Kyle Krueger Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I need some techniques to tinting/blacking out glass (plastic) for windows, headlights, ect. Thanks in advance, Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I'm sure you could get small scrap pieces of real window tint film just for the asking from a shop that does it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Krueger Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 I'm sure you could get small scrap pieces of real window tint film just for the asking from a shop that does it. That might work, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Would a dye like RIT work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadillacPat Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Kyle you can dye clear plastic windows. Rit dye liquid or powder will do the job. Just don't get the mixture too hot and use repeated dips instead of one long dip to assure you don't warp large pieces of plastic windows. I tint HotWheels windows all the time if I want them a different color than clear. CadillacPat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Try a light coat of either Tamyia Smoke sprayed L I G H T L Y or Testors Metallic Charcoal sprayed LIGHTLY from the BACK SIDE ................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Joseph Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 You can also mix food coloring into Future to make a tint. It's easily removable if you don't like the result. I've used it for lighter tints; for really dark limo tint, the real thing is probably the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluhead Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) I've used RIT to tint windows before. It does work, with a little patience. Take Pat's warning about heat to heart, and give it a try on a scrap window. I hadn't thought of trying that, Joseph. I'll keep it in mind for the amber windows I want to do for my '57 Ford. Edited February 24, 2013 by Gluhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Dog Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 i use the Tamiya acrylic paint..smoke.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyfever2009 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I need some techniques to tinting/blacking out glass (plastic) for windows, headlights, ect. Thanks in advance, Kyle i used real car tint from like walmart it works fine just more fun to do on smaller windows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyfever2009 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 You can also mix food coloring into Future to make a tint. It's easily removable if you don't like the result. I've used it for lighter tints; for really dark limo tint, the real thing is probably the way to go. how exactly do you do this step by step Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Joseph Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 how exactly do you do this step by step Pour some Future into a small dish and drip some food coloring into the dish to make your color. Stir it up a little with a paint brush to make an evenly-colored solution, but don't whip any air bubble into it. You can either dip the clear part into the tinted Future or apply it with an airbrush; I've had an easier time with dipping. Refer to this page for in-depth details: http://www.swannysmodels.com/Tinting.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyfever2009 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Kyle you can dye clear plastic windows. Rit dye liquid or powder will do the job. Just don't get the mixture too hot and use repeated dips instead of one long dip to assure you don't warp large pieces of plastic windows. I tint HotWheels windows all the time if I want them a different color than clear. CadillacPat how do i do this exactly Pour some Future into a small dish and drip some food coloring into the dish to make your color. Stir it up a little with a paint brush to make an evenly-colored solution, but don't whip any air bubble into it. You can either dip the clear part into the tinted Future or apply it with an airbrush; I've had an easier time with dipping. Refer to this page for in-depth details: http://www.swannysmodels.com/Tinting.html I cant find future in my area what can i sub it with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 how do i do this exactly I cant find future in my area what can i sub it with Can't find Future in Missouri? I bet you can. It's called Pledge With Future Shine these days - wherever you can find floor finishing supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 It's in the grocery store aisle with all the other cleaners and waxes. Or a home center like Home Depot. Or Walmart. It's basically found everywhere. If you really can't find it (hard to imagine), go to the hobby shop and get a bottle of acrylic clear. That's all that Future is... clear acrylic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadillacPat Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 how do i do this exactly Brad, just like I said, the instructions for Rit Dye are right on the package or bottle. CadillacPat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydime Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) If the windows need to be extremely dark, and you can't get a really good view of the inner side through the windshield or open windows, just mask the front sides and spray flat black from the inside. It works great for me. No light shines through but, I don't mind. Also, there is a product out designed to spray on 1:1 light lenses to "smoke" them as well. It's by a company called TYC and the product is called Nightshades (SP?). With each layer you add, you get a deeper tint affect. And it still maintains transparancy. Edited March 12, 2013 by Skydime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I've used tint film that I picked up at Walmart (still have a ton left on the roll)...the biggest challenge is to keep from getting air bubbles underneath it. The rear window of my GTO is tinted with the film, on the inside as it would be on a 1:1... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hasegawa do a mirror film that is intended to be used like BMF (get it from HLJ) but which is actually mirrored sticky backed mylar and transmits light like 1:1 mirror tint film. As Mark has found the problem is keeping the air bubbles and dust out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomw Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I mix food coloring and Future and dip the glass windows or headlights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Joseph Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hasegawa do a mirror film that is intended to be used like BMF (get it from HLJ) but which is actually mirrored sticky backed mylar and transmits light like 1:1 mirror tint film. As Mark has found the problem is keeping the air bubbles and dust out. A wet application, just like when doing 1:1 vehicle windows, is the best way to help prevent the film from trapping air bubbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyfever2009 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Ok i have looked at everystore where i live and cannot find and future and the hooby shop only carries little bottles of acrlic how much is need to mix it with food coloring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Joseph Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Ok i have looked at everystore where i live and cannot find and future and the hooby shop only carries little bottles of acrlic how much is need to mix it with food coloring Go to Wal-Mart and look in the household cleaners aisle. It's usually on the bottom shelf-- "Pledge with Future Shine". One bottle will last you a long, long time. Future is not the same as clear acrylic paint or varnish, so it's worth the effort to get the real stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyfever2009 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Ok whats the mixture ratio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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