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Hi this is my first post. I couldn't find much info on the ability to rit dye the brown spyderco southard scale, I was wondering if anyone has had any good luck with any color but black because I know black would work but would like to know my options. Maybe a purple? Or would it come out gross loooking. Idk looking for advice! Feel free to let me know if I should have posted this a different way..
 
I don't know how purple dye itself would look, but your best bet would probably be to go and get some paint and mix various colors with brown and check out the results.

I know it is not asked, but your best bet would be to get some aftermarket scales if you want a change.
 
There are quite a few threads on using RIT on Spydercos, you might be better off just doing a search on the forum here. What I can tell you is that the dye color doesn't always translate directly over like it would if you were mixing pigments. I used black RIT on a pink Large Lum to get a dark purple. Using a scarlet RIT on a different pink Large Lum gave me a pinkish red, and the same dye turned a yellow Salt an orange-tinted red. I think you would want to be pretty certain of what colors you might end up with before you start dunking.
 
Good advice did not really think about the dye mixing with the color already there.. Hmm thanks!
BitingSarcasm said:
There are quite a few threads on using RIT on Spydercos, you might be better off just doing a search on the forum here. What I can tell you is that the dye color doesn't always translate directly over like it would if you were mixing pigments. I used black RIT on a pink Large Lum to get a dark purple. Using a scarlet RIT on a different pink Large Lum gave me a pinkish red, and the same dye turned a yellow Salt an orange-tinted red. I think you would want to be pretty certain of what colors you might end up with before you start dunking.
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My thought is that it isn't the dye mixing with the current color...but, rather, the dyes inability to penetrate the layers. The outer layer is changed to whatever degree (may not be complete, even with black); but, below it, the color is relatively unchanged. The visual effect would likely change with varying levels of light.
I could be way off on that; but it makes sense to me.
 
This is good info. I have a Digicam Para 3 that I'd like to try dying Navy blue. I'm concerned that the Navy blue when mixed with the greens on the Digicam might not come out how I want. Although, I've seen some great dye jobs from guys here so I'll have to see. I suppose I can always just go black. I believe the black Rit dye will cover the Digicam just fine.
 
Personally I would rather have the original scales as is and swap out to some after market scales particularly when you have or may have issues with the dye job.
 
Purple would probably work on those scales. Keep in mind that you can't dye it a lighter color than it originally was. It'll probably come out a nice dark purple. Just make sure that you add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of vinegar to help the dye penetrate the g10 a little better. Also, don't get frustrated if it takes a while. Just check every 5 minutes or so to make sure that it doesn't get too dark. Rinse the dye off in cold water to help lock it in. Good luck!
 
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