Best Method to Color a MagPul MOE Forend?

[cosermann]

Okay, got a MagPul MOE Forend recently on closeout [1]. Ended up with FDE (closeout colors limited), but want it black to match other furniture.

What's the best method to change the color? I've seen everything suggested from RIT fabric dye to spray paint. What's the best/most durable?

The cheapskate in me likes the idea of inexpensive RIT fabric dye, but I wonder if it will rub off, etc.

What say ye INGO!

[1] - https://www.magpul.com/products/highlights/closeout

 

[Rookie]

A lot of Hk UMP clones have been done with RIT dye. Never heard of them wearing off.

 

[Rookie]

Projects UMP | Black Ops Defense

 

[maansmit]

I doubt that RIT dye would rub off. It gets into the plastic.

 

[cosermann]

I doubt that RIT dye would rub off. It gets into the plastic.

Yeah, I've seen some pics showing the depth the dye penetrated some plastic CMMG mags.

Not sure how applicable that might be to whatever polymer MagPul is using/was for their MOE furniture.

 

[maansmit]

I think the takeaway is that it is more than just a surface coating and won't rub off.

 

[vitamink]

I did a how-to on dying things somewhere.

 

[vitamink]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/class-iii-nfa/210429-krinkov-build-tease-2.html

 

[cosermann]

Ah, hadn't seen that prior thread.

 

[One Shot One Kill]

Rit dye. Get some green to add to the black to take out the bluish purple tint. I've used this method to dye a pink handgun polymer frame with great success. Just a note any major gouges will show the original color underneath though as the dye doesn't penetrate incredibly deep.

 

[T-DOGG]

Another vote for rit dye. I've personally used it 3 or 4 times with great results.

 

[duffman0286]

Sad i still havent finished ether of those two SBR's life keeps getting in the way

 

[IndianaResident]

5th or 8th or whatever number vote for Rite Dye. I've dyed a ton of magpul and other brand polymer stuff without a problem.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories-gear/347692-dying-acu.html

 

[Dog1]

I have dyed a bunch of Magpul stuff with Rit dye.

Water, bring to a low boil, dye and part. A 5 minutes in and you are done.

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[cosermann]

Just now having a chance to get back to this. Thanks for all the feedback! As I mentioned in the first post, I ended up getting a Magpul forend on clearance. Only FDE was available for this model. Hence, the mission was to get a black (blackish) forend to match other existing furniture.

Here's the forend as received:

Giving it a steaming hot RIT bath:

Pretty happy with the final result:

 

[vitamink]

Looks good.

 

[cosermann]

Yeah, I was pretty pleased with the results of a 12 minute soak.