Having images imprinted on anything from caps and t-shirts to cars and motorcycles is nothing new. Millions of people have done just that over the years; however, changes in technology have made this style of printing much easier and more effective. The most common form of custom printing these days is hydrographic printing.
Hydrographic printing is also known as immersion printing. It is a process by which a printed design can be put onto a shaped or 3D object. This type of printing may be done on hard woods, glass, metal and plastic, among other materials. The process involves cleaning the object on which the graphic is to be imprinted. Once it has been cleaned, the object, such as a motorcycle gas tank, is “marked” and areas that are not to be imprinted are taped off. The tape protects those areas from the process of printing the image and sealing it onto the object. Once tape is applied the remaining area is coated with primer and then a base coat. Once the base coat dries the entire object is dipped into the hydrographic solution for up to 24 hours. After removal and drying time a top coat is applied and then the process is completed.
The hydrographic printing process is time consuming and takes a careful touch to complete correctly. If you are looking for a good provider to perform this task, look no further than DipShitzHydrographics.com. At Dip Shitz you can get custom or pre-made images imprinted on anything from a vehicle part to a motorcycle or even firearm. Motorcycle graphics are available on the website to view, as are prices and more information. Gun camo dipping is popular right now, as well. When you are looking for a good, reputable dealer to perform water transfer imaging, look no further than Dip Shitz HydroGraphics.