What kind of dye do you use for disc golf discs?

What is the best disc golf dye? I’ve tried a number of dyes including Rit Dye and Indigo but I prefer iDye Poly above all others. Fishing lure worm dye is also a good choice if you’re trying to achieve bright or neon colors. Make sure you’re using Poly otherwise it will be difficult to get the dye to hold.

Can you dye a colored disc?

In disc dyeing, the general idea is to use a medium—be it shaving cream, lotion, glue, or a number of other materials—to embed a synthetic dye into the plastic of a disc. The use of multiple layers and vinyl stencils allows for a huge range of possibilities.

Does Rit dye work on disc golf discs?

Please be reminded that whatever you choose as a dye, the most important thing to remember is to use the synthetic dyes, because natural dyes will not work with disc golf disc.

How long does it take to dye a disc golf disc?

At the root of it, discs are placed on a medium, like shaving cream, lotion, or glue with dye engineered for polyester or plastic used to embed colors and designs into the discs. This process will usually take around 8-24 hours as the discs need a lot of time to absorb the dye into the material.

Can you paint disc golf discs?

Short answer: No. Longer answer: Not really, some paint will not have any noticeable effect on the flight of your disc, unless you are really caking it on (I’m talking credit card thickness). (If you intend on playing in any PDGA tournaments, this MAY make your disc illegal to use in the tournament.)

How long should disc sit in dye?

Smooth out the shaving cream and sprinkle powdered dye on top. Place your disc top down on the shaving cream and give it a slight twist. Let the disc set on the die for 24-36 hours then rinse off all shaving cream and dye.

How do you clean a disc golf disc?

How to Clean your disc golf discs

1. Fill your sink (or bucket) with warm (not steaming hot) water.
2. Drop in a decent amount of Dawn dish soap.
3. Grab a disc and dunk it in the water.
4. Scrub liberally.

Do you clean your disc golf discs?

The best practice is to keep your discs clean as you play. Bring a hand towel or terry cloth with you and store it in your bag. You won’t need to wipe off your disc after every throw, but it’s nice to have if you throw your disc in some dirt or mud, or if you’re playing early in the morning when everything is wet.

How long do you leave a disc in a glue bed?

How long do you let the disc sit in the bed? This really depends on a couple of different factors. Mainly what type of plastic are you dyeing, and what type of dye or dye mix are you using. A very general answer is about 8-12 hours for Star-like plastics and 24-48 hours for Champion-like plastics.

What kind of dye to use for disc golf?

I’ve tried a number of dyes including Rit Dye and Indigo but I prefer iDye Poly above all others. Fishing lure worm dye is also a good choice if you’re trying to achieve bright or neon colors. Make sure you’re using Poly otherwise it will be difficult to get the dye to hold.

Are there any discs that won’t dye?

Discs that won’t dye are the low-cost plastics, like DX plastics. For the best discs to dye, it’s a draw between MVP Discs’ Neutron plastic, and Latitude 64’s Gold Line plastic.

Can you use paint on a disc golf disc?

Paint acts like a layer of coating on a disc and can be used to brighten up a disc, but will also affect its flight characteristics by adding weight and thickness to the disc. Painted discs are considered illegal in PDGA tournaments. Which plastics can absorb dye?

Is the disc golf dyeing at Marshall Street still working?

Marshall Street Disc Golf owned a vinyl cutter which several people had tried and failed to get working, and Jason offered to sell discs I dyed at Marshall Street if I could get it up and running. Three years later, we’re still selling dyes.