Dye Case Red Delrin

[hughd]

Anyone ever try to dye red Delrin?

 

[Bill DeShivs]

I'm sure it can be dyed a darker color.

 

[hughd]

I'm sure it can be dyed a darker color.

What color do you think I would end up with using black dye? Anyone ever try this?

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Black...

 

[hughd]

Moderator, may we try this in:
Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades

 

[jc57]

This is the right subforum to discuss dyeing handles.

I have only tried dyeing bone handles with various levels of success, never Delrin. You should probably just give it a try if you don't like the red.

RIT or Fiebing products might work. RIT is intended for cloth, Fiebing for leather.

RIT has a product intended for synthetic clothes, which may do a better job on plastic. "DyeMore for Synthetics."
https://www.ritdye.com/type/dyemore-for-synthetics/

Here's a link to Fiebing's products. I have never used them.
https://www.fiebing.com/shop/?c=34188/DYES

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Use Rit. Mix it strong.

 

[hughd]

Well, I ended up using black Fiebing's. It reminded me of "water on a ducks back". It wiped right off with zero residue.
Makes me wonder if it is some other type of synthetic material... I have seen it listed as synthetic and Delrin synthetic.

*2017 (TB41117 SS) SMOOTH RED SYNTHETIC SWAY BACK
*CASE XX™ Smooth Red Delrin Synthetic Sway Back Gent Stainless Knife

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Now use the Rit dye. It works.
Next time listen to old Bill.