First hydro dip attempt

[Sean d]

Sorry to start another thread on this guys but I can't find my other one, I bought myself some practice molds and had another go at Carbon fibre, I am really pleased with the results and feel that I could have a go at some interior parts now so I am looking for a centre consul to have a go at.

 

[Dino D]

Nice but my question is what the hell is that??!

 

[DavidM]

It's a giant mouse for an Apple Mac

 

[Sean d]

Nice but my question is what the hell is that??!

Its just practice mould specifically for hydrographics

 

[Dino D]

Its just practice mould specifically for hydrographics

I'm not buying that story...it's something from a dodgy catalogue that they only sell in @hardtop neck of the woods.


Looks very good though whatever it is!

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

Chuck an AC Schnitzer badge on it and you'll sell 100 over night, regardless of if it does anything!

 

[Sean d]

I'm not buying that story...it's something from a dodgy catalogue that they only sell in @hardtop neck of the woods.


Looks very good though whatever it is!

This one looks like something you would find on an operating theatre floor, supposed to be burr walnut, think I need a darker base colour

 

[Bozzy]

Sorry to start another thread on this guys but I can't find my other one, I bought myself some practice molds and had another go at Carbon fibre, I am really pleased with the results and feel that I could have a go at some interior parts now so I am looking for a centre consul to have a go at.
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That looks to be a very good finish Sean
That walnut burr further down the thread looks awful though......stick with the carbon finish

Steve

 

[Dino D]

This one looks like something you would find on an operating theatre floor, supposed to be burr walnut, think I need a darker base colour
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That looks likes something you supposed to put in the oven!

 

[GazHyde]

Sorry to start another thread on this guys but I can't find my other one

Found it and merged them together

 

[Antm72]

I suppose the trick to doing the console is getting the carbon to lye the same over the two pieces but it's going to look superb .

 

[Sean d]

Had another go at the walnut but used a brown base coat, its a lot better but too dark, I will try again with a lighter base coat.

 

[Jack Ratt]

The effect is good Sean, may be a yellowy brown base coat like the old Jags used to have?

 

[Sean d]

The effect is good Sean, may be a yellowy brown base coat like the old Jags used to have?

Yes thats about right I recon, I'll mix some more colour tomorrow.

 

[littlefeller]

ah just the man, i may have a certain item i need coating, i was going to do this myself but as someone else is keen then hey. its made from a thin piece of acrylic and needs to be walnut burr.

 

[Sean d]

ah just the man, i may have a certain item i need coating, i was going to do this myself but as someone else is keen then hey. its made from a thin piece of acrylic and needs to be walnut burr.

Its not as easy as it looks, but I feel that I am getting there, a few more dips and I'll have a go for you, how big is the item

 

[littlefeller]

errrm if i tell you that it would give it away, ummm its about the size of errr a size 10 shoe but flat, it only needs dip on the one side so the back is not important.

 

[littlefeller]

i may need to cut it into 3 pieces

 

[Sean d]

errrm if i tell you that it would give it away, ummm its about the size of errr a size 10 shoe but flat, it only needs dip on the one side so the back is not important.

You've got me wondering what you are up to now, as long as its not bigger then the bath we should be ok

 

[littlefeller]

its fine, its each piece will be about 102mm but cant be too shiney