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MKS Grafight X from white to black

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OldGooseGuy:
Not sure if this has been covered before, but did you know that MKS Grafight X pedals can be dyed from white to black using the same Dylon method that is used for seats, tuffs etc?

I did a set back in 2003:


The only issue I came across was the plastic MKS end caps. At the time I tried matt black plasticote spray paint, and they looked ok at first, but since then I've chipped the paint through use & storage, and the ends need re doing.

Just wondering if anyone knows a better option for painting the end caps?

oldschoolace:
Vinyl spray paint  :daumenhoch:

OldGooseGuy:

--- Quote from: oldschoolace on February 27, 2015, 11:29 AM ---Vinyl spray paint  :daumenhoch:

--- End quote ---

Like this? http://www.amazon.co.uk/400ml-Direct-to-Vinyl-Black/dp/B001W03PQS/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1's=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1425038646&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=vinyl+spray+paint+matt+black

factory pilot:
Good thread as you see more white versions of these pedals than Nos black ones  :daumenhoch:

oldschoolace:
Never tried the rustoleum one but in theory it should be fine. They are called dyes, although not a true dye they do soften the surface of plastic enough to penetrate slightly and form a good bond. Just make sure you follow the instructions to the letter and clean the parts imacculately.

This place has some interesting coatings including vinyl dye

http://www.caswelleurope.co.uk/vht-vinyl-dye/

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