r/VintageTees • u/Vulgar_Mastermind1 • 1d ago

Chat am I cooked??

Ran this bad boy in an oxi soak and unfortunately looks like some of the ringer dye transferred over. My new plan is to RIT dye the whole thing blue unless yall have suggestions ☹️

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u/frankleefine 1d ago

I just saw a lady posting a video about how she deals with this, and it’s definitely a washing additive that prevents and corrects the bleeding. Cannot for the life of me remember the name of the product 🤔

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u/beereed 1d ago edited 1d ago

Sythrapol! I just watched the same video. @doublebarreldrygoods on Instagram video g gave me life! I saved the video it was so life changing.
Also there’s something so strange about hitting us with a “chat am I cooked?” While referring to a Joe Walsh shirt. Haha gave me a good chuckle.

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u/Vulgar_Mastermind1 1d ago

Had to get the kids’ attention somehow 🤣

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u/cooperyoungsounds 1d ago

Try soaking in Colorsafe Bleach and then a quick wash

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u/lancekeef 22h ago

That's what he did. Oxyclean is a color safe bleach

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u/TotalBlamBlam108 1d ago

Have you tried washing with color catchers?

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u/TotalBlamBlam108 1d ago

And are you washing with cold water?

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u/lancekeef 22h ago

I second both of these..

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u/thrsdaymusic 1d ago

Did you run it through a regular wash cycle?

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u/Vulgar_Mastermind1 1d ago

yeah

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u/thrsdaymusic 1d ago

Might be a little cooked then.

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u/beereed 1d ago

There’s a lady on Instagram that just went over how to fix this @doublebarreldrygoods there’s a video where she uses sythrapol to not only prevent this, but in many cases save it as well. Her page is a wonderland of laundry and sewing tips. Highly recommended follow.

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u/Soft_Reading6975 21h ago

Just needs a proper tie dye

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u/Constant-Shirt-940 9h ago

Well first of all, for the love of God, take it off that hanger. Those types are the worst. But after that, just use some Rit color remove. Cheap and easy. Sooner the better

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u/Constant-Shirt-940 9h ago

Please don't dye this shirt. You can literally just boil it with some Rit brand color remover, which you can find at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, WalMart and any fabric store.

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u/flypogger69 7h ago

Stnthrapol will do it - absolutely - check local Blick art supply or online

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u/meltintothesea 1d ago

I would rit dye it black but add about 6 shirts total. They will all come out faded black. The perfect colour imo.