Can I dye old parts?

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Re: Can I dye old parts?

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Post by CamplinP » Sat Apr 02, 2011 12:11 pm

I leave the heat on to a simmer as well. As the water and parts start cooling, the pores in the material start to shrink not letting the dye penetrate. A consistant heat is best.

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