Hydrographics ? - SV650.org

rictus01 · 17-03-15, 11:15 AM

I'm thinking of trying hydrographic film on my fairing panels, I've ordered a small basic kit to try it out, will update once I've had a go.

just wondering if anyone had tried it or had any tips ?

rictus01 · 17-03-15, 11:26 AM

if you've no idea what I'm on about....

andrewsmith · 17-03-15, 12:19 PM

Tell us how you get on. You doing the versys?

shiftin_gear98 · 17-03-15, 01:11 PM

That looks epic, let us know how you get on.

rictus01 · 17-03-15, 03:59 PM

well it's something I've seen the results but not tried before, so I'll start with something small see how it goes, but if it turns out OK, I aim to do both sides of the front fairing on the Versys and perhaps the bottom half of the screen.

squirrel_hunter · 17-03-15, 07:24 PM

How hard wearing is it?

rictus01 · 17-03-15, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

How hard wearing is it?

you're supposed to clear lacquer it, so should be as durable as paint.

squirrel_hunter · 17-03-15, 10:46 PM

Looks like an interesting option then if its going to last the same. How does that compare to a paint job price wise then?

rictus01 · 18-03-15, 03:52 AM

Hmmmm, well I'd guess if I don't screw it up to much (and waste film); I'd imagine doing both front fairing panels would be £40-50, but it's not so much cost more the fact you can have anything from carbon look, to flames/skulls or even snake skin, which would have to be airbrushed to get a similar effect otherwise.

shiftin_gear98 · 18-03-15, 07:52 AM

Please say you're going for flaming skulls!!

17-03-15, 11:15 AM	#1
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Hydrographics ? I'm thinking of trying hydrographic film on my fairing panels, I've ordered a small basic kit to try it out, will update once I've had a go. just wondering if anyone had tried it or had any tips ? __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

17-03-15, 12:19 PM	#3
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Hydrographics ? Tell us how you get on. You doing the versys? __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

17-03-15, 01:11 PM	#4
shiftin_gear98 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: At home Posts: 756	Re: Hydrographics ? That looks epic, let us know how you get on. __________________ Currently driving a Corsa....

17-03-15, 03:59 PM	#5
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Hydrographics ? well it's something I've seen the results but not tried before, so I'll start with something small see how it goes, but if it turns out OK, I aim to do both sides of the front fairing on the Versys and perhaps the bottom half of the screen. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

17-03-15, 07:24 PM	#6
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Hydrographics ? How hard wearing is it? __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

17-03-15, 10:46 PM	#8
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Hydrographics ? Looks like an interesting option then if its going to last the same. How does that compare to a paint job price wise then? __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

18-03-15, 03:52 AM	#9
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Hydrographics ? Hmmmm, well I'd guess if I don't screw it up to much (and waste film); I'd imagine doing both front fairing panels would be £40-50, but it's not so much cost more the fact you can have anything from carbon look, to flames/skulls or even snake skin, which would have to be airbrushed to get a similar effect otherwise. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

18-03-15, 07:52 AM	#10
shiftin_gear98 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: At home Posts: 756	Re: Hydrographics ? Please say you're going for flaming skulls!! __________________ Currently driving a Corsa....