RickNC 0 #1 August 27, 2008 Is it possible to dye parts of a container to change the color? If so how could one go about it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,298 #2 August 27, 2008 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1220434#1220434Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #3 August 27, 2008 The quick answer, than I will state more forcefully than comes through in the above linked thread is "don't do it". You can replace stuff that is worn, but don't dye any part of your harness and container system. Most riggers won't pack it if you do. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickNC 0 #4 August 27, 2008 Never thought it would be an issue. Has pink all over it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #5 August 28, 2008 Quote Never thought it would be an issue. Has pink all over it. Did it have "pink all over it" before you bought it? SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickNC 0 #6 August 28, 2008 I saw it for sale but that was my only issue with it. I did not buy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azureriders 0 #7 August 28, 2008 QuoteHas pink all over it. What is wrong with pink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d123 1 #8 August 28, 2008 Ya bought it ugly ~ wear it ugly! Lock, Dock and Two Smoking Barrelrolls! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr_music11 0 #9 August 30, 2008 Thanks for the questions! and link to other thread.. was wondering this myself as I have recntly purchsd a container that wasnt the "dream container" cuz of funds. Was thinkin about chanin' some things.. but looks like Im stuck with "wearin ugly" ha ha ha ha LOL blue skies!If flying is piloting a plane.. then swimming is driving a boat. I know why birds sing.. I skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #10 August 30, 2008 Ya bought it ugly ~ wear it ugly! Quote Where have I heard that before? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erdnarob 1 #11 August 31, 2008 A guy of my DZ once had dyed his container. The original color was white and since it was all dirty he decided to change it in black. I got an impression that it wasn't that simple since the dying process involves chemicals which are very often acidic. I told him that we should do an acid test at least on the harness. The rig was a Racer and I had consulted John Sherman about dying rigs. John wrote to me that his most concern was the harness since that part of the rig is subject to a lot of force at the deployment of the canopy. The bromothymol blue testing turned to green which indicated that the harness was slightly acidic. Therefore I would not recommend any dying on a rig unless it is made with an acidless process. I don't really know if that exists. Any chemists in this forum?Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d123 1 #12 August 31, 2008 Hehehehe ... it's actually a copy paste of your message. I've waited so long for someone to share my pain (now forgotten) and BTW what took you so long?Lock, Dock and Two Smoking Barrelrolls! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #13 August 31, 2008 I told him that we should do an acid test at least on the harness. The rig was a Racer and I had consulted John Sherman about dying rigs. John wrote to me that his most concern was the harness since that part of the rig is subject to a lot of force at the deployment of the canopy. Quote And as John has been known to say! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
