DESIGNER ENHANCEMENTS

We specialize in custom colors and patterns
for any hard surface!

     Photogenesis, sometimes called Hydro Graphics is a state-of-the-art process that can decorate  just about any hard-surfaced, non-porous two-or-three dimensional part.  This process can make the part look like a variety of finishes, including wood grains, carbon fibers, camouflage, granites and brushed aluminums.  The process is not limited to just flat surfaces, it will wrap around edges and flow into cavities to give each and every part a completely finished look.   It can also be controlled to only cover section of surface if desired.  The base tones are endless, such as in the appearance of wood grain: the tone can be light, medium, dark, or anywhere in between.  Custom proprietary colors can be designed as well.  All  the customer has to do is choose two variables:  Base color (wood tones), and Pattern type (grain, carbon fiber, granite etc).

     How the process works: We take the part in question, and start with cleaning, sand blasting and prime coating as necessary. Then we spray it in the desired base color (for rosewood, reddish-brown, for carbon fiber, black). The pattern itself,  is printed on a thin, water-soluble film. We cut a piece of the film that will be big enough to envelope the part in question, then lay the film on the surface of water floating in a specialized stainless steel tank. A chemical is sprayed on the film that dissolves film, leaving just the ink pattern floating on the surface of the water. Then the part is dipped in the water slowly, and it picks up the pattern, much like an Easter egg. The last step is to spray a high gloss clear coat on the part to give it depth and shine. You are left with a part that looks like it came from the factory in a wood grain, carbon fiber, or whatever finish you choose. No appreciable thickness is added to the part. There is no film to peel off. This is the same process used by the OEMs right now to achieve the wood grain and carbon fiber finishes in their vehicles.  An example is the Pro Sounds PT Cruiser below. This was done with a purple base and blackwood film.