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Old 02-22-2006, 06:26 PM
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What kind of dye do I need to dye my wheels and wing? Where can I get it at? How do I go about dying them? Any answers are greatly appreciated. Thanks
Old 02-22-2006, 07:55 PM
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All you need is any color and brand of clothing dye, found at any Walmart/Kmart/whatever. Mix the dye with warm water and let the wheels sit in the dye. Check periodically so you get the right tint you are looking for. Super easy to do.
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rit dye is the best (some of the off brand companys dye wont seep into the plastic)
Old 02-22-2006, 08:40 PM
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Good clarification. I didn't think about dye quality but should have--my wife only will use Rit brand for her sewing projects/tie-dye projects.
Old 02-22-2006, 08:43 PM
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yea im a stinky hippie lol thats how i found out that rit would work had some lying around (from my t-shirt sales days)and tried it it works great
tried some of the cheap stuff i had and it faded after a week or 2
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well food coloring doesn't work.[:@] A guy at my hobby shop told me to use food coloring. I didn't think that that would work and it doesn't.

Just a heads up[>:]
Old 02-23-2006, 06:57 PM
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This site had really helped me out...hope it helps you. [link]http://www.misbehavin-rc.com/pit-lane/dying-nylon/g-dying-nylon.asp[/link]
Old 02-26-2006, 01:17 AM
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hey does any one know if i can dye my rims with the tires glued to it..
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what about dyeing white rims. Not the ones that are made to be died, they're just white rims.

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