Painting/dying the glock....

[zero]

So i saw that people were using rit dye to dye polymer mags, i would like to know if this technique is durable and if i could do it to a glock frame? On a side note whats the best way to paint the slide? I know i cant be the only one who has thought of this, i hope someone has tried it too!

[Paul]

http://www.ritdye.com/dyeing-techniques/tips-success

[Scoobyvroom]

People have been dying lacrosse stick heads for years. They look pretty good after bashing some poor dude into the ground. Pretty sure it will hold up to your mitts.

[gyrfalcon]

Dying it black has good results.

If you paint it you'll have issues with chipping/scratches. Duracoat and other products stand up better and last longer than standard paints.

[zero]

Hahaha i dunno...my mitts do seem to have the destruction effect on things! Mmmmm so much info! Now to see if i can find some tan rit dye! Hmmm yea i was thinking duracoat also actually, that serms to be the best option, i was just curious if someone had a better idea or suggestion on that part

[Paul]

So i saw that people were using rit dye to dye polymer mags, i would like to know if this technique is durable and if i could do it to a glock frame?

Well, after hours of perusing the internet, everyone seems to be confident that you can't dye black mags/frames. Makes sense, you can go darker, but you can't go lighter.

With that being said, I'm determined to try it out tonight.... So I'll let you know.

[Phippy]

I have been dying rc car parts for years. But for it to work right, you choose a color and start with a white or light gray plastic. Starting with black, you'll achieve nothing.

[Consummate]

Cerakote is your best bet. Give me a shout if you want to get it done.

[smokintone]

Cerakote is your best bet. Give me a shout if you want to get it done.

Have any samples of your work? I have had a guy do some work for me, He charged 50 bucks for a Glock slide, but I hate paying for shipping. Have you ever tried Cera-Hide? Do you know what the difference is between the two? I was thinking about putting a Cera-hide coat of OD on my FDE Glock.

[hunterfreakhd]

Lets see some samples x1

[zero]

So i saw that people were using rit dye to dye polymer mags, i would like to know if this technique is durable and if i could do it to a glock frame?

Well, after hours of perusing the internet, everyone seems to be confident that you can't dye black mags/frames. Makes sense, you can go darker, but you can't go lighter.

With that being said, I'm determined to try it out tonight.... So I'll let you know.

Yes yes yes! Please do! And i wanna see pics too!! Do they have a white or grey that you could do first almost like bleaching it, and then do what ever color you wanted?? Oh man im so excited! Consumate, i may hit you up about that, why cera coat over dura coat? How much and what colors can you get?

[Paul]

I have parts soaking in bleach right now... After three hours no change. Trying a dye tomorrow.

[Consummate]

Here's a 10/22 stock I just did a couple days ago in the H-265 "flat dark earth". It is available in probably 100 different colors/shades. From pink to flat black.






I have never used the cera-hide stuff, but it sounds very similar to cerakote except maybe mixed with a dry film lubricant.

Cerakote is much more durable than duracoat. Especially on polymer.

[gyrfalcon]

Here's a 10/22 stock I just did a couple days ago in the H-265 "flat dark earth". It is available in probably 100 different colors/shades. From pink to flat black.

Just so others know; that's Cerakote and not a Rit-Dye job on your 10/22. With the dye, you can only go darker. Not sure what Paul is upto with the bleach but it doesn't sound like it'll end well.

[hunterfreakhd]

Looks good Consummate I might be checking on some pricing with you after I figure out what to do.Is there a way to do snow camo on a AR?