Author Topic: today i have mostly been rit dyeing (Read 1708 times)

trasher · « **on:** August 30, 2009, 02:06 PM »

ok chaps ,i'v seen rit dye mentioned on the american forums quit a lot
so thought i'd get some and give it go ,,,seems dylon is getting harder to find ,,so this could be the next step

picked up some white tuffs from paul (harorider) yesterday ,,and got on with the bleaching

after the bleaching ,,the one on the left is the bleached one

then it was onto the dyeing ,,,got myself an old bin ,and placed it on one of those camping stoves ,,to keep the heat constant ...
the chain is part of the health and safety at work act 2009 dyeing tuffs at home safely chapter 1

check the steam constant heat (nice)

two hours later out it comes and time for wd40

and the end result ,,not bad me thinks

this result was acheived ,with one small packet of royal blue rit dye about an egg cup full ,,,they also do a liquid twice the strength

just the hubs to polish ,,job done

tutorial over

Jt · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2009, 02:11 PM »

awesome

crazycraig · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2009, 02:15 PM »

Great results !

Cobby · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2009, 02:44 PM »

Results look good

could you put up a picture of the packet of dye you used so I know
what it is i,m looking for, where did you buy it from?

trasher · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2009, 02:53 PM »

Quote from: Cobby on August 30, 2009, 02:44 PM

Results look good
could you put up a picture of the packet of dye you used so I know
what it is i,m looking for, where did you buy it from?

got it from this place on fleabay ,,quick delivery aswell

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fabric-Dye-Rit-Powder-Royal-Blue_W0QQitemZ260398627021QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Crafts_Fabric_Textiles_SM?hash=item3ca0f7b8cd&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

daz bmx it! · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:00 PM »

How much for the old Curtis in the background bud?

MartyC · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:09 PM »

Fook me, that has come up good

jp-rebel · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:10 PM »

That looks a proper job! if they are to go on that Curtis they will look wicked, I have just ordered some black to try on a couple of seats,Did you have to add salt like with Dylon?

rollin72 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2009, 06:06 PM »

HARORIDER · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2009, 06:27 PM »

amazing

trasher · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2009, 09:46 PM »

Quote from: daz bmx on August 30, 2009, 03:00 PM

How much for the old Curtis in the background bud?

sorry dude not for sale ,,only just got it last week ,,i do know of one for sale in og chrome ,,maybe a bit pricey though

mark at retrospect had one on saturday when i saw him for sale

Quote from: jp-rebel on August 30, 2009, 03:10 PM

That looks a proper job! if they are to go on that Curtis they will look wicked, I have just ordered some black to try on a couple of seats,Did you have to add salt like with Dylon?

theres no mention of salt in the destructions ,,but i put half a bag in just for good measure

i intend to put them on the curtis ,,after it has had a nice new powder job ,in gt yellow

NORTY40 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2009, 10:49 PM »

They have come out great Glen

Loving the dyeing contraption too

I would be dyeing everything in site

kdw712 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2009, 11:13 PM »

wow they came out fantastic

nice work

trasher · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2009, 11:23 PM »

Quote from: NORTY40 on August 30, 2009, 10:49 PM

They have come out great Glen

Loving the dyeing contraption too I would be dyeing everything in site

its true i was looking around for anything to dye ,,nearly chucked in a pair of nos oakley f1's for the sake of it

i even contemplated a mint red kashi mx ,,,but thought the colour might be a bit strange so o banged in a pair of pliers with red grips ,,,they came out a plumb colour

NORTY40 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2009, 11:49 PM »

Quote from: the gay pensioner on August 30, 2009, 11:23 PM

i even contemplated a mint red kashi mx ,,,

Quote from: the gay pensioner on August 30, 2009, 11:23 PM

banged in a pair of pliers with red grips ,,,they came out a plumb colour

bet your so glad you didn't throw that Kashi in . ............... Wonder if it does kids $:-\$

trasher · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2009, 07:48 PM »

Quote from: NORTY40 on August 30, 2009, 11:49 PM

Quote from: the gay pensioner on August 30, 2009, 11:23 PM

i even contemplated a mint red kashi mx ,,,

Quote from: the gay pensioner on August 30, 2009, 11:23 PM

banged in a pair of pliers with red grips ,,,they came out a plumb colour

bet your so glad you didn't throw that Kashi in . ............... Wonder if it does kids $:-\$

the kids nearly went in a couple of time ,,,dont matter how many times you tell them to keep away ,,they just keep coming back ,,like flys round shit they where

the missus found my two year old playing in my 10 litres of bleech today ,,,fooking hands are sparkling

back on a serious note i did the second wheel today in the same solution ,,so one packet is enough ,,,and i might chuck some zeds in there next week some time ,,,good stuff this rit

NORTY40 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2009, 11:01 PM »

Quote from: the gay pensioner on August 31, 2009, 07:48 PM

Quote from: NORTY40 on August 30, 2009, 11:49 PM
Quote from: the gay pensioner on August 30, 2009, 11:23 PM

i even contemplated a mint red kashi mx ,,,

Quote from: the gay pensioner on August 30, 2009, 11:23 PM

banged in a pair of pliers with red grips ,,,they came out a plumb colour

bet your so glad you didn't throw that Kashi in . ............... Wonder if it does kids $:-\$

the kids nearly went in a couple of time ,,,dont matter how many times you tell them to keep away ,,they just keep coming back ,,like flys round shit they where

the missus found my two year old playing in my 10 litres of bleech today ,,,fooking hands are sparkling

back on a serious note i did the second wheel today in the same solution ,,so one packet is enough ,,,and i might chuck some zeds in there next week some time ,,,good stuff this rit

I'm surprised you ain't turned Blue yet mate

Swivel · « **Reply #17 on:** September 01, 2009, 08:46 AM »

Bloody amazing Glen, very impressed

neiljonarcus · « **Reply #18 on:** September 02, 2009, 12:41 PM »

bloody amazing . i tried bleaching and it just pissed me off .well done sir 3 words for this thread " great "

jp-rebel · « **Reply #19 on:** September 04, 2009, 02:46 PM »

Fook me this Rit stuff is AMAZING.

I know people in the past people have had trouble using Dylon on Elina saddles,so in for a penny in for a pound.
Started with this:

Then into the Rit potion,well pooping myself by then by the way!

Ended up with this

,kept checking it and it was fully black after 5 minutes but left it in for 30 minutes to be safe,probably too long as it dyed the gold lettering slightly bronze,but still well pleased

cheer's for the tip the gay pensioner

Gashead · « **Reply #20 on:** September 04, 2009, 06:31 PM »

Great stuff Glen

Nice Curtis fella

I'm back now so you should get the zd's by Xmas

trasher · « **Reply #21 on:** September 04, 2009, 09:25 PM »

Quote from: jp-rebel on September 04, 2009, 02:46 PM

Fook me this Rit stuff is AMAZING.
I know people in the past people have had trouble using Dylon on Elina saddles,so in for a penny in for a pound.
Started with this:

Then into the Rit potion,well pooping myself by then by the way!

Ended up with this ,kept checking it and it was fully black after 5 minutes but left it in for 30 minutes to be safe,probably too long as it dyed the gold lettering slightly bronze,but still well pleased cheer's for the tip the gay pensioner

nice result dude

glad it worked ,,seems to last a while to ,,,im going to chuck some zeds in the same potion ,,,,as long as they get here before christmas

Quote from: Gashead on September 04, 2009, 06:31 PM