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Title: Gateway 2000 Anykey with Blue LEDs and Red Escape Key - Anyone ever try to dye these?
Post by: unplugged5150 on Mon, 20 February 2012, 13:07:09

Just wanted to post what I've done so far. Super Bright Blue LED's replaced the stock Green LED lights. Also, Ordered a Red escape key from WASD keyboards. I want to die them, but since I don't know a ton about the different plastics, etc... wanted to know if anyone here has any experience using RIT DYE on these keys? Kindly advise and thanks.

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Title: Gateway 2000 Anykey with Blue LEDs and Red Escape Key - Anyone ever try to dye these?
Post by: Pylon on Tue, 21 February 2012, 08:50:14

Bad idea. The keys are almost certainly ABS, and ABS and Rit Dye do not mix (you'll get warped keys and such).

Title: Thanks
Post by: unplugged5150 on Tue, 21 February 2012, 11:23:33

Is there any proven method to dye ABS keys then? I may have to try buying WASD and arrow keys. However, there are size/fitting issues with the layout.