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Title: Purple T-molding?
Post by: crashdmj on June 25, 2003, 02:43:59 pm

Anyone know where I can get some?
Derek

Title: Re:Purple T-molding?
Post by: rampy on June 25, 2003, 02:55:27 pm

I could swear someone posted a link that had more varied colors when someone was looking for dark blue vs the lightblue happs/etc has.

Can't find it though.  What about rit dyeing some white t-molding to purple as a last resort.

Rampy

Title: Re:Purple T-molding?
Post by: AlanS17 on June 25, 2003, 10:38:44 pm

I'm pretty sure t-molding.com carried some at one point, but I don't know where it is now... (not like that helps)

Title: Re:Purple T-molding?
Post by: crashdmj on July 13, 2003, 04:02:14 pm

Raising a dead topic mawahahahhahaa.
Do you think I could spray paint black T-molding?
Derek

Title: Re:Purple T-molding?
Post by: BobA on July 13, 2003, 04:18:53 pm

I am not sure if black is the best color to start from but there is a new paint that is made to bond to plastic.  You might be able to find some in a color that will match your cab. Krylon Fusion (http://www.krylon.com/product/gp_product_detail.asp?sgID=GP07)

BobA

Title: Re:Purple T-molding?
Post by: Tailgunner on July 13, 2003, 09:19:25 pm

Something else to try would be SEM dye. It's used in the auto upholstery business to dye vinyl and interior plastics.

Title: Re:Purple T-molding?
Post by: kspiff on July 13, 2003, 09:31:45 pm

You could probably use the method someone had mentioned for dying plastics with Rit dye and warm water.. not sure though, t-molding might be too flimsy (would melt).

Title: Re:Purple T-molding?
Post by: AlanS17 on July 13, 2003, 09:34:20 pm

Well I think t-molind would be hard enough. I guess it might work if you start with white t-molding. I would be curious to know how well the Krylon Fusion works, though. I've seen the commercials and it sounds like it would be easier if it really works. Either way, RIT dye is probably the most permanent method.

Title: Re:Purple T-molding?
Post by: crashdmj on July 13, 2003, 10:42:34 pm

I think I might buy some cheap white T-molding and dye it purple. I hope it turns out good. I'll let people know if it does or doesn't.
Derek

Title: Re:Purple T-molding?
Post by: AlanS17 on July 13, 2003, 10:46:07 pm

Well t-molding.com gives away 6 inch samples in the mail. You may want to try it on a free sample before you risk it on a 20 foot strip.

I would recommend getting as many white samples as possible even if they aren't the right size just to try different methods of coloring.