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Hydro Graphics, Good or Bad Idea
12/19/15 at 3:09pm
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This may be crazy but I’m thinking about having my frame dipped but before I get to far into this I have a few questions for the experts.
#1- Hydro Graphics, Good idea / Bad idea and why?
#2- What will it cost me to have a local shop disassemble, reassemble and adjust everything?
#3- I’m I crazy for even thinking about doing this?
BTW My Bike is a Santa Cruz 5010 Aluminum Frame.
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Re: Hydro Graphics, Good or Bad Idea
Reply #1 - 12/19/15 at 6:10pm
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I wouldn't do it...Kind of a novelty.,.

What don't you like about the 5010s paint?

  
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Reply #2 - 12/19/15 at 9:12pm
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I would only do it if you plan on keeping the bike a long time as it would likely hurt your resale ability depending on you choice.
  
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Reply #3 - 12/27/15 at 7:34pm
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FredRubble wrote on 12/19/15 at 6:10pm:
I wouldn't do it...Kind of a novelty.,.

What don't you like about the 5010s paint?


i really like my 5010 but its white not my favorite color for a mountain bike. I'm one of those go against the grain  kind of guys that has to be different from everyone else. LoL
  
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Re: Hydro Graphics, Good or Bad Idea
Reply #4 - 12/28/15 at 1:54pm
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In my experience....Hydro Graphics will be too soft for a MTB Frame.   You would need a follow-up hard coat of some sort.  The dip plus a hard coat and/or clear tape would make the process much more expensive than a powder coat.  If you used clear tape on top of the Hydro Graphics I'm sure it would destroy the Hydro Dip Graphics......I'd consider a seat post...fork....bars perhaps but not a frame.
  
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Reply #5 - 12/28/15 at 3:48pm
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Thanks for all the input. I think I will just scrap the idea for now.
  
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Reply #6 - 12/31/15 at 5:13am
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Actually I had 2 of my daughters bikes hydro dipped. She rode and raced the hell out of her bikes and the costing held up great. You need to make sure the apply multiple coats of a high quality clear coat. If you search my old posts from about 1.5 - 2 years ago you can see some pix. 
Carolina hydro grafics outside Spartanburg did mine. He runs his shop out of his shop at his house. $125.
  
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Reply #7 - 12/31/15 at 5:18am
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