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How to RIT Dye G10 Handle Scales

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How to RIT Dye G10 Handle Scales
on: March 21, 2017, 09:03:30 AM
How to RIT Dye G10 Handle Scales Tutorial ....................   :multi:
There are a couple ways online, but NOT MUCH out there on this topic. :-\

This is how I did it, after my research.  :tu:

I wanted to dye my Digi Cam scales RED to match some SAK EDC carry combo's  :D
I used a SPYDERCO Paramilitary 2 (PM2) with STOCK Digital Camo G10 Scales  :tu:

I went to Wally World and grabbed a bottle of "LIQUID" RIT dye - color - "Cherry Red"
*** NOTE **** RIT comes in two forms, Liquid & Powder - both work the same  :2tu:

what I used:
1 bottle RIT Dye - olor of choice
1 cup white vinager
4 cups tap water

1 pair latex gloves
1 plastic fork - to stir dye in pot/pan
1 small kitchen pot - to boil/simmer in
1 burner on the stove- gas or electric  :D
2 feet of thin metal wire - to pull scales out of pot & to help stir & rotate the scales
1 timer
1 use of the kitchen sink with running water - to rinse scales when done

steps:
1 - degrease scales with dish soap & dry
2 - bring Dye,Water,& Vinager to a boil...... then reduce to low and simmer
3 - dunk scales in simmering dye with wire you tied to them
4 - stir occasionally with plasic fork & by wire connected to scales  :tu:
5 - simmer in pot for 15- 30 minutes ( start checking them after 10-15 mins...... for darker/richer color leave in for upto 30 mins :salute:
6 - pull them out by wire and rinse in a sink with running water & scrub with toothbrush......  :cheers:
7 - let dry and enjoy  8)
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Re: How to RIT Dye G10 Handle Scales
Reply #1 on: March 21, 2017, 09:04:53 AM
I can only post 4 pics per post sorry........... so pics Cont.  :tu:
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Re: How to RIT Dye G10 Handle Scales
Reply #2 on: March 21, 2017, 09:06:10 AM
I can only post 4 pics per post sorry........... so pics Cont.  :tu:  :D

And this is what I got...... I will install them ASAP  :ahhh :cheers:
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Re: How to RIT Dye G10 Handle Scales
Reply #3 on: March 21, 2017, 10:03:01 AM
wOOp wOOp!   :tu:


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Re: How to RIT Dye G10 Handle Scales
Reply #4 on: March 21, 2017, 04:37:06 PM
I had some luck with Rit dye as well.
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,70449.msg1418083.html#msg1418083

I started with normal Rit dye and it didn't do anything, switched to Rit Dyemore I can see result instantly. 
« Last Edit: March 21, 2017, 07:20:22 PM by Kampfer »
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Re: How to RIT Dye G10 Handle Scales
Reply #5 on: March 21, 2017, 10:10:39 PM
I had some luck with Rit dye as well.
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,70449.msg1418083.html#msg1418083

I started with normal Rit dye and it didn't do anything, switched to Rit Dyemore I can see result instantly.

AWESOME INFO , Kampfer!  :like: 8)
Glad you posted up , so this info is attached together!  :ahhh :cheers:
I had never heard of DyeMore before!  :tu: - it wasn't at Walmart when i went to look for somethin - THANKS :cheers:
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Re: How to RIT Dye G10 Handle Scales
Reply #6 on: March 22, 2017, 05:42:43 AM
My buddy dyed his spyderco g10 scales with excellent results. Nice bold and bright colors and great looking pattern too.
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Re: How to RIT Dye G10 Handle Scales
Reply #7 on: March 22, 2017, 05:47:10 AM
Very NICE results....would be cool to know his way.....what color where they 1st? :think: 8)
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Re: How to RIT Dye G10 Handle Scales
Reply #8 on: March 22, 2017, 06:09:48 AM
Very NICE results....would be cool to know his way.....what color where they 1st? :think: 8)
It was the light blue color showing. He was smart with what color would work well with what he was starting with. Plays an important roll realistically on what you can achieve.

He just wanted to spruce it up a bit.  :D
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Re: How to RIT Dye G10 Handle Scales
Reply #9 on: March 22, 2017, 10:02:46 AM
 8) COOL
Yeah big difference in a color change... & in a same color lighter to darker Shade change.  :tu:
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Re: How to RIT Dye G10 Handle Scales
Reply #10 on: March 24, 2017, 12:22:09 PM
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Kind of a Black Cherry LOOK...................  :multi:
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