Tinted acrylic?

KiwiFlavor · 15-July-06, 05:55 PM

Okay, where can i find tinted black (see through) acrylic sheets?? i've searched it everywhere and i couldnt find it !! i mean even local glass shop doesnt have it.. they only have it in gray, bronze etc ! sigh..

Lokie · 15-July-06, 06:16 PM

http://www.estreetplastics.com/

I looked on my main source USPlastics web sight but didn't see it listed, so I found a another source...I like there prices too...hmmm

Digital-World · 15-July-06, 06:26 PM

Us plastics has been more expensive lately. And they seem to be cutting the amount of products they carry. They are based here in town and last I heard....the old man that runs it is not feeling the best lately....
Maybe they are going through some big changes...who knows...

KiwiFlavor · 15-July-06, 07:48 PM

lokie that's the place where i took a look before xD !! (not locally though)

i doubt they have the black tinted one tho.. cuz it's a solid black and not see through i think!

FunkyStickman · 15-July-06, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KiwiFlavor


	lokie that's the place where i took a look before xD !! (not locally though) i doubt they have the black tinted one tho.. cuz it's a solid black and not see through i think!

Clear smoke plexi right here.

Lokie · 15-July-06, 08:22 PM

You know, back in the day before anyone did this, Digi and I thought up a case design with window tint. Of course time went on and finally someone did one....anyway you can apply the same theory to a window as with the tint jobs.....

What I'm getting at, is you can add layers of tint to get your desired shade. If the smoked isn't darkenough just ad a layer of tint to darken it up.

ranger1033 · 15-July-06, 08:38 PM

Here is a couple places you can check out.
http://www.sloanswoodshop.com/acrylic%20sheets.htm

http://www.delviesplastics.com/ACRYLIC%20SHEET.htm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Perspex-Acryli...QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.professionalplastics.com/.../prrfnbr/85259

KiwiFlavor · 15-July-06, 08:52 PM

@ funky : but it's gray

@ lokie: i think you're right.. i was thinking to do that.. !!

Thanks all for the input.. but keep it coming if it's possible

$SOLID$ Necro · 15-July-06, 09:21 PM

You could always use model "Transparent " tinting paint...I used to use it to "Blue" out the windows of my car models

I duno how well it would work on large peices, but it's a thought!

Check this out:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHF85&P=7

http://www.kevinfisher.net/web_serve...light-mod.html

KiwiFlavor · 15-July-06, 09:53 PM

! necro... thanks for the idea.. but i might as well just buy mirror film kit... easiest way, because i dont know if there's any local stores that sell those types of paint!

$SOLID$ Necro · 15-July-06, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KiwiFlavor


	! necro... thanks for the idea.. but i might as well just buy mirror film kit... easiest way, because i dont know if there's any local stores that sell those types of paint!

NP Bro, I am slightly puzzled by your choice of smilies (Embarassment?!?!)

Anyways, just doing what ya' asked...that's my job

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	Thanks all for the input.. but keep it coming if it's possible

And this was possible

In the end all that matters is what will work best for you...

I just remembered this little "Trick" and thought it was a great tip for others who may read this, and/or your future mods..never know when you may find a need for it

eascarface · 15-July-06, 11:07 PM

Sweet link Solid. I think my cousins been wanting to do something to the headlights on his sentra so I'll see if that will do the trick. Thanks

KiwiFlavor · 15-July-06, 11:17 PM

heheh ! i think i shall join necro and be his minion to rule the world ! i mean.. Ator of course the first in command LOL!

WrathOfSocrus · 15-July-06, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lokie


	You know, back in the day before anyone did this, Digi and I thought up a case design with window tint. Of course time went on and finally someone did one....anyway you can apply the same theory to a window as with the tint jobs..... What I'm getting at, is you can add layers of tint to get your desired shade. If the smoked isn't darkenough just ad a layer of tint to darken it up.

I'm really shocked that this wasn't the first idea proposed. It took 6 posts to get that one out! Doing that layering trick leaves alot of room for adjustment so you can get the 'look' that you want.

Here is another old trick, using red or blue cellophane. I bet if you put it on in conjunction with the tint, you could add a nice deep red or blue hue to the window. Just a thought . . .

KiwiFlavor · 15-July-06, 11:49 PM

thanks for the idea

but im looking for a black one... also probably i should contact tribal overkill cuz he has a store near him that sells tinted black acrylic (if he doesnt mind doing that for me) ! and i found that using the mirror film on the acrylic can cause it to create air bubbles cuz acrylic is flexible unlike glass ! (found this on tribal overkill project worklog)

so yeah lol! xD

musclecars&computers · 15-July-06, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lokie


	You know, back in the day before anyone did this, Digi and I thought up a case design with window tint. Of course time went on and finally someone did one....anyway you can apply the same theory to a window as with the tint jobs..... What I'm getting at, is you can add layers of tint to get your desired shade. If the smoked isn't darkenough just ad a layer of tint to darken it up.

Lokie u been reading my IM sessions??

I was just telling someone bout using tint the other day.

[IMG]aolbart:/1024/id/2B00000281/3B2D29[/IMG]
ManOfMandango (3:15:37 PM): i've got an old acrylic case i need to do something with
fastassound (3:15:45 PM): get window tint
fastassound (3:15:48 PM): for it
fastassound (3:15:53 PM):

[IMG]aolbart:/1024/id/2B00000281/382D29[/IMG]

15-July-06, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
KiwiFlavor Apex Tech Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: D-hoe-ver, NH Posts: 528	Tinted acrylic? Okay, where can i find tinted black (see through) acrylic sheets?? i've searched it everywhere and i couldnt find it !! i mean even local glass shop doesnt have it.. they only have it in gray, bronze etc ! sigh.. __________________ AMD athlon 64 3000+ \| Gigabyte GA-k8NSC \| PNY 6800 GT 416/1090 \| OCZ Gold series 1 gig 2.8v 2-2-2-5 I r Ator's minion !!!

