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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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| Ikkin
Dip It: |
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Ikkin Dip It specializes in
applying a decorative print or pattern of automotive quality appearance
to 3-dimensional substrates in order to enhance and create value.
Client's substrates will be handled by highly skilled, trained and
certified technicians. |
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Durability: |
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Hydrographic printing is very
durable because it is the same process and clear coats used by major
manufacturing firms in the sporting goods and automotive industry. We
use only the highest quality clear finishes in matte, and high gloss. |
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| WHAT CAN
BE PRINTED? |
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Most any 3-D shape of wood, metal,
or plastic that can be submerged fully in water and will fit into our
tanks can be dipped. |
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| BILLING: |
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Do to the custom nature of our
industry; there are items that allow for guaranteed up front standard
pricing. However, all non-standard items and non-volume work is billed
at $60 per hour plus material cost. |
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| ESTIMATES:
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For non-standard and non-volume
work, customers will receive an email estimate for the approximate cost,
amount of time and material required to complete a job. If email is
unavailable we provide that information by telephone. This number is an
estimate and is subject to change based on the number of special needs
that may arise during the process. Ikkin Dip It will communicate with
customers closely during this process. |
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| PAYMENT
METHODS: |
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Ikkin
Dip It will collect payment for any service rendered before product is
return shipped to customers. Credit cards by phone or money orders are
accepted methods of payment. Customer is responsible for all shipping
costs to and from the Ikkin's facility. |
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DISASSEMBLY OF ITEMS: |
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Yes. Before shipping your item(s)
to us for hydrographic printing, you or a professional should break it
down and clean it so it is ready for paint to avoid cleaning and
disassembly fees. Please send in only the parts that are going to be
dipped and printed. |
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| FIREARM AND ARCHERY
DISASSEMBLY: |
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All firearms including archery
equipment must be disassembled prior to arrival at the Ikkin facility,
unless other arrangements have been made. lf requested, we have a
gunsmith service available. $100.00 includes disassembly and reassembly
or most rifles. This service is not available for archery equipment.
Please send in only the parts that are going to be dipped and printed. |
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| WHAT NEEDS
TO BE SHIPPED WITH THE PARTS? |
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All parts must be shipped with a
completed and signed work order form. No work will be performed without
a signature. Please click on the link for a printable version of the
order form. |
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| PROCESSING
TIME: |
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Standard processing time for
completion of jobs is 3 weeks from date which we receive your items. The
nature of custom work at times requires less or more than 3 weeks to
complete projects. (Expedite service is available—see below) Please
refrain from inquiries relating to product status before this time
period. We contact customers the day their project is complete to
collect credit card payment before return shipping product. If
pre-payment has been made, we will inform customers of completion when
their product ships and provide a tracking number. |
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| EXPEDITE
SERVICE: |
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It is very rare that product can
be turned in less than 1 week due to cure times relating to paint and
our process. Requests for product short of our standard 3 weeks are
subject to fees that will be determined on a per case basis. |
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| SHIPPING
METHODS: |
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Contact us to schedule shipping on
your large parts such as atv bodies and motorcycles. Firearms and small
parts may be shipped fed-ex or ups. |
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| CARE
INSTRUCTIONS: |
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Caring for your gun or bow after being decorated is very
simple. NO LONGER WILL YOU NEED TO OIL THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR GUN AGAIN.
All you will need to do is just wipe it down using a damp rag. You will
still be required to clean and oil the inside of your gun. Any product
that will discolor or strip paint will have an effect on the decorated
finish. Deet is the most common chemical that will discolor the finish
which is found in insect repellants. Using these practices will ensure a
long lasting finish.
IMPORTANT: YOUR NEW DECORATED GUN OR BOW MUST CURE FOR AT LEAST 30
DAYS BEFORE USE. THE FINISH NEEDS TIME TO HARDEN.
If the above is not followed the finish will fail. All materials we
use are PPG Automotive Grade.
We believe that using the Automotive Grade products will give you the
utmost protection against harsh bore solvents and gun degreasers.
The products that we use in our shop are: Remington Shotgun Cleaner
(aerosol), Gumout (carb & choke cleaner, aerosol), Birchwood
Casey's Gun Scrubber (aerosol), PB Blaster (aerosol), Lube Job gun
cleaner (aerosol), Shooters Choice Copper Remover. These products
mentioned have not harmed the finish.
These products have no harm to our finish but we don't recommend you
"Hosing" down the outside of your gun with these items listed above. |
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