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Topic: I need help to dye ABS & HDPE molded parts with MEK

I need your kind help and support in the following matter.

I am trying to dip dying the ABS and HDPE plastic molded parts using MEK  with

normal dry plastic pigments/colors at normal temperature.

I am unable to get equal very fine liquid layering on plastic due to the following.

1- MEK instantly went thick during its use. What solvent to mix to keep it like water/liquid.

2- Colors i am using are also not very stable. Please guide which color to use.

Please advise if I am using the correct method for dip dying with some mismatch or there

is another method for dip dying the above material.

I need black to red like the following by dip dying as the material is ABS AND HDPE

http://soliforum.com/i/?26ADMox.jpg

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Re: I need help to dye ABS & HDPE molded parts with MEK

Meerza wrote:

I need your kind help and support in the following matter.

I am trying to dip dying the ABS and HDPE plastic molded parts using MEK  with

normal dry plastic pigments/colors at normal temperature.

I am unable to get equal very fine liquid layering on plastic due to the following.

1- MEK instantly went thick during its use. What solvent to mix to keep it like water/liquid.

2- Colors i am using are also not very stable. Please guide which color to use.

Please advise if I am using the correct method for dip dying with some mismatch or there

is another method for dip dying the above material.

I need black to red like the following by dip dying as the material is ABS AND HDPE

http://soliforum.com/i/?26ADMox.jpg

Where do you even buy MEK? It's banned in the US and near impossible to buy without a license.

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