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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: JT1970 on November 17, 2009, 11:42 AM
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I have managed to get my hand on 3 sets of black z rims but two need work, one set was white and dyed black now fading. whats the recommended dye and method used?? any help appreciated
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Just dye'd a white set red using RIT dye :4_17_5:
Keep the solution warm and keep checking every 5 mins for depth of colour....or as your doing them black just leave them as long as you want :daumenhoch:
Try and keep the solution warm I use my fishing camping stove (the type that uses a gas bottle) this type of thing
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PORTABLE-GAS-CAMPING-COOKER-STOVE-8-GAS-REFILLS-92B_W0QQitemZ230337017138QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_Camping_CookingSupplies_ET?hash=item35a127f532
and a large metal pan/container (I got a metal drum from work and cut it in half) don't boil the stuff just keep it warm :daumenhoch:
Spoke lenght: 182 for High Flange Hubs and I think....192mm for standard :daumenhoch:
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Thanks Peter, dye purchased, may use old gas bbq as a "melting Pot" how long is long enough, till the gas runs out i suppose. Now wheres the sausages and beer. Winter BBQ at mine...
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never dyed any zrims but refurbed a set
BEFORE
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff359/neiljonarcus/P1080361.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff359/neiljonarcus/P1080364.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff359/neiljonarcus/P1080367.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff359/neiljonarcus/P1080370.jpg)
AFTER NEW DECALS AND LOTS OF 2000 WET OR DRY
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff359/neiljonarcus/P1080380.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff359/neiljonarcus/P1080384.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff359/neiljonarcus/P1080386.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff359/neiljonarcus/P1080393.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff359/neiljonarcus/P1080404.jpg)