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KAV: Tinting Films for Armored Glass
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Posted: Sunday, September 27, 2020 - 09:03 PM UTC


KAV models has developed a new product for simulating the tint on armored glass, and it is now available for several vehicles.

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Posted: Sunday, September 27, 2020 - 11:28 PM UTC
Rather surprised that nobody has produced something like this (so far as I know) up till now.

Curious if this is a decal or self-adhesive film. Seems like selling this as a full sheet so it can be used on any vehicle would be a great idea.

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Posted: Monday, September 28, 2020 - 02:00 AM UTC
Look'n Good!

Problem solved!

Yes, sell in large flat sheets please.
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Posted: Monday, September 28, 2020 - 02:00 AM UTC
There already is something very similar, and it costs nothing. (Assuming you weld)
Lenses for welding hoods come with a plastic protective film. Many are exactly the right color and they adhere very well to flat surfaces. Apply it to inside of window, trim with a no. 11 blade.
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Posted: Monday, September 28, 2020 - 02:00 AM UTC
Look'n Good!

Problem solved!

Yes, sell in large flat sheets please.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 02:31 AM UTC
How about adding a drop of paint to the Future.
Aircraft modellers do that with tea for the canopy.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 10:58 PM UTC

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How about adding a drop of paint to the Future.
Aircraft modellers do that with tea for the canopy.


I have found food coloring works better than paint for that application, but getting the color and transparency just right takes a fair bit of trial and error. Not to mention the time and effort involved in getting a perfectly flat, consistent end result. This seems much quicker and easier.

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