Help dyeing G10

[Pee Dee Knives]

So, I saw a really good looking Spyderco Subvert with maroon scales and said “my Subvert need maroon scales”. I got Rit dye, followed the YouTube tutorial and got...still orange scales. What am I doing wrong?

I cleaned the scales in acetone, used a whole bottle of dark brown and a whole bottle of wine dye, got the mix steaming hot and soaked the scales for like half and hour and nothing. I dyed my Pacific Salt (FRN scales) green with no problem.

 

[115Italian]

Did you clean them with dish soap? Did you add vinegar to the dye mixture?

 

[Pee Dee Knives]

Did you clean them with dish soap? Did you add vinegar to the dye mixture?

Cleaned with acetone. You’re supposed to add vinegar?

 

[115Italian]

Yes. It helps the dye absorb into the material better. Try a few tablespoons of white vinegar.

 

[Pee Dee Knives]

Thanks. The FRN took the dye great even without vinegar. Thought I had some sort of special G10.

 

[115Italian]

Thanks. The FRN took the dye great even without vinegar. Thought I had some sort of special G10.

Add a few tablespoons.