Hi, I'm wondering where I can find the light buttons (G button) replacement parts. I've spent some time searching but I couldn't find any. My dw6900fs-8 was ruined after I tried to dye it and I'm not sure why the color came out like funky brown-ish burnt (same thing both times when I tried black and navy blue). Then I used some Goo Off or something and melted my G button plus I lost the circlips or whatever they're called. I really need a new bezel, band, and g button. Anyone that can help I would appreciate very much!
Where to find the G light button on 6900 g-shocks? Please Help!
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If in the US, try the sources here: Casio Buy Parts - Support - CASIO
No, the DW6900FS-8 is a flat neutral color with white button. I used RIT Dye. I had a pot maybe with about 4 cups of water or so and I used half the pack of dye, was that too much?
I did only make good experience with RIT powder dye so far - i use half to a whole pack in about 1,5 l of water, let it simmer not boil. I usually dye for about 30 minutes, rinse with warm water, put them into a vinegar bath and then rinse with tap water. Until now no rubbing off/ stained skin/clothing.
This one for example was jelly and light blue like the 2 in the background.
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It´s with Sjors now, so you will have to ask him if the dye bleeds or the resin looks like it once was coloured differently.
Did you clean the resin parts before dyeing? The button will not dye, it´s not resin but (ABS?) plastic.
PS: I checked my apares box - the 6900 case i have has no light button anymore, sorry. I believe i have a DW 004 body and will check if the light buttons are interchangeable.
This one for example was jelly and light blue like the 2 in the background.
It´s with Sjors now, so you will have to ask him if the dye bleeds or the resin looks like it once was coloured differently.
Did you clean the resin parts before dyeing? The button will not dye, it´s not resin but (ABS?) plastic.
PS: I checked my apares box - the 6900 case i have has no light button anymore, sorry. I believe i have a DW 004 body and will check if the light buttons are interchangeable.
Sadly, I've never had that much luck with RIT dye, always came out the same funky gray-brown color. Maybe I've never used enough water for the dye pack. I might try to redye but as far as I know, the watch will still be useless without the G button. If you're able to find one then I would appreciate it very much, I can buy off of you as well. Thank you very much for the help.I did only make good experience with RIT powder dye so far - i use half to a whole pack in about 1,5 l of water, let it simmer not boil. I usually dye for about 30 minutes, rinse with warm water, put them into a vinegar bath and then rinse with tap water. Until now no rubbing off/ stained skin/clothing.
This one for example was jelly and light blue like the 2 in the background.
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It´s with Sjors now, so you will have to ask him if the dye bleeds or the resin looks like it once was coloured differently.
Did you clean the resin parts before dyeing? The button will not dye, it´s not resin but (ABS?) plastic.
PS: I checked my apares box - the 6900 case i have has no light button anymore, sorry. I believe i have a DW 004 body and will check if the light buttons are interchangeable.
P.S. I believe I did rinse it.
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I just ordered a light button from Casio USA, cost me $5. I also got GD-100 band and bezel for $20. This is the first time i have ordered directly from Casio, and it was way cheaper than I thought it was going to be. I already am putting together a list for my next call.
When you actually go about transplanting this new button on, please document your method, Ive been looking to find out how to switch buttons for quite sometime now .
The matter of changing buttons has been discussed a few times around here. The search is not the best, so the only thread i could find was my own which deals with changing the side buttons, but maybe the pics help nonetheless... you need to do a little scrolling, though.
https://www.watchuseek.com/f17/awg-101-non-reflective-aw-591-blackout-mod-576060.html
https://www.watchuseek.com/f17/awg-101-non-reflective-aw-591-blackout-mod-576060.html
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Same funky color issues when I tried to dye a white 6900 a tan color. Believe it or not it was an aquamarine result. Then tried to camo it with dark brown and it is a grey putty color. Very strange results. Cleaned with good off prior to dye. Used liquid rit. Salt in water and vinegar to set colors. I have no explanation to go from white band plus tan dye to an almost turquoise in the first stage.
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