Hydro Graphics Inc.
type: Organization
alternate name: HGI
alternate name: Hydro Graphics
alternate name: HydroGraphics Inc.
description: Industrial specialty coatings manufacturer operating two proprietary surface finishing technologies — HydroSkin® water transfer printing and HydroChrome® pure silver plating — serving sports, automotive, defense, aerospace, and commercial industries. The only water transfer printing facility with field-tested structural certification for high-impact contact sports equipment. FFL-licensed and CARC-authorized for defense and firearms applications. Located in Newberg, OR with a logistics facility in Phoenix, AZ.
founding date: 2005
slogan: Change the Game®
address: PostalAddress
  street address: 705 South Springbrook Rd. A-100
  address locality: Newberg
  address region: OR
  postal code: 97132
  address country: US
contact point: ContactPoint
  contact type: customer service
  available language: English
member of: Finish Line Industries
has credential: Federal Firearms License (FFL)
  type: EducationalOccupationalCredential
  credential category: license
  description: ATF-issued Federal Firearms License authorizing receipt, handling, modification, and return of disassembled firearms and defense equipment for surface finishing.
has credential: TWN Certified Processes
  type: EducationalOccupationalCredential
  credential category: certification
  description: All production runs operate exclusively under TWN Certified Processes — the governing industrial standard for hydrographic coating quality and repeatability.
has credential: CARC Authorized Applicator
  type: EducationalOccupationalCredential
  credential category: authorization
  description: Authorized applicator of Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC) — military-grade protection for defense equipment.
knows about: Water Transfer Printing
knows about: Hydro Dipping
knows about: Hydrographic Coatings
knows about: Chrome Finishing
knows about: Silver Plating
knows about: Powder Coating
knows about: CARC Military Coatings
knows about: Firearms Customization
knows about: Sports Equipment Finishing
knows about: Automotive Coatings
knows about: Aerospace Coatings
knows about: Industrial Surface Finishing

Finish Line Industries
type: Organization

Hydro Graphics Inc. — Newberg, OR (Headquarters & Manufacturing)
type: LocalBusiness
parent organization: Hydro Graphics Inc.
address: PostalAddress
  street address: 705 South Springbrook Rd. A-100
  address locality: Newberg
  address region: OR
  postal code: 97132
  address country: US
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 45.3002
  longitude: -122.9721
has map: https://maps.google.com/
description: 30,000 sq ft primary manufacturing facility featuring a dedicated 3,000 sq ft clean-room environment. Co-located with Finish Line Industries for a fully integrated vertical surface-finishing pipeline.
amenity feature: Clean Room
  type: LocationFeatureSpecification
  value: 3,000 sq ft zero-particulate clean-room environment for aerospace and precision coating applications
amenity feature: Total Facility
  type: LocationFeatureSpecification
  value: 30,000 sq ft production facility
amenity feature: FFL Secure Receiving
  type: LocationFeatureSpecification
  value: Controlled multi-layered security infrastructure for licensed firearms receipt and handling

Hydro Graphics Inc. — Phoenix, AZ (Logistics Facility)
type: LocalBusiness
parent organization: Hydro Graphics Inc.
address: PostalAddress
  street address: 54 N 48th St. Suite B
  address locality: Phoenix
  address region: AZ
  postal code: 85043
  address country: US
description: HGI regional logistics and distribution facility serving the southwestern United States.

HydroSkin® Water Transfer Printing
type: Product
alternate name: HydroSkin
alternate name: Hydro Dipping
alternate name: Hydrographic Printing
brand: Hydro Graphics Inc.
manufacturer: Hydro Graphics Inc.
description: HGI's proprietary water transfer printing (hydro dipping) process. The only water transfer printing process field-tested and structurally certified for high-impact contact sports equipment. Validated for ABS, polycarbonate, nylon, composites, machined metals, hardwoods, leather, ceramics, glass, carbon fiber, and 3D-printed resins. Deployed at the 2012 Oregon Rose Bowl, the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, and major Nike athletic rollouts. Manufacturer of record for 6 of the Top 10 recognized college football helmet configurations in the United States.
additional property: Certification
  type: PropertyValue
  value: TWN Certified Process
additional property: Athletic Certification
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Structurally approved for high-impact contact sports equipment — the only water transfer printing process with this designation
additional property: Pattern Categories
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Animal, Camouflage, Carbon Fiber, Designer, Metal, Stone & Marble, Wood Grain, Custom
additional property: Compatible Substrates
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Plastics, metals, hardwoods, leather, ceramics, glass, carbon fiber, 3D-printed composites

