I use the RIT dye method to tint a canopy. I first wash the canopy with mild soap and warm water to remove mold release chemicals and oily fingerprints then use rather warm water, but not boiling!, and mix in the dye. Place the canopy fully into the water and let set for about 5 minutes. Take the canopy out of the water and rinse in cold tap water and check the degree of tint. Place the canopy back into the water if you want a darker tint and repeat the above steps. I have used black dye to get a nice "smoke" tint, yellow dye and blue dye and the canopy looks nice when tinted. I use R/C 56 glue to attach the canopy. ONE CAUTION: remember that this dye process can, and most likely will, tint the receptacle that you use for holding the water/dye/canopy. Don't use the white kitchen sink....and I probably don't need the relate my experience with that...or my bride's reaction....[X(][]!

Mike: after washing the canopy as mentioned above you may be able to tint the canopy to cover the dingy look and then reglue it to your model. It would be worth the time to try the RIT dye.

Soft landings.

Joe