Hi Fellas ,
To answer Ralph's question first ...
When mixing the initial batch of dye , I added two packs of Rit black with 20 ounces of boiling water , then let cool to 115 degrees Fahrenheit .
I then did the "dipping" and let the canopy sit for two hours . When I took the canopy out of the dye bath , I let it wick on some paper towels .
I'll rinse it in an hour , or so ...
For John's comments I think this is the way to go for the new type canopy material (I don't think Brodak' canopies are butyrate) .
I use to use Tamiya "Smoke" acrylic paint for plastic model canopies , then dipped in Future floor polish (doesn't work with glow fuel , at all !) .
Jim ,
I went to the local sewing shop recently and got myself some Dylon fabric dye .
The gals in the shop said the regular dye (for cotten , wool , natural fibers) is superb , so I picked some up . Dylon also makes a dye for synthetic fabrics (of course I never thought about getting any) .
I'm thinking if it works on synthetic fiber , then it might be good for the newer type canopies .
Thanks Men ,
Rob Killick