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Dying Smith I/O

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EastCoastSkiier
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i want to dye my choc evolve i/o to a black color has anyone tried this? will it work? thanks for any input. +k
Oct 16 2010 10:10AM
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andrew95
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i have sceen this done with crowbars and aframes but they both have a different frame material then the I/O and my I/O's almost have a grippie finish to them so try it out if you really want to take the risk of having weird looking goggles hah good luck
Oct 16 2010 11:18AM
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Session
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I have done this. The I/O frame, and buckle material is actually a bit more porous than the shiny finish of Oakleys. So the I/O dyes REALLY good.
I made a combo with white frames, and green outriggers/straps. But this left me with some bastard colors left over for my other gogg's. I dyed them all black and they look pretty mean. Strap and all.

Pay special attention to the latches on the top of the frame, they are a harder plastic, and take a lot more time to soak up the color. Also don't get to out of hand with the heat, mine warped a tiny amount, and took a little extra effort to close again
Oct 16 2010 1:31PM
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EastCoastSkiier
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thanks pm sent

Oct 16 2010 1:49PM
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.cam.
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I am thinking about dying just the strap of my i/o's. What type of dye would I use and how would I do it?
Oct 16 2010 1:55PM
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andrew95
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can you post some pics in your profile?
Oct 16 2010 3:04PM
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skithecanada
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fabric dye and soak them
Oct 16 2010 3:55PM
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StReEtPIRATES
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it should work, because lots of people dye cbars and such.  Post up pictures if you actually do it, because i have the exact same goggles and might just do that

Oct 16 2010 4:43PM
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Sklar
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my threads
Oct 16 2010 4:49PM
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Session
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here's a shitty pic form my phone.

https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/content/pictures/id/378553/

I was pretty pleased with how well they took color. I've dyed a lot of paintball goggles, and delrin items. These were up there with how well they took color. Make sure you rinse them well with cold water when all is said and done. You don't want to look like a raccoon after you wear hem for the first time.
Oct 16 2010 7:04PM
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StReEtPIRATES
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+k thanks man, doin this fersher now

Oct 16 2010 7:08PM
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pigglywiggly
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I know this is an incredibly stupid question, but how does the goggles not bubble up/ melt when you dip them in boiling water?
Oct 16 2010 7:08PM
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Session
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Don't let the water get to a boil, high simmer will do, and make sure you don't rest it on the bottom of the pan for too long.
Oct 16 2010 7:32PM
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andrew95
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omg:O im dying mine...
just wondering what colour were they before
Oct 16 2010 7:35PM
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Session
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The frames were green, and the outriggers and straps where red, white and blue.

these pretty much an epic wack combo.
Oct 17 2010 2:59AM
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pigglywiggly
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Hmm in that case, i may buy the blue ones and if its possible, that the little blue things out at the sides of the frames and dye everything else..

then put them back and and have all black with a touch of blue
Oct 17 2010 9:12AM
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andrew95
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looking at mine i dont think its possible to take them off but try it out
Oct 17 2010 12:15PM
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