Hydro graphics.

aviationfred · March 11, 2015, 10:22:35 AM

I ventured into the world of Hydro graphics. I saw a set of inner plastic pieces done in carbon fiber on one of the FJ Facebook pages and decided that it may be a good cure for mine. The previous owner had dripped brake fluid on it in a few spots.

FJmonkey · March 11, 2015, 10:27:30 AM

All better now! Thanks.

aviationfred · March 11, 2015, 10:30:27 AM

Quote from: FJmonkey on March 11, 2015, 10:27:30 AM

Sorry Mark, the photos failed to load.....had to go back and reload.

Fred

Steve_in_Florida · March 11, 2015, 10:30:39 AM

Fred,
Is that a process where the graphic "ink" is a film on water, and the part is lifted up through it?

An art classroom I once supported had a printer for glass and ceramics that used that method.

Steve

FJmonkey · March 11, 2015, 10:32:29 AM

Quote from: aviationfred on March 11, 2015, 10:30:27 AM
Sorry Mark, the photos fails to load.....had to go back and reload.
Fred

You still suck for being the first....

Steve_in_Florida · March 11, 2015, 10:45:49 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrographics_%28printing%29

Oh, I see.

Yeah, pretty cool!

Look at the Monkey, bein' all ENVIOUS! Monkey see, monkey do, huh, Mark?

Steve

aviationfred · March 11, 2015, 10:51:18 AM

Quote from: Steve_in_Florida on March 11, 2015, 10:30:39 AM
Fred,
Is that a process where the graphic "ink" is a film on water, and the part is lifted up through it?

An art classroom I once supported had a printer for glass and ceramics that used that method.

Steve

Here is a video showing a Hugger Fender getting done....... Hey Monkey..... an idea.....

http://youtu.be/Bf57-R-fEBE

Fred

FJscott · March 11, 2015, 02:15:12 PM

very nice Fred, your bike is getting pretty tricked out. what will you do next winter?
S

aviationfred · March 11, 2015, 06:50:43 PM

The first set of photos were taken as the sun was going down last night. Here are a few more in the sun light.

FJmonkey · March 11, 2015, 07:09:49 PM

Oh YEA! You are the Suckiest Suck to ever Suck a Suck!!!!

SUCK!!!

FJscott · March 11, 2015, 08:02:51 PM

OK Fred, now you are just showing off...

yamaha fj rider · March 12, 2015, 09:22:08 AM

Instead of buying a new FJ, Fred is building one. One piece at a time.

Kurt

fj1289 · March 13, 2015, 01:11:20 PM

Fred - how durable is the finish? Other options for colors or patterns (or lack of patterns!)

Chris

aviationfred · March 13, 2015, 01:37:17 PM

Quote from: fj1289 on March 13, 2015, 01:11:20 PM
Fred - how durable is the finish? Other options for colors or patterns (or lack of patterns!)

Chris

It has only been 4 days since I got the pieces back. I can not vouch for the durability. The owner of the shop told me the finish is a durable as the OEM paint that is on our FJ's.

For colors and patterns, here is a website that has a selection. http://www.ozarkshydrographics.com/designer-patterns.html

Fred

jscgdunn · March 13, 2015, 02:20:24 PM

Very cool Fred,

Bike looks great!

Jeff

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