How to paint 1000 Cordura from Tan to Black

[deanfirst]

Hi, guys, I'm looking for CIRAS Tactical Vest by Strike Systems.
I donot know the original model or make of the vest.
and I really want a black one....
so here is the question
How to paint 1000 Cordura from Tan to Black?

[Patrolpointman]

Re: How to paint 1000 Cordura from Tan to Black

Krylon? I doubt you'd have much success in dying it.

[iNK]

Re: How to paint 1000 Cordura from Tan to Black

Krylon might work.

It won't dye it as such but It'd pretty much envelope every fibre in its paint...

[deanfirst]

Re: How to paint 1000 Cordura from Tan to Black

Krolon? sure you sure?
it will form a hard and thing layer on the fibre. very easy to fall off...

[insanity prawn boy]

Re: How to paint 1000 Cordura from Tan to Black

There's not really a good way to re-color modern vests. Honestly, you're better off flogging it and buying a black one.

If you coat it heavily, it'll flake off eventually.
If you give it half a dozen light coats, it'll flake off.
Even if you dust it from a distance to make it look worn or whatever, it'll eventually just come off.

You could still try it if you like, you'll just need to keep touching it up after use to keep it black.

[grey]

Re: How to paint 1000 Cordura from Tan to Black

You need to boil dye it with an acid dye

Here's a guide I followed some time back, turned out pretty well (tan to black)
http://www.ehow.com/how_7444123_dye-cordura.html

[crotmate]

Re: How to paint 1000 Cordura from Tan to Black

Get a Flyye or Pantac CIRAS instead because they do them in black, if you can't find any, PM me.