The phrase "immersion seal" is not very familiar to anyone, but the word "tuning" is known to all motorists. What is in common between them? Let's figure it out.
Tuning cars (from the English tuning -"customization") means changing the appearance, decorating individual elements. Finishing can be done in different ways, including using the method of immersion printing.
If we consider that the army of car enthusiasts is constantly growing, regularly updating their personal fleets, it is not at all surprising that interest in akvaprint increases.
The specific process allows you to transferthe desired pattern on the surface of any shape, even with many bends. Because of the property to paint volumetric surfaces, decoration with akvapechatyu called 3D-technology.
Технология иммерсионной печати подразумевает the possibility of applying to any smooth surface a special textured film that dissolves in water. Therefore, it is also called hydrographic printing.
To find out whether it is possible to produce an immersionprint with your own hands, you must first understand the principle of its action. The main material is a special WTP film, on which a certain multi-color pattern is applied industrially.
There are great graphics options available.lots of. It can be an imitation of the surface of a stone, metal, ceramics, various types of wood, animal skins or fur. Also popular are drawings that create the illusion of carbon fiber (carbon), military camouflage. Beautifully look prints with plants, flowers, fruits or fantasy drawings.
Hydrographic coating process does not looktime-consuming, anyone can easily make an immersion print with their own hands. The procedure of applying akvaprint is carried out in a rectangular metal bath, equipped with heating elements and automatic, constantly maintaining a certain water temperature. To work still need a spray gun and chemical protection (respirator, clothing, gloves).
Today, compact semi-automatic equipment is widely used, which can be inexpensively purchased and installed in a small room.
Having available all the necessary materials, you canstart making an immersion print with your own hands. The product to be decorated, you must first process the abrasive material to smooth out the surface as much as possible. After that, degrease and coat with a thin layer of primer using an airbrush. The result is a substrate layer on which the hydrographic layer will lie.
Cutting the necessary fragment of decorative film,you need to carefully place it on the surface of the water with the matte side down. After waiting no more than two minutes, you need to evenly apply a layer of solvent with a spray. As a result of a chemical reaction, the film softens. The paint is completely dissolved in water, but does not mix with it, but remains in the form of a thin layer of suspension.
The product to be painted must be carefully immersed inliquid vertically so as to completely moisten it. Molten film gently and evenly wraps the entire work surface. Shaking a part in water several times can get rid of unwanted residues.
Doing immersion printing with your own hands, you needact neatly and methodically, avoiding sudden movements. Rinse the painted surface thoroughly under running water and then dry it with compressed air. The last step will be applying a protective layer of varnish.
Аква иммерсионная печать, своими руками executed, allows to decorate various surfaces, creating a unique design. The advantage of akvaprint can also be considered its low cost, practicality and durability.
