Wheels (potentially dumb newbie question)
12-09-2003, 09:20 AM
#1
Wheels (potentially dumb newbie question)
I'm wondering if people take white plastic wheels and paint them to suit whatever?
Reasons for/against all welcome.
If this is something that is done, tips/tricks would be cool.
TIA
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Reasons for/against all welcome.
If this is something that is done, tips/tricks would be cool.
TIA
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12-09-2003, 10:05 AM
#2
I've painted white wheels black before.
12-09-2003, 10:14 AM
#3
Instead of painting them, you could dye them so that the color never comes off.
12-09-2003, 11:26 AM
#4
That might be a good idea.
Rit dye work?
Rit dye work?
12-09-2003, 01:18 PM
#5
Yep it sho does.
12-09-2003, 04:09 PM
#6
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Yeah I have heard of people dyeing wheels before although I have never done it I hear it works well and remember this, "There are no dumb questions." this is defanately true here always ask here and with other racers most are more than happy to answer your questions.
12-09-2003, 09:00 PM
#7
Best dyeing method:
Buy the Rit liquid dye, mix it a little stronger than the directions say, put it in a saucepan that you will never put food in again, and heat at about medium. DON'T BOIL-IT WILL SPLATTER AND MAKE A HUGE MESS!! If you can do this outside/in garage, even better. Put object to be dyed in the liquid, and let sit for a while. I use tongs to pull it out and check it once in a while. Usually takes about 10 minutes to get a good deep dye. On a wheel, to test it, use something to scratch it where the tire will cover later. Good luck, and keep a roll of towels handy!!
Matt
Buy the Rit liquid dye, mix it a little stronger than the directions say, put it in a saucepan that you will never put food in again, and heat at about medium. DON'T BOIL-IT WILL SPLATTER AND MAKE A HUGE MESS!! If you can do this outside/in garage, even better. Put object to be dyed in the liquid, and let sit for a while. I use tongs to pull it out and check it once in a while. Usually takes about 10 minutes to get a good deep dye. On a wheel, to test it, use something to scratch it where the tire will cover later. Good luck, and keep a roll of towels handy!!
Matt
12-09-2003, 09:06 PM
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Phatkat can you use Aluminum foil over the saucepan?
12-09-2003, 09:21 PM
#9
To stop splattering?
12-09-2003, 09:48 PM
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no so you can use the saucepan again.
12-09-2003, 09:56 PM
#11
That might work, it's probably a better idea to buy a cheapo pot for dyeing only. You can get one for like 5 bucks at Dollar General.
Bigger is better- at least 3 quarts.
Matt
Bigger is better- at least 3 quarts.
Matt
12-10-2003, 06:06 AM
#12
If you are dying wheels that are not dish, you can put a string through them and have the string hanging out so you can pick them up easier.
12-10-2003, 12:54 PM
#13
anyone ever tried putting masking tape or some other type of tape over part of the wheel so it doesn't become dyed?
EX... it would be cool to have an all blue spoked rim but have the front of the spokes be white. If masking tape sealed off that part of the rim then it shouldn't become dyed and would stay white...correct?
EX... it would be cool to have an all blue spoked rim but have the front of the spokes be white. If masking tape sealed off that part of the rim then it shouldn't become dyed and would stay white...correct?
12-10-2003, 02:42 PM
#14
Originally posted by corvettecrazy
anyone ever tried putting masking tape or some other type of tape over part of the wheel so it doesn't become dyed?
EX... it would be cool to have an all blue spoked rim but have the front of the spokes be white. If masking tape sealed off that part of the rim then it shouldn't become dyed and would stay white...correct?
anyone ever tried putting masking tape or some other type of tape over part of the wheel so it doesn't become dyed?
EX... it would be cool to have an all blue spoked rim but have the front of the spokes be white. If masking tape sealed off that part of the rim then it shouldn't become dyed and would stay white...correct?
12-12-2003, 04:35 AM
#15
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This is right up my alley. If you want to "mask" a part of the wheel use elmers glue and let it dry for a day before putting it in the dye. The best way to dye plastic is to use an acetone bas nail polish remover. Get a metal can(big enough that the wheel will fit in) and fill it deep enough with acetone base nail polish remover that it will cover the wheel, but dont go overboard. Then just put in the color dye you want. The more dye you put in, the darker your wheel will come out.
Oh yeah do like 15 second dunks in the dye, if you leave it in there too long you will ruin your wheel. So just do multiple dunks until you get the color you want.
Oh yeah do like 15 second dunks in the dye, if you leave it in there too long you will ruin your wheel. So just do multiple dunks until you get the color you want.