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griff

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Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« on: September 23, 2012, 11:45 AM »
Hello peeps

Thanks to Brummie I've got some NOS Sharp griplocks coming my way, only thing is they're green and I need them to be black
Now if I rattle can them they're going to flake straight away, but after a bit of googling last night I found this stuff
http://www.vinyldye.co.uk/Brillo%20Vinyl%20Spray%20Dye%20Black
They claim it works on most plastics, is waterproof and 'sets' into plastic so shouldn't chip easily
Has anyone tried this stuff before? Or do you have a better solution?

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2012, 11:54 AM »
Autoglym do a black aerosol dye,don't know if this would be any good.

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2012, 11:55 AM »
worth a try, let us know how you get on  :coolsmiley:

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2012, 11:57 AM »
would they not dye with dylon?

griff

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2012, 12:08 PM »
would they not dye with dylon?

I thought that was just for nylon-based stuff, but never tried dyeing anything before
According to that site this stuff works on most kinds of plastic by 'melting' only a microscopically thin layer so it sets into it without dissolving

I like the idea of simply spraying a bit on rather than boiling vats of dye though so very tempted to try it out for research purposes
Might work well for other stuff too depending on how durable it is, seen positive reviews from people using it on car interiors etc

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2012, 12:12 PM »
I'd try RIT or Dylon first, If it dont work then try the spray on method.

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2012, 12:47 PM »
I'd try RIT or Dylon first, If it dont work then try the spray on method.

I'm going to try this stuff in the interests of research
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAGIXGRISON-150ml-LEATHER-VINYL-PLASTIC-DYE-SPRAY-BLACK-/260787504644?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cb8258604#ht_4716wt_1129
Will have a go at the inside bits first though  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2012, 01:47 PM »
I might be wrong but im pretty sure RIT and Dylon won't touch plastics  :-\  .... just nylon based stuff .

Be good to see the results of this Griff  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2012, 02:34 PM »
I might be wrong but im pretty sure RIT and Dylon won't touch plastics  :-\  .... just nylon based stuff .

Be good to see the results of this Griff  :daumenhoch:

Will post some pics when it's done Joff  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2012, 02:54 PM »
I'd try RIT or Dylon first, If it dont work then try the spray on method.

I have tried dylon on some motor cross plastics, doesn't touch it. Best results were from sanding, wet n dry, then buff polish! Would be interested in the spray dye results,,

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« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2012, 03:01 PM »
I might be wrong but im pretty sure RIT and Dylon won't touch plastics  :-\  .... just nylon based stuff .

Be good to see the results of this Griff  :daumenhoch:

Will post some pics when it's done Joff  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2012, 09:21 PM »
Would definately be interesting to see the results of this!  Ive found Dylon is getting harder to find nowadays (especially if you need multiples of the same colour) but RIT is still widely available if all else fails :)

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2012, 09:27 PM »

Ive found Dylon is getting harder to find nowadays (especially if you need multiples of the same colour)

 but RIT is still widely available if all else fails :)


 ???

but Dylon or RIT , won't touch plastic ,,only Nylon

i.e Skyway and some seats , but not plastic seats and grips  :-\

Interesting to see the plastic dying paint results  ::)

I bought some dye paint  non aerosol afew years ago

it was for black vinyl like car bumper/trim  paint but actually dyed rather than being a "back to black " type product
« Last Edit: September 25, 2012, 09:34 PM by Hunterdubber »

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« Reply #13 on: September 25, 2012, 09:35 PM »

Ive found Dylon is getting harder to find nowadays (especially if you need multiples of the same colour)

 but RIT is still widely available if all else fails :)


 ???

but Dylon or RIT , won't touch plastic ,,only Nylon

i.e Skyway and some seats , but not plastic seats and grips  :-\

Interesting to see the plastic dying paint results  ::)

Very true....my bad, :)  i got a bit blinkered by the whole nylon technique for a minute lol.  But yeah, definately will be interesting to see the spray results :)

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2012, 10:17 AM »
Go 4 it Griffo  ;) look 4ward 2 the results  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #15 on: September 26, 2012, 10:31 AM »
Got mrs griff on alert for any aerosol-shaped packages  ;)

Might give my leather seat a go too just for fun

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #16 on: September 26, 2012, 10:39 AM »
Got mrs griff on alert for any gay packages  ;)

Might give my big leather toy c0ck a go too just for fun


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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #17 on: September 26, 2012, 10:49 AM »
Got mrs griff on alert for any gay packages  ;)

Might give my big leather toy c0ck a go too just for fun


 ::) morning richard

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #18 on: September 26, 2012, 10:55 AM »
Got mrs griff on alert for any gay packages  ;)

Might give my big leather toy c0ck a go too just for fun


 ::) morning richard

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griff

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #19 on: September 28, 2012, 10:03 AM »
Paint turned up yesterday
Just waiting for my plastic bits to turn up and then will start the research  :D

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #20 on: September 28, 2012, 02:50 PM »
 :coolsmiley:

griff

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #21 on: October 01, 2012, 11:59 AM »
Arrived today, so will get cracking on these ASAP


Big thanks to Brummie Dave for sending me the sacrificial plugs, lets hope this works as they are mint

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #22 on: October 02, 2012, 11:02 AM »
Update please Griff  :D
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griff

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #23 on: October 02, 2012, 12:39 PM »
Update please Griff  :D

Sorry got back too late last night to do anything
For some crazy reason mrs griff thinks I should do spray-painting outside

Gonna try and get out of the office at a reasonable hour tonight but bear with me peeps

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Re: Spray-dyeing plastic, anyone tried it?
« Reply #24 on: October 02, 2012, 04:42 PM »
This should be interesting to see if it works

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