painting camo on your gun and gear
 

well, I've heard a lot of people that love to have their gun done up with camo to look on par with their gear, and as I was browsing through the gun mods I stumbled across a nice juicy scam. Now fear not friends, his website was a scam, but thankfully what I found isnt.

I discovered Hydo dip inking... something or other, process to apply ink to uneven surfaces easilly, such as your favorite weapon/radio/mag/facemask, whatever.

now, its made by this company http://liquidprintone.com/ while confusing at first, its a simple process, and I found some videos I'm posting at the end of this thread.

the "mydipkit" it originally intended for hunters, so its all hunting style camo. Except I was looking around on the manufacturer's website and found this: http://liquidprintone.com/subcategory.php?id=16 Millitary style camo, Multicam, flektarn, urban, even pink tiger for those more in touch with our feminine side... and the ones that want to be shot in the face by the nearest sniper

anyway, I got a touch excited when I found this becuase I've been thinking of ways to get camo on guns that doesnt look like it was done with walmart spray paint and some masking tape.

I also mentioned videos, so here you are (this is applying hunting camo, the military camo is just a different ink, same process)
part 1:
YouTube- D.I.Y. Camo Dipping a.k.a. hydrographing: Part 1
and part 2:
YouTube- D.I.Y. Camo Dipping a.k.a. Hydrographing: Part 2

Wow...this looks very interesting. I knew of these process before but i never knew you could do them at your own home. This is something to look into.

I think i mit invest in
http://www.mydipkit.com/index.php?ma...products_id=14

I personally still prefer military camo, as it would seem more practical for Airsoft uses, but I agree, every camo pattern has its place... just dont put your gun against a tree xD

lol I did something similar to this years ago when I was a kid. Only thing is I had no film or fancy stuff. I think it could be a very effective way to apply complex and interesting patterns to items as the next best thing is probably a cross between airbrushing and liquid masking agent work.

It's awesome how the film gets into every nook and cranny.

Now if only they had it in MARPAT or CADPAT. :rolleyes:

Yes they do have MARPAT! ...:P

http://liquidprintone.com/subcategory.php?id=16

From First post

Wow, thats pretty sick. But isn't the end result a tab bit glossy?

This is the same process that was shown on "How It's Made" when they detailed the process of making ski/snoboarding goggles. Youtube/google that for a vid.

Basically the same process for applying RC car decals...but on a larger/better scale.

It's as durable as that.

That is awesome.

I hope this guy, doesn't really think a dust mask can save him from paint particules.

I wonder if there's something akin to silkscreening for guns?

I've been talking to the Canada distributor of this stuff, but unfortunatley you can't get any of the military stuff in the dipkit version. It's only for the guys who have the full tanks ($30,000). So basically you have the option of going with hunters camo and doing it yourself or sending it off to someone who has a dip tank that can get the military stuff.

Plus the Dipkits are like $125 each. So it's not exactly a cheap thing to do..

EDIT- Oh and it has to be clear coated after the dipping, so it's as durable as the clear coat you use to protect it.

Nvm then.... I'll stick to good old Krylon...:P

Before you do that take a look at this site. You can buy stencils for complete camo jobs.

http://www.tacticalcamo.com/