Mad science with Etherealicer! Cool experiments mate.
High temperature test... 85-90°CThe toothpick did take the color well (but not the tweezers, sorry they are not in the picture).The scales got out of shape but did barely change color. I might try longer at lower temperature, but at that point, I'm not optimistic.
Quote from: Etherealicer on December 31, 2016, 05:59:06 PMHigh temperature test... 85-90°CThe toothpick did take the color well (but not the tweezers, sorry they are not in the picture).The scales got out of shape but did barely change color. I might try longer at lower temperature, but at that point, I'm not optimistic.I'm a big fan of that banana yellow scale
Quote from: irona on January 02, 2017, 02:42:58 AMQuote from: Etherealicer on December 31, 2016, 05:59:06 PMHigh temperature test... 85-90°CThe toothpick did take the color well (but not the tweezers, sorry they are not in the picture).The scales got out of shape but did barely change color. I might try longer at lower temperature, but at that point, I'm not optimistic.I'm a big fan of that banana yellow scale It was supposed to be orange... but at least it is shaped like a banana too
What kind of dye were you using, Rit dye or similar? Rit works well on some plastics, nylon especially, but don't know about cellidor.But finding that you can remove the paint from silvertech scales is a great discovery, even if that wasn't the original aim... many of the greatest scientific discoveries were made by accident What exactly was the process for that? Victorinox have released a bunch of limited editions with different paint colours on the back of clear scales (white Christmas, orange/green colour twins, and Olympic gold). It would be great to be able to make our own in any colour.
Silvertech scales after cleanup (picture with and without flash). As you can see it is almost completely clear with very little, light blue discoloration in some edges. Probably could clean those corners too.
I think the question SHIBAFU was really trying to ask regarding the dye used, and what I would also like to know: What was the solvent for the dye that stripped the paint from the Silver-Tech to make them clear? Was it just a vinegar or something stronger?I ask because I have a set of Silver-Tech coming that I want to strip clear, then hydro swirl the inside surface in my wife's favorite colors so it shows through the scale.I mentioned the project in another thread and was directed to your experiments. I was originally was going to use paint and Duracoat on a set of stock red scales, but seeing the possibility I jumped on it and ordered some Silver-Tech to play with instead. It will be interesting to see what you come up with next.
I got my Silver-Tech scales in. They are now pickling themselves in a ball jar full of white vinegar. I origonaly put them in a solo cup, but then re-read your first post saying 3days. Something with a lid became a good idea. This will be with no aditional heat, so about a 74f room temp. Not sure if temp is a factor but we'll find out. Just have to wait and see.If this doesn't work I will move on to stronger solvents and paint thinners. I just want to start out slow and see what happens.
Quote from: Noa Isumi on January 18, 2017, 03:09:22 PMI got my Silver-Tech scales in. They are now pickling themselves in a ball jar full of white vinegar. I origonaly put them in a solo cup, but then re-read your first post saying 3days. Something with a lid became a good idea. This will be with no aditional heat, so about a 74f room temp. Not sure if temp is a factor but we'll find out. Just have to wait and see.If this doesn't work I will move on to stronger solvents and paint thinners. I just want to start out slow and see what happens. I'm a bit busy at the present so it is great to see, someone else picks up where I left.
Sorry I havent posted an update. It has been 7 days since I added the salt. When I added it and gave the jar a shake some more of the thinner bits on the ribs pealed off. I'm pretty sure that was just due to the agitation. Today I remembered to look in on it and there is progress. The salt/vinegar mix does work cold if you have the time to wait. As stated before I keep my place is around 73f (22c) this time of year. Seems I am committed to following the cold slow road since I am really curious now just how long it will take.It will be intresting to do another set in the summer when it is 90-100+F on my front porch and see how much quicker it goes. So here's some update pics. As you can see the cutout scale is clearing up much quicker and is completely clear in many places. The shield scale is thinning quite a bit and you can see light throughout large portions. When I started I had a feeling the coating was thicker on this one; seems I was right.After taking these I mixed a fresh solution same as before, roughly 16oz vinegar/ 1Tbs salt.
Just a quick update photo I changed out the solution again this afternoon
Quote from: Noa Isumi on February 04, 2017, 02:50:40 AMJust a quick update photo I changed out the solution again this afternoonSo, it takes a lot longer BUT it seems to be working