Allan Bennett Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I want to tint the windows of my 550-size Bell JetRanger heli a sort of mid-grey to hide the internals. For a couple of seasons I've used tint film, the sort used on full-size cars, but it's bubbling and peeling off and looking awful. I believe that Tamya used to do a range of special paints for this purpose, but I can't find any such thing on their web site or at my local model shop. Does anyone have suggestions of paints (or stains) that would do the job nicely please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flight1 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 HAVE YOU LOOKED AT THE VALLEJO PREMIUM OPAQUE PAINTS LIKE THIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bran Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Yes, Tamiya did, I used their "smoke tint" and IF they still do, Sussex Model Centre is likely to have as they have a massive Tamiya rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim A Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Tamiya PS31 Smoke Polycarbonate Spray shows up on various UK websites still available but not Sussex Model Centre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Tinted cellulose thinners works ok applied in thin sprayed coats . Apply until the desired darkness/effect is achieved. If you think you colour and allow to settle the solids will settle out and leave see through tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_B Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I've used Auto Spray Tint from my local car accessory shop which works extremely well. Also check out eBay as there's window tint spray available there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bennett Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Thanks guys, I'm obviously not as adept at using Google as you are I've ordered a can of the Tamiya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bennett Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 The PS-31 spray arrived yesterday, and what a wonderful job it does Thanks guys. I wonder why Tamiya don't list it here -- must be some EU rule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuphedd Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 for what its worth , ( with the diminishing pound ) I used to "soak " my canopies in DYLON for a few days , more for darker and using this method the colour does not scratch or fall off , Now I do spray cos its a lot quicker. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bennett Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 That's a good tip Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert chamberlain Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 for my sailplane I soaked the canopy in a bucket of warm water to which I added "RIT" dye which is normally used to color cloth. Oddly, not all plastics took the color. One came out the same color it went in. Different type of plastic I guess. My sailplane looks great with a semi- transparent yellow finish----Bob in Kansas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Similar to Robert's post , used to use Dylon hand dye,still available I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 We used to use Dylon on nylon props.We always used to boil the props to relieve stresses. Add the dylong for coloured props. Doesn't work with many modern props, they must be nylon I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Parkes Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Back in my slot car racing days (mid 60,s ) we use to buy "jelly mold " transparent car bodies , usually of the U.S,saloon cars of that era, they all looked the same , but were larger than the British saloon cars , some bright spark discovered that if you covered the inside with flourescent pen markers the rougher the better, then sprayed the inside of the body with hair spray- harmony from wolworths seemed to work the best, maybe because it was the cheapest brand, the results were a amazing psycodelic finish as the hair spray reacted with the marker . Probably highly illegal now in our health and safety world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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