Dip Dying Plastic Parts

**Yakuza James** · 03-12-2008, 07:28 AM

Tutorial on Dip-Dying plastic parts, in this case Xbox Stuff

(You can make clear plastic darker this way, but White plastic takes better)

First of all **SAFETY** You will be using a hot stove !!!!!

Se7ensins.com or Myself are not responsible for you if you hurt yourself doing this
If you live with your parents ask them for permission and help, if your an adult use your head !!

Heads-up Finish will stay the same -- matte will stay matte, glossy will stay glossy

First our materials

1. rubbing alcohol to clean parts
2. RIT brand dye 8 oz bottle (Black - or whatever color you find you like, but ive only done black)
3. latex gloves (optional I dont like dyed fingers it will happen)
4. a wire mesh ladle to hold part
(I didnt have one so I used a soup spoon, You DO NOT Want to drop the part IT WILL MELT)
5. an old pot (this will now become your dying pot, I dont want to hear from angry moms/wifes about missing pots)
6. an old bowl (see above)
(make sure your parts fit in the pot and bowl
7. paper towels or rags to keep things clean

Now, we prepare our work-area

1. remove any stickers (place on wax paper), or anything you dont want dyed
2. fill pot w/ water half-full
3. place on stove and heat to boil *SAFETY*
4. while the stove is heating the water, fill the bowl half-full
5. lay down a few paper-towels or rags to keep things clean
6. have a few paper-towels or rags handy in case of spill
7. have the RIT dye, dipper, and parts handy
8. when water is boiling turn it down to medium heat

Next, add dye

1. add half bottle of RIT dye **CAREFULL steam will be HOT**

Now, dipping the part(s)

1. place part on dipping utensil
2. dip in the dye, but not for more than a few seconds (1-1000, 2-1000, 3-1000, or the part will warp, melt, etc.)
3. let it cool between dips
4. the color will be greenish, dont worry keep dipping
5. once it starts to get dark, rinse in the bowl
6. keep dipping till its black
7. rinse again and clean real good under running water (dont splash dye around)
8. turn off stove when done

** REMEMBER HOT STEAM is coming off the water/dye mix **

and, here you go

Okay, now clean-up

1. clean parts w/ mild dish soap, then dry w/ paper-towels (assemble project later)
2. dump out water from bowl, rinse sink well (if you plan on using the bowl again, clean really well)
3. clean your dipping utensil (or my case threw away)
4. run really hot water and dump the dye pot, rinse sink well
5. rest is common-sense
once again **BE CAREFUL**

Use this technique at your OWN RISK-- Se7ensins or Myself are NOT responsible if you melt, warp, or damage anything

Thanks for reading :beerchug:

If you use this - please give Thanks and credit to me

One of my other projects -->
Elite Xbox Vision Camera

**Nightcast** · 03-12-2008, 08:21 AM

Sweet thanks.

~~AtomicBump~~ · 03-12-2008, 09:33 AM

Great tutorial. =D thanks i may use once my broken 360 comes next week. I FINALLY GOT ONE TEE HEE HEE 45 shipped off ebay!

**combatburt** · 03-12-2008, 11:27 AM

Wow sweet! Can't wait to try this.

**Nightcast** · 03-12-2008, 11:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AtomicBump

Great tutorial. =D thanks i may use once my broken 360 comes next week. I FINALLY GOT ONE TEE HEE HEE 45 shipped off ebay!

link lol

**Yakuza James** · 03-12-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AtomicBump

Great tutorial. =D thanks i may use once my broken 360 comes next week. I FINALLY GOT ONE TEE HEE HEE 45 shipped off ebay!

Youll need a BIG pan - Id just buy a case, but it works to match anything to whatever your case is

SkateBoard v2 · 03-12-2008, 10:05 PM

How long should you wait after you take it out of the dye to reassemble

**Yakuza James** · 03-12-2008, 10:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SkateBoard v2

How long should you wait after you take it out of the dye to reassemble

If you read under clean-up you can assemble after that

killer8463 · 03-12-2008, 10:57 PM

sweet dude. nice tut

**Yakuza James** · 03-12-2008, 11:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by killer8463

sweet dude. nice tut

Thanks, it works great just dont warp-melt your stuff - im anal so i have to have all my xbox stuff match my elite

**Crackmatt** · 03-12-2008, 11:11 PM

What all can you do this with? I want to do this with flash drives and other small things, but I am not sure if it's the case you just need, or you can actually just put the whole thing in...

