DYING EVA GRIPS
Posted by:
Tony Spinelli
(---.proxy.aol.com) Date: December 07, 2009 12:09PM
I have an already built rod that a customer would like built for himself with the exception of the EVA grips. The grips on the rod or lite gray and black grain. He would like the exact rod built only with all black EVA grips. My question. Is there any way that I can dye the EVA grips black or will I have to build the rod over? If so what do I use to dye the grips? Thanks guys.
Tony
Little River Rods
Re: DYING EVA GRIPS
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator) Date: December 07, 2009 12:36PM
Being a closed cell foam I doubt that will work. The dye won't be absorbed into the EVA.
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Re: DYING EVA GRIPS
Posted by:
Tony Spinelli
(---.proxy.aol.com) Date: December 07, 2009 01:38PM
Thanks Tom. If you say it can't be done I guess it can't be done.
Tony
Re: DYING EVA GRIPS
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator) Date: December 07, 2009 01:42PM
Let me put it another way - I don't know how to do it.
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Re: DYING EVA GRIPS
Posted by:
Ron Schneider
(---.mthmcmta01.mthoar.lr.dh.suddenlink.net) Date: December 07, 2009 06:12PM
I have tried, using cold water, warm water, hot water with "Rit" dye.
Sorry, did not take.
Best wishes,
Ron Schneider
Schneider's Rod Shop
Mountain Home, Arkansas
[ www.schneidersrods.com]
mtnron40@yahoo.com
870-424-3381
Re: DYING EVA GRIPS
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.dyn.optonline.net) Date: December 08, 2009 12:02AM
Have him sell that one and build him another which will be easier with a new blank.
Bill - willierods.com
Re: DYING EVA GRIPS
Posted by:
Billy Vivona
(---.nycmny.east.verizon.net) Date: December 08, 2009 03:02AM
GEt a piece of 2mm craft foam in black, slightly sand down the existing grip you don't like, and wrap the sheet around the grips, using contact cement. I know that info isn't really explaining the full prcess, but it will work - only problem is the front of the grip you'll need a winding check or something to cover teh exposed edge and difference in colors.
Re: DYING EVA GRIPS
Posted by:
Bill Eshelman
(---.skylan.net) Date: December 08, 2009 08:06AM
Billy,
I need to save that answer! It is great information for you to share. I`m going to try it myself.
Bill
Ohio Rod Builders
Canton, Ohio
Re: DYING EVA GRIPS
Posted by:
larry pickering
(---.msy.bellsouth.net) Date: December 08, 2009 10:21AM
Bill, I just tried some automotive vinyl dye, it covered good and didn't rub off, not sure about the long turn durability, in the past, I have use black flocking.
Larry Pickering
Proud member of the the "who dat nation"
Re: DYING EVA GRIPS
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.dyn.optonline.net) Date: December 08, 2009 11:35AM
Don't know if this will work - but if you can, get an eva grip with a large ID. put the rod on a lath and sand down so you can slide the new eva over the old one. You can even taper so the end at the seat is larger. Or just streight. Trim a little off the end buy the seat so it does not show. A little glue, then wash any excess off.
Bill - willierods.com
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