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Wicked Coatings - Specialist in hydrographics and custom painting
Where better to show off our talents for Water Transfer Printing and custom coatings than the widely celebrated Goodwood Festival of Speed!
The 2013 show runs from the 11th-14th July and over those three days we will be demonstrating to enthusiasts of the prestige automotive industry the benefits, reliability and visual beauty of our custom coatings and Water Transfer Printing UK services.
From our professionally designed 100sq/m stand, we will be exhibiting a whole range of products and samples alongside two custom vehicles. If you fancy having a go at Water Transfer Printing yourself, then we will have some DIY kits available to purchase on the day.
Using a UK based Hydrographics specialist means that you will have a local, cost effective and high quality solution for all your custom coating needs – whether you are a member of the public with a special item that you would like customised or an aviation, marine or military organisation looking to place a high volume commercial order.
If you are coming to the show, then please drop in so that we can show you some examples of our recent custom coatings and hydrographics projects. See you there!
We are delighted to announce that, due to on-going successes, we are launching a new website specifically tailored for the industrial custom coatings sector of the market.
We will be focusing solely on providing protective custom coatings for the marine, aviation and military sectors, creating a dynamic and bespoke service which will revolutionize this sector. We are experts when it comes to new coating technologies and we will be able to provide a one-stop-shop for all your custom coating needs. We understand that this sector needs strict conformity to industrial coating regulations and we can provide certification to all standards including the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and MOD (Ministry of Defence).
Our large state-of-the-art facility provides the platform for on-going contractual work alongside a tried and tested distribution network of trusted partners. Here are a few reasons to use us for Protective Coating:
Industry Specific Protective Custom Coating Finishes We can provide and conform to any industrial coating services specification carried out in-house to exacting standards.
Excellence All of our team are highly qualified in the field of protective coatings and have worked in all aspects of the industry over many years. We are also being recognised with the ISO9000 certificate.
Innovative
Whatever your needs, we will provide innovative solutions to every aspect of your industrial coating, from inception right through to delivery. To contact a member of our team, please click here and we will get back to you shortly.
Well – What can we say, apart from the fact that Wicked Coatings has just appeared on the legendary Wheeler Dealers with the one and only Mike Brewer!
If you missed the episode on Tuesday 5th March 2013 then catch up on it here.
We showed Mike how carbon dipping works and as the UK’s leading specialist, we took him through the whole water transfer printing process. Mike presented us with a Range Rover MK111 dashboard which had been ruined by the previous owners. We got Mike prepping the parts before showing him how good a carbon fibre dashboard effect can look. He was so impressed we ended staying late, showing him the whole range of hydro dipping possibilities.
We have had an awesome response to the Wheeler Dealers programme and if you would like to know more about hydro dipping in the UK then give us a call! The transfer printing process is one of the quickest and easiest ways of transforming any part at a fraction of the cost of especially when it comes to carbon fibre dipping.
Carbon Fibre is often prohibitively expensive and our carbon fibre dashboard dipping really looks the part, so much so, we think it would be hard to tell the difference! We don’t just stop at carbon fibre dipping though, as we can put custom coatings on almost any object imaginable.
From private commissions to high volume batch production in industries such as aerospace or military, we are the UK specialist in hydrographics and custom coatings. Call us now on 01202 622258.
No-one likes a Big Head….however, we’re going to make an exception to the rule here and temporarily blow our own trumpet!
We’re pretty chuffed to be in Classics Monthly magazine! We think that our 6 page water transfer printing spread in January’s issue is something to SHOUT about!
There’s a really cool article detailing our work and how the water transfer process that we specialise in here at Wicked Coatings, works pretty darn well with the old classics. Go grab yourselves a copy of the mag or read the full article below!
WOODGRAINING THAT’S TRULY WICKED
Twenty first century technology has finally come to the aid of the classic car fraternity with the introduction of a new state-of-the art woodgraining technique currently known as water transfer printing and it could enable you to give your dashboard a complete makeover.
A real wooden dashboard has long been perceived as the hallmark of a quality automobile, however, all that changed in 1930 when Henry Ford introduced a woodgrained metal dashboard on the Model A, using a process copied from the cash register industry. In simple terms, woodgraining is the practice of applying a woodgrain effect to a non-wood surface and thus creating the illusion of a wood finish. It also helps to increase the natural beauty and appeal of that surface.
As lead automakers across the globe introduced faux wood dashboards using a variety of ink printing and stamping processes to mimic the look of real wood and many carried these fake wood effect dashboards well into the 1950s. witness the fact that many vehicles at classic car shows that originally had woodgrained dashboards either have a worn out semblance of the original or been restored taking the easy option and having the dashboard painted in body colour.
