splais

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Has anyone used this stuff and if so how did it work out; and any tips on applying it other than just "spraying". I have a canopy I want to tint, don't want to do the "soak in dye" method; but don't want to ruin it with this spray stuff either.

camss69

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I have used the RC Car window tint and it comes out OK. The finish is a little splotchy for my taste.

The best thing I've used is the Rit-Dye method.

exeter_acres

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Use very fine steel wool to CAREFULLY scuff the inside of the canopy..

tape off the rest of the canopy....


and remember you are spraying the inside of the canopy.

foodstick

if you take the older non waterbase rc car body paints, and thin them down with the reducer/ thinner they make... you can use most of those colors as a tint. Practice on scraps first of course..Years ago I used to paint many lexan canopys, and tint a lot of heli canopy windshields. The nice thing about spraying the reduced tint with an airbrush is you can just tint around the edges, or across the top
(like a car windshield) there are many options...

rcplanenut

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The RC car paints work very well on the inside of canopys. My LHS has a good selection of paint Metal Flake, Color changing paint, tints etc. Check your LHS to see what they have

sweetpea01

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waterbased should be thinned with water not thinner

flyinrazrback

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I use automotive clear with a drop or two of black or whatever color you want it to be, works like a champ.

Lazer

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Is there anything special that you do when using the rite die. I've used it before and seemed to work fine but now the China Models canopy that I have does not respond the same. Any idea?[]

flyinrazrback

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Some plastics will take the rit dye and some will not, just have to test it. Get a test piece and get the water as hot as you can without it distorting the plastic.

maukaonyx

I used an RC car body window tint...a smoked black...I forget exactly which brand. BUT, it turned out way toooooooo dark for my taste. I had wanted to install a pilot and see him inside the canopy, but after I sprayed for an even coat, it was too black to see the pilot. I left him out. So you'd think you could spray it lightly to effect a light tint? That is what I thought , and like someone said, it is splotchy, especially at first, so then you spray on more to get even coverage, and then you have deep black, haha. Maybe I didn't use Testors, but I don't recall. Good luck! Jon

Gungadin

I used the Testors Transparent Black Window Tint, and it came out blotchy. I cleaned the canopy well with alcohol to remove any oils or contaminants before spraying it. The first coat went on OK. I think the problem may have been that there was water or some other contaminant actually inside the spray can. I would think twice before using this brand of paint for tinting a canopy.

show871

Dang thats a great idea....you could add a flex agent to boot!

flyinrazrback

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Never needed to add a flex agent. Just took some 1000 grit wet sandpaper to the inside, and shot it with the clear and done deal.

gargajm

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The best way to apply this tint is to place your can in a pan of water almost to the top of the can depending on how full the can is. Heat it up until you have a hard time keeping your finger in the water. By doing this the tint willl flow a lot better. Use very thin coats and make sure it dry's before applying the next coat. Keep applying until you have it dark enough to your liking. I hope this helps!!!

Joe G.

Lazer

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Are you using a sprayer?