426767
thanks for using us thomas! we still need to get some pics of the work.

i've kind of been sleeping on this service, but expect some completed project pics soon.
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thanks for using us thomas! we still need to get some pics of the work.
 
i've kind of been sleeping on this service, but expect some completed project pics soon.
BlitzDecember 13, 2011
#427540
What parts can and can't be water tranfered? Can you give us an idea of how much it would cost to do per piece? or size matter or how many cut outs and curves the piece has?
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What parts can and can't be water tranfered?   Can you give us an idea of how much it would cost to do per piece?  or size matter or how many cut outs and curves the piece has?
ALEXTHESUS*PECTDecember 13, 2011
#427542
pics please so we can see this great service.
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pics please so we can see this great service.
Ay-NakoDecember 13, 2011
#427629
Blitz;427540 wrote:What parts can and can't be water tranfered? Can you give us an idea of how much it would cost to do per piece? or size matter or how many cut outs and curves the piece has?


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[QUOTE=Blitz;427540]What parts can and can't be water tranfered?   Can you give us an idea of how much it would cost to do per piece?  or size matter or how many cut outs and curves the piece has?[/QUOTE]

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OGDecember 15, 2011
#427852
Blitz;427540 wrote:What parts can and can't be water tranfered? Can you give us an idea of how much it would cost to do per piece? or size matter or how many cut outs and curves the piece has?


Pretty much anything that can be submerged in water without damaging can be dipped. Items that can't be submerged can sometimes be sealed. From there, it is essentially the same guidelines as paint since automotive grade primers, basecoats, and clears are used.

The standard method of pricing is by the square inch, however we do not use that. There is so much variation in materials/prep based on the piece being done/desired finish/etc. that we would need to charge for a "worst case scenario" everytime to avoid losing money. Instead we quote each job specifically based on the parameters mention. The downside is that I haven't done enough business to be able to give rough estimates without having the pieces in hand.

I'll get some pics up and some example pricing ASAP, however they will most likely bve personal projects so they will be done as funds are avilable.
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[QUOTE=Blitz;427540]What parts can and can't be water tranfered? Can you give us an idea of how much it would cost to do per piece? or size matter or how many cut outs and curves the piece has?[/QUOTE]
 
Pretty much anything that can be submerged in water without damaging can be dipped. Items that can't be submerged can sometimes be sealed. From there, it is essentially the same guidelines as paint since automotive grade primers, basecoats, and clears are used.
 
The standard method of pricing is by the square inch, however we do not use that. There is so much variation in materials/prep based on the piece being done/desired finish/etc. that we would need to charge for a "worst case scenario" everytime to avoid losing money. Instead we quote each job specifically based on the parameters mention. The downside is that I  haven't done enough business to be able to give rough estimates without having the pieces in hand.
 
I'll get some pics up and some example pricing ASAP, however they will most likely bve personal projects so they will be done as funds are avilable.
BlitzDecember 15, 2011
#427859
thanks OG. I've gotten response from other companies that say they can't match factory wood and I would have to get everything done including the stock wood all together to acheive a full matching set. true?
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thanks OG.   I've gotten response from other companies that say they can't match factory wood and I would have to get everything done including the stock wood all together to acheive a full matching set.  true?
OGDecember 15, 2011
#427892
I have run into the issue before. Sometimes you can't get a matching pattern (there are only a couple manufacturers of the films) and the best you can do is either tone match it or redo everything.
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I have run into the issue before. Sometimes you can't get a matching pattern (there are only a couple manufacturers of the films) and the best you can do is either tone match it or redo everything.
speedaddictDecember 22, 2011
#428869
Sending in more stuff for 2012 Mike...big things...big things..
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Sending in more stuff for 2012 Mike...big things...big things..
lowlyfey34December 22, 2011
#428921
this shyt is dope!

i'm doin my woodgrain in the black bird's eye finish....there is a shop bout 30-45 min north of me.....prolly my only interior mod lol
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this shyt is dope!
 
i'm doin my woodgrain in the black bird's eye finish....there is a shop bout 30-45 min north of me.....prolly my only interior mod lol