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InfernoMan2011 · 07-18-2011, 10:30 PM

Wasn't sure if this was best posted here or in the Cosmetics forum. Anybody know if it's possible to dye the air filter element, and if so, where to purchase the dye? I want to dye my filter element orange. Thanks for any info.

-infernoman2011

OOLIE · 07-18-2011, 10:36 PM

I think they have different color oils. Can't remember for sure

TJ91 · 07-19-2011, 12:02 AM

google rit dye I believe, It can also be found in Walmart

You have to clean the filter, then dye it. let it dry and then reoil it

Post pics when you get it done, im curious about dyeing mine orange as well

sales@vararam.com · 07-19-2011, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InfernoMan2011

Wasn't sure if this was best posted here or in the Cosmetics forum. Anybody know if it's possible to dye the air filter element, and if so, where to purchase the dye? I want to dye my filter element orange. Thanks for any info.

-infernoman2011

Checkk Green Filter website for different color kits!!!!

ChadG · 07-19-2011, 11:44 AM

I was thinking of dying mine an ABM color (Aqua Blue) and matching it with an ABM Rx Catch can, on a black car - what do you guys think?

usa1camaro1969 · 07-19-2011, 05:47 PM

I used an old Fram Airhog orange oil kit.

InfernoMan2011 · 07-20-2011, 04:28 PM

Is it safe to use Rit dye to dye the filter? The oil kits at green filter's website are bit pricey, and after looking them over they don't appear to have Orange kits currently available.

-infernoman2011

rolnslo · 07-20-2011, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InfernoMan2011

Is it safe to use Rit dye to dye the filter? The oil kits at green filter's website are bit pricey, and after looking them over they don't appear to have Orange kits currently available.

-infernoman2011

The Rit Dye suggestion came directly from Green Filter. You still need to buy a cleaning/re-oiling kit to be able to dye the filter, even if you use the one with clear oil. You can't dye an oiled filter, it must be cleaned first.

As for pricing, it's right in line with what you'd pay for a K&N cleaning/re-oil kit. I think less than $12 is very reasonable.

They do have orange available - bottom of this page: http://www.airfiltersonline.com/index.php?categoryID=80

InfernoMan2011 · 07-20-2011, 07:54 PM

I must have been looking at something else on Green Filters site because the prices I was seeing were like $30 - $40. Maybe this was for a kit with an already colored filter? $12 isn't bad at all. Thanks for the link

-infernoman2011

cntryman77 · 07-20-2011, 08:08 PM

I used Rit dye to do mine...$1.49 at Walmart

AngelnHell · 09-26-2011, 09:28 AM

I want to know if you dyed your filter yet?

I didnt know I had to wash the oils away, so I took a new filter and dyed it red with Tulip dyes, its just like using rid dyes. The original color I ordered is red but its not a dark red its like pink. So I dyed it for more time it said on the box, 3 hours and it turned out violet.
But as the filter was (cooking) I noticed oil, thats when I went on line and found out they using colored oil. Now I dont know what to do.

cntryman77 · 09-26-2011, 11:22 AM

I used Rit dye to do mine...I also bought an orange oil kit, so I just washed mine using the kit, then dyed it, then once it dried, oiled it with the orange oil kit

sales@vararam.com · 09-26-2011, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngelnHell

I want to know if you dyed your filter yet?

I didnt know I had to wash the oils away, so I took a new filter and dyed it red with Tulip dyes, its just like using rid dyes. The original color I ordered is red but its not a dark red its like pink. So I dyed it for more time it said on the box, 3 hours and it turned out violet.
But as the filter was (cooking) I noticed oil, thats when I went on line and found out they using colored oil. Now I dont know what to do.

We have extra filters available - call me at 866-507-2648
Steve
Vararam Industries

07-18-2011, 10:30 PM	#1
InfernoMan2011 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange 1LT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 199 View My Garage	Dying Vararam Air Filter Element? Wasn't sure if this was best posted here or in the Cosmetics forum. Anybody know if it's possible to dye the air filter element, and if so, where to purchase the dye? I want to dye my filter element orange. Thanks for any info. -infernoman2011

07-18-2011, 10:36 PM	#2
OOLIE Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,643	I think they have different color oils. Can't remember for sure __________________

07-19-2011, 12:02 AM	#3
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	google rit dye I believe, It can also be found in Walmart You have to clean the filter, then dye it. let it dry and then reoil it Post pics when you get it done, im curious about dyeing mine orange as well __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

07-19-2011, 05:47 PM	#6
usa1camaro1969 Back on the dino-juice Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,641	I used an old Fram Airhog orange oil kit. __________________ I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence. -Ricky Bobby America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

07-20-2011, 04:28 PM	#7
InfernoMan2011 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange 1LT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 199 View My Garage	Hmm..... Is it safe to use Rit dye to dye the filter? The oil kits at green filter's website are bit pricey, and after looking them over they don't appear to have Orange kits currently available. -infernoman2011

07-19-2011, 11:44 AM	#5
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	I was thinking of dying mine an ABM color (Aqua Blue) and matching it with an ABM Rx Catch can, on a black car - what do you guys think?

07-20-2011, 07:54 PM	#9
InfernoMan2011 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange 1LT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 199 View My Garage	I must have been looking at something else on Green Filters site because the prices I was seeing were like $30 - $40. Maybe this was for a kit with an already colored filter? $12 isn't bad at all. Thanks for the link -infernoman2011

07-20-2011, 08:08 PM	#10
cntryman77 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newton Falls, OH Posts: 1,092	I used Rit dye to do mine...$1.49 at Walmart __________________ My build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126631 Last edited by cntryman77; 02-13-2014 at 07:40 PM.

09-26-2011, 09:28 AM	#11
AngelnHell Drives: Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.Y.C Posts: 17	I want to know if you dyed your filter yet? I didnt know I had to wash the oils away, so I took a new filter and dyed it red with Tulip dyes, its just like using rid dyes. The original color I ordered is red but its not a dark red its like pink. So I dyed it for more time it said on the box, 3 hours and it turned out violet. But as the filter was (cooking) I noticed oil, thats when I went on line and found out they using colored oil. Now I dont know what to do.

09-26-2011, 11:22 AM	#12
cntryman77 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newton Falls, OH Posts: 1,092	I used Rit dye to do mine...I also bought an orange oil kit, so I just washed mine using the kit, then dyed it, then once it dried, oiled it with the orange oil kit __________________ My build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126631

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