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Post by gurzil on Feb 16, 2005 1:02:09 GMT -5
So, from what I learned here, I am now branching into case modding type stuff. Been wanting to have a customer keyboard of sorts for a while, and dyeing the keys worked very very well. Fairly sure I will make more than this one (want one with the keys totally black, no letters). This is an original Apple Extended II keyboard.   I may repaint the small apple in the upper left corner. Edit: for those who dont know what they look like originally (not my pic): www.farclip.com/hardware/images/Apple_ExtendedKeyboardII-M3501.jpg |
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Post by Lightwolfer on Feb 16, 2005 1:46:19 GMT -5
Cool idea. My keyboard is Grey/Black/Silver so dying it serves not point but... Maybe I'll do it to my Dad's keyboard next time he steals my T.V.... Mwahahahahaha!
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Post by Randy13 on Feb 16, 2005 1:52:50 GMT -5
So this stuff doesn't rub off or fade?
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Post by CrazyBirdMan on Feb 16, 2005 10:52:39 GMT -5
Uhm, it's dye. There may be some residue left over, but the plastic is now a different color.
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Post by Xaolin on Feb 16, 2005 15:03:04 GMT -5
That's pimpin.
Can you dye black stuff lighter colors? Or is it only one way?
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Post by Lightwolfer on Feb 16, 2005 15:56:44 GMT -5
'Pretty sure it's only one way. Unless you bleach it? I dunno.
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Post by Quiller-Bee on Feb 16, 2005 16:12:31 GMT -5
Nope . . . unfortunately, there's no way to lighten a dark plastic.  |
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Post by Secter on Feb 17, 2005 17:13:25 GMT -5
Leaving it to soak in bleach wouldn't have any effect then?[/b]
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Post by Heyyou on Feb 17, 2005 17:34:35 GMT -5
I tried boiling in 100% bleach, nothing. The plastic must have the color added in the liquid phase.
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Post by Lightwolfe Offline on Feb 17, 2005 17:40:35 GMT -5
I remember once I left one of my old petshop toys (stfu) in the yard and it went abou 12 shades lighter. And kinda green tented...
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Post by Secter on Feb 18, 2005 4:53:43 GMT -5
How long did you try boiling it Heyyou? Maybe letting it sit in bleach overnight or for a longer period would have better results?[/b]
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