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Offline E TwentyNine

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Is it possible to dye the case of an AT Model F?
« on: Sun, 15 December 2013, 13:24:51 »
I know the plastic is a bit different than that of an M (which as far as I know cannot be effectively dyed), curious if it is possible on an AT F.
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Re: Is it possible to dye the case of an AT Model F?
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 15 December 2013, 15:38:45 »
Please give it a try and let us know.

My guess is that if there were any nicks in the "skin" layer, that the glossy core material would take dye differently.
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