Re: Black turns bronzy black
I think blackcote hit it on the head with ideal temps being dependent upon multiple factors collectively. I run normally at 60 to 62F. I have gone as low as 58*F with no problems dyeing. Many have found out the dye gives the best results at the 140*F that is recommended.
As the others have said already, the main peoblem sounds like dissolution. The pore size is too large to hold and retain the dye. I would start at the beginning and get the acid ratio correct first. Are you using battery acid? Is 18% the volume of battery acid to distilled water?
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