Hydrographics is also known as water transfer printing. An object that is a flat surface or a two-dimensional object can be given the appearance of three-dimensional touch using this technique. Water is used throughout the entire process. Water transfer printing is easy and cost-effective. In applying this method, the main goal is to give the final product the best texture. Vehicles are printed on a large scale with this form of water transfer printing called Hydrographics.
Natural resources are conserved and the durability lasts long. Any type of car, whether new or old, can benefit from hydrographic dipping, including the Corvette grand sport.
An overview of the Water Transfer Printing Process
Using the polyvinyl chloride alcohol film the complete procedure is accomplished. Due to this the material got high adhesion and got easy to stick. In addition to this the non-toxicity, odorless as well as emulsifying behavior also get added.
All these lead to an easy dissolution into the water. Now, if you have a flat film with you by using the ink pattern with the rolling drum the material can be rolled over the surface. This is very much similar to anything which is printed on a newspaper or something is printed on any surface.
Aside from getting a flawless look after it is dried, metal objects are also cleaned, dried, and then primed. The body of a car receives a layer of epoxy primer when it is prepared for painting at this point. To ensure that the paint adheres to the object, a contrasting color or complementary base color is sprayed on it. Water heated to 31 degrees C is poured over the PVA film with the pattern of choice.
The water transfer film has begun dissolving in the water after a predetermined time interval but retains enough elasticity to stabilize the pattern of the printed ink to maintain the elasticity. At this point, an ink activator, which softens the ink enough to allow it to be sprayed on the object being printed, is thoroughly sprayed on the surface. By slowly passing the object through the ink-film layer floating on the water, the water closes in around the object, forcing the ink to surface onto the painted surface.
The object can be removed without having to worry about it overlapping with the print as any remaining ink on the wet surface will not stick. The remaining PVA film is completely removed from the object using heated, clear water until only the ink is left behind. When it is dry, the object is checked for flaws in the print, and the airbrush is used if necessary. A final UV-protected urethane clear coat paint is applied to the object, a process similar to that employed on automotive finishes. Depending on the customer's preference, this final finish may be high gloss, low gloss, or flat. They are all durable, UV-resistant, and have many years of service.
We provide all the interior car parts as well as water transfer printing techniques at American Hydrocarbon. Connect with us anytime and give your automobiles a brand new look.
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