Painting/Dying a YYF C.A.

[d4rqk0n3 (PutridNebula)]

First off. I am not planning on doing anything extremely ridiculous, I am just asking that way I can make good descisions before doing anything I may regret:

1. What type of Plastic is the Counter Attack made of; Celcon, Polycarbonate?

2. The caps that are small and behind the weight rings are at a smaller diameter than the weight rings themselves, is it possible to remove them and replace them?

3. Can the weight rings be removed and replaced after the cosmetic modification?

4. What would be the best method of making a clear plastic jet black? Rit Dye and Acetone, or perhaps Paint with a clear coat both applied by brush.

I am looking for a smooth finish as if it was manufactured this color. Also if I am dying the halves how easily would it come off (i.e. If I am throwing it and I ding it pretty good)?

Any responses would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[DYonch]

@d4rqk0n3

First off. I am not planning on doing anything extremely ridiculous, I am just asking that way I can make good descisions before doing anything I may regret:

1. What type of Plastic is the Counter Attack made of; Celcon, Polycarbonate?
   Celcon
2. The caps that are small and behind the weight rings are at a smaller diameter than the weight rings themselves, is it possible to remove them and replace them?
   I don’t think so
3. Can the weight rings be removed and replaced after the cosmetic modification?
   I don’t think so. I think they are applied using a special method that makes it very hard to get them off (especially without damaging the yoyo). Plus, you’d want to do it before the cosmetic alterations.
4. What would be the best method of making a clear plastic jet black? Rit Dye and Acetone, or perhaps Paint with a clear coat both applied by brush.
   Don’t paint it. It will chip. The reason you see a lot of Freehands painted is that you can paint them from the inside of the yoyo. Your best bet is to use the instructions seen in this video…
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nanowe1tG9g
   However, those instructions are for a Polycarbonate yoyo. Before you do anything, I’d contact this guy… http://www.yoyonation.com/talk/index.php?action=profile;u=804 He is a master at dyeing yoyos.
   I am looking for a smooth finish as if it was manufactured this color. Also if I am dying the halves how easily would it come off (i.e. If I am throwing it and I ding it pretty good)?
   I’m pretty sure the dye won’t come off. It isn’t like you are painting it and adding a color to the surface. You are actually changing the color.
   Any responses would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.