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Lt_Recon January 12th, 2016 00:56

Plate carrier colour change
 
I am in line to purchase a grey plate carrier vest+ two mag pouches, how ever grey will not work with my US tiger stripe camouflage, I was wondering if anyone has tried to dye grey with black? Would it work? If you have done any dying let me know how it worked, any help is appreciated.

Ps. Don't know if this is the right discussion page as its my first time posting

DuffMan January 12th, 2016 01:55

No. Don't dye anything. Fool's errand. Just buy the right colour.
Black and tiger stripe looks silly, anyways, get a proper earthy colour.

Lt_Recon January 12th, 2016 03:03

I'm getting the vest for 45$, and I've made all the arrangements to buy it, but thanks for the advice

Lt_Recon January 12th, 2016 03:06

How do I send a pic on a mobile device?

-=ArchAngel=- January 12th, 2016 03:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuffMan (Post 1968510)
Black and tiger stripe looks silly, anyways, get a proper earthy colour.

or some shade of green

Lt_Recon January 12th, 2016 10:11

So should I cancel the purchase of the vest for 45$? Or buy it then auction it off?

Cliffradical January 12th, 2016 11:13

Hard to say. What brand/ product is it? If it's a ridiculous deal on some high- end or issued kit then it might be worth it, but if it's just some repro you probably won't turn a profit.

lurkingknight January 12th, 2016 11:26

nylon is not dyed, the fiber that makes the fabric is made a certain color from factory, there's no dye used, so trying to dye it will result in your clothing soaking up the dye when it rains.

Lt_Recon January 12th, 2016 11:30

It's a matrix plate carrier, no idea as to the price. I'm trying to get into airsoft, but on a very tight budget.
I'm thinking I'm going to cancel the sale unless the vest is a high quality and is expensive

Covax January 12th, 2016 11:35

If the stuff is made of Cordura there are a bunch of guides online for painting them, from Krylon spray paint to using a cloth rag to dab at it. It may not match your tiger stripe, but ultimately you get the control the color scheme. I've never done it myself (I have made costumes & weapon props for films) but the key seems to be many many light dustings. you want the paint to soak in, not a think skin that'll flake off.

Some quick finds:

How to Camo Paint Cordura
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHNO-6P0WJA

Spray painting surplus molle gear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gw1e1w_3bs

kullwarrior January 12th, 2016 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt_Recon (Post 1968532)
It's a matrix plate carrier, no idea as to the price. I'm trying to get into airsoft, but on a very tight budget.
I'm thinking I'm going to cancel the sale unless the vest is a high quality and is expensive

Matrix is Evike's brand for cheap chinese model.
It's a very low end stuff.

Lt_Recon January 12th, 2016 11:49

Okay thanks for all of the help guys, I will cancel the sale, but I don't know how to without sounding rude, any suggestions? (I have almost made arrangements to pick it up)
So should I get a condor plate carrier instead? Or just a simple tactical vest for now?

lurkingknight January 12th, 2016 11:52

honestly if budget is a concern get whatever does the job. Sure you don't match but you have what you need to play.

Lt_Recon January 12th, 2016 12:54

http://www.airsoftgi.com/images/airs...est-gray-g.jpg
This is the rough idea of what the colour of the vest is and what it looks like

Lt_Recon January 12th, 2016 12:56

this would look really bad with my tiger stripe

hollywood... January 12th, 2016 13:51

buy some brown, green, black and tan paint

problem solved

Lt_Recon January 12th, 2016 15:43

Okay so I've found a Atfg jpc miulticam vest, would that look okay with tiger stripe?

GCode January 12th, 2016 16:16

Lt_Recon,

Take hollywood's advice and paint whatever you decide to buy.

What looks good is entirely subjective. What looks good to one person will look like trash to another.

AnthonyG January 13th, 2016 21:31

Cancel the deal. Buy whatever condor carrier in the colour you want. You'll save money on the paint. Or wait for a better deal in the Gear "For Sale" forum.

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