Disc Dying

[myndcraft]

This is primarily for the Doctor, but here it is. While on Blake's site there was an addition to the how to dye discs artice. The subject is how to get more vibrant colors, so anyways here is the contents:



Disclaimer*:  This method involves heat which has the possibility of modifying the shape of your disc and making it illegal for PDGA tournament play if it is not performed carefully.



Addition 1:

 After you mix the dye but before you put any on your disc. Put your disc in the microwave upsidedown and fill it with water.. Nuke it for at least one minute.. Now you can put the dye on..  



 Addition 2:

 I Found after you let the dye sit for 20 minutes it sets it a bit better if you again put it in the microwave (this time right side up ) and you nuke it for a good 5-10 sec.. I haven't tried longer because it starts to hiss at about 8 sec.

[mirth]

Interesting...



Gahd, I've been dying (heh) for some activity all day... I ain't got much to say, but the board's been soooooo dead.

[shawn]

I have a friend who can get very vibrant colors by not nuking but boiling in water for a few minutes.  It does add a little more stability to the discs.  I have one he boiled to long, CE Valk...it is more stable then any firechicken I have thrown.  I might bring it out of the box tonight.

[myndcraft]

no joke the board is my life blood while I am at work, so needless to say I have been flat-linning all day

[JOsh]

And I thought I was the only one!  It's like they expect us to do work or something!  Insane!

[drdye]

In my experience, I find that the longer the dye is "wet" the darker the colors will be.  I havent tried anything that deals with heat.  Nor would I suggest it, unless you dont care about that disc.  



Interesting though.