Water transfer printing, also sometimes referred to as hydrographics, immersion printing or even ‘dipping’ is a stunningly simple, but effective coating process that was originally developed in Japan and patented as cubic printing. One of the rapidly expanding exponents of this process is Wicked Coatings based in Poole, Dorset. The firm was set up by Lyle Meikle and Chris Hinks who both had a background in classic car restoration and auto body repair, but discovered water transfer printing in 2010 and decided to move away from bodywork repair as a result.
In simple terms, the water transfer printing process involves the application of a pre-printed PVA-based film to the surface of a component via a water bath. This simple yet effective process can apply any of 1000s of designs covering a virtual endless range of subjects including natural materials such as animal fur, lizard skins, flowers and stone patterns through to designs more suited to automotive applications such as carbon fibre, camouflage and, of course, 100s of woodgrains and patterns. And to make thing even more complicated the vast range of wood designs are also available in a variety of colours and intensity. In essence, you are spoilt for choice.
Good preparation is essential
Wicked Coatings generally prefer to tackle the whole job themselves, which can involve stripping (bead blasting if required to remove rust) primering and prepping the dashboard, facia panels and door trims. As expert painters and finishers, by undertaking the complete process they can guarantee the finished result which is not possible with d-i-y preparation where rust could still be present or the base paint is the wrong colour or type for good adhesion.
Certain wood effects may require a pinkish or orange base coat and if you get this wrong the overall effect might not be too pleasing. So, it’s for this very reason that the guys at Wicked Coatings prefer to handle the entire process themselves so that the end result will be perfect.
We’ll be posting up videos from time to time showing you different aspects of what we do here at Wicked Coatings.
If there’s anything specific that you guys want to see, drop us a line on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or wing over an email
Win Free Hydrographics Vouchers to Use on any Wicked Coatings Products and/or Services!
We decided before Christmas that we’d like to run a Facebook competition in the new year to offer free hydrographics vouchers to give something back to all of our loyal customers. At last, the wait is over! We are pleased to reveal that we will be launching our Facebook competition today, Monday 14th January 2013 to enable you to get your hands on some free hydrographics vouchers – “At last!” we hear you shout!!
Well, it’s going to be worth the wait, we promise.
All you have to do to enter the competition is ‘Like’ our Wicked Coatings Page on Facebook, click on the ‘Wicked Facebook Competition‘ link situated to the top right of our Page and simply follow the competition instructions.
Answers to the questions can be found in the following locations:
We are running the competition for one month. You can only enter once. When the competition is finished, we will pick 3 lucky winners at random and issue 3 prizes; 1 x £150 1 x £100 1 x £50 vouchers which are redeemable on-line against any Wicked Coatings’ products or services.
You’ll be notified by email if you are a lucky winner of some free hydrographics and your voucher code will be enclosed.
Camo Dipping – It’s not as expensive as you might think!
There are many DIY camo dipping kits on the market these days and whilst these kits are great for someone who has a lot of experience, they can be very hard to master. Here at Wicked Coatings we do provide materials to enable you to camo dip yourself, however, we ask you to be realistic about the end result when camo dipping from home.
There are many variables to consider when camo dipping, such as water temperature, quantity of activator, keeping the water contamination free etc. Then there’s the issue of the quality of film that you purchase.
These DIY camo dipping kits that you find on the internet are all well and good if you have the time, patience and money to keep trying the ‘trial and error’ process. However, if you want a truly flawless, expert finish, camo dipping is best left to the professionals.
Camo dipping is thought of as an expensive process; this simply isn’t true, especially when you consider the finished result that a professional service can produce. Kits vary in price, but on average you will pay around £80 for an all inclusive kit, with approximately 2 metres of film. At Wicked Coatings prices start from just £80 for an item such as a gun stock. We guarantee 100% satisfaction; if you’re not happy, we’re not happy. Just check out our testimonials to see what our customers think of our work and pop over to our gallery to see some of our latest masterpieces!!
So before you decide to purchase a DIY camo dipping kit, we strongly advise that you consider all your options first. DIY camo dipping kits can turn out to be a false economy!
If you’re interested in camo dipping and want to find out more information, give us a call on 01202 622258 or drop us a line here at Wicked Coatings.
Wicked Coatings Gift Vouchers
Wicked Coatings have just launched our fantastic new gift vouchers for our hydrographics products and services.
You can use the gift vouchers for any product or service that we offer. Choose from our hydrographics products such as hydrographic films or activators, or redeem your vouchers against our carbon dipping services – anything from alloy wheel refurbishment to customising your bike faring or car interior.
Our gift vouchers come in varying amounts, from £50 to £500. What a fantastic idea for Christmas! Your voucher will be sent to you via email as soon as we receive your payment.
So what are you waiting for? Order your gift vouchers on-line today and start planning your ultimate customisation!
