Green carbon fiber hydro dipped RC10T chassis

[durb69]

I just had this done locally where I live and I think it looks great. Going to be a nice looking rig when its done.

[DaveM]

Should make a nice build,

Keep the pics coming.

Cheers, Dave.

[durb69]

I'll post picks as they come. I'm actually sending this to a friend who is building the truck for me in return for favors and custom made parts I send him regularly.

[SnoopMaxx]

I saw that one on Facebook

[durb69]

Nice, yeah Dirk is building the truck as payment for all the cool stuff I make him. Bumpers and wings and whatnot.

[SnoopMaxx]

Oh okay

[BigCountry]

How durable is that coating? I have a guy locally that does Hydro Dipping and I was thinking about getting my chassis done but was unsure as to the strength.

[yellowdatsun]

How durable is that coating? I have a guy locally that does Hydro Dipping and I was thinking about getting my chassis done but was unsure as to the strength.

I'm in the same boatd here. I know a guy who's company does it, but wonder about the durability. Plus, if I put on a protective tape-esque covering to protect it, would that peel off with the protective stuff? I would assume yes to that, but don't know for sure.


OORrr, what about having a lexan body dipped? Could you still mask off the windows somehow?

[terry.sc]

How durable is that coating? I have a guy locally that does Hydro Dipping and I was thinking about getting my chassis done but was unsure as to the strength.

The nearest equivalent we are familiar with to the hydro dipped coating is waterslide decals. The durability is entirely down to the lacquer coating sprayed on top to protect it.

[terry.sc]

what about having a lexan body dipped? Could you still mask off the windows somehow?

Yep, you just use the window masks.
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145447

[durb69]

Plenty of companies do the hydro dipping on RC bodies and it looks wild! They just mask the windows before dipping. The coating on hydro dipped chassis is a standard automotive clear coat. I suppose you could clear coat a couple of times for added durability. You can also use a chassis protector and remove it without fear of the dip coming off. I would use a clear molded chassis protector myself. That way you can still enjoy the view of the whole hydro dipped chassis.