Dye???

[UH60sSuck]

What type of dye do you use to dye r/c car parts and where can you order some? Help Please

[jhautz]

I just use RIT dye from the grocery store laundry isle. Its intended for fabric, but works on the nylon plastic parts just as well. Lots of colors to choose from and cheap too. Less than $2 for a packet good for about a gallon of dye.

[kingiggy262]

It is called Rit dye. You can find it at most local stores in the same aisle as the laundry detergents. I got mine from Wal-Mart.

[kingiggy262]

Originally Posted by jhautz

I just use RIT dye from the grocery store laundry isle. Its intended for fabric, but works on the nylon plastic parts just as well. Lots of colors to choose from and cheap too. Less than $2 for a packet good for about a gallon of dye.

you beat me to it!

[UH60sSuck]

Yeah but Im in iraq and I cant just go to the store and get sum. Does any one know if you can get sum online? Thanx :)

[BrianG]

Online purchases available at the RIT dye website: http://www.ritdye.com/Rit+Products+Available.5.lasso

If you buy local, be careful. Not all dyes are the same and there is another competing brand that's usually locally available, but doesn't work as well. So, make sure the box says RIT.

Even then, some plastics/nylons don't dye well. I know for a fact that the plastic/nylon type used on those whit-ish cutting boards (and like the counter at SubWay) do NOT take dye well. The best you get is a tint, and looks crappy.

[jhautz]

Brian,

Those plastics are not nylon. they are polypropylene or polyethylene. Those materials do not dye well because they aren't hygroscopic. Meaning they dont absorb water. Thats how the dye works. Some plastics will absorbe the dyed water and some wont. It all depends on what the base resin formulation is. Not all "plastic" is created equal.


UH60sSuck,

If you PM me your mailing info and what colors you want I'll be happy to drop a couple in packets in the mail for you. I'm assuming you have a FPO mailing address. More than willing to help out one of our solders. Keep up the good work.


(This is the RCM Solute )

[Arct1k]

http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...q/balad-ab.htm

http://www.ritdye.com/Color+Chart.4.lasso

[pipeous]

I also use tintex. I can get it any color from the dollar store up the street and have dyed many things from wheels to the complete frame and all parts of a t rex heli

[Sammus]

Lucky people, here in Aus I've only ever seen black and rarely brown as well, and its $10+ for a bottle.

[pipeous]

I take it you are serving in Iraq?

[TDC57]

Here is a great link for all of your dying Q&A
http://www.misbehavin-rc.com/pit-lan...ying-nylon.asp

Have a great one..