Dyeing an original Mego head?

[dr_cyclops]

After reading my post in the Painting a vinyl head thread, PNGwynne suggested I dye the Batman head black.
This idea appeals to me greatly. If it works, it will eliminate a lot of work that painting would involve.
Has anyone advice on dyeing vinyl heads with Ritt dye?

[Jeff1967]

I tried using it but didn't have any luck with it. Hopefully someone has a way to use it better than I did.

[ctc]

Hmmmm....

Automotive interior paint works the best. Not too many colours available though, and it's toxic 'til it cures. AND it soaks right in, so don't make a mistake.

Don C.

[samurainoir]

For vinyl heads, I use vinyl automotive car-seat spray paint you can get at Walmart or Canadian Tire. If it's the base-coat I'll just spray it on in thin layers. Then for finer details, I spray it into a dixie cup and use a brush. Do this in a well ventilated area and wear a mask.

I also use Tamiya model paints that you would use for model kits, again for finer details. I haven't used the Tamiya spray point on vinyl heads yet, but I'd guess they would work as well since they were designed to adhere to softer plastics.

[PNGwynne]

I've had good success dyeing vinyl GI Joe accessories & boots darker colors, I cannot see why this wouldn't work on a Mego head, esp. dying blue vinyl black.

Medium saucepan of boiling water, 2 tsp. salt. about 1 tbs. liquid black dye (I always try to use liquid dye), stir. Add head & stir continuously for a few minutes. It is better to dye longer that to use too much dye--it can only absorb so much. Remove, wash in soapy warm water.

[lilbrosj66]

I have had fairly decent results using RIT dye and boiling water to dye a couple Dorothy heads. Got a pretty decent green and red as well. Good luck!

[zwischenstufe]

When you dye the Dorthy heads, did it affect the hair much? Did you submerse the hair in the dye water as well or keep it out?

[dr_cyclops]

Success! First time came out navy-blue. I believe this is because I didn't simmer it long enough in the pot. Second time I simmered it for a half hour, stirring often. For results, check out my thread "Italian Batman" on the Custom Works in Progress board.

[lilbrosj66]

When you dye the Dorthy heads, did it affect the hair much? Did you submerse the hair in the dye water as well or keep it out?

I actually had already removed all the hair in order to re-root for Jade and Soranik Natu.