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Pastimes : Don't Ask Rambi
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To: Rambi who wrote (34480)8/9/1999 3:00:00 PM
From: ZinMaster  Read Replies (1) of 71178
 
> BUt these are in perfect condition...

You could dye/ink them with a magic marker. I have used big
Sharpie(tm) markers by cutting them open and using the big
wick inside to paint the surface. It is very messy, though.
Wear rubber gloves.

Here's another way that might be a little better:

1) test a spot to see if acetone attacks the plastic.
If it doesn't then continue.

2) get some black dye.

3) dissolve the dye in acetone instead of the usual hot water.
Use only a few ounces of acetone. Do this outdoors, preferably
on a cool day. Yes, I know the next cool day in Dallas is
scheduled for December.

4) strip naked except for rubber gloves

5) liberally wet the plastic with the dye solution

6) wait a little while and repeat...

6.5) for optional artistic merit, sit in the chair at this time.

7) hose it all off and see if it worked.
Let it sit around for a day or two then check it for colorfastness.

With time the dye will fade more than a pigmented paint would.
On the other hand, it won't fall off like a paint.
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