change the colour of a rucksack

[Hoggy]

Has anyone tried to dye or change the colour of their rucksack? Reason I'm asking is I've been given a PLCE Web-tex Medic Pouch as an early Xmas present, I had wanted it in black but it's only available in DPM despite the site where it was bought was advertising that black was an option so can't swap it.

Reason I wanted it in black is because my other kit is in black and me being fussy, kind of wanted it to fit with the rest of my kit. I'm half tempted just to spray paint it black with some flexible vinyl paint (pouch is cordura so dyeing will be difficult) unless anyone else has managed it using a dye?

 

[rik_uk3]

Not really, man made fabrics don't really 'take' a dye or do so poorly. Painting it is a poor idea, won't work for more than five minutes.

 

[Frogo]

Try fabric spray..
http://www.fabricspray.co.uk/?gclid=CMjxz87j16UCFY8e4Qod6kdpkA

 

[Exploriment]

Painting is about your only option.

Spray painting is easier, but definitely not permanent.

I've had pretty good luck with liquid modelling paint (although ultimately not permanent either), and acrylic paint from an art supply store. Longer lasting, although still not a permanent solution. It too will eventually flake and rub and chip off with hard use.

Do a patch on the back and see if you like how it looks.

 

[ashes1627]

Just sell the pouch and buy a new one in black from a different supplier!

 

[rik_uk3]

Just sell the pouch and buy a new one in black from a different supplier!

What he said.

 

[Hoggy]

What he said.

Did look into other sites but again the Black version isn't made anymore. Either that or i'm being told porkie pies

 

[Tetley]

Did look into other sites but again the Black version isn't made anymore. Either that or i'm being told porkie pies

have you checked the Security catalogue side of Soldier of Fortune ? http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/security/index.asp

they advertising it in Black/green ? they might still have one

 

[Ryan Woods]

what the others said... I've tried painting on nylon based material and although it holds well on the big areas and buckles, the edges get chafed quickly.