I dyed my MS elite black.

[TitanDiddly]

And it still works! Yay.

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Phasmatis_nox/black_ms_elite.jpg

 

[GonzoDaGr8]

Well done, But what about the letters?? You must be a touch-typist eh? BTW, you know I gotta ask how you dyed that..

 

[S Random]

actually getting rid of the letters makes you type faster cause often people subconciously look at the keyboard (myself included) this gets you used not paying any attention and within two weeks youll be typing alot quicker

 

[TitanDiddly]

Originally posted by: GonzoDaGr8
Well done, But what about the letters?? You must be a touch-typist eh? BTW, you know I gotta ask how you dyed that..

Yeah, I'm a touch typist but I admit that I do get a little messed up from time to time, when I just put my hands down. The little bumps on f and j are lifesavers. I used automotive vinyl dye. It bonds to the plastic chemically- it's not paint. In fact, you can read the information on the back clearly- there's no added thickness or layering like with paint. Take a look: http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Phasmatis_nox/black_ms_elite2.jpg
That's a poor picture, but you get the idea. It's great stuff for plastic.

 

[krazzypanda]

amazing i just noticed i have bumps on my f and j's too.

 

[TitanDiddly]

Originally posted by: krazzypanda
amazing i just noticed i have bumps on my f and j's too.

Yep. Amazing alright.

 

[WT]

Two thumbs up to automotive dye instead of paint !! It doesn't flake off so I did my CD drive trays using that. It also withstands scratches as the dye ingrains into the plastic and a scratch won't show up as a beige scratch.

Case modding is an educational process, so make sure you read up on what is the best procedure and you will end up with a much better result in the end.

Edit: ohh, forgot to mention ... just buy a black keyboard and save yourself the hassle ! Hehe, now you have the fun project of painting on letters for each keyboard key.

 

[w00t]

That is sweet too bad i dont have anything i feel like dying..

 

[CraigRT]

I hate those keyboards..... ohnoes!!

 

[frank84]

nice job,

I love that kind of keyboards, though I find myself haing hard time while playing games.

I have one of those at my work, at home I got Logitech Elite... yes it's natural black, no need for tan.

 

[Saint Nick]

i wish i would have found out about automotive dye years ago.

 

[Mrvile]

So automotive dye won't ruin the keyboard ever? Do you just dip it in the dye? I'm still kinda confused as to how you did it. Or does it come as a spray can?

 

[qbackin]

Originally posted by: Mrvile
So automotive dye won't ruin the keyboard ever? Do you just dip it in the dye? I'm still kinda confused as to how you did it. Or does it come as a spray can?

Wondering the same thing.
Good job dude.:thumbsup:

 

[frank84]

spraying the paint will be the best way...

i think the OP got lucky with his painting if he didn't pay attention too much.

the Paint usually get stuck between the keys and the platform, making it a dead key.

If you spray paint, do it from perpendicular from the keyboard and pretty far away..

do several of light coatings...
don't try to make it black at once.. it's not going to work..

 

[GonzoDaGr8]

Originally posted by: PhasmatisNox

Originally posted by: GonzoDaGr8
Well done, But what about the letters?? You must be a touch-typist eh? BTW, you know I gotta ask how you dyed that..

Yeah, I'm a touch typist but I admit that I do get a little messed up from time to time, when I just put my hands down. The little bumps on f and j are lifesavers. I used automotive vinyl dye. It bonds to the plastic chemically- it's not paint. In fact, you can read the information on the back clearly- there's no added thickness or layering like with paint. Take a look: http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Phasmatis_nox/black_ms_elite2.jpg
That's a poor picture, but you get the idea. It's great stuff for plastic.

What auto parts store did you find the dye at? I had some long ago called Vinyl-life that worked really good on plastics and vinyl, but can't seem to find it anymore. So I ended up using a satin black spray paint. Painting is a pain.