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Title: Gun Dipping
Post by: jb1069 on May 09, 2023, 11:03:48 AM
Thinking about getting my gun dipped. Any recommendations for places in southern Indiana/Louisville Ky area? I am not looking for the cheapest. Just a good looking job and durable. Thanks
Title: Re: Gun Dipping
Post by: J-Shaped on May 09, 2023, 01:13:05 PM
Ethridge Hydrographics in Cadiz, KY.
Title: Re: Gun Dipping
Post by: rakkin6 on May 09, 2023, 03:07:41 PM
Quote from: jb1069 on May 09, 2023, 11:03:48 AM
Thinking about getting my gun dipped. Any recommendations for places in southern Indiana/Louisville Ky area? I am not looking for the cheapest. Just a good looking job and durable. Thanks
Etheridge in Cadiz, KY

Have had a couple of guns done by them and they turned out great.

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Title: Re: Gun Dipping
Post by: olemossyhorns on May 09, 2023, 03:55:28 PM
Quote from: J-Shaped on May 09, 2023, 01:13:05 PM
Ethridge Hydrographics in Cadiz, KY.

I've had work done by Ethridge as well. I highly recommend him. Phenomenal finish andthe durability has held up well.
Title: Re: Gun Dipping
Post by: Notsoyoungturk on May 09, 2023, 04:44:40 PM
No experience in that local area but Rob Roberts has worked on several of my guns and does an outstanding job.

https://www.robrobertsgunworks.com/
Title: Re: Gun Dipping
Post by: WV Ridge Reaper on May 09, 2023, 06:13:40 PM
I have dealt with Tad at Carolina hydro graphics for about ten years now..lots of guns and a few other things done and I'm always happy..his work is good and it last

I've dealt with Rob Roberts and never again same thing with a outfit called color and camo


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Title: Re: Gun Dipping
Post by: wvmntnhick on May 09, 2023, 07:52:35 PM
Personally, I'd not put the money in getting a gun dipped. Ceracoat will protect it much better. Holds up much better to the elements than dips ever will.  Just my I opinion though.


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Title: Re: Gun Dipping
Post by: Howieg on May 10, 2023, 02:50:18 AM
Scott McDonald who is a forum member does excellent work .
Title: Re: Gun Dipping
Post by: jb1069 on May 10, 2023, 08:27:12 AM
Thanks for the replies!
Title: Re: Gun Dipping
Post by: Snood Life on May 10, 2023, 11:17:06 AM
I mailed my M2 to get Camo dipped by one of the well know guys. I can say after 1 year it shows way more wear than expected.

If I had it to do over I would have had it cerakoted. Good luck!
Title: Re: Gun Dipping
Post by: chipper on May 18, 2023, 12:31:32 AM
Etheridge in Cadiz, Ky is pretty good, give Jerry a call. Not in the area you mentioned but Iron Horse Gunworks in Loretta, Tn is awfully good also.
Title: Re: Gun Dipping
Post by: lunghit on May 18, 2023, 09:54:59 AM
Tarjac in NY did mine and it came out flawless. Highly recommend them.
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Title: Re: Gun Dipping
Post by: Dtrkyman on May 18, 2023, 12:31:26 PM
Are dip's holding up?

My Mossberg looks like trash, factory dip, seems to be an issue with them, Benelli holding up quite well!


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Title: Re: Gun Dipping
Post by: RLAG on May 18, 2023, 01:39:18 PM
Quote from: Dtrkyman on May 18, 2023, 12:31:26 PM
Are dip's holding up?

My Mossberg looks like trash, factory dip, seems to be an issue with them, Benelli holding up quite well!


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I've wondered this same thing. Been debating between a dip or cerakote.

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Title: Re: Gun Dipping
Post by: mullet dredge on May 18, 2023, 01:49:52 PM
Quote from: WV Ridge Reaper on May 09, 2023, 06:13:40 PM
I have dealt with Tad at Carolina hydro graphics for about ten years now..lots of guns and a few other things done and I'm always happy..his work is good and it last


I second Tad at Carolina Hydro. I have had him dip, Cerakote, and drill/tap a handful of different guns over the years. Top notch work.