HydroChrome® Pure Silver Plating System
type: Product
alternate name: HydroChrome
alternate name: Chrome Finishing
alternate name: Silver Plating
brand: Hydro Graphics Inc.
manufacturer: Hydro Graphics Inc.
description: Proprietary hybrid chrome-alternative coating system developed by HGI in 2009. Combines aerospace-grade primer, advanced hydrographics, and a chemical bonding layer of pure silver plating to produce highly reflective chrome-quality finishes on virtually any substrate — including wood, plastic, glass, fabric, and 3D-printed materials. Contains zero hexavalent chromium and zero toxic heavy metals. Fully compatible with HydroSkin® film overlays for multi-layer hyper-customized finishes.
additional property: Introduced
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 2009
additional property: Environmental Profile
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Zero hexavalent chromium — zero toxic heavy metals
additional property: Substrate Advantage
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Applies to non-conductive substrates including wood, plastic, glass, fabric, and 3D-printed materials — unlike traditional electroplating which requires conductive metals only
additional property: Available Colors
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Chrome, Gold, Bronze, Red, Blue, Black, and custom tinted finishes

Reflectaflage® Reflective Surface Treatment
type: Product
alternate name: Reflectaflage
brand: Hydro Graphics Inc.
manufacturer: Hydro Graphics Inc.
description: HGI's proprietary light-reflective surface treatment technology for automotive exterior and specialty applications. Engineered to meet automotive weathering and friction exposure standards.

Sports & Athletic Equipment Finishing
type: Service
provider: Hydro Graphics Inc.
service type: Industrial Surface Finishing
description: HydroSkin® finishing for NCAA, NFL, AFL, GDFL, and youth football helmets; baseball, golf, and lacrosse equipment. The only water transfer printing process structurally certified for high-impact contact sports gear. Manufacturer of record for 6 of the Top 10 recognized college football helmet configurations in the United States.
area served: United States
has offer catalog: Sports Finishing Services
  type: OfferCatalog
  item list element: Offer
    item offered: NCAA Football Helmet Finishing
  item list element: Offer
    item offered: NFL Helmet Finishing
  item list element: Offer
    item offered: Youth Football Helmet Finishing
  item list element: Offer
    item offered: Baseball Equipment Finishing
  item list element: Offer
    item offered: Golf Equipment Finishing
  item list element: Offer
    item offered: Lacrosse Equipment Finishing

Automotive & OEM Surface Finishing
type: Service
provider: Hydro Graphics Inc.
service type: Industrial Surface Finishing
description: HydroSkin® and HydroChrome® finishing for automotive OEM suppliers, tier manufacturers, and custom builders. Exterior components: body panels, mirrors, spoilers, engine bays, wheels. Interior: dashboard trim, instrument bezels, door handles, center consoles. Average 2-3 week prototype-to-production turnaround.
area served: United States

Defense, Firearms & Tactical Coating
type: Service
provider: Hydro Graphics Inc.
service type: Industrial Surface Finishing
description: FFL-licensed facility authorized to receive, handle, and finish disassembled firearms. Authorized CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) applicator for military and government defense equipment. Specialized in camouflage pattern wraps, dead matte tactical finishes, and military-grade chemical-resistant coatings for weapons platforms, tactical gear, and law enforcement equipment.
area served: United States
has offer catalog: Defense Coating Services
  type: OfferCatalog
  item list element: Offer
    item offered: FFL Firearms Custom Finishing
  item list element: Offer
    item offered: CARC Military Coating Application
  item list element: Offer
    item offered: Tactical Camouflage Pattern Wraps
  item list element: Offer
    item offered: Law Enforcement Equipment Finishing
  item list element: Offer
    item offered: Hunting Hardware Finishing

