Lone Star Hydrografx

Thank you for your interest in LoneStar Hydrografx. We offer Water Transfer Printing™ services to almost any object you wish. By using this technique, we can enhance the appearance of viturally any object that is not flat. We specialize in automotive & firearms, but can enhance anything your imagination can come up with.

Water Transfer Printing™ was developed from a process used in production line manufacturing of 3-dimensional products. Water Transfer Printing™ is essentially a process that transfers selected ink patterns onto 3-dimensional surfaces. These ink patterns, standard or custom designed, sit on a thin base of water-soluable film. As this film is placed on water and the high-molecular base begins to dissolve, a patented chemical activator is sprayed over it causing the ink to remain floating in an oil-like state on top of the water. The item that has been prepared to receive the ink decoration is immersed into the water and the upward pressure of the water causes the ink to wrap around and adhere to the item. After the entire item has been immersed, it is removed from the water, washed, cleaned and then coated with a clear acrylic paint.