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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 03:02 AM
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Dyeing Nylon/Nylon Bushings

Does anyone know the process for dyeing white nylon/nylon bushings?
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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Man, I just dug around - Jim LaBreck used to have a writeup on it ages ago. I used his technique for dying some blue silicone couplers black.

From what I remember, it was quite easy. Get some Rit dye from the grocery store in the color you want, and find a pot that you don't mind throwing out when done. Follow the instructions for heating the water and adding the dye on the Rit box. Then, pop in the bushings to the water, stirring them and checking frequently. When I did my couplers, it went pretty quick, and was quite easy.

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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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once you mount them you cant see them, whats the point?

I know you use Rit Fabric dye, you could try to PM Jimlab, he may still ahve a coppy he could e-mail you
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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once you mount them you cant see them, whats the point?
Actually, I'm trying to dye some nylon connectors for my upgraded solenoids, I just posted about the bushings because I remember reading they could be dyed.

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you could try to PM Jimlab, he may still ahve a coppy he could e-mail you
Yeah, and while I'm at it, I'll email Osama Bin Lauden and ask him not to cause any more trouble.
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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lol, I guess Jimlab is a harder man to get a hold of these days? back in the day (00-01 era) he was always more than happy to help. Guess getting barraged day after day takes its toll, I still love my bushings though
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lol, I guess Jimlab is a harder man to get a hold of these days? back in the day (00-01 era) he was always more than happy to help. Guess getting barraged day after day takes its toll, I still love my bushings though
Probably not, but let's see if I can simplify it a little better... would you ask Satan to come to Church with you?

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