Baller Sethro Posted July 13, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2016 So my 2011 Radar Strada boot has seen better days. I've found a 2014 Vapor boot in size 13-14 for a great price, but it's bright green. I just can't bring myself to mount a bright green binding to my new vapor. I'd be looking at it during the turns and telling myself it doesn't look right...lol So is it possible to dye the green part of the 2014 Vapor boot? I'm usually a function over form kind of guy, as you can see by the attached pic of my current Strada "fix" but not in this case. But, the last thing I want is for the dye to stain my boat carpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted July 13, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2016 Just color that bit in with a black sharpie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted July 13, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2016 Black marker works just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted July 13, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2016 SEM Clasic Coat vinyl spray, it is usually used to restore car seats, steering weel leather and Goode skis B) . It will give a professional finish that would not chip and lasts longer than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted July 13, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted July 13, 2016 Thanks for the ideas! It doesn't need to be pretty, just not bright green... :) I thought about the marker but figured it would not stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskior Posted July 13, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2016 I have a black magnum sharpie I use on my radar bindings. Just have to touch it up now and again. I like it better and you can only notice they are colored if you're looking up close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted July 13, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2016 Plasti dip? I haven't tried it, but it came to mind. I've been sporting the green boots on the 2016 Vapor, too. My son, grabbed some 2013 Boots (when they were all black, but same shell construction) to put on his 2016 Vapor. Look's great! I wish Radar would sell their boots in all black. The annual color thing is a PITA in my opinion. Heck, maybe more people would buy them regardless of the brand of ski they are on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markchilcutt Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 @sethro I am running my green boots on my 16 Vap and my ski is real happy about it. I thought about using black sharpie just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 @toddl Maybe you should have been at aquaplex this weekend to see the new color..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TWB Posted July 13, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2016 I used a fabric marker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted July 13, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2016 I had a blow out at ski school last year. Thank god the blue ones had come out. I was dreading the thought of having to use those green bindings. Never thought of coloring them. Good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted July 13, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted July 13, 2016 I used a green Vapor on a N1 for 3 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooksy30 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Ive also got a green vapor boot, might colour it black with the same texter i use to write on cattle ear tags. Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted July 13, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted July 13, 2016 Well, I ordered the boot. I'm leaning towards the SEM Classic Coat Vinyl paint, but I'll probably see what the marker does first. By the way @markchilcutt, your old boat skis great! My next door neighbor and myself are enjoying it immensely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskior Posted July 14, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2016 Next time radar makes black boots with the boa, they better make 10x more cuz demand is going to be hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Youd270 Posted July 14, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2016 @sethro if you know a good sign writer i reckon they would be able to cut black or even carbon look vinyl to stick over the green. If it's good quality it shouldn't come off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted July 14, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted July 14, 2016 Hmmmm, @Youd270 my neighbor just up the river has a vinyl wrap business. Hadn't thought of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldboyII Posted July 14, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2016 @skialex I want to paint ski (GoodeXT) into the other color with Celtic or Scotch pattern. Do you have recommendations how to do this reliably so it will not be semi-Celtic / semi-Goode after using it for some time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markchilcutt Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 @Sethro I am glad to hear the Malibu is running strong!!! We sure loved that boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted July 14, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2016 @OldboyII I too ski on Goode XT, the top black and the painted part of the bottom are not the same as most Goodes. Color code is 17013, midnight black. I assume that you want to change the top color/pattern, I suggest to use a vinyl sheet with your preferred pattern/color. You need to use good quality same as the ones used to wrap cars. If you are very talented, you can use masking tape for your patterns and spray the top with SEM Classic Coat sprays, but they only come in limited color choices. You can also spray the top with an Air Brush and make some unique designs and shield it with SEM Clear Coat low luster in order to have a matte finish. I'm sending you a message with a ski that I have change the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldboyII Posted July 14, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2016 @skialex Thanks! Replied in PM. It is a part of plan to bring broken XT back to life. Later I will launch new thread with that story. At the end of project nothing should remind me that it is Goode ski :# @Sethro Apologies for invading to your thread! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted July 15, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 15, 2016 These were green yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller georgea0731 Posted July 15, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 15, 2016 So what did you end up doing to make them black, not green? George A. Amonette 78 Water Oak Ln. Jacksons Gap, Alabama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted July 16, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2016 Auto vinyl paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted July 16, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted July 16, 2016 I tried the Sharpie marker as I had that around the house. Interestingly, it dried to a strange bronze-like color. Better than green, but certainly not the professional finish @ToddL ended up with. I haven't decided if I'll just leave it, or get the vinyl paint. I'll probably see how what happens with a little use, and decide from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted July 18, 2016 Baller Share Posted July 18, 2016 My binding recolor survived Tx State Championships 2 rounds of slalom and some riding in the ski bag in the car to and fro. So far, no signs of wear or fading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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