roman_imperial Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Greetings I just wanted to share this with all of you. I bought this spray dye off Ebay and it seems to be working great. I am thinking three cans maybe four, that may be more then you need but better to have too much then too little. It is messy but it is a great way to do it. Here is the link to it: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... eName=WD1V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMANavy Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Will it rub off on the armor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk432 Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 i know walmart sells this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_imperial Posted April 4, 2005 Author Share Posted April 4, 2005 I don't think it would. You rinse it off after 72 hours so maybe not. I would have to test it. After I get them done I will try to test and see if it does. Wal Mart? I will have to check. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 For best results, clean the pouches before you dye them. I think some of the rubbing off problem is caused by people dying pouches that still have polish (or polish residue) on them. I cleaned mine with a mild bleach/water solution and I haven't had any trouble with rubbing off. I even used plain old black kiwi leather dye. Nothing special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk432 Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 yea its in crafts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5374 Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 When I got mine (the green leather ones from Marstar in Canada), I went to the local leatherworks and bought a can of base black dye. They dyed up REAL nice, and they even "looked weathered". The ONLY problem is that the green will show through if they get wet. I went through with some of that pumis stone and it roughed up the leather enough that now that doesnt even happen. Hope that helps a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD1149 Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 I dyed mine twice so the green wouldn't show through and then sprayed it with "Tandy Super Sheen Spray" to keep it from rubbing off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5151 Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 I am going to have to get some of that Tandy Super Sheen Spray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5374 Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Jess (TD5151), if you or your guys down there need any TD help BEFORE you take off for C3, let me know and we will work something out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave1pilot Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 I used the cheap ol' Kiwi stuff myself. Got it at wal-mart. don't know if it rubs off or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD7377 Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Sounds like a plan Nathan...thanks for the pouches! You da man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_bauer Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I just used $0.99 shoe polish worked rather well. Twice now people have asked me, "Where did you find actualy Black leather pouches" because they don't look painted. they look dyed. Cut open the container and sparingly brush it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD7377 Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 I just used $0.99 shoe polish. Thanks Jack. Gonna try that tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 shoe polish here too. It'll take a few coats, but looks great when you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie2012 Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 You using shoe polish on the leather ones or the canvas ones? I would assume the leather ones but since I'm looking for good ways to dye the canvas ones without soaking in rit, I thought I'd ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Leather ones. But you may want to give it a shot anyway. Whenever I try to RIT dye something black, it looks purple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I bought a can of black Meltonian Nu-Life Color Spray. It's made for vinyl, plastic and leather. I used it on a pauldron that I had bought which was white. After spraying one coat over the white part I couldn't tell where the original black and the sprayed part began and ended. It's been over a year and the stuff is still glossy and looks great. Very durable. I bought it here: http://www.villageshoeservice.com/ . Just click the "Expert Shoe Re-Crafting" link and then the "Shoe and Foot Care Products link." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Thank you, mysterious visitor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maj_hassel Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Oops! I guess I forgot to sign in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo890 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I took some advice and orderd the leather deglosser, USMC Black leather Dye, and some Spray Sheen from www.tandyleather.com. Not too expensive, really easy to do, and the results are stunning! The MP-40 mag pouches I got were sort of mis-matches. One being almost new looking, and the other, rather oilsoaked. With the above supplies, they now look like a matched set, and are a beauty! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stomper Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I got the same deal as Jim, my 3 1/2-pocket pouch was broke in nicely while the 3-pocket pouch was like new outta the crate still textured and GREEN. I used Kiwi leather dye on the 3 1/2-pocket pouch, it looks FABULOUS, but I'm still debating on putting in wooden blocks and taking a hammer to the "pebble grain" texture and pound some if it out on the 3-pocket pouch. I just searched online & found a Tandy Leather Store that's pretty local to me, so I'll get some of that "Fiebings Deglazer 4 oz. #2105-01" and save the $8 S&H since a bottle of the stuff only cost $4.99! Thanks for that tip Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo890 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I got the same deal as Jim, my 3 1/2-pocket pouch was broke in nicely while the 3-pocket pouch was like new outta the crate still textured and GREEN. I used Kiwi leather dye on the 3 1/2-pocket pouch, it looks FABULOUS, but I'm still debating on putting in wooden blocks and taking a hammer to the "pebble grain" texture and pound some if it out on the 3-pocket pouch. I just searched online & found a Tandy Leather Store that's pretty local to me, so I'll get some of that "Fiebings Deglazer 4 oz. #2105-01" and save the $8 S&H since a bottle of the stuff only cost $4.99! Thanks for that tip Jim! The deglosser can be used on the oilsoaked one, and the leather dye will take to that leather as good as the 'new' one does. That deglosser is a real gem. I'll get some pics posted of my pouches up this weekend. I used 1x2 pine cut to length and inserted them into the pouches, and then painted them black. Really makes the pouches look good, and does not add much weight. Now all I need to do if figure out out to wear them! Heath, is trying to make some clones of the pouches. He has taken a tracing of the 4 mag pouch, and is working on a pattern. I'll keep you updated on his progress. Jim EDIT: here are the pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stomper Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 1x2 pine it is, thanks! Your 3 1/2-pouch turned out like mine did, very nice! I'm still thinking about hammering out some of the raised pebble grain on that 3-pocket pouch though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo890 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 The 1x2 pine are slightly bigger than a real ammo pouch, but so are these pouches, AND the pine fits better in these oversized slots anyways. The "3-and-a-half pouch" looks really good, and unless you have the two pouches side by side, they look the same. Only a detailed inspection reveals the differneces in the 'pebble grain'. They are different, but now they are both black, hey, they look great together. anyone know how to 'wear' these things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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