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Pondering hydraulic immersion shoes? … Read ahead and get yourself an intricate pair of hydraulic dipping shoes. The hydrographic printing measure, additionally called hydro-drenching, comprises of the submersion of any article (for instance, a shoe) through an inked film that is set on the outside of the water and broke down with a dissolvable. **immerse comes from the English “to dive”.** In this cycle, the pieces to be printed are exposed to extraordinary planning before drenching in the tank for a hydro move. The object (eg a shoe) to be personalized must be perfectly clean, it is cleaned with specific products that remove all residues, fats, silicones, etc., which can alter the hydro-transfer printing. > # What material is needed? This is a question that regularly comes up from people who want to dive into the water. Most importantly, you need an artwork corner with the air blower, hoses, pneumatic ■■■■■■■■■ and weapons to shower items, groundworks, and stains. So all you require is a particular splashing tank for the method. It is additionally important to furnish yourself with a shower to gather the pieces and a broiler and drying space to store the completed and printed pieces. > # Tips to prepare for hydro diving: Use a specific primer Apply a primer and sand it with an abrasive sponge and a little washing-up liquid (to remove surface tension). So all you require is a particular splashing tank for the method. This creative cycle, known as hydro-plunging, hydro-move, or even hydrographic-move, is a plunge printing strategy utilizing inks. which allow the application of three-dimensional images and effects by immersion. in water (in a water tank). > # Method of hydro-diving your shoes Hydro-dipping is therefore a 3D printing process in which a part is immersed in water through a hydrographic film deposited on its surface. The hydro transfer is applicable to any type of object with a hard surface as long as that surface has been prepared and primed. The first step in the hydrographic transfer process is applying the background color (we use paint, usually a matte body base). Care is taken to sand the surface well so the exchange film sticks to it without issues. The hydrographic film comprises inks imprinted on an extremely slight and light polyvinyl ■■■■■■ film that drifts on the outside of the water when it is set in the hydro drenching tank. A solvent-based activator sprayed on the film will dissolve it. The part is then painstakingly plunged through the layer of ink, which stores and covers the entirety of the forms of the article. After removing it from the water, the part is rinsed with lukewarm water, which removes film residues. The part is totally dried and afterward painted with body paint to ensure the hydrographic example. ## Do you need to sand before painting? No, besides, the film would not stand up to grinding because of its fragility and finesse. The varnish hangs directly on the ink. ## How do I install a hydro diving workshop? A room of 100 to 200 m² is required, with a preparation room, a grinding room, a painting room, a soaking room, and a temperature-controlled storage room. The primer painting phases, as well as the painting phase (especially), require a paint booth to extract the fumes and avoid dust. The hydrocracking elimination can be conveyed outside the lodge. However, sufficient air circulation is required when spraying the activator (100% solvent). The necessary equipment consists of: A grinding station, a ■■■, and a compressor, a customized soaking container and supports to hold the parts during the soaking. ## Which model of the soaking tank to choose from? The Wtp300 is the littlest model, it permits effective and proficient manual drenching. The reservoir is economical and affordable compared to automated hydraulic transfer equipment reserved for industrial installations. The WTP300 manual hydrographic exchange splashing tank estimates 2.20 m by 1.20 m in width and 1 m in stature (300 kg) (click on the connection to see the item sheet) It permits to absorb to 200cm by 100cm. It is made of stainless steel, works in 220V (6KW). It offers a warming framework and a water distribution framework It has a programmed gliding valve for filling and a water siphon. Its price: € 4,800 excl. Hydrography - also known as transfer printing or dipping - involves applying a film of ink to a surface > StardustColors has been established since 2006 in the field of personalization paints. A pioneer in the field of hydrographic exchange, StardustColors is a wholesaler of the scope of expert hydro plunging machines, manual or programmed. > The site offers a scope of various models of hydrographic movies, sold by the square meter or in moves of 100 m² or 250 m². StardustColors isn’t the lone wholesaler yet in addition producer of scope of activators, with new superior plans since 2016 which permit an ideal disintegration of the film and a superb hold. ### Are there blank films for printing? Yes, blank polyvinyl films > Note: their cost is by and large a lot higher than the cost of printed films. In any case, they permit simple printing with most printers. > # Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ### 1. What are the possible uses of hydro diving? 