spetsnazdave87 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hi guys, recently taken delivery of a blackhawk enhanced LBV. Now, I've seen these before online and in films, but this one's got a weird orange color to all the trim- sort of orangey brown. it doesn't seem like discolouration, as it seems pretty uniformly the same colour- it's the same colour on the back of the orange bits and front, and there's no different shades. Just wondering what it is I have and if there's any way to dye it back to OD or dark brown without damaging the camo scheme. Would appreciate any input people might have! Link to post Share on other sites
Boom3r Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I have an early Blackhawk Assault vest that is OD but the trim has gone orange over time and 2 M16 mag pouches that have done the same. All items are 10= years old. Link to post Share on other sites
spetsnazdave87 Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Did you buy that off me? I've just remembered I sold one that had a similar colour, totally forgot about it. Hmm... how could I get it back? Dye? Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Can't really think of a way to just dye the edges. Only method I've seen to (slightly) alter the colour of nylon LBE using dye was to boil it in a big pot for a long time with plenty of Rit. Link to post Share on other sites
Shardik Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 I'm sure you've ready considered krylon. But it's certainly what I'd do. Unless your going for a specific period look? Link to post Share on other sites
Wingmann Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Let it out in the sun until it gets past to tan? Link to post Share on other sites
abbadon101 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Sharpie pen. Brown one, that would work, you would just need to redo it every now and again. Link to post Share on other sites
pkm200901 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 That coloration is just Blackhawk's *suitcasey* Korean-made fabric, it is terrible about holding dye. Link to post Share on other sites
Boom3r Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Did you buy that off me? I've just remembered I sold one that had a similar colour, totally forgot about it. Hmm... how could I get it back? Dye? Yes Dave it is. Link to post Share on other sites
the roob Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 my Assault pack has the same color on the webbing. its a blackhawk from the mid 80's too. It doesn't bother me really though. Link to post Share on other sites
Azubi Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Mid 80s? I thought Blackhawk was founded in the 90s? Link to post Share on other sites
the roob Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 yeah you maybe right, I don't know, I've had it since 96ish maybe '97 and used it all through college as a book bag. I got it used back then and it came full of ALICE gear pouches and bits so I just assumed 80s. Link to post Share on other sites
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