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Title: Dyeing Z rims?
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on November 08, 2010, 05:03 PM

I'm looking to get a set of ACS Z rims in orange. Could white or yellow ones be dyed with good results using rit dye? I've done seats & grips before, but never tried tuffs or z rims....

If they can be dyed, does anyone know the proportion of dye to water? Could somebody post any pics of dyed z rims to show off their dyeing skills?
Thanks.
Andy

Title: Re: Dyeing Z rims?
Post by: Swivel on November 08, 2010, 05:20 PM

Yeah white or yellow will dye orange no problem, just plenty of salt, big enough pan and lots of hot water, keep on the boil and jobs a good'un  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Dyeing Z rims?
Post by: rollin72 on November 08, 2010, 10:01 PM

i would use 3 packets, as it seems that lighter colours dont dye as well as black/blue, hope this helps :daumenhoch: