kelel01 1 #1 February 10, 2004 I got my rig, and it's really nice, but the neon green parts are a little faded. I guess I'm being girly by saying this, but is there anything that can be done, short of using a green highlighter to color it in (which I wouldn't do)? Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelflying 0 #2 February 10, 2004 green crayon??www.skydivekzn.co.za Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #3 February 10, 2004 Is it faded or dirty? You can get the rig washed and that can make a huge difference. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #4 February 10, 2004 could you not have a word with a rigger, see what they say about dying some of it? who knows... i'm useless at most things, but then, isn't that what husbands are for?Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #5 February 10, 2004 Water colors or finger paints!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #6 February 10, 2004 Yeah, who cares if you know how to recolor a rig . . . as long as you shag like a minx . . . and can mow a lawn and take out the trash. Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #7 February 10, 2004 I looked into this for my old rig. I got some comprehensive responses the gyst of which were: Basically don’t put any kind of colouring agent onto your rig. If the rigger cannot be sure of what chemicals have been in contact with the container they cannot guarantee that its serviceable. Just such an example was sent back to the factory (sunpath) and they said, “we did not receive this rig, we did not see this rig, we do not know it exists, we will not knowingly sell parts for this rig, this never happened”. You will run a very real risk of grounding your own container by colouring it in with anything because riggers wont/shouldn’t re-pack it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melstarr 0 #8 February 10, 2004 hey kel-luv*, if you happen to visit a craft-store, there are fabric-safe markers of all colors ~ you can pick one to match your green-of-choice. a girl at our dz colored a section of her rig with these markers ~ it looks very nice. just for safety-sake, before you color, check with the manufacturer or a rigger to verify the marker is okay. i know you already know that, but i just wanted to cover my tracks so that anyone else reading this doesn't attack me ! i am happy you have your rig ~ yaaaaaaaaay! that's so super cool! ~ meL* Pink Mafia / Tunnel Mafia Sister Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #9 February 10, 2004 Do not start experimenting with dyes or paints. Contact the manufacturer AND a rigger. There are chemicals in dyes and fabric paints which could interact negatively with your reserve. I remember a rig being grounded permanently a few years ago becase the owner used a fabric paint on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #10 February 10, 2004 Sunny, It's definitely faded. The rigger just popped my reserve last weekend, and the part of the circle that's concealed is about 4 shades darker. But it's really no biggie. It still looks fine! And as far as I know (famous last words?) it works! Just figured it couldn't hurt to ask. Thanks y'all! Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #11 February 10, 2004 On my very first rig it had a neon rainbow closing flap. What I did was used highlighters, made sure it didn't blead thru first, then protected the rest of the rig, and colored the parts of the flap. Then sprayed it with scotchguard to keep it from fading etc. It held up for about a year then started to fade again. Made a HUGE difference. But again, talk to your rigger first. I had 35 jumps at the time and just wanted it to look pretty. I didn't have a problem though and riggers didn't question it<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #12 February 10, 2004 two out of three aint bad Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #13 February 10, 2004 Will you just come to USA and marry the girl already?? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #14 February 10, 2004 how funny would that be if i just showed up one day... "hello, i'm macca.. you may remember me from DZ.com.. here's the vicar, hope you're all set..." Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #15 February 10, 2004 It'd better be the first two . . . I can take out the trash if need be . . . Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #16 February 10, 2004 It'd be especially funny if you said vicar . . . I'd be lost for a second. And you'd have to find a jumping vicar and hunt me down at my DZ! Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #17 February 10, 2004 i'll see you on the plane Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #18 February 10, 2004 check with your manufacturer and rigger about RIT dye. You can apply it with a q-tip, and it goes on a little more evenly than fabric markers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #19 February 10, 2004 QuoteSunny, It's definitely faded. The rigger just popped my reserve last weekend, and the part of the circle that's concealed is about 4 shades darker. But it's really no biggie. It still looks fine! And as far as I know (famous last words?) it works! Just figured it couldn't hurt to ask. Thanks y'all! Kelly If it's the pop top, you can get a new one. What other parts do you want to paint? I have painted a few rigs in my time. PM me if you want. Here is mine. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
