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How to dye your skate wheels and bushings

How to dye your skate wheels and bushings
Do you want purple wheels but yours are blue?Teal bushings?This instructable is for YOU!

I'm going to show you how to dye your longboard/skateboard wheels and bushings using household items,for less than $10.

Before you begin,make sure to read the whole instructable and understand the steps.If you have any questions,feel free to ask in the comments.This instructable involves a stove and hot items so parental supervision is advised for anyone under the age of 13.
 
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Step 1Materials and equipment needed

Materials and equipment needed
Materials
RIT dye in powder form or any other powdered cloth dye.Your local supermarket or craft store should carry it.I'm using the colour Aubergine,a weird dark shade of purple,but you don't have to.

Equipment
A stove.

A pot large enough to fit the wheels/bushings.Doesn't matter if you don't have one big enough,you can always do them one at a time.

Soap and an old toothbrush,to clean the items.

A timer or a clock

A teaspoon
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4 comments
Oct 19, 2011. 8:27 AMnsnip says:
Are flat spots more visible after dyeing?
Nov 1, 2010. 1:48 PMRedMeanie says:
Good Job! Wow I had NO Idea we could Dye Rubber! This would be awesome for Bicycle Tires.

Great Final Product!

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