15-July-06, 06:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lokie Custom What? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Eau Claire,WI Posts: 6,817	Re: Tinted acrylic? http://www.estreetplastics.com/ I looked on my main source USPlastics web sight but didn't see it listed, so I found a another source...I like there prices too...hmmm

15-July-06, 06:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Digital-World Old Skool Pimp Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naked in a bean bag eating cheetos! Posts: 2,669	Re: Tinted acrylic? Us plastics has been more expensive lately. And they seem to be cutting the amount of products they carry. They are based here in town and last I heard....the old man that runs it is not feeling the best lately.... Maybe they are going through some big changes...who knows... __________________

15-July-06, 07:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
KiwiFlavor Apex Tech Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: D-hoe-ver, NH Posts: 528	Re: Tinted acrylic? lokie that's the place where i took a look before xD !! (not locally though) i doubt they have the black tinted one tho.. cuz it's a solid black and not see through i think! __________________ AMD athlon 64 3000+ \| Gigabyte GA-k8NSC \| PNY 6800 GT 416/1090 \| OCZ Gold series 1 gig 2.8v 2-2-2-5 I r Ator's minion !!!

15-July-06, 08:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lokie Custom What? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Eau Claire,WI Posts: 6,817	Re: Tinted acrylic? You know, back in the day before anyone did this, Digi and I thought up a case design with window tint. Of course time went on and finally someone did one....anyway you can apply the same theory to a window as with the tint jobs..... What I'm getting at, is you can add layers of tint to get your desired shade. If the smoked isn't darkenough just ad a layer of tint to darken it up.

15-July-06, 08:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
ranger1033 Imperial News Bounty Hunter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In a Galaxy Far Far Away Rouses Point, NY Posts: 8,013	Re: Tinted acrylic? Here is a couple places you can check out. http://www.sloanswoodshop.com/acrylic%20sheets.htm http://www.delviesplastics.com/ACRYLIC%20SHEET.htm http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Perspex-Acryli...QQcmdZViewItem http://www.professionalplastics.com/.../prrfnbr/85259 __________________

15-July-06, 08:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
KiwiFlavor Apex Tech Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: D-hoe-ver, NH Posts: 528	Re: Tinted acrylic? @ funky : but it's gray @ lokie: i think you're right.. i was thinking to do that.. !! Thanks all for the input.. but keep it coming if it's possible __________________ AMD athlon 64 3000+ \| Gigabyte GA-k8NSC \| PNY 6800 GT 416/1090 \| OCZ Gold series 1 gig 2.8v 2-2-2-5 I r Ator's minion !!!

15-July-06, 09:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lima, Ohio Posts: 7,217	Re: Tinted acrylic? You could always use model "Transparent " tinting paint...I used to use it to "Blue" out the windows of my car models I duno how well it would work on large peices, but it's a thought! Check this out: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHF85&P=7 http://www.kevinfisher.net/web_serve...light-mod.html __________________ Join the PC Apex "Overclock and Benchmark" team today! Click Here! Necro's "Ultimate Links" Collection Click Here! Last edited by $SOLID$ Necro; 15-July-06 at 11:50 PM.

15-July-06, 09:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
KiwiFlavor Apex Tech Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: D-hoe-ver, NH Posts: 528	Re: Tinted acrylic? ! necro... thanks for the idea.. but i might as well just buy mirror film kit... easiest way, because i dont know if there's any local stores that sell those types of paint! __________________ AMD athlon 64 3000+ \| Gigabyte GA-k8NSC \| PNY 6800 GT 416/1090 \| OCZ Gold series 1 gig 2.8v 2-2-2-5 I r Ator's minion !!!

15-July-06, 11:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
eascarface Apex Tech God Join Date: May 2006 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 3,352	Re: Tinted acrylic? Sweet link Solid. I think my cousins been wanting to do something to the headlights on his sentra so I'll see if that will do the trick. Thanks __________________ In cases of major discrepancies it's always reality that's got it wrong.

15-July-06, 11:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
KiwiFlavor Apex Tech Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: D-hoe-ver, NH Posts: 528	Re: Tinted acrylic? heheh ! i think i shall join necro and be his minion to rule the world ! i mean.. Ator of course the first in command LOL! __________________ AMD athlon 64 3000+ \| Gigabyte GA-k8NSC \| PNY 6800 GT 416/1090 \| OCZ Gold series 1 gig 2.8v 2-2-2-5 I r Ator's minion !!!

15-July-06, 11:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
KiwiFlavor Apex Tech Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: D-hoe-ver, NH Posts: 528	Re: Tinted acrylic? thanks for the idea but im looking for a black one... also probably i should contact tribal overkill cuz he has a store near him that sells tinted black acrylic (if he doesnt mind doing that for me) ! and i found that using the mirror film on the acrylic can cause it to create air bubbles cuz acrylic is flexible unlike glass ! (found this on tribal overkill project worklog) so yeah lol! xD __________________ AMD athlon 64 3000+ \| Gigabyte GA-k8NSC \| PNY 6800 GT 416/1090 \| OCZ Gold series 1 gig 2.8v 2-2-2-5 I r Ator's minion !!!