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Originally Posted by blueboost
nice!
has anyone ever tried actual window tint? can't imagine it would be too expensive for a small 1x1 sheet.  |
That was what I tried to do the first times I tinted windows. It works, but to a limited degree. I had a lot of trouble forming the tint over the back window of a car- too complex of a curve and the film was too thick to stretch properly. I ended up supergluing the (unexposed part) edges of the window down to hold tint in place. If thinner films can be found, I think they would work much better. Basically as long as there is not too much curvature (in more than one direction) to the part, it works OK. I still think both are superior alternatives to spray-on tint. A third method (which duplicates the very slightly tinted blue-green of automotive glass) is to mix a batch of fabric dye (very concentrated) and heat up on stove to a simmering temp. You then submerge the part completely in the hot dye using the appropriate holding device. After 20 seconds, inspect the clear part. You may need to dip several times to get the desired tint. Do this at your own risk though, because if your plastic gets too hot, it will warp. Try with scraps until you get the hang of it.