Tinting my 300zx and benz slk model

jon364 · #1 01-08-2003, 09:34 PM

I'm looking for tinting film to tint the windows of my models, do you guys know of something cheap that will get the job done?

primera man · #2 01-08-2003, 10:13 PM

Go to your local place were they tint windows and just ask for some off cuts that they throw away, then read in the FAQ how its done.

.porkchop. · #3 01-08-2003, 10:51 PM

What i found useful to tint model cars are pieces of acetate.
They come in all sorts of colours, you can really give it that show car look.

I have some blue ones on some of my models, to emulate whats seen in shows, and the best thing about them is, I can remove it when i want to

jon364 · #4 01-08-2003, 11:57 PM

what is acetate???

tonioseven · #5 01-09-2003, 12:01 AM

It's clear plastic that's very thin and can also be used to make model car windows.

jon364 · #6 01-09-2003, 01:16 AM

where would you find something like that?
Is it buyable?? and if so, where can u buy it?

supratuner · #7 01-09-2003, 04:59 AM

Go To WALMART and buy the long roll of window strip that u put on your windshield, that is what i use,

look on my web site and look at the WRX it is a good example

hermanchauw · #8 01-09-2003, 07:59 AM

Or u can use coloured PVC sheets, buy them from your local art store.

COZMO6476 · #9 01-09-2003, 10:44 AM

i use real tint material. i bought a do it yourself roll at the auto store and it will last me forever. it only cost me like $5-10. dont remember. i sometimes put it on the outside of the clear plastic since it is smoother. thats what i did on my supra below.

clatescivicr · #10 01-09-2003, 11:04 AM

How dark do you use? I have 5% from a long time ago, but I'm afraid its going to be too dark for a model. Since in a real car you can barely see out of it

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Originally posted by COZMO6476
i use real tint material. i bought a do it yourself roll at the auto store and it will last me forever. it only cost me like $5-10. dont remember. i sometimes put it on the outside of the clear plastic since it is smoother. thats what i did on my supra below.

COZMO6476 · #11 01-09-2003, 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by clatescivicr
How dark do you use? I have 5% from a long time ago, but I'm afraid its going to be too dark for a model. Since in a real car you can barely see out of it

30% is what i have but lighter would not be bad since it is pretty dark with 30%. 5% would be like painting the plastic black.

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