Thought that you guys might be able to use this thread as well. Its off of my project Revo but it applies to just about anything that has chrome (bumpers, tires, etc). You can dye them afterwards. I'm really impressed with the new dye vid. I will post that up on Wednesday. If you do this project now and want to know how to dye then here are two old vid walk throughs. These vids were done in 2007???? LOL
vid 1- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKy-OGGtU1o
vid 2- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPfidyeeS1M
Chrome removal and dying the parts
Vid:
http://www.youtube.com/v/QGkcyHIbRRw
This thread kicks off the first of a few for the Project Shadow V2.0. Basically, a few common tips to customization of any RC (and lets face it, that is one thing that we all want… a bad *** kit that is not like anyone elses) is to use a coordinated color scheme. Chrome is great! It looks flashly and gives it a feel that is great when the kit is in motion. However, chrome also chips very easily and does not look very well once the chrome is starting to flake off. It is for these reasons that some will want to remove the chrome from their kit.
Once the chrome is removed we will go into part two of this. Now, I have done this project before, but it is a linking subject so I will do it again. That part is to dye the wheels the color of choice. I use RIT dye which can be found in a host of general, grocery, and department stores in the laundry aisle. Wally world, the store with the big red target on it, or the big K are all excellent sources of supply.
How does this relate to project shadow? The project will be all black. This means that the chassis, rockers, and rims (once the gunmetal chrome is removed) should all be black.
Step 1- Chrome removal
Chrome removal is pretty easy. However, you want to protect yourself. The key step to this is the use of Easy off from the yellow can. This stuff eats away all of the carbon and bits of food left behind in your oven. The fumes can be harmful and the substance itself can eat away at your skin or any membrane that it lands on. PROTECT YOURSELF!!!!. By reading further and performing this project then it should be understood that you have read the bottle, it’s instructions and that you have consulted the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and are comfortable with the substance. This project should be done in a very confined area where no animal or human can accidently get to it and also in an area with lots of ventillation. Basically, use the gloves, the goggles, common sense, and be safe.
Here are the items that you will need:
-Gloves
-Goggles
-Easy Off
-Something to remove the chrome off of
With all of these in place then put on the safety equipment and do this in an appropriate area.Spray the Easy Off (yellow can is preferred) onto the chrome. This could take several coats but this will eat away at the chrome. Once the Easy Off has been sprayed on the chrome then let it stand for 2 hours. Once the 2 hours is up, and you are happy with the results (ie: another coat is not needed) then wash the plastic parts with soapy water.
Setup:
30 minutes after the Easy Off sits on it:
Before and after:
Step 2- Dying the parts
Coming soon!
Vid:
http://www.youtube.com/v/QGkcyHIbRRw
vid 1- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKy-OGGtU1o
vid 2- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPfidyeeS1M
Chrome removal and dying the parts
Vid:
http://www.youtube.com/v/QGkcyHIbRRw
This thread kicks off the first of a few for the Project Shadow V2.0. Basically, a few common tips to customization of any RC (and lets face it, that is one thing that we all want… a bad *** kit that is not like anyone elses) is to use a coordinated color scheme. Chrome is great! It looks flashly and gives it a feel that is great when the kit is in motion. However, chrome also chips very easily and does not look very well once the chrome is starting to flake off. It is for these reasons that some will want to remove the chrome from their kit.
Once the chrome is removed we will go into part two of this. Now, I have done this project before, but it is a linking subject so I will do it again. That part is to dye the wheels the color of choice. I use RIT dye which can be found in a host of general, grocery, and department stores in the laundry aisle. Wally world, the store with the big red target on it, or the big K are all excellent sources of supply.
How does this relate to project shadow? The project will be all black. This means that the chassis, rockers, and rims (once the gunmetal chrome is removed) should all be black.
Step 1- Chrome removal
Chrome removal is pretty easy. However, you want to protect yourself. The key step to this is the use of Easy off from the yellow can. This stuff eats away all of the carbon and bits of food left behind in your oven. The fumes can be harmful and the substance itself can eat away at your skin or any membrane that it lands on. PROTECT YOURSELF!!!!. By reading further and performing this project then it should be understood that you have read the bottle, it’s instructions and that you have consulted the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and are comfortable with the substance. This project should be done in a very confined area where no animal or human can accidently get to it and also in an area with lots of ventillation. Basically, use the gloves, the goggles, common sense, and be safe.
Here are the items that you will need:
-Gloves
-Goggles
-Easy Off
-Something to remove the chrome off of
With all of these in place then put on the safety equipment and do this in an appropriate area.Spray the Easy Off (yellow can is preferred) onto the chrome. This could take several coats but this will eat away at the chrome. Once the Easy Off has been sprayed on the chrome then let it stand for 2 hours. Once the 2 hours is up, and you are happy with the results (ie: another coat is not needed) then wash the plastic parts with soapy water.
Setup:
30 minutes after the Easy Off sits on it:
Before and after:
Step 2- Dying the parts
Coming soon!
Vid:
http://www.youtube.com/v/QGkcyHIbRRw
