fuel tank dyeing?

[Ildy666]

Ok i bought a new tank to dye.i know alot of members did this .what's the best way.and what colors work.Im thinkin red or silver.also would like to put a fuel window so i know the level.any feed back is appreciated thanx Ildy ...

 

[krashkrieg]

Silver will just look grey...scarlet red was used by a member and should still dye polycarbonate plastic. I used a tablespoon of powder dye in a few quarts of water on stove low heat for about 45 min...did a fuel window by using 1/2" strip of gorilla tape on inside and out.

 

[Ildy666]

Thanx dude.when i get my pipe welded we should get together. found a huge abandoned parking lot with a grass/dirt center area.we should plan a bash day.ttyl8r.....

 

[Guest]

I like the fuel window.

I will do that in my next one for sure.

 

[Deluge]

Nice idea for the fuel window! That's mainly why I never dyed my tank. Couldn't see the fuel level.

 

[rampage idiot]

I still say those wheels are the best thing on that truck they are awsome, Where did you say you got that dye? PA. LOL

 

[Deluge]

For sure. Bet those Hostiles could ruin your lawn.

 

[krashkrieg]

Thanx dude.when i get my pipe welded we should get together. found a huge abandoned parking lot with a grass/dirt center area.we should plan a bash day.ttyl8r.....

Should be soon, been a busy summer...

 

[krashkrieg]

Nice idea for the fuel window! That's mainly why I never dyed my tank. Couldn't see the fuel level.

Actually when I finally put fuel in it, you can see the level just fine without window...but if you add more dye than I did, you might not be able to see through.

For sure. Bet those Hostiles could ruin your lawn.

LOL...yes, grass flies everywhere...funstuff...

 

[Deluge]

Yeah, I've pissed off a few people with mine.

 

[GoffeeRedCat]

wow!! awesome truck!!! what wheel and tire set is that??

 

[ChuenouXiao]

Silver will just look grey...scarlet red was used by a member and should still dye polycarbonate plastic. I used a tablespoon of powder dye in a few quarts of water on stove low heat for about 45 min...did a fuel window by using 1/2" strip of gorilla tape on inside and out.

Brilliant on the fuel window

 

[krashkrieg]

wow!! awesome truck!!! what wheel and tire set is that??

THANKS!....

They are HPI Super Stars (dyed Blue) with Hostile Nightmare Rears and Zero Growth Foam ....Love these shoes

 

[GoffeeRedCat]

They look sick!!!!!!!

 

[Ildy666]

prepped my tank for dyeing turned to my wife and asked her for dye and she says i don't know what kind of dye u need...lol... so what dye does everybody use and where can i purchase it?i want to dye it red.

 

[Deluge]

Rit Dye seems to be the most used.

 

[Guantanamo Joe]

I wonder if my leather dye would work on a tank...? It is alcohol based... Maybe just on the outside...?

 

[Deluge]

Try it, dude. Only way to know for sure.

 

[Guantanamo Joe]

Screw it, could be fun... I might try it on my next day off and Ill post a pic or 2 if it is successful... (or maybe even if it's not so we can all have a laugh at my rediculous blotchy tank)...

 

[rampage idiot]

You need rit powder, don't use liquid and krashkreig can tell you about the julian date that it has to before , search on tank dyeing there is a bunch on here about it trust me I know!