So I've been having the idea of hydro dipping some of my spare spacebars to give them a new appeal.
Online you find many tutorials and it seems to be an affordable and interesting way to modify your gear. I understand that most people here that did hydro dipping probably did so to their casing and not to the caps themselves.
One guide I found mentioned that of all plastics, ABS is the savest to use as it will keep the paint without flaming off the plastic.
I think I'd be pretty much good to go to give it a try but before I do I have two questions:
- Would you sand the caps lightly before dipping?
- What would be a good, not too glossy spray finish to protect the print? I was thinking of standard clear finish as you would get it for general paint projects / miniatures but I want to avoid a surface that is too smooth or glossy.
I definitely want to experiment around and test durability of the paint.
