Airbrushing a windshield tint band

[Jon Cole]

I am considering a windshield tint band using Tamiya Smoke. I don’t want a solid lower edge, but a “blend†like on factory stock cars. Will the paint edge look dry? Will I need to clear the entire inside of the windshield?

[4BKT VET]

" on the subj.

[FujimiLover]

I have seen available, can't recall name-brand, but there is a decal set of various windshield tint band's. If I can find reference to the decal set, I'll post here.

[E St. Kruiser50]

When I do late-model windshields, as on the "Retro-Vette", I do the band first, to whatevere depth of color you want, I like it solid, let it dry a day, then I use Testor's transparent black lacquer window tint. Remember to tape over the reverse side that your spraying to protect from any over-spray.

This stuff is great, but very watery, so easy does it. Very light coats, but if you "GOOF", you can clean-up with alcohol, and start over. Let dry an hour between coat's.

A couple of light coats should be more than enough. I usually only shoot one, and that's plenty for me.

Remember to always use scrap sample pieces first, so you have a better chance for sucess on the "GOOD PART"

All the best - dave