Hydro Dipping in the Marine Sector

Hydro dipping in the marine sector

 

What is hydro dipping? 

It is a printing technique that transfers a design printed on a polyvinyl alcohol film or carrier floating on the surface of the water.

The transfer is applied to all kinds of objects, by hand or industrially, thanks to the water, which provides the pressure needed to gradually adhere the film to the object as it is slowly submerged.

 

 

Hydro dipping applications in the marine sector.

More and more customers in the marine sector trust our service to decorate or restore parts found on boats, such as control panels and furniture, whatever material they are made of: metal, plastic, wood, etc.

Our customers' favourite designs include carbon fibre, fine wood and brushed aluminium, among others. You can download our water transfer printing film design catalogue by clicking on THIS LINK.

 

 

 

We also get more daring projects, such as this customer who chose a snakeskin finish:

 

 

 

 

 

What treatment do we apply to marine parts for hydro dipping?

 

The treatment consists of physical and chemical surface abrasion processes to guarantee good adhesion, such as sanding, degreasing and applying a two-component primer.

Next, the object is decorated, first by applying a base colour and then by dipping the parts to achieve the desired result.

Finally, the design must be protected against the weather and chemical attack that boat parts are exposed to: salt, sunlight (UV), rubbing, wind, etc.

 

How durable is water transfer printing on marine parts?

 

This sector is very demanding, both in the quality of the finish, which must be perfect, and in the durability of the work. That is why we always use the best materials on the market, specifically chosen to give our work the highest guarantee and quality. In general, the manufacturers of these materials offer a 5-year warranty.

 

What services does Hydra Water Transfer Printing offer the marine sector?

 

Hydra WTP offers every service related to the craft of water transfer printing:

 

>>  BOAT OWNERS AND BOAT RESTORATION, MAINTENANCE AND RENTAL COMPANIES:

 

• Decoration of parts using the water transfer printing technique. 
• Contact us to get your quote.

 

>>  COMPANIES IN THE MARINE SECTOR AND MANUFACTURERS:

 

• Supply of materials through our online store.
•  Training courses for individuals and companies.