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06-04-03, 10:10 PM
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| | Fatal Attraction Bronze Supporter 
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lewes, Delaware, USA GT40: Ex-DRB #35
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Rep Power: 23  | Window tinting
I would like to tint my side windows, but have been informed that film tinting doesn't work very well on plexiglass. According to a local tint guy, apparently plexi breathes, and will cause bubbles between the tint film and the glass.
Has anyone experienced this, or have an alternate solution?
Thanks!
Bill
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06-05-03, 07:52 AM
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| | CCX33911 10 tenths
Join Date: Dec 2001 GT40: Virginia
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Rep Power: 20 | Re: Window tinting
One possible solution is to get side window suppliers to use tinted plexiglas for a special run for you. That way the tint is all the way through, etc. I wonder if you could get away with flat plexiglas cut to the right shape.
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06-05-03, 08:19 AM
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| | brettmcc 10 tenths 
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Essex, UK GT40: RSGTD
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Rep Power: 20 | Re: Window tinting
They used to do a spray for Boy Racers here in the UK, that you could spray over your headlamps etc to get an tint effect, I wonder if that would be any good? | |
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06-05-03, 10:01 AM
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| | Fatal Attraction Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lewes, Delaware, USA GT40: Ex-DRB #35
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Rep Power: 23 | Re: Window tinting
Thanks for the ideas, guys!
I think that flat tinted plexiglass would work out OK.
DMV can be funny about how dark the tint is, so I'm reluctant to try spray tint, as it could be a lot more
difficult to remove than film, but I guess that I could just remove the windows for inspection.
My interior is black leather, and gets kinda hot, when the car sits out in the sun. Getting into the seat without scorching your butt can be a problem!
Bill
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06-06-03, 06:44 AM
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| | Fatal Attraction Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lewes, Delaware, USA GT40: Ex-DRB #35
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Rep Power: 23 | Re: Window tinting
I have been reliably informed by Steve Shedden, that flat
plexiglass will NOT work for side window panels. The windows have small compound curves, which would crack a flat panel, when screwed in place. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
I am going to try the film tinting, and hope for the best.
Mark Clapp,
Would you be willing to make a set of tinted side windows?
Please let me know. Thanks.
Bill
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06-06-03, 08:49 AM
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| | CCX33911 10 tenths
Join Date: Dec 2001 GT40: Virginia
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Rep Power: 20 | Re: Window tinting
Making curved plexiglas is relatively easy with a mold (curved wood fixture covered with soft material) and an oven. You heat the plexiglas to something like 250F and then place on form wearing cotton gloves. Use your hands to smooth it out.
Also, whomever supplies the cut plexiglas side windows for GT40's has to do the same thing. You could ask them to make a run with tinted plexiglas if you would like.
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06-06-03, 02:55 PM
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| | Fatal Attraction Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lewes, Delaware, USA GT40: Ex-DRB #35
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Rep Power: 23 | Re: Window tinting
Gary,
I'm sure that I could get a set from GT40 Australia, but was hoping for a U.S. supplier of GT40 light covers(Mark Clapp)to tell us that he has tinted windows available! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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06-06-03, 03:30 PM
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| | Mark Worthington 10 tenths
Join Date: Dec 2001 GT40: Massachusetts
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Rep Power: 26 | Re: Window tinting
Plexiglass can be tinted in a soltion of RIT dye. I would think that Lexan can be similarly tinted. | 
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