Mine doesn't smell at all, but my hot hands keep getting the black effect!!!
so i said F it... i wanted the dye gone, but i couldn't rub it or do ANYTHING to get it off...
i said heck... as of right now i have it soaking in bowl of alcohol (no not the stuff you drink, that would be a waste!

) and took it out after 30 mins
to my surprise, not only is the paint coming off, but the RED is coming off too.. it bubbled up and i just pealed it off... i'm not sure if this is gunna get it ALL off, but i will post pics after its all done, like tomorrow.
it is black plastic underneath, so i hope it works nice