Dye fuel tank

[GTS 666]

Should I dye the fuel tank black. I'm tired of the clear tank and want a change has anyone done this. Are there any pros or cons to this. I don't need to see my fuel level as I have a good idea of run time. Yeah when it stops lol.

 

[Guest]

I have never seen it done to a Redcat. If someone has I'm sure they'll chime in. It is possible. Please post pics if you do it, let us know how it goes.

 

[DustyR3825]

I am unsure of how black you will be able to get it. I tried to dye my Clear gear cover and it turned out a smoke color....

 

[Guest]

Here is a video on it. There are lots of colors. I would disasemble the tank and remove the clunk filter, gromet, all lines and cap, so the tank can be submersed. Just make sure it is clean and dry before reassembly

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[DemonRC]

I've seen a black opaque and a blue opaque fuel tank. You just need a good concentration of dyeto water, heat, and soak time.

 

[GTS 666]

I've seen pics of the result and have a good idea of how to do it need to get a pot. As misses won't like me destroying our cooking pots. If I get time I will do it in the next few days. Unless someone chimes in and gives me a reason why I shouldn't. Cheers.

 

[DustyR3825]

I don't see anything wrong with dying it. Post pics when you are done........

 

[TerraKill]

I don't see anything wrong with dying it. Post pics when you are done........

+1

 

[GTS 666]

I'll post pics once I'm done. I'm in the process of doing a full bearing kit as I want to give it a full overhaul as it is starting to look a little rough.

 

[GTS 666]

It's in the pot on low heat it's been there about half hour and looking ok but I want it dark and don't want to redo it so I'll just keep an eye on it I'm thinking 2 hours will do but I will see.

 

[DustyR3825]

Correct me if wrong but the water is suppose to be boiling. That is how I always dye parts.

 

[GTS 666]

I done it on our stove top and didn't want black dye bubbling out all over the place so I didn't bring the water to a complete boil. But hot enough not to stick your finger in for a temp check lol. Ran it for 2 hours and turned heat off looking black so far. I'm just going to leave it sit over night and clean up tomorrow and see what to result is.

 

[DustyR3825]

LOL, gotta keep momma happy! Mine threatens to beat me if I get any dye on anything. LMAO! Let's see some pictures...

 

[GTS 666]

Job done it's black and am happy with the result. Got before and after photos that I'll post when I get some time got work and family party on.

 

[GTS 666]

Before and After View attachment 4476

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[DustyR3825]

It looks good Dude!

 

[Guest]

Turned out great.

You were able to get it really dark. How many hours did you end up leaving it soaking?

 

[GTS 666]

Heated for 2 1/2 hours and then left it in pot over night probably 12 hours. Should look good once back on MT just need to find the time to finish it and I will get pics.

 

[Guest]

Have fun getting the fuel line gromet back in. Can be a pain.

 

[GTS 666]

Yeah that grommet can test out your patience. Got it back in with new fuel lines too.