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Anyone here ever RIT dyed their outerwear

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inactive
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if so please post in this thread
thanks, julian
Dec 23 2011 12:46PM
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hEmZoRz
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bump, wanna know too
Dec 25 2011 12:16PM
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iSmokeweed
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hell yeah. i got the black crowbars with the dark grey lenses but the oakley "o" was still white so i dyed that shyt. works super well.



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Dec 25 2011 12:55PM
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eheath
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some of my buddies rit dyed their white SPKs
Dec 25 2011 1:03PM
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belden...
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boots and goggles arent outerwear..
Dec 25 2011 1:08PM
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That_One_Dude
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But the strap is a fabric so I'd say you can dye hoodies. I have no clue about a jacket or pants though.
Dec 25 2011 1:18PM
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razors-chaz
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I dont mean to sound patronising but are you asking whether anybody has dyed their water resistant outerwear with a water based dye? Or did you mean has anybody dies softgoods worn as outerwear like an armada fleece/hoodie?
Dec 25 2011 1:23PM
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inactive
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im trying to dye my jacket.the jacket is far from water resistant , you do make a good point though
Dec 25 2011 1:54PM
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Toilet-Ott3r
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I don't thin it can be done due to the waterproof membrane on jackets and pants. Only way I reckon you could do it is spray paint? l
Dec 25 2011 2:05PM
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Supergyro
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If you're looking for a crinkle shell coat.
Dec 25 2011 2:23PM
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beermuscles
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wtf?
Dec 25 2011 2:25PM
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Ribss.
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hurdaduurrr let me just spraypaint my jacket here... this is gonna look great.


OH NOES MY AWESOME SPRAYPAINT IS CRACKING AND PEELING!


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Dec 25 2011 2:36PM
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Toilet-Ott3r
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fo real? Jesus did you ever learn how to interpret sarcasm or just automatically troll onto a thread so you add some dead unfunny image.
Dec 25 2011 2:49PM
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Ribss.
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yeah, you were being sarcastic. my bad.
Dec 25 2011 3:09PM
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Canuker
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im pretty sure it would come out looking like shit
Dec 25 2011 3:43PM
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EasyEast
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ive seen i done on ft tounges but i wanna see how it would come out on goggles or a hoodie for sure
Dec 25 2011 3:50PM
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JeffTheGiraffe
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I did my crowbars (white-black)..... they came out good, but I wouldn't recommend it, the dye stays in the mesh padding and leaves a black goggle outline on my face every time I wear em.
Dec 25 2011 4:20PM
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julian ur one crazy ass motherfucker
Dec 25 2011 8:16PM
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KMalinich.
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Wasn't there an edit a while back with some salomon kids, one of them was wearing a black/red gjacket. Wasn't that dyed?
Dec 25 2011 8:52PM
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iggs
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i got a feeling that if you tried to dye certain areas that it would end up bleeding to parts where you dont want it and it may look like shat
Dec 25 2011 10:43PM
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Dec 25 2011 10:47PM
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inactive
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yeah, but like a lot, or a little?

Dec 26 2011 1:19AM
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Dmarc
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rit dye is made for clothing and fabric but obviously not waterproof jackets
Dec 26 2011 1:44AM
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BoomBotix
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Here's a pretty straightforward tip on using RIT dye

Pretty much says to AVOID trying it on synthetics and fabrics made with waterproofing layers to it:

Here's What Rit Will & Will Not Dye Choose Your Fabric & Materials

Rit works best on many natural, washable fabrics and materials, such as ...

  • 100% cotton, linen, silk, wool, ramie
  • Synthetics such as rayon and nylon
  • Fiber blends with at least 60% cotton or other dyeable fiber

    (Blends will tint evenly but will not achieve full color)
  • Nylon-based plastic such as those found in buttons, fasteners, golf balls & lacrosse sticks
  • Natural materials such as wood, wicker, paper, feathers and cork

... but there are fabrics and materials that will NOT accept dye such as ...

  • 100% polyester, acrylic, acetate, fiberglass, spandex and metallic fibers
  • Fabrics with rubber backing (bath mats or throw rugs)
  • Fabrics with special finishes such as water repellents
  • Fabrics with bleach damage or extensive staining
  • Fabrics washable only in cold water or labeled "dry clean only"
  • Polyethylene plastics such as golf discs
  • Polycarbonate plastics such as eyeglass frames

If you are in doubt as to whether your fabric will accept dye, test a swatch.

Dec 26 2011 2:28AM
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technique.
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i tried to die a white hoodie black. maybe i shoulda used 2 packets. it came out purple
Dec 26 2011 3:31AM
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kungfusteeze
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Idk if it's too late, but you should put em in cold water with salt for 10-15 minutes... Then rinse it out again, thoroughly. Cause I died an orange balaclava black, and did that. And it leaves no trace of black after wearing it all day. Hope that helps :)
Dec 26 2011 4:50AM
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kungfusteeze
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^^^*dyed. Haha. And it works if you do it right. Like I said, I turned an orange Airblaster balaclava black, and it nevers bleeds. Use a whole bottle since it's cheap-ish. And like I told Jeff, put it in cold salt water for 15 minutes after your first rinse. Then rinse it again thoroughly till it stops dripping said color. And WEAR RUBBER GLOVES, unless your plan is to have funky looking hands for awhile. Ahaha.
Dec 26 2011 4:53AM
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s-hand
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You cant really dye outerwear (coats/pants) because of the waterproof coating.  The dye doesnt absorb into the fabric
Dec 26 2011 5:05PM
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TheClap.
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there was a bro on here who dyed his grey oakley link jacket purple

came out dece
Dec 26 2011 5:16PM
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