So here's a pic of the Orion LF and a pic. of an Orange Buzzz that suits my color tastes. Could dyeing OLF the right color orange have this drastic of an affect on the color?
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Questions about dyeing
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So here's a pic of the Orion LF and a pic. of an Orange Buzzz that suits my color tastes. Could dyeing OLF the right color orange have this drastic of an affect on the color?
razorsmith.com
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You mentioned double masking. You put two layers of vinyl on at a time?Just be sure to use your sharpest blade and very little pressure. Easy to do with the right vinyl, but contact paper can be a trick because of its thickness, requiring more pressure.
One of my first glow disc has some pretty deep gashes, as I double layer the mask to ensure a good seal under the time and heat needed for dyeing DX glow plastic. I pressed too hard and cut the disc. I don't think this would be tourney legal, even after a little buffing.
Alas, this is how we learn.
ESPs take dye quite well.
bigmanbailye
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um... sorry zenbot I would have to disagree. Though ESP takes the dye very well, it does not hold on to the dye well. Within a week you will see fading. Within a month it will hardly look as it did once before. All the colors will still be there, but they will be very dull instead of the nice prominent colors it once had. I have even re-dyed to sharpen a disc back up, but again faded in a month.
So here's a pic of the Orion LF and a pic. of an Orange Buzzz that suits my color tastes. Could dyeing OLF the right color orange have this drastic of an affect on the color?
Anyone have any opinions on getting results like this by dyeing a disc?
dgdave
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Just put it in orange dye overnight
agent_peebody
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wouldn't even need to be overnight really, just about an hour
I'm at the 2 week mark and there is very little difference in color. I kind of thought that there would be more blurring because ESP does feel softer but so far all is well. I'll keep you posted in another 2 weeks if I don't sell the disc first.
agent_peebody
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at least a half hour...an hour+ is ideal for soft plastics
it may not come out black because it's not "premium" grade plastic, it most likely will be charcoal/grey colored
it may not come out black because it's not "premium" grade plastic, it most likely will be charcoal/grey colored
ColonelDracula
Par Member
I have no vinyl or design to make on the disc, I just want to turn a perfectly blank, clear disc into all black.
The problem is, I live at my parents very nice house, and there is no utility sink nor anywhere I could safely dump the dye.
Can I dump it down the bathtub drain and then just Comet or Bleach the splatter?
Or is there a way that I can dye my disc solidly colored in the washer?
I tried a clothing dye, which was way too weak, but there is a POly version of this particular dye (whose name I can't remember), which says it's for nylon and polyester.
Anyways, is there an alternative way for someone who can't do it at a sink?
thnx
The problem is, I live at my parents very nice house, and there is no utility sink nor anywhere I could safely dump the dye.
Can I dump it down the bathtub drain and then just Comet or Bleach the splatter?
Or is there a way that I can dye my disc solidly colored in the washer?
I tried a clothing dye, which was way too weak, but there is a POly version of this particular dye (whose name I can't remember), which says it's for nylon and polyester.
Anyways, is there an alternative way for someone who can't do it at a sink?
thnx
agent_peebody
* Ace Member *
just pour the extra down the sink. just do it slowly and you'll have no splatter
use Rit brand dye.
use Rit brand dye.
I've done 2 dyes now. One was on star plastic. The other on ESP flx. Both have faded to a dull blackish grey and look kinda blurred like an old persons tattoo. What is the definative method for dying? Alcohol/rit mix painted on or some method of boiled rit and soaking? I boiled the rit, waited 10 minutes to let it cool a bit then put the disc in for about 15-20 min.
Biscuit
Par Member
Dyes will fade and blur over time. Try to avoid heating/cooling cycles by not keeping your bag in a vehicle, vehicle trunk, or garage(if not climate controlled).
doing a cool water rinse after taking the disc out of the dye pot makes the colors set deeper, minimizing fading. dont forget to rinse!
soladeos
Bogey Member
sorry for teh neophyte question but ive never dyed before and i'd like to try it. so whats needed to get started dyeing?
pot...how deep?
any other equipment?
which dye brand?
whats the process? so far i've read to heat the dye then let it cool. then soak the disc. but how long?
can you paint it on?
pot...how deep?
any other equipment?
which dye brand?
whats the process? so far i've read to heat the dye then let it cool. then soak the disc. but how long?
can you paint it on?
agent_peebody
* Ace Member *
search the threads, i made two tutorials. "disc dyeing 101"
agent_peebody
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or if you don't like to read:
