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    Posted: March/29/2011 at 16:03
 
    Anyone had it done?  What ya think?
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Trays, i think, did it not to long ago... i'll search for the thread
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   Topic Search,who would thought.    Whacko
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  Been thinking of having my M70 Fwt McMillan done since it needs a paint job.
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Actually I was gonna seach then looked at the bottom of the page and saw the similar threads area and its the first oneWink
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I've not had a firearm camo dipped, but I've had archery-related items camo dipped before and I've seen the results of other folks rifles that had been dipped.  I was satisfied with the results.
 
It's a pretty simple process, with moderate durability (durability is directly related to the quality of the clearcoat the supplier applies after dipping), and relatively low cost compared to other types of finishes.  Basically, a sheet of ink film is floated on top of a water tank, where the water dissolves the binder, leaving behind the graphic ink floating on top of the water.  The prepped (blasted and primer painted) part is lowered through the floating ink film, where it adheres to all contours of the part as it passes through the film.  The part is dried, then clear coated to seal in the graphics. 
 
The advantage of film dipping is there's a huge variety of patterns that can be applied, and the films are reproduced with good resolution and color, so when properly applied, the finish looks good.  The disadvantage is it's not quite as durable as some other finish types, there's usually a seam that doesn't match up where the edges of the film overlaps somewhere on the finished item, and there's often voids in the pattern where the film has trouble getting into.
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  THANKS,Ted.  Someone is setting up shop within 60mi or so.  I plan on checking him and it out when he gets going.  At least now I'll know what he's talking about.  Bucky
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One day, and three cans of Krylon..........Bucky LOL.


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  BTDT!  I really want to see what all patterns are available.
 
 
 
 
 
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You better get it dipped, I don't think I could do that with krylon......... But on the other hand, if you want to send her over here, I'll try to match it.Bucky

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   I REALLY DO want to see patterns besides camo I think.
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Earl that is the best camo I've ever seen,I'd like to see see what it's hiding Big Smile
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Originally posted by 300S&W 300S&W wrote:

 
  BTDT!  I really want to see what all patterns are available.
 


Here's a company that offers a pretty good selection of all kinds of patterns, not just camo...

http://eaglecustomgraphics.com/film.html
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Originally posted by 300S&W 300S&W wrote:

 
  BTDT!  I really want to see what all patterns are available.
 
 
 
 
 
   Ya think?   Bucky


Unfortunately, I didn't see that among their available options...
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  It surprises the heck out of me with the options they have!!   Whacko
 
  THANKS,Ted.  That should keep me busy.  Of course,if I decide to do this,what choices the guy has to offer may limit me some. 
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I have had a half a dozen stocks dipped by Bell and Carlson .. super nice folks and great work .
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  Hey Scott,
  Does that add any thickness to the stock at all?
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naah ... not of any concern ... I had the 300RUM Browning done, a T/C Omega , a 700 Remington ADL, and a pair of Vanguards.. Super work and long lasting .. It's labeled "creative effects system"
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