1. electrical and electronic 2. Furniture and kitchen 3. Auto parts 4. Interior and exterior decoration materials ### 2. Are hydrographic prints UV resistant? Is it sustainable? Yes, the inks used are UV-resistant and their resistance is increased by the varnish deposited on the surface. We like to let our products speak for themselves: Some of our largest customers are boat manufacturers with very high equipment standards: Many parts spend most of their time in direct sunlight (example: instruments, dashboards). ### 3. Which product do we need? - Base for painting or priming - Transfer film - activator - car paint ### 4. What is the cost? A hydro transfer is very economical. With a price per film of € 5 to € 15 per m². Furthermore, the technique goes beyond the usual problems associated with conventional methods such as hot printing, screen printing, etc. ### 5. Can incorrectly print items be reprinted? Truly, inadmissible prints can be re-tempered the same number of times as wanted. ### 6. In what form does the transfer film come? In roll form of 50, 92, or 100cm. Storage can be done for 1 year if the film is stored at the proper temperature and hydrometry. ### 7. How is hydro-immersion protected? Use a clear spray sealer. To keep your paint by soaking in fresh, clean water, spray it with a clear spray sealer (available at hardware stores with a matte, semi-gloss, or gloss finish). Spray an even layer on the item and allow it to dry for several hours. Apply sealer only after an object is completely dry. ### 8. Is hydro-dipping compatible with all materials? Almost because hydro-dipped films are extremely flexible and adapt to all substrates. The significant thing is to appropriately set up each sort of substrate and to utilize a groundwork explicitly picked for this kind of material. At that point, it is conceivable to print on calfskin, plastic, glass, cement, or metal. ### 9. In terms of preparation, what are the precautions to take before dipping your part? Above all, we want to make sure that the hydro-dipped film adheres well to its backing, so you don’t have to use just any primer to soak parts. There are specific undercoats that allow you to adhere to the transfer film without sanding while other types of paints or primers hardly stick even with sanding At that point, it is important to regard the principles of the craft of painting with an entirely perfect, sound, without dust part and liberated from oil or silicone. Let’s talk about the background color: we need to take this into account and choose, especially because there are transparent, semi-transparent, or completely opaque films. If a transparent film is used (example: bubble pattern, carbon …) the primer will be visible and should be selected according to the desired surface. And as for the other films, which are opaque and heavily colored, they are placed on neutral backgrounds, i.e. homogeneous gray or brown or even white, it doesn’t matter. ### 10. In what various stages can the hydro-plunge film be moved? The correct diving angle is approximately 45 °, the movement should be slow and steady. Of course, it is necessary to ensure that the film is well activated and this is the difficulty of the technique: It is necessary to adjust a set of boundaries, for example, the thickness of the film, the temperature of the water, and the portion of splash activator. For this, it is an experience that helps and training with a specialized professional for one or two days is recommended. ### 11. When the part has been taken out from the water, what are the completing advances? Is it conceivable to reproduce a section in the event that it falls flat? First of all, you don’t have to remove the lodged part right away, you should leave it submerged for a few moments and gently pull it out. We can then wait a few moments before delicately rinsing the freshly printed part by first using cold water with a shower head to fix the film which is still soft and very fragile. The aim is to eliminate the pieces of residual film and also to eliminate this gelatinous film on the surface. Yes, it is entirely possible to print on freshly dipped film by simply allowing a drying time of 10 minutes to make the bottom layer feel dry. Obviously, on the off chance that you have a straightforward example, you should begin once again by applying a shaded preliminary without fundamentally repacking everything. About the final varnishes: they are used to protect the thin, dried layer of the printed decoration (protect from sun, water, gasoline, abrasion, etc.). You can utilize totally any paint, water-based paint, epoxy, body, and so on There is no known incompatibility with hydro dip films. You can also apply the varnish to the transfer film a few days later without sanding, as the printed decorations are very easy to stick. ### 12.To make a marble impact, there is another strategy called whirling which includes saving a scope of tones in the water. Tell us more. Yes, we’ve seen very nice videos here and there, especially on YouTube, showing people how to apply paint and paint to the surface of a container and soak a part with apparent ease. I think this is quite achievable using paints that are not water-based, such as glycerin or polyurethane paints. > # Conclusion Used for several decades in the industry to decorate all kinds of everyday objects, hydro-graphy is this magical technique that allows you to almost instantly personalize any room by adding color and three-dimensional effects. If a certain number of manufacturers use this transfer method to finish their 3-D printed parts, it will become more famous, as it is still under-exploited for the contribution to classic brush or spray painting techniques. --- _[View the full topic](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/hydro-dipping-shoes/12494)._