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@machinedragonnero7740

3 жыл бұрын

I already left a comment just now thanking you but man this is such a major help to me because I'm still new to the whole customizing action figures repainting and refurbishing and I'm getting into kit bashing and I don't want to waste or feel like I've lost money by painting my fingers and watching the paint being scratched off and having to go back and repaint it this is such a major major help to me. I promise you man to The godfather of action figure making I promise you when I get started dying my figures hopefully later this week or by next month I am going to be recommending you out the wazoo and I'm going to try to attend as many of your live streams as possible. Your channel is going to be one I'm going to make a point to keep an eye on. I can't do much for a super chat or patreon but brother I'm going to be loyal to you. I cannot stop thanking you because this is going to be a major help. And my mom and I are planning on going into business for modeling and creating things and building what kind of stuff and if I can use a synthetic dial and some other stuff and if we'd be working with some plastic things dude I'll be sure to recommend your channel to so many people that I promise you!!

@machinedragonnero7740

3 жыл бұрын

I just got my hands on some synthetic die last night I'm checking it again make sure I got the right time of course I was the only kind I could find but I'm going to give it a try hopefully later on tonight. And I'll be sure to watch this video again

@noobofficial221

3 жыл бұрын

Lol you liked ur own vid haha 😂

@DamnYoureGarbage

2 жыл бұрын

acetone will remove any paint apps before using dye

@jasontodd575

Жыл бұрын

Can I do this with plastic that don't have paint on them?

I'm so doing this with an extra GI Joe Classified Scarlett. This looks so much easier to do than paint and with no chipping!

@joesfootlocker3083

3 жыл бұрын

I’m looking to do the same with my Scarlett.

Synthetic means for synthetic materials/fabrics. This is a nice tip to share with others. Its something I thought I was all original and smooth coming up with for a couple of years but have seen its obviously not the case and people have been doing this for quite a while, I guess it's just something people kind of kept to themselves. I break down the figures as much as possible when doing it to base bucks. I usually give all the pieces a very quick light blasting of dull coat on all the parts before reassembling because it lightly seals everything and acts as sort of a base coat/light primer which makes paint bond better and I like to get rid of plastic shine as early in the process as I can anyway no matter what technique I use. I've also used this stuff for custom mezco figures using kos of superman,Steve rogers,and the blue and yellow dead pool(the other fakes have weird bodies that are way to far from the real thing and less recyclable outfits). That's requires a little more skill with this product so I don't recommend it until someone has gotten the hang of this stuff for the purposes in this video first.

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

nice!

Just like mama used to make

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

perfect

Came across this randomly, very inspired, those Rick figures are so cheap here and I love the idea of them as swat figures

I'd like to see how things work out with lighter colors. I'd guess the factory paint would affect the results more. I'd love being able to use this method for nightmare colors like yellow.

@mrkicker11181

2 жыл бұрын

It takes 3 baths for yellow and red on Shang chi iron mans to turn black

I had thought about doing this for the joints so I don't have to sand them. Thanks for confirming it.

Dude I appreciate this video because I did what you did the first time with temp, time, and the dye. Excited to do this again

To take paint off the figures before using a dye bath, use a little acetone and it will wipe pretty much all the paint off prior.

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

nice! good idea

@BadAshBooking

3 жыл бұрын

@@ROCCOTHEGREAT about 20 years of figure customizing in my belt. 😎 Great to use on clear figures to just have the clear plastic look.

This is great thanks man. I made all the mistakes you spoke of my last time. After that I decided dye won’t work. Thank you for the tutorial.

Cane across this at random, but nonetheless really useful. I was just about to start a Nightwing, but I was dreading working on the butterfly joints on the mold I was using. This will be super helpful.

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Great tutorial. Exactly what I was looking for 😎👍 thank you for sharing this!

Great video!!!! Very informative thank you. Iv seen ppl do this but wasnt sure what dye to use.

Thank you for sharing this with us!!! I’m definitely gonna use this!

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you like it!

