PPF over hydro-dipped Bumpers

AtlantaClearBra · March 8, 2016

I have a Challenger Hellcat coming in and it has already had the bumpers hydro-dipped. Does anyone know how durable that coating is as my client is wanting film over the hydro-dip. Thanks

Bham · March 8, 2016

Interesting idea. Haven't done a whole lot of hydro dipping BUT,,,, I would not recommend this.

The little we have played with hydro dipping, we have come to find out it is fragile. You can scratch it off with you finger nail after install, especially when installing on plastic or something maluable. It is a coating and does not create a NEW surface, it just covers the surface.

I would think the adhesive on PPF could -possibly- distort the hydro dipped pattern :dunno

I am just guessing. Don't know for sure.

If you find differently or figure out that it does work okay,,please let us know. :thumb

TINTZEUS · March 8, 2016

Would love to see the set up for dipping a full bumper cover..would almost have to be a swimming pool!

McCoyH · March 8, 2016

Interesting idea. Haven't done a whole lot of hydro dipping BUT,,,, I would not recommend this.

The little we have played with hydro dipping, we have come to find out it is fragile. You can scratch it off with you finger nail after install, especially when installing on plastic or something maluable. It is a coating and does not create a NEW surface, it just covers the surface.

I would think the adhesive on PPF could -possibly- distort the hydro dipped pattern

I am just guessing. Don't know for sure.

If you find differently or figure out that it does work okay,,please let us know.

It sounds like you're thinking of Plasti Dipping

timinoz · March 8, 2016

I'd suggest not. The hydrographic bond with the substrate is tenuous which is why it is then clear painted to give it integrity. It's like airbrush paint on powdercoat. Even when cleared if you have to lift the film for any reason you run a very high risk of pulling the airbrush/hydrographic off the substrate as it's the weak link in the chain.

alberts316 · March 8, 2016

Would love to see the set up for dipping a full bumper cover..would almost have to be a swimming pool

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AtlantaClearBra · March 9, 2016

Thanks for the input.

Jake · March 9, 2016

I have tried it twice, and it has peeled off twice.

TINTZEUS · April 13, 2016

Must have clear coat applied.

pro-tect mobile · April 14, 2016

All the hydro dipping I have seen here has been clear coated after just like automotive paint. I guess there are some differences in the process from shop to shop.