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Old 02-17-2019, 04:11 PM
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Default Hydro Dipping Rifle Stocks

Has anyone tried this on your rifle stock? how did it turn out. I have couple Tupperware stocks want to dress up. Yes suppose to work on pretty much anything except rubber lol so don't even go there. Any info much appreciated thanks.
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Old 02-17-2019, 04:47 PM
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I’ve bought a couple dip kits of eBay and dipped some stocks, they turned pretty good.

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Old 02-17-2019, 05:09 PM
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Looks great. I see there is a place in Ont. that sells lots different film and what is needed to do. Price does not seem to bad well have to check into more. Thank you .
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Old 02-18-2019, 07:26 AM
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I had a Wildcat stock dipped by Victoria Hydrographics. It turned out good. Dipped it in KUIU Verde 2.0. Don't remember the exact cost, but it was a bit more than I was expecting. I wasn't brave enough to try a DIY kit.
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Old 02-18-2019, 07:30 AM
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At Wild cat it’s not just a dip. After dipping the stock is clear coated with an epoxy making it extremely durable
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Old 02-18-2019, 08:50 AM
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Hydro dipping is not very durable, it looks good for the first little bit but is easily scratched off.
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Old 02-18-2019, 11:45 AM
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Victoria Hydrographics did two coats of clear on my stock. Hunted it two seasons so far and no damage I can see. Seems durable enough for what I do.
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Old 02-18-2019, 01:58 PM
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Victoria Hydrographics did two coats of clear on my stock. Hunted it two seasons so far and no damage I can see. Seems durable enough for what I do.
I can see in elkhunter1234’s pic that his coating has come off, so the clearcoat would definitely work.
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Old 02-18-2019, 04:12 PM
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Victoria Hydrographics did two coats of clear on my stock. Hunted it two seasons so far and no damage I can see. Seems durable enough for what I do.
x2 a clear coat would need to be done, looking into a auto clear coat may be more expensive but what read on some dipping sites more durable?
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Old 02-18-2019, 04:37 PM
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I had a Tikka T3 stock done looks great IMHO but be sure to seal off the recoil lug cut out. The guy who did mine did not..but now it fits like a bedded stock with out the bedding...
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Old 02-18-2019, 05:08 PM
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[QUOTE=RZR;3933108]I can see in elkhunter1234’s pic that his coating has come off, so the clearcoat would definitely work.[/QUOT

I put 4 coats of clear coat on and it’s tougher than crap, I just did a crappy job when I dipped it as it was my first one and I tried useing a Rubbermaid tube that wasn’t quit big enough. The other ones I’ve done turned out much better, I just couldn’t find the pictures I took of them. I did this one about 6 years ago and use the gun lots every year in and out of a saddle scabbard and the clear coat has held up good. Someday I’ll sand it off and re dip it..

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Old 02-18-2019, 05:59 PM
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Had Liquid Customs just finish up this one for me. Matte clear that has some shine steel wool will take care of with ease.


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Old 02-18-2019, 10:15 PM
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I recommend Hydrographics Calgary. The guy is an absolute perfectionist and is professionally trained.
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Old 02-20-2019, 07:32 PM
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Has anyone tried this on your rifle stock? how did it turn out. I have couple Tupperware stocks want to dress up. Yes suppose to work on pretty much anything except rubber lol so don't even go there. Any info much appreciated thanks.
A buddy of mine dips his rifles, they turn out pretty slick an hold up decently
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Old 02-20-2019, 08:40 PM
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When you guys are dipping your rifles are you roughing up the stock a bit before the dip or just cleaning really well?
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Old 02-21-2019, 07:35 AM
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I have had multiple stocks done by liquid customs they are great will use them on the next one as well, I would post pics but not sure how to if your interested message me
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