OoooooooomFg dude! THANK YOU so very much for posting this DOPE video & very personal to me as'well, as I LOVE doing custom work on my 3'75"s G.I.JOE & STARWARS Vintage & Modern's. I have done some REALLY AWESOME work & stuff I too have posted on MY Bookface page LOVE for ALL 3'75"s & other group's etc. However with my failing :( physical health, & hand's shake! :( UGHHH. I have had to have my wife Help me with painting! While I'm still?! Able to sculpt, fix, restore etc. Yet THIS VIDEO I was MENT to see, learn & hope for the BEST!! CHEER'S again very much. Lol my wife TOMORROW is going out to get a black, red, Dark green, blue! 👏👏👏👏👏👏 You did a great job yourself too ....

Great video! Looks like a lot less labor doing it this way. If I dye a figure with apoxie sculpt on it do you know if that will dye too or will it get ruined?

thanks for the tutorial, how did the die hold up. does it still look the same today or does the dye fade at all?

Hey Rocco! Awesome tutorial! Thank you. I wanted to ask if you think this would work for plastic vehicles for our figures? I live in an apartment complex, so I have nowhere to spray paint. Thank you.

Great tutorial. Can’t wait to test this on some model kits!

I learnt something new, and this isn't even what I was looking for. I just stumbled across it, and turns out I'm subscribed to you anyway! 🤣 Thankyou buddy

Great information. Thank you very much. Do you know if this works on vehicle plastic or just action figure plastic? Thanks.

Does anyone know if you can just use a normal plastic bucket or something for this ? and does it have to be heated water? Please let me know guys

Thanks for putting this up!

Thanks man, was literally 2 seconds from buying the wrong kinda dye. Clutch video 🤙

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

Жыл бұрын

glad you saw this, I made that mistake you dont want waste your figs and time ! haha good luck

Did you save the dye mixture? Or did you toss it after you were done. I saved mine in a jar. To use a second time and get my money's worth.

Great idea man !!! but I need some details !!! . Approx. how much time we shd keep it with low flame ON coz eventually figures will start to get rubbery if we keep the flame on for longer period....so like 20 mints, 40 mints. ??? just approx number. . and do we need curing time of one day as u said or 3-4 hours would do the trick ??? . also, do you think it will harm or react with plastic in a bad way in the long run, as in bubbling or flaking ??? . hows the durability ??? any paint chips on joint areas faced as we normally do with spray paints ???

@bane426

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not trying to come on here to snipe all of this guys subscribers but I have a video on my channel where I go a little more in depth with this process

Dude thank you so much. I’m in these action figure groups on Facebook and I always see ppl taking about doing a wash. This is what they mean.

@craighofmann638

10 ай бұрын

No, a wash is using watered-down, or thinned paint to get into the nooks and crannies of a model or figure, then wiping off the excess.

Have you had any problems with the dyes leeching out? I watched a video where a guy dyed his figure black and it literally bled out after a few days.

If I stick something partially into the dye, will I get a clean line or will it be fuzzy?

Just tried this with my Citizen V Marvel Legend figure, to make a Vigilante Daredevil. Had it on the lowest heat, full bottle of dye and the same amount of water. Started to fume after like 5-10 minutes so turned it off and let the figure sit in it. Would recommend wearing plastic gloves if you do this and want to take the figure out to bend the limbs every so often, as my finger tips are now slightly dyed. Citizen V figure still sitting in the dye, after having turned the flame off.

I have a question is there a way to mask of a part of the figure while you dye the rest?

Cool tip... Very informative. Thanks for sharing it here on KZread.

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks! I will try this when I get my bed delivered soon😋

Great video, can’t wait to try!

This is an awesome tutorial. Thanks so much for doing it.!

Thank for this video! Good stuff!

Can u use masking tape or some type of tape for the areas you don’t want to be black?

wonder if I make a green ranger or other colors how do u make it bright green.i make custom figures and want to try this.

Definitely going to try this for my custom figure

Bout to try this with some ninjas. Hope it works out fine on our electric stove. Any tips?

Sooo can you do other colors like white bc i wanna dye my mui and i saw they have grey soo is there any white?

