Painting transparent without the paint?

['08SEAL]

Now how do I do it?

['08SEAL]

How could I make clear plastic look transparent without transparent paint?

[Longbox55]

Clearveiw 2000, makes any plastic transparent.

[Longbox55]

Yup. Couldn't resist, first thing that popped in my mind after reading the first post.

[Casey]

How could I make clear plastic look transparent without transparent paint?

Lane, what exactly are you trying to do? Is the clear plastic piece you have foggy/cloudy/scratched?

[62rebel]

doesn't Clearview attract plastidids?

[rhs856]

doesn't Clearview attract plastidids?

You're going to wish you plastididnt use it!

[Ramfins59]

Plastidids...!!! Wow, I remember that one from SAE a loooooonngg time ago... one of those April Fools issue stories.

I'm thinking that 08Seal might be wanting to "tint" some clear parts. If that is the case, maybe spray some of the Tamiya clears (Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green) or a smoke color. Otherwise dipping the clear parts in water with food coloring...???

[62rebel]

when i built the Monogram "Rambo" (later the Tour of Duty) Huey chopper, the windshields over the pilot/copilot needed to be tinted green to even come CLOSE to looking right... so, i bought a bottle of Testor's emerald green metallic, and carefully decanted off JUST the "clear" portion into another bottle. by slowly brushing it on those two parts and letting them sit until absolutely dry, they leveled with no streaks and looked the cats johnnies. i've seen several hints/tips on masking the windshield and doing something similar to get the "top tint" effect nearly EVERY American car had from the '60's onward....

[Deathgoblin]

You could also look for the appropriate colored Sharpies, if they're smaller pieces.

[bill_rules]

Future and food coloring

[Qwit Pushin]

Future and food coloring

I'd like to see an example if you have one to post. Sounds like an interesting solution to a problem I've been vexed by for years.