(Topic ID: 157337)

Making new inserts look old.

By Greybeard

8 years ago



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#1 8 years ago

Hi Folks. I have a Bally Ro Go with the usual patina but the new white inserts are waaay too white and look terrible. Many of the old inserts were missing so new units are pretty much required. Tried soaking the new inserts in coffee and tea but they are really resistant to purposeful staining. I don't need them super yellow but new bright white is really out of place. Thoughts?

All the best!

Jim K

#2 8 years ago

Leave in direct sunlight for a few weeks? Or maybe an incandescent bulb. There's probably nothing that will be quick, unless you super thin out some paint, and paint them.

#3 8 years ago

RIT dye will probably do the trick, but be careful not to over-tint. Available online or in most hobby/fabric stores.

#4 8 years ago

Pull the other originals sand and polish flat and they will be very close to that original bright white! hence matching your new ones.

Don

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