This looks like an ideal solution for customizing and I appreciate you experimenting on this. I have a bunch of questions: Will this work on soft pliable vinyl heads like GI Joe or MEGO heads? Will it work on very dense or less dense hard plastic? Will it work polyester action figure fabric? I'm guessing that's probably the intended use as regular RIT fabric dye does not work on polyester. How does the dye maintain over time? Do the figures get sticky of tacky? Will they collect more dust? Does the dye rub off the figure or stain fingers or clothes ? Any temperature warnings as far as storing or display? Thank you. Rich

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

nothing i do on this channel is the right way so , try stuff on your own risk!

@richardmark9161

3 жыл бұрын

@@ROCCOTHEGREAT ​ I just wanted to know if you have already experimented with those types of plastics I mentioned. If you haven't then I'll try on soft vinyl, then let you know. If anything like stickiness or dust or staining occurs on your figures ever happens in the future please let me know in a reply. Thank you, Rich

Thanks! Just what I needed. 👍

Yo Rocco love the videos man.

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

thank YOU buddy

Rocco dropping another gem!

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Hi can you dye from a darker colour to a lighter one? Like from light brown to beige.

Does the color rub off? I read on another website that you have to be careful because the color will transfer to other things. I want to dye PVC doll shoes and am hoping this will do the trick.

I've tried it, it did work but every time I tried to hold it. It leaves some dye stains on my hands and finger? (I think I forget to put some water in it)

I am currently trying to do costume loyal subject translucent Movie Green ranger. now I found a Rit Emerald green all purpose dye can I use that?

Game changer. Thanks for the tutorial!!

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Awesome. Got a couple gi Joe's I'm planning on using.

So after you dy it is ready to paint

Useful tips to know, not tried this technique, will give it a go soon. cheers!

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

nice! Have fun!

Just did this on a DnD articulated figure, it's hand variations, its soft plastic cape with white fur. Aslo those big articulated Grey Warhammer figures with weapons you often see for cheap. A whole bottle of Rye fit them all dyed. Maybe it was the plastic or the number of times I dipped them for about ten min each. They came out differently. One came out pure black, another very dark dark brown. And the others almost a dark copperish color with black in some areas. Didn't come out super black like I was hoping. The smaller items like the Warhammer weapons and hands variations came out perfectly black. Although the bodies mostly weren't pure black like I wanted. it takes a huge step out of painting everything black. This was my first time dyeing figures so I thought might as well search what else I could dye. Also beware of a scent or fume. Don't stand next to it constantly and maybe have ventilation. Thanks! Was super helpful

Does this completly dye the plastic or if i were to sand it the original color would show?

You mentioned you make castings, do you sell any weapon castings by any chance? It’s the one accessory I’m always lacking. And oddly enough, a chainsaw.

Love it. Keep it up, man.

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Thanks you this answered what I was doing wrong. Gotta use the synthetic dye.

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

Жыл бұрын

I made that mistake too! haha

I definitely need to try this out bro thank you

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

Any time

Do you think this could work well with white? I am trying to make figma genji white for his nihon skin in overwatch

Damn I had no idea you could DYE a figure This will be so helpful especially since most of my characters attires are black

Love the channel keep up the good work

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Has the dye bled through any paint you put over it?

Thanks for the great tips Rocco

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

Question. I have a Phicen seamless figure made of Thermoplastic Elastomer. I tried dye but it took forever, which I see by your video, your method was easier.

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

Жыл бұрын

I just winged it until I found something that works. there might be even easier ways than this one. good luck on your customs! thanks for the comment

Hi Rocco please it’s ok to buy the all purpose dye and what color do I need to buy for my afrikan American soldier ???tia

Thanks for the tutorial

can you dye them in other colors cause i make custom transformers and alot of them have multiple colors

Deleted my old comment because I just finished dyeing moon knight. Got him completely black after about an hour of stirring. Started the water on 4 and brought it almost to boiling (occasional small bubbles in the water) then took it down to 2 and poured in 1/2 to 3/4 of the dye. Almost completely disassembled him which I'm sure helped. Any tips for the immediate after care? I have all the pieces drying unassembled right now, just wanna make sure whether or not I should wash the figure to get rid of that dye smell, or if I should just let it dry and pop it all back together

Going to give this a go!

