OD frame turned black...

[hoytinak]

Well, decided I couldn't get used the the OD frame on the G19 (I couldn't find a black one in stock so I just went with the OD) so I decided I was going to sent it off to get duracoated or dyed. After doing a little reading online, I realized I could do it myself with some RIT universal dye. Went to Walmart picked up a bottle and went to work. Took about 45 mins total with degreasing, stripping, simmering and putting it back together. I think it turned out pretty good...what do yall think?

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[phatcyclist]

It looks like you would be hard pressed to tell it from an original black frame. Good job.

[Texas1911]

Looks pretty good!

[chevydeerhunter]

I would have pegged you for a fuscia kind of guy!
















Looks really nice!

[fm2]

Looks great! I would have traded you a black g19 for that ugly OD one you have.

[mac79912]

Good job.How much is the dye?

[High-Cap]

is it me or is that OD looking a little tan, compared to olive drab green.....?

but the black looks good, job well done mate.

[hoytinak]

is it me or is that OD looking a little tan, compared to olive drab green.....?

That's just the lighting in the pic.

Good job.How much is the dye?

No sure is was a couple dollars a bottle is all, all that is needed is one bottle.

[Shorts]

Nice work.

[hoytinak]

Thanks guys...and Shorts. I'm happy with it, I was comparing it to a buddy's black G19 and neither one of us could tell the difference.