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Up North Hydrographics is a family-owned operation in Staples, Minnesota combining two specialties: professional hydrographic printing (water transfer printing) and licensed firearms sales with custom builds. Hydro dipping applies printed designs to 3D objects through a water immersion process. Piec...
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Up North Hydrographics is a family-owned operation in Staples, Minnesota combining two specialties: professional hydrographic printing (water transfer printing) and licensed firearms sales with custom builds.
Hydro dipping applies printed designs to 3D objects through a water immersion process. Pieces are pre-treated, a base coat applied, then lowered through a floating ink film that wraps around and adheres to the surface. A top coat protects the design. Multiple dips achieve full 360° coverage.
As a licensed firearms dealer, they have accounts with several distributors and maintain in-stock inventory. They specialize in:
They work with metal, plastic, glass, and hard woods. Common projects include:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Firearms | Rifle stocks, shotgun barrels, pistol slides, bow risers |
| Automotive | Valve covers, dashboards, wheels, mirror covers, door handles |
| Motorcycles | Complete bikes, fairings, tanks, fenders, handlebars |
| ATVs | Full coverage by engine size, starting at $450 |
| Hunting | European mount skulls, quivers, gun cases |
| Other | Helmets, gaming consoles, electronics, paintball guns |
$50 minimum charge on any dipping project
Available patterns include camo, pink camo, carbon fiber, wood grain, zombie killer, skulls, and flames. Standard pricing runs $0.50 per square inch. Custom patterns add $25. Candy coats add 25% to the total.
Prep work (cleaning, removing texture, fixing damage) runs $40/hour. Items should arrive disassembled and clean.
Contact them with project specifics — pricing varies by size, shape, and condition.
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