How many times have you tried to park your car next to a curb and scuffed a little off of your beloved shiny alloys? How annoying is it when you have 3 wheels that look superb, but one scuffed alloy lets the whole car down?! Wicked Coatings are specialists in alloy wheel refurbishment. We see plenty of customers who are fed up with looking at curbed alloys, or that nasty corrosion that sometimes sets in and turns wheels into blistered, peeling eyesores! Maybe, like many of our customers, you’re just plain bored of your wheels and fancy something a little different; something that’ll get everyone staring at your car with envy. Lets face it, if you have awesome looking rims, it can completely transform the entire look of your car.
Total Customisation
Wicked Coatings don’t just refurbish alloys, we can completely customise them into pretty much any pattern you can think of. If you have an idea in your head and we don’t list a pattern that’s similar on our website, we’ll make it our mission to deliver something that will exceed your expectations. We specialise in carbon dipping; a method which uses specialist dipping techniques, films and equipment to customise pretty much any 2D or 3D object. The results are truly amazing. Check out our alloy wheel refurbishment gallery to see some of our work.
Why Choose Wicked Coatings for Alloy Wheel Refurbishment?
Our customers have been blown away by the excellent standard of our work and the attention to detail that we always deliver – see our testimonials to find out what our clients say about us. We know we’re a little OCD about our standards, but that’s what makes us one of the leading carbon dipping specialists in the entire country; and that’s why our customers keep coming back and recommending us to friends, over and over again.
How Much Does It Cost?
Alloy wheel refurbishment and customisation has never been more accessible. Carbon dipping is a fairly new technology, but that doesn’t mean it’s expensive. We can cater for most budgets and our prices start from as little as £60 per alloy and £240 per set. You just drop off your wheels and leave the rest to us. If you’re thinking of a total customisation for your wheels, you simply choose a base coat, pick a pattern, and select which finish you want and the next time you see your wheels you won’t believe your eyes! Contact Wicked Coatings today to find out how we can transform your alloys.
Wicked Coatings Gift Vouchers
We’ve just launched our new gift vouchers too, just in time for Christmas. What a fantastic gift for your partner, son, daughter, friend or anyone who’s interested in customisation. Just order your vouchers on-line and once your order has been processed we will email your electronic gift voucher immediately to you (don’t forget to check your spam folder). Vouchers come in various amounts and are fully redeemable against all of our products. Terms and conditions apply.
Well what can I say,words cannot come close to how over whelmed I am at the quality of workmanship and final result.
Its just taken me over 4 hours to reassemble the gun and what a piece of kit it is. I did have a few slight issues with fitting some parts due to paint build up but nothing I couldn’t fix. It is truly stunning and be assured its going to be plastered everywhere where I can think of.
Thank you so much for doing this for me,I genuinely really appreciate all the hard work you and your team have done,please can you pass on my thanks to all involved…!!!
Attached are a few images but I will do some better ones as soon as sun come out,This will really enhance the colour and make the skulls pop out.
Its totally awesome and be assured its going to be paraded around the circuit with pride.
Thank you again for all the hard which went in to this.
I’m going to be promoting WICKED COATINGS for a very long time.
EV2 CUSTOM 2 RED REAPER
KANDY RED REAPER EV2
RED KANDIED EV2 GUN STOCK
Wicked Coatings are Pleased to Announce Touch Sensation – Honky Soft Touch Paint
It’s paint, but it looks and feels like matt rubber! It’s irresistibly tactile; you won’t believe that it’s actually paint!
It looks stunning and adds a touch of class to metal, plastic, glass and wood with an amazing touch sensation that’s like nothing else. It’s unique UV resistance means it also protects wood surfaces from colour fade caused by sunlight.
Add a touch of class to your car interior with Honky Soft Touch paint. Email us now to find out more.
It’s called Soft Touch for a reason, because you can’t resist touching it!
Christopher Dezille of Honky Architecture & Interiors – one of London’s most prominent Interior Designers – and Ken Mannington developed Honky Soft Touch paint in collaboration with an Italian Tiling company. They are offering Wicked Coatings this unique opportunity to distribute this revolutionary new paint, so call us today on 01202 622258 to find out more about purchasing this exciting new Soft Touch paint.
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Wicked Coatings well what might i say of this company, well i found this product through a car show/club who had one of the skull coating,s on looking closer i found the work to be very good and as it was in a heated space the covering had coped excellently.
So called the company the next day with what i wanted, a checked plate effect and was told the turn round time., which they beat by 2 days, even though they where moving premisses. (so no pressure as these where items for my engine bay for a show
The box came and i opened it and was blown away with the detail, finnish, a top quality product , with a firm that keep me up to date through out the process fast and friendly excellent service.
I would say it was one of the features that helped me get one of the top five cars trophy you can’t do better than that i have more items to be done with my interior styling, you can bet this will be the place i come back to why bother looking else where !!
Well done wicked coatings your work is top dollar thanks lads.
Tony Cadwallander…. my car won jap show finale (one of the top cars in show 2012)!!!
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