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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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Used hardtop I purchased has untinted plexiglass where it has some adhesive stains around molding on the inside. Tried plastic cleaner but couldn't get these out. I'm planning on using this spray tint on the outside of plexiglass to tint and hide blemishes on the interior. I'm assuming it would turn out ok. Based on pics, tint paint seems glossy and not dull. Anyone have experience with these spray tints(item below/VHT niteshade).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-LENS-SP...d=p4506.c0.m245
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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I have used it with mixed results. One time the finish was decent and fairly glossy the other it looked dull. You need to do some wet sanding in between coats to get it to look really good.

I will see if I can find the write up on spray tinting that I stumbled across after my experiences with my 99 CivEX
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 12:50 PM
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The stains on inside of my plexiglass seem like chemical burns from whatever adhesive they used on windows. I used plastic polish and seemed to lighten it a bit but still there. Any ideas if I can use fine grit sandpiper to try to remove these chemical stains?
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by hyperpm,Aug 17 2009, 02:12 PM
I'm assuming it would turn out ok. Based on pics, tint paint seems glossy and not dull. Anyone have experience with these spray tints(item below/VHT niteshade).
it is NOT glossy when you are done spraying. It's a rough and dull texture. The glossy look you have seen in pictures is from people who have either clearcoated or waxed over the niteshades and then buffed it to a shine.
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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i have the same problem, interested to know what happens
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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i spray tinted my taillights...came out awsome!!! i dont see the harm in doing ur plexiglass....just BE CAREFUL & HAVE PATIENCE and ull b alright...i used a different brand called night shades....u can buy it at almost auto store...
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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