Hydro drip glock?

[KrisHeinold]

Hey guys and gals. I am looking to purchase a glock here soon (hopefully). Has anyone hydro dripped their guns? Been searching around google and have read several forums and discussions and wanted a local perspective on it.

[TGO David]

It's actually hydro-dip not drip.   I've seen and held several AR's that were done with this technique and they looked great.  I have no idea how long the finish would hold up.

[TripleDigitRide]

I know someone who had some AR parts (stock, grip, handguard) hydro-dipped. The first time he didn't have a clear coat applied, so it didn't last long. The second time he had them apply a "flat" clear coat, and it looks great. He had this done last spring, and it is holding up very nicely. He doesn't abuse it, but when I saw it a couple weeks ago, I didn't notice and scratches or chips.

[TripleDigitRide]

By the way, he also had a guitar body hydro-dipped for carbon fiber look. It was then clear coated for a glossy look. He plays hard rock / metal, and it's help up very nicely. The guitar is abused far more than his guns.

[KrisHeinold]

haha sorry about that i knew it was dipped not dripped I'm losing my mind trying to find a glock. I guess the durability is the big thing. The gun will be my carry piece so daily in and out of holster i wonder how long it would last. 

[runco]

I want to see an example, someone post one!  (I am lazy I could google).

[TripleDigitRide]

I want to see an example, someone post one!  (I am lazy I could google).

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Hydro-dipped+gun

[runco]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Hydro-dipped+gun

Now that was cool!  :tough:

[KrisHeinold]

There are some GREAT looking guns with it. Does anyone know if someone local does it?

[kwe45919]

This is my old G23 I had and sold on here a while back. It was hydro dipped. I can't say the finish would hold up to decent use and abuse but for a range queen or occasional use the G23 did fine. No matter leather or kydex for a holster it didn't affect the finish the few times it went in one. I still wouldn't recomend Hydro Dipping on a EDC or "work" weapon.

 

 

Edited February 26, 2013 by kwe45919

[KrisHeinold]

This is my old G23 I had and sold on here a while back. It was hydro dipped. I can't say the finish would hold up to decent use and abuse but for a range queen or occasional use the G23 did fine. No matter leather or kydex for a holster it didn't affect the finish the few times it went in one. I still wouldn't recomend Hydro Dipping on a EDC or "work" weapon.

 

 

 

 

 

Great advice! What a great looking gun though. I was plan on doing just the polymer something either dark green or a camo.

[bikertrash2001]

I would have to wonder how well that would hold up to the cleaning chemicals we have to use.

[Westwindmike]

I just saw this ad on GOC for dipping services. He is in Bell Buckle.

 

I am dipping guns any one interstead in getting ur gun dipped u can
contact me any time at 615-785-2604 and I can send u pics of guns we
have already dipped and I am the cheapest around so just text r call me
with any questions. Thanks

[kwe45919]

I would have to wonder how well that would hold up to the cleaning chemicals we have to use.

 I would definatly advise agains harsh cleaners or solevents. I didn't have any issues but then again I'm not a messy cleaner either. I use cotton swabs for just about all lowers.....

[Guest Razz]

I've got to admit...between finishing my promag archangel Charger build and playing way too much Black Ops 2 multiplayer...I might have to find someone to put the "Art of War" paint job on my 10/22 pistol. :)

[KrisHeinold]

I use frog lube to clean my weapons I don't think it would be to harsh. I just wonder how holster time would effect the finish. I would love to get this finish.

http://cdn.glockforum.com/forum/attachments/f10/7278d1336787096-hydro-dip-process-hydragraphics.jpg