Hydro Customs. A newly opened business in Catoosa, OK. These folks are approved by the Remington Arms for their process in "finish coating" a firearm. They do other items as well. Hydro Customs

Looks like they do a great job. But how does it hold up to beating threw the brush and riding around in the truck. Does anyone know about this stuff?

they look good but no pricing anywhere to be found

A friend of mine runs this place here http://freedomgraphix.com/
I've been told the finish lasts pretty well but I've yet to have anything done. It's the same finish that some factory guns use and it does wear off eventualy.

So far it's Krylon for me and if I wanted to spend the money, Greg (bellyflopper) would probably get my vote.

This stuff doesn't wear off easily. It is the process used by Remington Arms ... and they have several hundred patterns that can be applied to wood, plastics and metals. It's an etching process, not a wrap. There number is 918-283-8000 if you want to call them for more information. I am thinking of getting my Glock 23C done in a "copperhead" finish.

i agree i will stick with ole bellyflopper

Hydro means that they are water transferring the pattern by floating the ink onto the water and then applying an activator to the film and then pushing the item to be coated through the ink film. The water transfer by itself is not all that durable and the only reason it can last long at all is due to the clear coat that they sometimes put over the pattern when it is done. There is no "etching" done with this process.

If you are in need of a perfect matching camo pattern in your favorite camo makers style or need a highly detailed finish put onto an item, then film dipping is the way to do that. For me and my way of thinking, it takes away all of the heart and soul of the camo work done by a person in a unique manner. I really don't want that perfect camo finish and will take unique every time I can. I am far more proud of an item that was hand done on my rifle and like the fact that there is not another one like it anywhere rather than having one that looks just like every other guys rifle who had theirs dipped or bought it that way from the factory. I would take simple Krylon over dipping anyday, and there is no comparison between dipped and Cerakote and Duracoated items, but that is just me and the way I see things. I have been painting my equipment for more than 20 years now.

Thanks for the kind words fellers.

i like the way you think bellyflopper, i would rather have it done by hand, like you said its one of a kind

I like Gregs work.

Me too

i think everyone does

Freedom Graphix Ada, OK

has held up great so far.

I'll update after this winter.

Hydro in itself, means that it is a "fluid movement" process. I am having my muzzle loader done at this time. They are ceramic coating the barrel and ram rod, and filming the stock. I will let you know how is comes out.