Anyone use PVC Dye?

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Saw this PVC dye called Rekhaoil. It's on eBay and claims you can dye pvc any color you'd like. Was curious if anyone has tried it?
 

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You can also make dye by adding a dye like rit to clear pvc primer. Not sure how much the one you're talking about is but the rit and primer is very cheap.
 

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I used it on a couple parts on my sump, I found it hard to apply because of running. It was a pain. I recommend just using some spray paint or buy the pvc that comes in different colors.
 

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I've used pvc dye for a non reef related application, I also found that it was a pain to work with and not worth the time/effort. Krylon fusion is much better if you don't want to pay for the colored pvc
 

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And there is no way it looks as good as ours. The whole point of this is to make the plumbing as professional looking as possible and the BioTek Marine PVC does this without any fuss. Not trying to argue the point, just trying to make it easy on everyone. I realize this is a DYI discussion thread but let's face it, with some DIY jobs you end up wishing you had spent a few extra bills to do it right the 1st time. We are all about doing it right the 1st time...DIRTFT :).
 

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yea but how can you get a shopping cart and design out you super duper pvc project by picking and placing various pvs parts? After all that's half the fun. :D

I do like the colored pvc but noticed that several necessary components not there for my HOB pvc overflow and sump plumbing.

my .02
 

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I used spray paint on my pvc for the plumbing on my sump, I think it turned out ok...

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Good job, Looks Great did you use a bonding primer first. and a clear coat after?
 

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I remember a tread not to long ago about dying PVC. Someone mentioned that it does cause the PVC to swell slightly, which made the fittings difficult to slide on. They recommended either fully assembling then dying or taping off the ends where the pipe fit into the fittings. Otherwise, they were happy with the results and thought he effort/mess was worth it.
 

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No experience, but I'm guessing that the PVC dye is essentially a color added to solvent, not unlike PVC Primer. If that's the case, I wouldn't be surprised if it made the pipe swell a bit. I wouldn't be surprised if getting an even color was a bit tricky, too. Of course PVC is cheap, so you can certainly pick some up and try it out.

If you're really concerned about looks, I'd second the advice to get colored PVC pipe (I've seen it at Aquarium Specialty and BRS. probably available other places too) Krylon fusion works as well, but has a tendency to scratch off, even if you scuff sand the surface ahead of time, IME.
 

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Made internal return lines with 1" grey schedule 80. Any reef safe way to paint or dye black ?
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