Dyeing a Indy 4 whip?

sithspawn · Post by **sithspawn** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:37 pm

Anyone know what brand and color was used by Anthony De Longis?

conceited_ape · Post by **conceited_ape** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:23 pm

Whiskey, maybe?

Check the main page write-up on the Indy 4 whip. Should shed some light.

sithspawn · Post by **sithspawn** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:57 am

I sent an email to Collin at Australian stock saddle co. and he can send me some. I'll let everyon know what it is in case anyone wants to age the whip like the movie whips.

conceited_ape · Post by **conceited_ape** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:06 am

Good ol' use and abuse will naturally darken up a whip like a treat! But should you find a quicker alternative then by all means share.

hollywood1340 · Post by **hollywood1340** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:07 pm

Hatch · Post by **Hatch** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:29 pm

They sell a product called Dubbin in brown as well as neutral and tan that they recommend and has worked well......they also sell the whip in antique brown, its a beauty....the dubbin is similar to Pecards but not as much wax..... see Australian Stock Saddle above.....Hatch

RichardSK · Post by **RichardSK** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:41 am

I bought my whip on e-bay and received one that was almost black. As it is only used for dressing in gear, I painted it the correct color. I base coated it a light tan and then darkened it using various shades of acrylic on a cloth. Two years later it still looks great and the paint hasn't come off even with use.