What’s the best way to hydro dip a gun barrel? Any recommendations?
Natalee Answered question July 27, 2022
Yes, you hydro dip a gun barrel. There are a few ways to do this; you can use an airbrush, spray paint, or even a submersion method.
The airbrush method is the most common and recommended way to hydro dip a gun barrel. You will need to purchase a special airbrush designed for hydro dipping and specific paint colors designed for hydro dipping. With the appropriate equipment, follow these steps:
- Fill your tank with water and add your desired colors of hydrographic paint to the water.
- Clean the gun barrel with alcohol to remove any oil or fingerprints.
- Apply painter’s tape around the threads of the gun barrel if you want to keep them from being painted.
- Holding the gun barrel above the water, slowly lower it into the tank.
- As the gun barrel enters the water, start moving it around to create a swirl effect with the paint.
- When you are happy with the design, remove the gun barrel from the water and allow it to dry.
- Once the paint is dry, you can remove the painter’s tape and enjoy your new hydro-dipped gun barrel!
The submersion method is the easiest but will require you to purchase a vinyl wrap that has been designed for hydro dipping. You will also need some clear coats in a spray can. Follow these steps:
- Clean the gun barrel with alcohol to remove any oil or fingerprints.
- Apply painter’s tape around the threads of the gun barrel if you want to keep them from being painted.
- Cut a piece of vinyl wrap that is big enough to cover the entire gun barrel.
- Apply the vinyl wrap to the gun barrel, making sure that there are no air bubbles.
- Submerge the gun barrel in a container of water and hold it there for a few seconds.
- Remove the gun barrel from the water and allow it to dry.
- Once the vinyl wrap is dry, you can remove the painter’s tape and enjoy your new hydro-dipped gun barrel!
Eric Answered question July 27, 2022