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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 09:30 AM
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So since I wrecked the little thing about two weeks ago, I was wondering since they have to replace the skin on the top...

Is there a way to tint that damn plastic?
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 11:47 AM
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Maybe I'm confused, but what are you wanting to tint?
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 12:00 PM
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The soft top plastic window in the back if there is a way.
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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 01:49 PM
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On my previous '01, I found some static cling tint at the hardware store and applied that to the inside. It held on for a little over a year before it started to peel. Other than that, I'm not sure what else you can use.
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 03:47 AM
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If they are replacing the top why wouldn't you have them put in a glass window roof?
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 08:03 AM
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^^This! Then you can tint that.
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 03:37 PM
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The stupid thing is....none of their "vendors" have a hard top, and the USED soft top they have is priced at 950 something. I about crapped myself when I found out what they were paying and told them to use a internet vendor but it's against their policy and USAA wants it back to how it was prior to the wreck.

I've looked into the soft top with the glass but that option is out as well since they consider it a modification from the 2000 OEM =/

I just want my damn car back lol, I'll try the static cling stuff. I was also told through the grape vine there was a paint like spray for plastics, but I haven't heard anything about it and do not want to be the first to try it.
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 05:05 PM
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Here's a thread where someone applied it to the ouside
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/646...c-window-tint/
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Shadycat
The stupid thing is....none of their "vendors" have a hard top, and the USED soft top they have is priced at 950 something. I about crapped myself when I found out what they were paying and told them to use a internet vendor but it's against their policy and USAA wants it back to how it was prior to the wreck.

I've looked into the soft top with the glass but that option is out as well since they consider it a modification from the 2000 OEM =/

I just want my damn car back lol, I'll try the static cling stuff. I was also told through the grape vine there was a paint like spray for plastics, but I haven't heard anything about it and do not want to be the first to try it.
Do anything you can. Hell Id tell the shop to buy whatever insurance tells them to buy. Then buy a glass top online, let them install that and they can keep the plastic.
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