Re: Dye a clear canopy !
- From: "Martin X. Moleski, SJ" <moleski@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 12:45:03 -0500
On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 15:53:15 GMT, "CJ" <anti@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in
<L%59f.9999$tV6.5391@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
>The plastic makeup will determine how much dye the canopy will take.
Yes. Some won't dye at all, no matter what you do to them.
I've had some success by spraying stuff inside such canopies
that is designed for painting the inside of RC car bodies.
> ... 6) Check the tint every couple of minutes until the shade desired is
>reached
To make sure that you're seeing the true color, rinse the
canopy and hold it up in GOOD light.
I also wear latex gloves when prepping the canopy and
doing the dieing in order to reduce fingerprint smears.
>1) Some plastics will deform if the water is too warm. Start at 120F and
>work your way up BUT BE CAREFUL !
Amen and amen. I can say that 190 F water is too hot. :o(
>4) Use anodizing dyes in place of Rit. Anodizing dyes will not fade in the
>sun like Rit.
I've always used Rit. None of my airplanes have lasted long enough
to have the tinting fade. :o(
A combination of black and blue Rit works better than black
alone--if you want a greyish-black tint.
Marty
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