Repaint props

[Celengterbang]

Quick question : can i repaint props using plastidip? Will it make much negative effect?

 

[Techcop50]

I've heard if some folks staining them (Rit Dye), that is the preferred method, I believe. But I have painted them black myself, then re-balanced them. It was a spray paint from Krylon made for plastic. Worked fine. Plasti-dip is too thick and heavy, I would assume. Plus it's peel able. Not good, mid flight!

 

[flpholt]

dye them works best

 

[msinger]

Has anyone tried dyeing P4 props? I'm just wondering how we'll it'll work since there is now a glossy finish on them.

 

[Celengterbang]

I cant get rit dye in my country. Is that the same dye ink that you use to dye clothes?

 

[msinger]

Yes. Most people are using the liquid Rit dye.

 

[Ramphex]

Haven't done it but I would suggest dye as well. If for some reason plasti-dip starts peeling mid-flight, it can get caught up in the motor or cause a nasty unbalance.

 

[UpTo90]

I found this recently - a 'how to' guide for dying plastic with Rit dye

 

[rDp]

Very helpful! Thanks

 

[Bill S]

I just use common spray and it works fine. Not enough to need rebalancing.

 

[ussvertigo]

I used a black Sharpie pen and masking tape to put three approx 3/4 inch bands on bottom of prop with alternating white bands, looks cool when running

 

[Txtwostep]

I made Burnt Orange using a 1:1 mixing ratio of these two Rit dyes. Texas Longhorn grad. It turned out perfect.

 

[IronReel]

I used a black Sharpie pen and masking tape to put three approx 3/4 inch bands on bottom of prop with alternating white bands, looks cool when running

I like this idea

 

[bigstalks]

This is my bird

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[Weinersnitzelz]

This is my bird View attachment 60448

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Did you use dye? Looks great!

 

[bigstalks]

Did you use dye? Looks great!

Yes

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[makg]

I used this method way back when I was a kid dying nitro rc nylon wheels. It looks cool and doubt it affects the reliability but the only concern I have is when you require warranty work involving a prop failure. Might not be a good idea in that scenario. If your warranty is up why not though.

 

[flpholt]

looks great

 

[trevornewkirk]

I like this idea

I'd love to see a pic or vid of what that looks like when it's running

 

[Fred in Utah]

This is my bird View attachment 60448

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That's beautiful! Dye or paint?