**Yakuza James** · 03-12-2008, 11:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Crackmatt

What all can you do this with? I want to do this with flash drives and other small things, but I am not sure if it's the case you just need, or you can actually just put the whole thing in...

no dont put the whole thing in it will ruin it - you need to diss-assemble anything you want to dye - white plastic dye's better

also whats nice about this if it has a matte finish it will stay matte - same if its glossy

**Carson** · 03-12-2008, 11:21 PM

Wow amazing job man, thanks.

**Crackmatt** · 03-12-2008, 11:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Reverend Murder

no dont put the whole thing in it will ruin it - you need to diss-assemble anything you want to dye - white plastic dye's better

also whats nice about this if it has a matte finish it will stay matte - same if its glossy

Alright, "Gives Thanks," I'll have to try this someday with alot of my parts hah.

**Yakuza James** · 03-15-2008, 04:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Crackmatt

Alright, "Gives Thanks," I'll have to try this someday with alot of my parts hah.

If you have a bunch of stuff, try and do it all at once, it will save you a couple of bucks. The RIT dye is about 5 bucks a bottle.

***UnknowingAcorn*** · 03-16-2008, 02:49 PM

hmm. i wonder if i should try this on a bigger scale with the actual xbox side panels

**Yakuza James** · 03-16-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by UnknowingAcorn

hmm. i wonder if i should try this on a bigger scale with the actual xbox side panels

Im sure it would work, not sure what kind of pan to use??

Blu3 1ightning · 03-16-2008, 08:57 PM

dude thats hella cool does it ever fade or anything like that.i wish i had a giant pan to dye my 360 case instead of painting it but airbrush should work just as well i think

**Yakuza James** · 03-16-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mattbrewton

dude thats hella cool does it ever fade or anything like that.i wish i had a giant pan to dye my 360 case instead of painting it but airbrush should work just as well i think

It doesnt fade that I know of, well it hasnt on anything of mine but if you set it in the sun it will fade like anything else

**Yakuza James** · 03-19-2008, 03:28 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mattbrewton

dude thats hella cool does it ever fade or anything like that.i wish i had a giant pan to dye my 360 case instead of painting it but airbrush should work just as well i think

no it doesnt fade.... it will if you put it directly in the sun like anything else

03-12-2008, 07:28 AM	#1
Yakuza James SiN is IN	Dip Dying Plastic Parts Tutorial on Dip-Dying plastic parts, in this case Xbox Stuff (You can make clear plastic darker this way, but White plastic takes better) First of all SAFETY You will be using a hot stove !!!!! Se7ensins.com or Myself are not responsible for you if you hurt yourself doing this If you live with your parents ask them for permission and help, if your an adult use your head !! Heads-up Finish will stay the same -- matte will stay matte, glossy will stay glossy First our materials 1. rubbing alcohol to clean parts 2. RIT brand dye 8 oz bottle (Black - or whatever color you find you like, but ive only done black) 3. latex gloves (optional I dont like dyed fingers it will happen) 4. a wire mesh ladle to hold part (I didnt have one so I used a soup spoon, You DO NOT Want to drop the part IT WILL MELT) 5. an old pot (this will now become your dying pot, I dont want to hear from angry moms/wifes about missing pots) 6. an old bowl (see above) (make sure your parts fit in the pot and bowl 7. paper towels or rags to keep things clean Now, we prepare our work-area 1. remove any stickers (place on wax paper), or anything you dont want dyed 2. fill pot w/ water half-full 3. place on stove and heat to boil *SAFETY* 4. while the stove is heating the water, fill the bowl half-full 5. lay down a few paper-towels or rags to keep things clean 6. have a few paper-towels or rags handy in case of spill 7. have the RIT dye, dipper, and parts handy 8. when water is boiling turn it down to medium heat Next, add dye 1. add half bottle of RIT dye CAREFULL steam will be HOT Now, dipping the part(s) 1. place part on dipping utensil 2. dip in the dye, but not for more than a few seconds (1-1000, 2-1000, 3-1000, or the part will warp, melt, etc.) 3. let it cool between dips 4. the color will be greenish, dont worry keep dipping 5. once it starts to get dark, rinse in the bowl 6. keep dipping till its black 7. rinse again and clean real good under running water (dont splash dye around) 8. turn off stove when done REMEMBER HOT STEAM is coming off the water/dye mix and, here you go Okay, now clean-up 1. clean parts w/ mild dish soap, then dry w/ paper-towels (assemble project later) 2. dump out water from bowl, rinse sink well (if you plan on using the bowl again, clean really well) 3. clean your dipping utensil (or my case threw away) 4. run really hot water and dump the dye pot, rinse sink well 5. rest is common-sense once again BE CAREFUL Use this technique at your OWN RISK-- Se7ensins or Myself are NOT responsible if you melt, warp, or damage anything Thanks for reading :beerchug: If you use this - please give Thanks and credit to me One of my other projects --> Elite Xbox Vision Camera Last edited by Yakuza James; 03-13-2008 at 07:05 PM. Reason: adding finish info

03-12-2008, 10:53 PM	#8
Yakuza James SiN is IN	Quote: Originally Posted by SkateBoard v2 How long should you wait after you take it out of the dye to reassemble If you read under clean-up you can assemble after that Last edited by Yakuza James; 03-12-2008 at 10:54 PM.

