| This is on how to color RC parts using RIT dye in powder type. I am exempt if you damage or ruin any of your parts using this approach. I am just sharing with you exactly how I do this and what result this technique has.
PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS AND TIPS BECAUSE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THE RISKS INVOLVED BEFORE DOING THIS!
I will certainly utilize colored parts in my quadcopter construct, nevertheless opening action is just for appearances. It has nothing to do with function.:-RRB-.
RIT color is product for coloring material. Nevertheless, individuals figured out that this things dyes plastic products extremely well and it's very popular within RC neighborhood. Black color particularly dyes things completely and it's nearly difficult to tell if something is colored or not. Big advantage of dyeing is that you can't scratch it of and it does not include added layer like paint does.
WARNINGS:.
1. This procedure is entirely IRREVERSIBLE, so see to it that this is what you desire!
2. If you splash the color on the stove or cooking area aspect, clean it ASAP. Color will certainly leave marks on practically anything (plastic, wood ...). Know that danger!
3. Temperature, on one hand, is important for appropriate dyeing ( color doesn't really do anything in cold water), yet on the other hand high temperature can thaw the plastic. So, be very careful with water temperature level. If you warp something like connector you will have hard time to plug it in later.
4. Know that by dyeing anything that has steel parts you risk rust. Color itself does not affect steel, nevertheless water does. So e.g. cables as well as connectors (T-plug) can rust if you don't completely dry them effectively. Also, you can't truly prevent water from entering the cord so be aware of that danger. You can't dry it completely either. I suggest not using initial few inches of colored cable preferably.
Tips:.
1. I recommend to stick to BLACK color only. You can dye get rid of other colours also, nevertheless, results aren't typically that wonderful. Likewise, you can only dye from light to dark colours. So, e.g. you can color white plastic to any kind of colour, yet blue can only be dyed black.
2. Ensure that all parts are completely clean and also free of any dirt, oil and/or grease. Color will not penetrate trough this and you will certainly end up with uneven as well as awful outcomes.
3. RIT color will certainly not dye stainless-steel pots and also they are very easy to clean after coloring. Likewise, you can safely utilize them for cooking afterwards. Nonetheless, the most effective means is to use some old pot that you do not make use of for food preparation anymore.
4. I use around 1/3 of the bag for the quantity of water I've utilized in the video clip. Naturally, for even more water you need extra dye.
5. You can reuse color. Simply warm it up again as well as you are great to go. Obviously, you can't dye stuff constantly without adding extra color. However you will certainly notice when there is to little dye, don't worry.:-RRB-.
6. Dyeing usually takes in between 15-30 mins, however it relies on sort of plastic and it could take up to a hr. If something doesn't dye even after a hr it probably will never dye. The majority of plastics dyes simply fine and also cables to. You can not color steel parts!
7. I generally make use of a peace of wood for stirring. It's fantastic since it sops water so it's a whole lot more challenging to inadvertently wallow. You can also utilize a tranquility of cutlery (fork, spoon or something).
8. When coloring servo wires it's good suggestion to eliminate pins from servo adapter as well as color wires with pins but without ports. In this way you don't risk melting or buckling the port as well as it's a whole lot less complicated to dry this later which is important to avoid rust.
9. If you have couple of bigger parts as opposed to several little ones, you can simply utilize fishing string and loop them all together. In this way you will be able to pull them out conveniently. For small parts I recommend utilizing some sort of basket like I did.
You need:.
RIT color in powder form.
Stainless steel pot, cooktop, paper towel, aluminium foil as well as something to stop parts from staying with all-time low of the pot (fishing cord will certainly do for bigger parts).
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