Hydro dipping wood stock

[HERMET]

I have an old rifle stock that is a little the worst for wear and I'm looking to add a little character. I've watched a few videos on hydro dipping and I'm thinking that might be the way to go.
My question that no one in any of the videos I've watched has addressed is if I need to prime the raw stock before dipping and if so what with?
Any tips or advice would be welcome.

 

[Poppa Mike]

I have an old rifle stock that is a little the worst for wear and I'm looking to add a little character. I've watched a few videos on hydro dipping and I'm thinking that might be the way to go.
My question that no one in any of the videos I've watched has addressed is if I need to prime the raw stock before dipping and if so what with?
Any tips or advice would be welcome.

Give @jclem02 at Rough Creek Traders a shout. He does great work. They dipped my granddaughter's competition bb gun and it turned out fantastic!!

My understanding of the process is that the stock need to be primed with a good quality automotive primer. Jon can give you much better advice.

 

[Hog killer]

You need to prime all surfaces before dipping when you dip your stock it’s not going to be in water all that long to affect the wood but you will still need to rinse well but primer( color )coat is for a base coat for the film lite or darker primer affects finished film color look on you tube if haven’t already wal mart caries a etching type primer that helps stick to surfaces then can lightly sand and apply base color recommended by the film maker
Hopes this helps

 

[HERMET]

You need to prime all surfaces before dipping when you dip your stock it’s not going to be in water all that long to affect the wood but you will still need to rinse well but primer( color )coat is for a base coat for the film lite or darker primer affects finished film color look on you tube if haven’t already wal mart caries a etching type primer that helps stick to surfaces then can lightly sand and apply base color recommended by the film maker
Hopes this helps

Thanks I'm in the shop stripping the stock now. I've been doing wood refinishing for many years but I've never tried anything like this.

 

[Hog killer]

Thanks I'm in the shop stripping the stock now. I've been doing wood refinishing for many years but I've never tried anything like this.

Good luck not that big of a deal I’ve done few shotguns for myself and friends never had problem