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Dip Dying Plastic Parts

03-12-2008, 08:21 AM	#2
Nightcast In Charge B*****	Sweet thanks.

03-12-2008, 09:33 AM	#3
~~AtomicBump~~ BANNED	Great tutorial. =D thanks i may use once my broken 360 comes next week. I FINALLY GOT ONE TEE HEE HEE 45 shipped off ebay!

03-12-2008, 11:27 AM	#4
combatburt Premium Member	Wow sweet! Can't wait to try this.

03-12-2008, 11:59 AM	#5
Nightcast In Charge B*****	Quote: Originally Posted by AtomicBump Great tutorial. =D thanks i may use once my broken 360 comes next week. I FINALLY GOT ONE TEE HEE HEE 45 shipped off ebay! link lol

03-12-2008, 07:48 PM	#6
Yakuza James SiN is IN	Quote: Originally Posted by AtomicBump Great tutorial. =D thanks i may use once my broken 360 comes next week. I FINALLY GOT ONE TEE HEE HEE 45 shipped off ebay! Youll need a BIG pan - Id just buy a case, but it works to match anything to whatever your case is

03-12-2008, 10:05 PM	#7
SkateBoard v2 Senior Member	How long should you wait after you take it out of the dye to reassemble

03-12-2008, 10:57 PM	#9
killer8463 Senior Member	sweet dude. nice tut

03-12-2008, 11:03 PM	#10
Yakuza James SiN is IN	Quote: Originally Posted by killer8463 sweet dude. nice tut Thanks, it works great just dont warp-melt your stuff - im anal so i have to have all my xbox stuff match my elite

03-12-2008, 11:11 PM	#11
Crackmatt Premium?	What all can you do this with? I want to do this with flash drives and other small things, but I am not sure if it's the case you just need, or you can actually just put the whole thing in...

03-12-2008, 11:19 PM	#12
Yakuza James SiN is IN	Quote: Originally Posted by Crackmatt What all can you do this with? I want to do this with flash drives and other small things, but I am not sure if it's the case you just need, or you can actually just put the whole thing in... no dont put the whole thing in it will ruin it - you need to diss-assemble anything you want to dye - white plastic dye's better also whats nice about this if it has a matte finish it will stay matte - same if its glossy

03-12-2008, 11:21 PM	#13
Carson Moderator	Wow amazing job man, thanks.

03-15-2008, 04:55 AM	#15
Yakuza James SiN is IN	Quote: Originally Posted by Crackmatt Alright, "Gives Thanks," I'll have to try this someday with alot of my parts hah. If you have a bunch of stuff, try and do it all at once, it will save you a couple of bucks. The RIT dye is about 5 bucks a bottle.

03-16-2008, 02:49 PM	#16
*UnknowingAcorn* S7 Legend	hmm. i wonder if i should try this on a bigger scale with the actual xbox side panels

03-16-2008, 03:03 PM	#17
Yakuza James SiN is IN	Quote: Originally Posted by UnknowingAcorn hmm. i wonder if i should try this on a bigger scale with the actual xbox side panels Im sure it would work, not sure what kind of pan to use??

03-16-2008, 08:57 PM	#18
Blu3 1ightning Member	dude thats hella cool does it ever fade or anything like that.i wish i had a giant pan to dye my 360 case instead of painting it but airbrush should work just as well i think

03-16-2008, 10:26 PM	#19
Yakuza James SiN is IN	Quote: Originally Posted by mattbrewton dude thats hella cool does it ever fade or anything like that.i wish i had a giant pan to dye my 360 case instead of painting it but airbrush should work just as well i think It doesnt fade that I know of, well it hasnt on anything of mine but if you set it in the sun it will fade like anything else

03-19-2008, 03:28 AM	#20
Yakuza James SiN is IN	Quote: Originally Posted by mattbrewton dude thats hella cool does it ever fade or anything like that.i wish i had a giant pan to dye my 360 case instead of painting it but airbrush should work just as well i think no it doesnt fade.... it will if you put it directly in the sun like anything else