diying VTA wheels
08-01-2011, 06:31 PM
#1
diying VTA wheels
I drove my bf VTA car the other day and loved it. now I want my own so I can race. 
I just got me a TC3 online and it on it way.
I also just got me a body and am in the process of getting that finished. trying to decide rather to back the translucent frost pink with silver or white.
Well my bf told me about wheels that you can dye so I decided to get me some and dye them hot pink the only thing is I don't know what colors to mix to make pink, what kind of dye to get or how long to leave it in to make it hot pink.
If you have dyed wheels before please help me
I just got me a TC3 online and it on it way.
I also just got me a body and am in the process of getting that finished. trying to decide rather to back the translucent frost pink with silver or white.Well my bf told me about wheels that you can dye so I decided to get me some and dye them hot pink the only thing is I don't know what colors to mix to make pink, what kind of dye to get or how long to leave it in to make it hot pink.
If you have dyed wheels before please help me
08-01-2011, 06:48 PM
#2
When you mention pink wheels, I'll refer you to the "Spirit of VTA" Rule.
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MOST IMPORTANTLY: If it's not in the rules, and does not encompass the spirit of slower, controlled racing with realistic looking cars, consider it illegal. This is called the "Spirit of VTA" Rule.... All decisions of the race promoter or track owner are final.
"
emphasis added to "MOST IMPORTANTLY" and "realistic looking".
Pink wheels = blaahhhh!!
...but, if you must: RIT dye, found in Publix / Kroger, will dye anything. Leave it in a pot you don't plan to EVER use again for food and boil the hell out of it. 20 minutes or more for each piece (depending on plastic type - some are quicker). Do not spill it....
-Drew
"
MOST IMPORTANTLY: If it's not in the rules, and does not encompass the spirit of slower, controlled racing with realistic looking cars, consider it illegal. This is called the "Spirit of VTA" Rule.... All decisions of the race promoter or track owner are final.
"
emphasis added to "MOST IMPORTANTLY" and "realistic looking".
Pink wheels = blaahhhh!!
...but, if you must: RIT dye, found in Publix / Kroger, will dye anything. Leave it in a pot you don't plan to EVER use again for food and boil the hell out of it. 20 minutes or more for each piece (depending on plastic type - some are quicker). Do not spill it....
-Drew
Last edited by cation3; 08-01-2011 at 07:46 PM.
08-01-2011, 07:07 PM
#3
I drove my bf VTA car the other day and loved it. now I want my own so I can race.
I just got me a TC3 online and it on it way.I also just got me a body and am in the process of getting that finished. trying to decide rather to back the translucent frost pink with silver or white.
Well my bf told me about wheels that you can dye so I decided to get me some and dye them hot pink the only thing is I don't know what colors to mix to make pink, what kind of dye to get or how long to leave it in to make it hot pink.
If you have dyed wheels before please help me
I just got me a TC3 online and it on it way.
I also just got me a body and am in the process of getting that finished. trying to decide rather to back the translucent frost pink with silver or white.Well my bf told me about wheels that you can dye so I decided to get me some and dye them hot pink the only thing is I don't know what colors to mix to make pink, what kind of dye to get or how long to leave it in to make it hot pink.
If you have dyed wheels before please help me
08-01-2011, 08:06 PM
#6
The closest I can think of is make sure you get white wheels and use red fabric dye. I have discovered through experimentation that the wheels will first turn pink, then red, getting darker the longer you leave them in.
Put the wheels in and watch them like a hawk. They will probably be pink inside 2 minutes depending on water temperature, dye, wheel permeability, etc.
Put the wheels in and watch them like a hawk. They will probably be pink inside 2 minutes depending on water temperature, dye, wheel permeability, etc.
08-01-2011, 08:44 PM
#7
When you mention pink wheels, I'll refer you to the "Spirit of VTA" Rule.
"
MOST IMPORTANTLY: If it's not in the rules, and does not encompass the spirit of slower, controlled racing with realistic looking cars, consider it illegal. This is called the "Spirit of VTA" Rule.... All decisions of the race promoter or track owner are final.
"
emphasis added to "MOST IMPORTANTLY" and "realistic looking".
Pink wheels = blaahhhh!!
...but, if you must: RIT dye, found in Publix / Kroger, will dye anything. Leave it in a pot you don't plan to EVER use again for food and boil the hell out of it. 20 minutes or more for each piece (depending on plastic type - some are quicker). Do not spill it....
