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Alternatives to Dyeing Boots

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IBAM
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So, recently I attempted to dye my ancient Nordica boots, but both the shells and heel pieces would not take the dye. I may have put in too little dye for too much water in with the shells, but they did not change color at all. I was wondering if there were any other methods of changing the sppearance of boots. I know that spray paint would chip right off, but I was wondering about plastidip. Arethere any other methods you guys have tried? +k and whatnot
Nov 1 2013 3:17PM
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LC.
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Not caring about what colour your boots are is easier than trying to change it. Just saying.
Nov 1 2013 3:40PM
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MAvallon
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i spray painted but yes i can tell you its most likely gonna come off... ill send u a pic of the finished product
Nov 1 2013 4:35PM
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Vermont
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check out hydro dipping
Nov 1 2013 7:03PM
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Pastie
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Get stronger dye, and use fuck loads...
Nov 1 2013 7:16PM
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IBAM
Posts: 1954 - Karma: 2,351
What type of dye do you recommend?

Also, some replies.
Boax: I would, but I find it enjoyable. Its not required, I just like doing that it.
MAvalon: Yead I'd love to see it
Elis: Doing so right now.

Efficency, yo
Nov 1 2013 7:21PM
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KingTaco
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before i finished reading the whole post I was thinking plasti dip so were thinking along the same lines there. worth a try. probably not fool proof but definitely a little more durable that spraypaint if you do multiple coats
Nov 1 2013 7:24PM
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7springsprod
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Not dying boots
Nov 1 2013 7:49PM
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stupendous-man
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I used a full pack of powdered RIT dye with ~3 gallons of hot water (in a 5 gallon bucket) and it worked very well.
Nov 1 2013 8:32PM
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.ste
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Samething happened with my ft booters. just didnt really take the dye
Nov 2 2013 8:11AM
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