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Title: tinted windows
Post by: mahimahimo on March 02, 2005, 10:03:33 AM
saw this on ebay today and was curious if its possible to tint the plastic windows on a soft top.........http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7958377479&category=33652

                                                            -mo
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: Hard_on_riggin on March 02, 2005, 10:07:59 AM
I tryed it and the first time i put the top down and go it wet it wrinkled after a week it was such a mess i tore it of . and the hard top i got had the tinted windows and i could not see very well in the bush so i removed it. now i have this clean window for a short time the dirt just sticks to it grrrrrrrrrrrrrr . dam tint.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: mahimahimo on March 02, 2005, 10:23:59 AM
well....i used to work at a hobby shop and we used to have this stuff for the car bodys its a spray came in either can or for airbrush.......but it was a window tint for the rc car bodies that was lexan safe....and the nice thing is its a flexible paint cause its meant for the flexible car bodies....im kinda curious if it would work..... a company named faskoat makes it ......

                                         -mo

Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: shilly on March 02, 2005, 11:30:10 AM
I tinted mine using the Insta-Cling stuff from Wally World. Cut to fit, except leave about a 1/8" gap along the edges. (It will be invisible from the outside)  I used a *very* weak mix of soap and water (I think it was like 4-8 drops of soap to a pint of water). Spray the tint and the inside plastic after thoroughly cleaning the inside of the plastic. Apply the tint and adjust it, then squeegee out the water. Ignore any *really* small bubbles because they will disappear.  You must use the insta-cling (removable) type tint. I'll send pictures to you via e-mail of the results on mine.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: shilly on March 02, 2005, 11:38:14 AM
Check your AOL e-mail for some pix. Forgot to tell you I also added a couple of "before" shots for comparison. Feel free to share with anyone who needs them.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: LilRed on March 02, 2005, 12:11:03 PM
  I tinted mine with the cling type too.  Easy and cheap to do and I've had no problems with mine, even with taking the top up and down.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: Bobzooki on March 03, 2005, 01:05:30 AM
I HATE that stuff!  My 2-door came with tinted side windows.  Just what I want, less visibility when wheeling!  So I finally peeled it off last weekend.
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: LilRed on March 03, 2005, 01:10:13 AM
  Yeah, I don't use it on my trail rig cause it reduces visability.   But on my daily driver, it helps keep it cooler, and makes it a little harder for people with sticky fingers to be tempted by whats inside, I hope!
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: mahimahimo on March 03, 2005, 02:38:48 AM
thanx guys i really apreciate it ... u know where i can get thsoe tints from?

                                           -mo
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: LilRed on March 03, 2005, 04:34:26 AM
Got mine at Wal-Mart. ;D
Title: Re: tinted windows
Post by: shilly on March 03, 2005, 09:34:35 AM
Quote
I tinted mine using the Insta-Cling stuff from Wally World. Cut to fit, except leave about a 1/8" gap along the edges. (It will be invisible from the outside)  I used a *very* weak mix of soap and water (I think it was like 4-8 drops of soap to a pint of water). Spray the tint and the inside plastic after thoroughly cleaning the inside of the plastic. Apply the tint and adjust it, then squeegee out the water. Ignore any *really* small bubbles because they will disappear.  You must use the insta-cling (removable) type tint. I'll send pictures to you via e-mail of the results on mine.


See above...   ;D