-Drew
"
MOST IMPORTANTLY: If it's not in the rules, and does not encompass the spirit of slower, controlled racing with realistic looking cars, consider it illegal. This is called the "Spirit of VTA" Rule.... All decisions of the race promoter or track owner are final.
"
emphasis added to "MOST IMPORTANTLY" and "realistic looking".
Pink wheels = blaahhhh!!
...but, if you must: RIT dye, found in Publix / Kroger, will dye anything. Leave it in a pot you don't plan to EVER use again for food and boil the hell out of it. 20 minutes or more for each piece (depending on plastic type - some are quicker). Do not spill it....
-Drew
You pretty much said the same thing i did, however my wal-mart did not have pink, only green,blue,orange guess I will look at Kroger.
08-01-2011, 09:12 PM
#8
INever thought about putting barbie as the driver haha good Idea
The closest I can think of is make sure you get white wheels and use red fabric dye. I have discovered through experimentation that the wheels will first turn pink, then red, getting darker the longer you leave them in.
Put the wheels in and watch them like a hawk. They will probably be pink inside 2 minutes depending on water temperature, dye, wheel permeability, etc.
Put the wheels in and watch them like a hawk. They will probably be pink inside 2 minutes depending on water temperature, dye, wheel permeability, etc.
When you mention pink wheels, I'll refer you to the "Spirit of VTA" Rule.
"
MOST IMPORTANTLY: If it's not in the rules, and does not encompass the spirit of slower, controlled racing with realistic looking cars, consider it illegal. This is called the "Spirit of VTA" Rule.... All decisions of the race promoter or track owner are final.
"
emphasis added to "MOST IMPORTANTLY" and "realistic looking".
Pink wheels = blaahhhh!!
...but, if you must: RIT dye, found in Publix / Kroger, will dye anything. Leave it in a pot you don't plan to EVER use again for food and boil the hell out of it. 20 minutes or more for each piece (depending on plastic type - some are quicker). Do not spill it....
-Drew
"
MOST IMPORTANTLY: If it's not in the rules, and does not encompass the spirit of slower, controlled racing with realistic looking cars, consider it illegal. This is called the "Spirit of VTA" Rule.... All decisions of the race promoter or track owner are final.
"
emphasis added to "MOST IMPORTANTLY" and "realistic looking".
Pink wheels = blaahhhh!!
...but, if you must: RIT dye, found in Publix / Kroger, will dye anything. Leave it in a pot you don't plan to EVER use again for food and boil the hell out of it. 20 minutes or more for each piece (depending on plastic type - some are quicker). Do not spill it....
-Drew
Pink = awesome
My next body and wheels will be all red and black(GA bulldawgs color yea baby
)
08-02-2011, 12:18 AM
#10
08-02-2011, 12:26 AM
#11
nope...my wife and daughter....
Ive been looking for the writeup Brian Smith did about dying wheels...its in the VTA paint thread and Ive gone back 10 pages and dont see it...but its real detailed and should be your best bet for results..Ive seen his, and they look great
Ive been looking for the writeup Brian Smith did about dying wheels...its in the VTA paint thread and Ive gone back 10 pages and dont see it...but its real detailed and should be your best bet for results..Ive seen his, and they look great
08-02-2011, 05:44 AM
#12
We have a local racer that colored his wheels. Not sure if they were dyed or painted.
http://snowyphoto.photoshelter.com/g...0005OFv2ef0w9o
http://snowyphoto.photoshelter.com/g...0005OFv2ef0w9o
08-02-2011, 06:27 AM
#13
Be patient and lay on several layers of the frost pink until it looks like a sucker or even darker than that. Then back it with what ever silver you like depending on the grain of metal flake that you want. I suggest Pactra Indy Silver or Tamiya I forget the name of the Tamiya but they have a few shades that are nice for their metal flake.
For the Wheels you can buy the white ones and dye them pink with Rit dye or you can get the silver ones and paint the centers black and hit the rim with frost pink. That would Rawk!
For the Wheels you can buy the white ones and dye them pink with Rit dye or you can get the silver ones and paint the centers black and hit the rim with frost pink. That would Rawk!
Last edited by snoopyrc; 08-02-2011 at 06:44 AM.
