as a former rc car guy, the idea of tinting a canopy allways sonded like a MESS. for my aiplane canopys, I usually do is treat them like the lexan car bodies! most hobby shops that carry cars will also carry body paints! any of the "candy" colors will come out translucent by them selves, and yes, they even have "smoke" for those who just want a tint.

I paint canopies with the folowing procedure.

1: WASH the canopy with a mild soap, pay close attention to the inside, because this is the side youll be painting!

2: MASK the outside. You dont want any overspray on the outside!

3: PICK a good day, no rain, little wind. This is nessesary if you paint outside!

4: REPEAT step 1

5: SPRAY in LIGHT, EVEN coats wait 15-30 minuites between coats, and ALTERNATE direction of spray until desired "tint" is achieved!