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Saber Rake
06-03-2015, 06:37 AM
I've noticed that my saber barely glows at all in the daylight, so I thought these would be a cool option, my questions are...
Do they need diffusion film?
If so, should the film be colored?
Do you guys have colored blade tips?
How do the green ones look when they glow?
Are they just as sturdy as regular blades?
Thanks in advance!:D

Silver Serpent
06-03-2015, 06:57 AM
There are some trans-red/green/blue thick walled blades in the store. Are these what you're asking about?

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/1-Thick-walled-Trans-Green-PolyC-40-long-P1044.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/1-Thick-walled-Trans-Red-PolyC-40-long-P1043.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/1-Thick-walled-Trans-Blue-PolyC-40-long-P1045.aspx

1. Diffusion film is optional.
2. Clear film will work fine.
3. I haven't seen any in the store, though you could try to dye the clear/white ones.
4. Green I imagine. :) I haven't tried any out personally, so I don't know how they compare to standard blades.
5. Absolutely. They're thick walled polycarbonate. They'll take a beating.

Saber Rake
06-03-2015, 06:59 AM
Thank you! I was wondering if they would be just as bright, or a more lime-ish green, right now at full charge mine looks kinda mint green.

Dalek-30
12-08-2015, 07:07 AM
How does one go about dying the white blade tips- i need a blue one and a green one.



There are some trans-red/green/blue thick walled blades in the store. Are these what you're asking about?

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/1-Thick-walled-Trans-Green-PolyC-40-long-P1044.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/1-Thick-walled-Trans-Red-PolyC-40-long-P1043.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/1-Thick-walled-Trans-Blue-PolyC-40-long-P1045.aspx

1. Diffusion film is optional.
2. Clear film will work fine.
3. I haven't seen any in the store, though you could try to dye the clear/white ones.
4. Green I imagine. :) I haven't tried any out personally, so I don't know how they compare to standard blades.
5. Absolutely. They're thick walled polycarbonate. They'll take a beating.

Miraluka
12-13-2015, 01:20 AM
There is transparent paint made specifically for hard plastics, you could use that. Some people use permanent marker, some use nail polish. Basically use whatever you can find.

Dalek-30
12-19-2015, 06:40 PM
Thank you - i will try one of those for the green tip. the blue tip worked perfect with a fit dye and acetone dip.

There is transparent paint made specifically for hard plastics, you could use that. Some people use permanent marker, some use nail polish. Basically use whatever you can find.