Hydrographics Durability On Exterior Pieces - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

flipstyledsm22 · 07-11-2016, 09:02 AM

I'm considering this, but I'm afraid the first road debris I come into contact with, the coating will chip/scratch and start peeling. The Z is a DD, so durability is highly desired. Also, how well does it stand up to UV exposure... anyone experiencing fading issues?

Has anyone done this to their ground effects, bumpers, grills, etc.? Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

I'm conflicted. I want to buy CF parts, but the weight difference doesn't justify the cost difference. I guess being authentic is the only difference here.

Moto-Mojo · 07-11-2016, 10:05 AM

I've had this on about two months. Although not a DD it sits in the CA sun a bit. Nice clear-coat finish, no fading and overall, I'm happy with it...so far. I know that doesn't really answer all your concerns. By the way, those spots you see are things on the garage ceiling reflecting back, not imperfections in the part.

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mth35115 · 07-11-2016, 10:21 AM

The guy that did the parts on my car, also does motorcycles and four wheelers, without any problems.

flipstyledsm22 · 07-11-2016, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mth35115

The guy that did the parts on my car, also does motorcycles and four wheelers, without any problems.

What parts have you had done? How long have they been on the car and how often do you drive it? Any current pictures of how they look? I'm mainly interested in front bumper parts and side skirts.

paul84043 · 07-11-2016, 11:49 AM

I have hydrodipped graphics on all kinds of hunting and camping gear and it holds up to quite a bit of abuse.. Far more than you're ever going to heap on your car. (hopefully)

Outlaw77 · 07-11-2016, 11:50 AM

I had my heritage grill hydro dipped in a carbon fiber design. All good so far.

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flipstyledsm22 · 07-11-2016, 03:21 PM

Any Houston, or Texas recommendations? I googled Houston, but nothing came up. Seems there are plenty in Dallas, but that's a good drive up north.

How long is the turnaround on these? Would it be possible to have it all done in one day?

JusticePete · 07-11-2016, 04:09 PM

Even clear coated hydro-dipped pieces have a modest life expectancy.

Sven59 · 07-11-2016, 04:19 PM

I have both real CF and hydro. The hydro is peeling, CF is good.

BLU DUCE · 07-11-2016, 08:52 PM

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I have both real CF and hydro. The hydro is peeling, CF is good.

Well then who ever did your hydro job something wasn't prepared right or the sheet of CF was bad. I've had mine on 6 years and not a problem yet.

BLU DUCE · 07-11-2016, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by flipstyledsm22

Any Houston, or Texas recommendations? I googled Houston, but nothing came up. Seems there are plenty in Dallas, but that's a good drive up north.

How long is the turnaround on these? Would it be possible to have it all done in one day?

Not really to much time in the prep work.

Sven59 · 07-11-2016, 08:57 PM

I live in Arizona, 8 hrs in sun and heat a day. I have had two separate pieces of dipped peel, Bought from different places. The CF all has held up well, and I have more pieces of CF than dipped. I could see dipped on the interior. But real CF also looks so much better.

BLU DUCE · 07-12-2016, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

I live in Arizona, 8 hrs in sun and heat a day. I have had two separate pieces of dipped peel, Bought from different places. The CF all has held up well, and I have more pieces of CF than dipped. I could see dipped on the interior. But real CF also looks so much better.

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christianchevell · 07-12-2016, 07:00 AM

You could try to clear bra the hydrodip.....

07-11-2016, 09:02 AM	#1
flipstyledsm22 Let's go fishing! Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	Hydrographics Durability On Exterior Pieces I'm considering this, but I'm afraid the first road debris I come into contact with, the coating will chip/scratch and start peeling. The Z is a DD, so durability is highly desired. Also, how well does it stand up to UV exposure... anyone experiencing fading issues? Has anyone done this to their ground effects, bumpers, grills, etc.? Your feedback is greatly appreciated! I'm conflicted. I want to buy CF parts, but the weight difference doesn't justify the cost difference. I guess being authentic is the only difference here. __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before." Mae West 1892-1980

07-11-2016, 10:05 AM	#2
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,966	I've had this on about two months. Although not a DD it sits in the CA sun a bit. Nice clear-coat finish, no fading and overall, I'm happy with it...so far. I know that doesn't really answer all your concerns. By the way, those spots you see are things on the garage ceiling reflecting back, not imperfections in the part. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

07-11-2016, 10:21 AM	#3
mth35115 Drives: 2010 Camaro rs/ss inferno orange Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 232	The guy that did the parts on my car, also does motorcycles and four wheelers, without any problems. __________________ HOT ROD SS MTH35115

07-11-2016, 11:50 AM	#6
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	I had my heritage grill hydro dipped in a carbon fiber design. All good so far. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

07-11-2016, 03:21 PM	#7
flipstyledsm22 Let's go fishing! Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	Any Houston, or Texas recommendations? I googled Houston, but nothing came up. Seems there are plenty in Dallas, but that's a good drive up north. How long is the turnaround on these? Would it be possible to have it all done in one day? __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before." Mae West 1892-1980

07-11-2016, 11:49 AM	#5
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,350 View My Garage	I have hydrodipped graphics on all kinds of hunting and camping gear and it holds up to quite a bit of abuse.. Far more than you're ever going to heap on your car. (hopefully)

07-11-2016, 04:09 PM	#8
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Even clear coated hydro-dipped pieces have a modest life expectancy.

07-11-2016, 04:19 PM	#9
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	I have both real CF and hydro. The hydro is peeling, CF is good. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

07-11-2016, 08:57 PM	#12
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	I live in Arizona, 8 hrs in sun and heat a day. I have had two separate pieces of dipped peel, Bought from different places. The CF all has held up well, and I have more pieces of CF than dipped. I could see dipped on the interior. But real CF also looks so much better. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

07-12-2016, 07:00 AM	#14
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,588 View My Garage	You could try to clear bra the hydrodip..... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop