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Dyeing trigger joysticks
PCC:
I got a couple of those $1.60 PC Raider joysticks from Computer Geeks to play around with. One of the things that I didn't like about the sticks was the color. I was talking to an old RC hobbyist, and he said that I could dye plastic parts. Sounded weird, but the worst case scenario was that I'd ruin a $1.60 joystick.
I boiled a couple of quarts of water, poured the water in a metal pail, added the plastic parts, and then stirred in a package of black Rit
ITrek:
I thought about doing this myself but I was afraid that excess dye would come off on my hands while playing. Please let us know if this happens.
PCC:
You just rinse the excess dye off with water. You can rub the dyed sticks and nothing comes off. ;D
PCC:
I just found these instructions at ritdye.com:
Rit Dye is manufactured and guaranteed primarily for tinting and dyeing washable textile fabrics. It is, however, effective for coloring many types of vinyl or plastic articles, such as jewelry (simulated pearls), buttons, rivets, and eyeglass frames, etc.
Instructions:
Make a concentrated dye solution in a stainless steel or glass container. Dissolve 1 package Rit powder dye in 1 pint (2 cups) hot water (or use 1/2 cup Rit liquid dye) and then mix with 1 quart hot water (140
Brax:
VERY cool to know. Thanks for the info!
Too bad there isn't translucent dye to change the colour of my translucent sticks! hehe