Dyeing DPM ??

[rapidboy]

I have an SAS windproof smock coming my way soon and I'd like to wear it to the range but DPM is not permitted so I'd like to dye it.
Has anyone successfully dyed DPM and what did you use ?
Cheers

 

[MagiKelly]

I dyed my Soldier 95 jacket using the wash in dye you can use in your washing machine. Came out okay although if you look hard you can still just make out the pattern. Another session on the machine would probably sort that.

 

[FGYT]

ive done deaert cammo even wore it at bisley for years and no comments about you cant wear that its Cammo (DPM is a BIG no no at Bisley unless your military on Duty)

for your green dpm you may struggle as you will probably need a darker colour
they used to do Black versions

ATB

Duncan

 

[rapidboy]

Aye that's the sort of thing I'm after, i don't think a bit of a "ghost" pattern will matter, it's just civilians can't wear full camo on an MOD range.
I think my local chemist has those wash in dye's.
Cheers

 

[MagiKelly]

Forgot to say but it was Black that I dyed it.

 

[rapidboy]

Nice Annie, where was the pic taken ?

 

[FGYT]

twas CLA Game Fair Blenheim Palace 2000 the BFTA where invited to put on a Comp was a stupendas week end camping in the grounds and drinking round the fires ............. Oh and a bit of shooting as well

ATB

Duncan

 

[British Red]

Get a real gun Dunc

Lawrence, I've done the black thing too. Heres a good tip which makes a difference - there is a "colour stripper" you can use before using the dye. It reduces the colour contrast between the bits of the DPM so the dye comes out more even. Well worth using

Red

 

[FGYT]

Oks Red just to Butch it up a bit heres practical rifle at Bizzers

 

[rapidboy]

twas CLA Game Fair Blenheim Palace 2000 the BFTA where invited to put on a Comp was a stupendas week end camping in the grounds and drinking round the fires ............. Oh and a bit of shooting as well

ATB

Duncan

Just reminded me of the last section from the Worlds 2005 at Weston Park.

Get a real gun Dunc

Lawrence, I've done the black thing too. Heres a good tip which makes a difference - there is a "colour stripper" you can use before using the dye. It reduces the colour contrast between the bits of the DPM so the dye comes out more even. Well worth using

Red

Sounds good Red, is that available in the same range as the dyes or is it a different product ?

 

[FGYT]

yes it does have a similarity to the Weston park shoots though i havent been up for many years

 

[w00dsmoke]

I dyed my Soldier 95 jacket using the wash in dye you can use in your washing machine. Came out okay although if you look hard you can still just make out the pattern. Another session on the machine would probably sort that.

I did the same with my SAS smock, ASDA/TESCO's/SAINSBURY's all did the dye. Remember weigh the jacket wet to suss out how much dye and salt you will need to use as per instructions.

You can buy black sas smocks...

 

[British Red]

RB,

Yes if you look through the range of dyes theres normally some in there!

Dunc - nice AR - do you have left hand cocker on that?

Serious point - I shoot at Chrishtchurch a lot if you ever fancy a pop together?

Red

 

[rapidboy]

You can buy black sas smocks...

I know but this one is the right price

 

[FGYT]

yep its a full Southern Gun Race model with 80grn handloads will do 1000yrds
mind you the day i tryed that we where giving 40ft for wind

was Dave's who used to work at TAL rms and thats at a CGC bizzers day

if you come to christchurch give me a shout (didnt renew my membership last year ) but i might chang that again as ive more time now

ATB

Dunc

 

[rapidboy]

Red, how much pattern does the "stripper" remove ?
Enough to dye it olive ? or will i need to use black ?

 

[FGYT]

Back on Topic now ( sorry )

is it DPM thats the problem

as we have got away with Realtree as its not a Military Pattern ie not DPM

ATB

Duncan

 

[rapidboy]

The club's don't like camo at all but you can usually get away with wet gear and the non military camo's are usually ok but when we shoot on MOD ranges we can't wear DPM.

 

[British Red]

RB,

Sadly I was told AFTER I used black dye (and it didn't fully cover the pattern) - I doubt it would work for olive but why not try the stripper first then choose the colour based on the outcome (other than two trips to the shops ) I suspect it will be more effective on pure cotton than poly cotton too......

FGYT - I'll let you know - we could compare against my Scout

Red

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

With the wash in dye (the machine all in one, with salt) you dye the jacket, shorts etc dry now

Just gonna put my 58 Patt smock in the wash, and im not too fussed about 'ghosting' as i rather like the effect