Motor City’s Top Rated
Hydrographics/Custom Paint Shop
Welcome to MOTOR CITY HYDROGRAPHICS
Where we take ordinary things and make them extraordinary. We are located in Royal Oak Michigan, but I do nationwide projects. Home of the Ship N’ Dip program. You ship it, I’ll dip it, and ship it back. While you are here, please feel free to check out my work (see much more on Instagram and TikTok), browse film designs (don’t see what you want? We can do custom film too), and visit our shop!
FEATURED PROJECT
The “Kruegers”
The “Kruegers” started as a plain pair of white Nikes and ended up as a unique tribute to Freddy Krueger, my favorite horror movie character. These shoes are a hybrid between hydrographics and custom paint, combining both techniques to create a detailed, textured look that really stands out. The process was meticulous, layering custom paint with hydro-dipped patterns to capture that iconic Freddy vibe.
When I heard that Freddy Krueger himself, Robert Englund, was attending Comic Con in Novi, Michigan, I knew I had to bring the Kruegers for him to sign. Waiting in line most of the day was a test of patience, but holding those signed shoes afterward made every minute worth it. It’s not just a pair of kicks anymore — it’s a piece of horror history and personal pride all in one.
Contact us today if you’d like to transform your new shoes into a one of a kind masterpiece.
PRODUCTION PROJECTS
Motor City Hydrographics is now handling production projects! Not local? No problem — we gladly accept shipments from anywhere nationwide.
Our latest bulk project was 65 hard hats customized for D-Riven Engineered Solutions in Canton Township, MI. We created a custom film featuring their logos to ensure each piece perfectly represented their brand.
We’ve also just received a shipment of Stenograph pieces from Illinois that we will be dipping in a carbon fiber pattern. Stay tuned for pictures coming soon.
Got multiple items you want hydrodipped? Contact Motor City Hydrographics today for a free quote and let us bring your project to life.
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What customers Are Saying
“I went to Steve at Motor City Hydrographics for a custom bug shield for my Silverado. Didn't turn out the way he wanted it to on the first try so he re-did it on his own dime. Looks great. Great communication throughout the whole process. Will definitely return here for any future hydro dipping needs.
Highly recommended!!!”
— Timothy Stefanko
“Love Moar Graphics!! Stephen has done some tumblers for me and they were awesome looking. He did such an amazing job, he is fixing to do more work for me. I highly recommend Moar Graphics!!”
— Dianna Hixson Malone
“This guy right here is very talented in a lot of ways. Pays very close to detail and always accomplish his art no matter how long it takes. Definitely makes your creative ideas come to a reality. I just opened up my own hydrographic company and working with him he has taught me so much tips and tricks. If you want some Amazing dipping done I 100% say this is your guy!!”
— Daniel Ramos
“Steve is one of the best at what he does. He helped me design a custom walking cane that we dipped carbon fiber and it came out so good. I’m going on a trip to Japan and I bought a DragonBall Z cane handle. I also have a Hurst shifter as a handle. It looks so good with both.”
— BILL JONES
“I recently had Moar Graphics hydro dip my
Ruger 450 bushmaster rifle. It was all black in I wanted it camouflage. Moar Graphics went out of there way to find just the right camo pattern. It turned out fantastic. Wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. Thanks Steve Murphy.”
— Chris Withers
Superior quality of work, excellent communication. Collaborted with me on design ideas and final results ended up exceeding my expectations. Pricing was fair and reasonable. Highly recommend Motor City Hydrographics. I will be a repeat customer.
— Roberto Dilan
“Best customer service he went way an beyond. He has good communication. He let me know if i liked it b4 doing anything else. The color didn’t come how i wanted it but got it fixed with no problem an came out sick at the end. definitely doing more work with him, highly recommend!!!!”
— LUIS LOPEZ
I met him through word of mouth and now consider him a friend. Solid guy who takes pride in every dip he makes , he did my entire engine bay some of which he redid from a previous hydrodipper and results are A1 . He literally does it all , shoes hats rims welding helmets hard hats just about anything . If you want quality hydrodipping don't look any further 10/10 recommend.
— DENNIS SMITH
"Stephen Murphy and Motor City Hydographics excel in customer service and product quality. My orders always arrive in pristine condition, and the shirts are both stylish and comfortable. I’ve loved watching their designs evolve, especially with the addition of chic hoodies featuring the new logo."
— JOSHUA CONNER
“Stephen is very skilled, a great communicator his work is at a very high quality level. Fair pricing. A real pleasure!”
— DAVID PRESTON
“I got the coolest rims in town. Steve is always easy to work with.”
— Yonko
Water transfer printing, also known as immersion printing or hydro graphic dipping is the method of applying printed designs to three dimensional objects.