Lexan and Tinting

[BigBadDodge]

Is it possible to tint lexan? I hear that it off gasses and causes bubbles is this true? anybody ever try it?

BBD

 

[massdiesel]

Scott let me know I have been trying to find that out myself

 

[wideopen]

Copied from a Tint web forum.

it outgases...meaning, releases a gas, causing bubbling. then removal of the bubbled film can destroy the appearance of the lexan.

 

[Billysgoat]

We tinted Aircraft side glasses all the time, but they are plexiglass, not lexan.

 

[JerrodGlover]

Why now just Paint it? RC Car bodys are made of Lexan and they get painted every day. Just paint the inside and you have a smooth surface when your done. Some guys are real good at this and can make some cool looking stuff.

 

[BigBadDodge]

I am talking about the windows, and would like to see out of them

Scott will do,

I wonder if some static stuff stuck on the inside might work, or maybe a spray. I am not doing it for astetics alone but damn that lexan is like a maginifying glass. It was 76 degrees here today must have been 106 in the cab of the truck

BBD

 

[joefarmer]

Use the RC spray tint for lexan bodies. That's what I used for my 3rd brake light and it's held up fine.

brandon.

 

[massdiesel]

Joe what is the rc stuff and where do you get it

 

[BigBadDodge]

Like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pactra-Lexan-Spray-Paint-Window-Tint_W0QQitemZ120096820745QQcmdZViewItem

BBD

 

[JerrodGlover]

That will work Scott. Just think you could paint the back windows with some cool design too.

 

[Howling]

We have a tinted rear lexan widow in our race truck.I belive it was purchased this way cause we had a choice either clear or tinted when we had the cage installed.

 

[joefarmer]

Yep. I think I even used that brand. I got it from Hobby Lobby, I think. It will take a bunch to do a whole window. I'd guess 3 cans for a rear window?

brandon.

 

[JerrodGlover]

You can get the same thing at any local Hobby Store in bottles then spray it with a airbrush or gun.

 

[BigBadDodge]

Can you still see out of the window though ?

I ordered a piece of this http://www.technologylk.com/product_view.aspx?product_ID=35 and will see if it works. I plan on sticking it to the inside and I am not planing on racer speeds so it might work I will report back and let you know if it works or is a waste of money. I will finish the outside off with border paint http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Five-Star-Race-Car-Border-Black-Window-Paint-NEW_W0QQitemZ270030511147QQcmdZViewItem

BBD

 

[BigBadDodge]

Okay the Dot Matrix tint works as advertised, and it dropped the cab temps substantially, prolly even more when I get the rear window done.

The stuff comes folded in a small box though and its a pita to get the folds out. I had to lay it ouside on a 80 degree day to get them out but all in all I am happy with it. And you can peel it off at any time its static that holds in place and surprisingly really good.

BBD

 

[Ph4tty]

Stained glass window paint would have worked. People use this stuff to paint their bike's windsheild. Me and my bro have colored a few sets of tail lights with the stuff. Available at wally world.

I know this is a late response, but maybe it'll help someone's project in the future.

 

[Graphic Man]

i have put graphics (full sheets of vinyl) on lexan many of times and it was fine i am sure tint would be fine also....i have just never tried it


Scott

 

[BgBlDodge]

How bout for tinting tail lights? I wouldn't mind if my tail lights were a darker tint than they are now.