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07-07-2016, 08:06 AM | #1 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Golden
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| How to: Dye the red plastic parts
There are a ton of tutorials on how to dye plastic parts, so I'm not going to into a lot of detail. The process is easy, albeit maybe a little messy. If you don't like the red plastic parts, it's a good way to change the color. The parts I am referring to are on the AX31384 parts tree, and it is worth noting that Axial makes an option part that is black without the mess of the dye process. (Part Number AX31437) As of right now, these parts are out of stock, but will probably be easy to find near the end of the summer. Although I chose black for my parts, it may be possible to dye these with most of the other colors that RIT dye comes in. I haven't tried it yet, but supposedly RIT Color Remover can remove or lighten the red to prepare it to be dyed other colors. (I will try this in the next couple of weeks and post the results) Some precautions to start: - Dye will stain clothing, counters, skin, etc. Use rubber gloves, wear old clothes you don't care about, cover any surface you don't want dyed. - Use a pot that will NEVER be used for anything else. Dollar stores are a good place to find cheap pots you can toss after you are done. Materials needed: - Pot and strainer - RIT dye in your favorite color. I recommend the liquid dye over the powder. - Paper Towels - Rubber Gloves - Cheap stirring spoon Procedure:
When you are done, the parts will keep a nice surface finish, and will not show the red with light scratches. Here are the parts that I dyed: The parts come out looking like they were molded in this color in the first place. If you have dyed your red parts, please post up pics of the result. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. |
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07-07-2016, 08:17 AM | #2 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal
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| Re: How to: Dye the red plastic parts
Much nicer! I thought about buying the black parts when I get my kit but that's another $18.
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07-07-2016, 08:22 AM | #3 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Golden
Posts: 2,588
| Re: How to: Dye the red plastic parts
This was essentially free for me since I use the black dye for my Nylon 3D printed parts, and already have all the supplies to do this. (I actually just threw these in the same batch with some printed parts.) For those buying the stuff to dye the parts, you can get the supplies for relatively cheap. |
07-07-2016, 12:10 PM | #4 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Grand Haven, MI
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| Re: How to: Dye the red plastic parts
I might do the shock mounts black. I kinda like the red pumpkin for some reason. I also think the pumpkin will see enough wear and tear that the red will show back through. Thanks for posting this, I'm sure there are some out there that haven't dyed parts before. Last edited by 1967Typhoon; 07-07-2016 at 12:12 PM. |
07-08-2016, 03:30 PM | #5 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Overton
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| Re: How to: Dye the red plastic parts
Its the cheap little stuff that makes the difference. I need to do this to my link mounts but it will have to wait Leaving for Axialfest tomorrow
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07-08-2016, 03:35 PM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Golden
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| Re: How to: Dye the red plastic parts
Doing just the shock mounts is a good option too. Honestly, I am not sure why Axial made them red in the first place.
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07-08-2016, 07:36 PM | #7 |
Newbie Join Date: May 2016 Location: Scotch Plains
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| Re: How to: Dye the red plastic parts
Those came out looking great! Much better then the red that stands out a bunch in my opinion. Time to pick up some RIT dye and steal one of the wife's old pots. :-)
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07-08-2016, 10:23 PM | #8 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pilgrim,Ky
Posts: 293
| Re: How to: Dye the red plastic parts
You can always fire up the gas grill an do it outside to avoid any possible mishaps that could get you in hot water with the boss lol.That's the way I used to do it on the white nylon they used to put on the old RC10t's Sent from my SM-G900R6 using Tapatalk |
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