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[KungFu_ActionGrip]

does anyone know if you can dye a pcb without killing it?

[merlinicorpus]

thats a big negative ghostrider, the only way that a pcb is going to get color is at the factory before its built

[KungFu_ActionGrip]

cool, thx

[Ottoman]

Alright, here's the scoop on the custon mixed vinyl dye.  Car Corp (the place I got it from) said they can do mail order for whoever wants to get it.  It comes in whatever size container you want, I got it in a pint for about $7 and painted my keyboard, mouse, and front bezel w/ 3 coats.  Because it isn't in a spray can, you have to get a special sprayer they have, or use your own air brush.  The sprayer they have is $10 and you can buy new CO2 cartriges for it if need be.  I only used one for my whole project.

They said because it will be paint that is shipped, it will have to be labeled Hazardous Material.  That'll add an extra $10 to the shipping, but that's for an entire package that can hold 2 gallons if need be.

Their number to contact them is (608) 221-9099, address:
  1850 S Stoughton Rd
  Madison, WI  

Hope this helps you guys.  

[PokPok]

um...i know in the beginning it said that vdye is mainly used for plastic.  but has anyone used it on a the steel panels for a beige case.  i find it kinda hard in looking for a a VD that matches paint perfectly.  i know u said it could flake off..but..has any one here done it..and if it works tell me what brand it is, thnx

[Aglar]

Steel? Just use regular paint, dude.

[nate_h0e]

its dye.. not paint.

it works by soaking into the plastic, and turning the plastic that color, i did my front bezel with 8 coats (all in one can!) and i can scratch it about 2mm deep and its still black and not beige.

no you cant put it on steel, it flakes off

[Dominion]

I want to repaint my whole case solid black (its kind of a charcoal look now).  Now my question is, will this stuff work on metal, and I have a air brushed picture on one side.  Will I be able to dye this side? (the whole side is covered with a clear coat)
Can I get this side sanded down and repaint it?  I just want to go with a black and blue type theme and i can't because its charcoal >_<
ALSO on the faceplates for cd roms and such, how can I dye the eject buttons, and other things that dont come off with the face plate?

[Aglar]

On 2002-08-17 03:33, nate_h0e wrote:
its dye.. not paint.

it works by soaking into the plastic, and turning the plastic that color, i did my front bezel with 8 coats (all in one can!) and i can scratch it about 2mm deep and its still black and not beige.

no you cant put it on steel, it flakes off

Read it, Dominion. No, it won't work on metal.

[Dominion]

Ok, so what could I use to put a smooth coat on my panels?