fuel tank dyeing?

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Ildy666

Ildy666

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Ok i bought a new tank to dye.i know alot of members did this .what's the best way.and what colors work.Im thinkin red or silver.also would like to put a fuel window so i know the level.any feed back is appreciated thanx Ildy ...
 
Silver will just look grey...scarlet red was used by a member and should still dye polycarbonate plastic. I used a tablespoon of powder dye in a few quarts of water on stove low heat for about 45 min...did a fuel window by using 1/2" strip of gorilla tape on inside and out.

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Thanx dude.when i get my pipe welded we should get together. found a huge abandoned parking lot with a grass/dirt center area.we should plan a bash day.ttyl8r.....
 
Ildy666 said:
Thanx dude.when i get my pipe welded we should get together. found a huge abandoned parking lot with a grass/dirt center area.we should plan a bash day.ttyl8r.....
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Should be soon, been a busy summer... :)
 
Deluge said:
Nice idea for the fuel window! That's mainly why I never dyed my tank. Couldn't see the fuel level.
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Actually when I finally put fuel in it, you can see the level just fine without window...but if you add more dye than I did, you might not be able to see through.

Deluge said:
For sure. Bet those Hostiles could ruin your lawn.
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LOL...yes, grass flies everywhere...funstuff...
 
krashkrieg said:
Silver will just look grey...scarlet red was used by a member and should still dye polycarbonate plastic. I used a tablespoon of powder dye in a few quarts of water on stove low heat for about 45 min...did a fuel window by using 1/2" strip of gorilla tape on inside and out.DSC00803-1.webp
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Brilliant on the fuel window :D
 
GoffeeRedCat said:
wow!! awesome truck!!! what wheel and tire set is that??
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THANKS!....

They are HPI Super Stars (dyed Blue) with Hostile Nightmare Rears and Zero Growth Foam ....Love these shoes :D
 
prepped my tank for dyeing turned to my wife and asked her for dye and she says i don't know what kind of dye u need...lol... so what dye does everybody use and where can i purchase it?i want to dye it red.
 
Screw it, could be fun... I might try it on my next day off and Ill post a pic or 2 if it is successful... (or maybe even if it's not so we can all have a laugh at my rediculous blotchy tank)...
 
You need rit powder, don't use liquid and krashkreig can tell you about the julian date that it has to before , search on tank dyeing there is a bunch on here about it trust me I know!
 
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