Preparing objects

jta284

Hi so hopefully this is my last question at least for a while. I'm a little confused on how to prepare the object I want to dip like what do I spray on it how much time for how long so I was hoping you guys could help me again 

MidOhioHydrographics

This depends on the substrate, the paint system you’re using, etc. so we are going to need a bunch more info.

jta284

@MidOhioHydrographics alright well what I'm confused on is what I need and what order to use them for example what do I need to prepare a controller to dip

jta284

Alright for example can I use this and this on a controller if so which one do I spray first the promoter or the white primer 

PagesHydroDipping

Those are both primers. I would recommend you go to one hit wonder and order yourself a couple of spray cans with paint that is made for this process. It is a all in one paint, Adhesive promoter is built into the paint.

studebaker

One Hit Wonder Paint that Pages recommended.... https://www.ohwpaint.com/collections/one-hit-wonder-solid-colors/products/white

WileECoyote

These questions have been answered many times here. From the questions you are asking, I am guessing this won't be the last one you ask for a while, but the next 300 questions you are going to ask have also been answered here many times. It would really help you out to spend a day or 2 reading as much as you can here. You are going to find out all sorts of things that you never thought to ask, before you have to ask it.

jta284

@WileECoyote, @studebaker, @PagesHydroDipping alright thanks my film just arrived and I'm going to mess around with what I have if I don't really see anything good then I'll have ohw ready to go  

Fontyscustoms

@jta284 just be prepared that you are going to be tossing more money in film and paint than if you did it with the proper mats these guys are talking about.  I get wanting to play around but it adds up very quickly.  I found using paints like ohw and aqualac to to be this business equivalent of "measure twice, cut once."

MidOhioHydrographics

You saying “controller” doesn’t matter. We would need to know what the controller is made from. If it is ABS, PVC, HDPE, PE, Nylon, for example. The type of plastic determines the prep required. If the substrate is mild Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, etc again may require different prep depending on the paint system you are using.

jta284

@Fontyscustoms I understand but I already have those cans so I don't loose anything in trying but I will get ohw eventually and @MidOhioHydrographics I don't really know what plastic it is its a xbox controller so don't really know but if you do that would be amazing if you let me know 

Fontyscustoms

If I remember correctly an Xbox controller is ABS.  You will lose film which equates to money and time...I wish you the best of luck, I am just saying for 15-20 bucks get the right stuff and get your system down the right way and save yourself the headache or mess ups and having to strip mistakes.

jta284

@Fontyscustoms got you man and thanks and you guys said that ohw is like all the stuff I need to spray in one right

Fontyscustoms

Should be for controllers.  Good luck and welcome to the addiction.

MidOhioHydrographics

I think they are ABS also, but can’t confirm. Identifying plastics is an essential skill in this business. An incorrect identification can lead to poor coating adhesion. Just one of many skills required to do this properly.

jta284

@Fontyscustoms and @MidOhioHydrographics thank you everything I need just came in and I'm excited to try it thanks for the tips guys 

Fontyscustoms

It is ABS...confirmed it.  So basic prep is needed...no need for heat treating.  Good luck.