Gunsmithing Hydro Dipping

[Brokenbone]

To dip or not to dip. I just got my build back from my gunsmith.He did an awesome job on the rife, the bedding was extensive.Do you think hydro dipping could screw up the bedding compound, mixing chemicals and such.Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[loveha]

People still hydro dip?

 

[mmahoney]

I don't see how hydrodipping would affect the bedding. I say go for it.

 

[sgtsmmiii]

When I had one of my stocks hydro -dipped, I had them tape off the bedding. They did a nice job - so - it can be done.

 

[KAIFS]

if you are concerned about contact thickness of a dip film - you can always remove just those areas (easy enough) and it will not affect your bedding tolerances and or/compression of the film... Interesting observation about hydro-dipping - I paid a reputable/experienced outfit here in WI to do a pair of CCW Glock 26 (plus magazines) as my wife and I had identical weapons... her pattern is still holding strong, while mine I had stripped about a year later due to wear and flaking (I practice with mine quite a bit, so it was not unexpected), with that said, - my original dipped magazine +2 extensions are STILL looking as these were just dipped recently.
in short - it is type of a product which will last a good while and is fairly resistant to common gun cleaners and lubricants.

 

[Brokenbone]

Looks Great! Thanks for the reply.

 

[Brokenbone]

I am more worried about the water, and a breakdown of the bedding compounds.

 

[KAIFS]

I am more worried about the water, and a breakdown of the bedding compounds.

as your rifle never sees moisture or rain? it is a quick 'pick up' in a water - does not sit there for days

 

[Brokenbone]

Got it, Thanks!

 

[TACC]

I had my frame on my Glock 17 done years ago, still holding strong with no deterioration after thousands of holster actions. Additionally, crawling on the ground and taking training classes in the rain and mud, no change. If it's done correctly. It will last.

 

[Pre-64]

Have several done, all have held up well, if you are really hard on them you can have a clear coat of cerakote put over it, super durable then.

 

[Triple BB]

I had two shotguns dipped around 2000. Both are hunted hard every waterfowl season. The stuff is amazingly durable. They're chipped and cuffed in places, mostly from my abuse...

 

[Brokenbone]

Those look awesome Pre 64

 

[Pre-64]

Thanks, I was happy how it turned out.