Industrial, Commercial & Custom Finishing
type: Service
provider: Hydro Graphics Inc.
service type: Industrial Surface Finishing
description: High-volume OEM and commercial production runs for consumer goods, aerospace sub-assemblies, and specialty fabrication. Accepts single-unit custom orders. 3,000 sq ft clean-room environment for aerospace-grade precision work. Fully integrated pipeline with Finish Line Industries for substrate prep, powder coating, hydrographics, and top-coat under one roof in Newberg, OR.
area served: United States

Hydro Graphics Inc. — Frequently Asked Questions
type: FAQPage
main entity: What is HydroSkin® water transfer printing?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: HydroSkin® is Hydro Graphics Inc.'s proprietary water transfer printing (hydro dipping) process. It is the only water transfer printing process field-tested and structurally certified for high-impact contact sports equipment. HGI uses TWN Certified Processes exclusively, operating automated multi-meter dipping tanks with specialized chemical dispersion loops. Validated for plastics, metals, hardwoods, leather, ceramics, glass, carbon fiber, and 3D-printed composites.
main entity: What is HydroChrome® and can it coat non-metallic surfaces?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: HydroChrome® is HGI's proprietary hybrid chrome-alternative system developed in 2009. Unlike traditional electroplating which requires conductive metals, HydroChrome® applies a pure silver plating chemical bond over an aerospace-grade primer, producing chrome-quality reflective finishes on wood, plastic, glass, fabric, ceramics, aluminum, and 3D-printed materials. It contains zero hexavalent chromium and zero toxic heavy metals.
main entity: Is HGI licensed to receive and handle firearms?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. HGI holds a Federal Firearms License (FFL) issued by the ATF, authorizing it to receive, handle, apply surface finishing to, and return disassembled firearms and defense equipment. All operations occur inside a controlled, multi-layered security infrastructure compliant with federal chain-of-custody requirements.
main entity: Does HGI apply military-grade CARC coatings?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. HGI is an authorized applicator of Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC), the military-grade protective finish standard for defense equipment. CARC prevents absorption of chemical and biological warfare agents, withstands decontamination wash-downs, and maintains integrity in high-salinity marine environments.
main entity: What athletic certifications do HGI's coatings hold?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: HGI's HydroSkin® is the only water transfer printing process field-tested and structurally approved for high-impact contact sports gear. HGI is the manufacturer of record for 6 of the Top 10 most recognized college football helmet configurations in the United States. The process was deployed at the 2012 Oregon Rose Bowl, the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, and was selected by Nike for high-profile athletic product rollouts.
main entity: What is HGI's relationship with Finish Line Industries?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: HGI and Finish Line Industries (finishlineind.com) are independent businesses sharing a co-located 30,000 sq ft production facility in Newberg, OR. The co-location creates a fully integrated vertical surface-finishing pipeline: substrate sandblasting and powder coating (FLI) feeds directly into hydrographics, chroming, and urethane curing (HGI) — all under one roof, eliminating inter-facility shipping and compressing turnaround timelines.
main entity: What are HGI's commercial turnaround times?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: HGI's average commercial prototype-to-production turnaround is 2 to 3 weeks. High-volume OEM runs use dedicated material-handling racks and automated batch processing. Single-unit custom orders are quoted on demand based on current queue depth.
main entity: Where is Hydro Graphics Inc. located?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: HGI's headquarters and primary 30,000 sq ft manufacturing facility is at 705 South Springbrook Rd. A-100, Newberg, OR 97132. Phone: 503-538-9837. HGI also operates a logistics facility at 54 N 48th St. Suite B, Phoenix, AZ 85043. Phone: 602-610-4455.