Does the dye fade or does it only fade if you don't put the figure in the dye long enough

Anyone know if it’s okay to dye, prime then paint in that order? I was using the damtoys drawman for a few customs and there were a few with darker skin. I don’t wanna paint the joints but I don’t mind them being slightly off color it’s just I’d rather the skin tone not be a crazy difference

I'm looking to dye and paint my frog man, but I'm not sure how it will take paint since is mostly made of softer plastic

are you able to dye a darker plastic to a lighter color? I have a brown figure I'd like to dye white, (or as close to white as possible) but didn't see white as one of the colors for rit dye

@littlebabyeagle

3 жыл бұрын

You can not dye a dark figure lighter but you can find a white figure I know a couple of marvel legends ones.

How long do you leave them in the water?

HI I HAVE QUESTION CAN I USE THE SAME POT MORE THEN ONCE ?

thank you sir greatness 👑

Will this work with light colours Specifically Light Grey, Light Yellow, Light Blue and Light Purple Reason: im trying to make the New captain marvel from the dr strange trailer and it looks like she has a darker suit so ill just dye a regular captain marvel figure to make her

i like to put what im painting in hot water for some seconds, just enough to make them warm. Then i do the wash.

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

nice

Out of curiosity, what happens exactly if you don’t use the synthetic dye? Do they warp, gunk up the joints, melt away the plastic etc?

Great tips Rocco!

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Does the RIT give off fumes/odor? How long do you keep the figures/parts before removing them?

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

just kept watching it till i thought it looked good. i didn't follow and solid rules

Now I can watch these videos of yours. No diss but all that other stuff isn't for me. Awesome video. Also think this'll work on custom heads sculpts made in basic gray's and what not? Thanks for the level up.

if i do this can i use a pot that i also use to cook. like if i use it will the pot get stained? and will i be able to use it again after using the dye in it?

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

2 жыл бұрын

dont use your food pot for this PLEASE! get a trash pot for dyes

I’m planning to dye my ML civil warrior black then paint white over. Would like to know your tips on making sure the black dye won’t leak through the white? Thanks!

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

Жыл бұрын

sadly I didn't figure this out yet. it seems dye leakage is pretty common ):

Great results! Can you pour the dye back in the bottle and re-use it once cooled? Or best to throw it away?

@mikcheka

2 жыл бұрын

Being that it's mixed with water, I think it's best to toss than recycle.

Rocco, these were painted before, correct? And you died them with the paint on. Does the paint disintegrate in the stew? I'm confused. Also, does the dye rub off on your hands?

I tried this on a McFarlane Grifter jacket and arms/hands. The arms/hands turned out great, the dye does rub off on your hands a bit, I need to pat them down and seal those. But for the jacket, since its rubber and not hard plastic, it left a purple-ish hue like a black marker would and it starting to come off a bit, starting to see the green come through. I'm going to touch it up with paint and seal it as well. Hopefully that'll do the trick. This video is super helpful though!

Also worth noting that black is really a deep dark blue.

Great tutorial. I'm curious, does the blackness fade? Thanks in adventure 😊

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

Жыл бұрын

Not that I know of! the dye might leak for some time after though !

I'm going to try to dye a McFarlane animated flash figure black to make a animated Zoom figure.....do the figures get loose after you boil them?

So is there a primer dye? For painting

This is so helpful! 👌

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mikeybarrow1115

3 жыл бұрын

@@ROCCOTHEGREAT always my dude

Hell yeah man! I put up a video using the brown to dye hands for hot toys for dark skinned figures.

Do I just do the directions from the box?

yes bruddah @toysimian love your knowledge bruddah. thank you

Have a like and a comment! Absolutely what I was looking for and I'll let you know how mine goes! Thanks a ton 👍👍

How are you going to add shading for dragon ball figure

AWESOME AND DEF SHARING THIS VIDEO

Where did u get the black synthetic, I only see graphite as the darkest color

@ROCCOTHEGREAT

Жыл бұрын

I got the one in the video at Walmart!