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Epoxy dying for repairs?

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NEIL-YOUNG
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i know that there are threads about epoxy fixing top sheet chips. but i am asking what you should use for dying the epoxy black
Oct 17 2012 2:41PM
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Calb3rt
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Russian prison inmates shave off pieces of their shoe sole and burn it into an ash then pee in it. that is what they use for tattoos but im sure it will work for you too.
Oct 17 2012 2:58PM
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NEIL-YOUNG
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i dont think that will work but i will keep it in mind

Oct 17 2012 3:44PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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they make dye specifically for epoxies. Although thats a bit of trouble to go through just for a colored repair.
Oct 17 2012 5:11PM
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p-fo
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Why the hell would you go to that kind of trouble over a topsheet repair?
Oct 17 2012 6:08PM
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NEIL-YOUNG
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i am a perfectionist
Oct 18 2012 2:47AM
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-ShredTheGnar-
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Proper way would be to buy the proper black dye for epoxy.


Cheap way to do it.... Buy black model paint (like for model airplanes, cars etc..)

It does work.
Oct 18 2012 3:06AM
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DrZoidberg
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Epoxy pigments. Use very little pigment, a little goes a very long way.

But I've heard the acrylic paint works, never tried that though.
Oct 18 2012 1:53PM
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ILLinoisance
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I've done this a ton of times on PWCs with perfect results...

Rub a piece of #2 pencil lead (graphite) onto sandpaper and mix it into the epoxy to the point where you get the desired shade of black that you're looking for.
Oct 18 2012 2:32PM
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LC.
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Use black epoxy putty instead. Milliput is good.
Oct 18 2012 4:53PM
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