the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
icon

Tinting Clear Plastic


Post ReplyPost New Topic
< Prev Topic Next Topic >
Installer_mss 
Copper - Posts: 221
Copper spaceThis member has made a donation to the12volt.com. Click here for more info.spacespace
Joined: February 14, 2005
Location: United States
Posted: March 24, 2011 at 2:20 PM / IP Logged  
I would like to try it with other plastics as well. I'm sure it would work with almost any plastic but obviously the darker the original color the more you're limited to new color options. I really want to give this a try and props to you dvlman for this post. To ledmodman...you should maybe refrain from bashing someone else's tactics. The whole reason for 12volt is for installers and DIYers to share info and techniques including different ways of obtaining the same or similar results. Actually dvlman's way seems way more professional anyway and i know it would be more durable than paint as it isn't susceptible to scratching off the color. Also sanding and painting is more work than filling up a pot and boiling water/dye and is way more reliable for even coloring, especially for beginners.
"If a man made it, another can modify it...it just takes some thinking."
"If you ask questions, you're a fool for 5 minutes; if you don't, you're a fool for a lifetime."
plainbroke 
Member - Posts: 8
Member spacespace
Joined: October 01, 2009
Location: Kansas, United States
Posted: March 28, 2011 at 4:27 PM / IP Logged  
Does it leave a dull finish on the outside or gloss?
Jeff
plainbroke 
Member - Posts: 8
Member spacespace
Joined: October 01, 2009
Location: Kansas, United States
Posted: July 19, 2011 at 12:03 AM / IP Logged  
I have since done this to my clear taillights, buffing them with really fine buffing compound makes them as glossy as my paint on the truck.. really nice looking..
Jeff
tommy... 
Gold - Posts: 1,901
Gold spacespace
Joined: December 10, 2004
Location: United States
Posted: July 19, 2011 at 2:33 PM / IP Logged  
[QUOTE=plainbroke] I have since done this to my clear taillights, buffing them with really fine buffing compound makes them as glossy as my paint on the truck.. really nice looking..
Are we talking about the boiling method...?
M.E.C.P & First-Class
Go slow and drink lots of water...Procrastinators' Unite...Tomorrow!
tommy... 
Gold - Posts: 1,901
Gold spacespace
Joined: December 10, 2004
Location: United States
Posted: July 19, 2011 at 2:34 PM / IP Logged  
...Maybe a pic...or two...?
M.E.C.P & First-Class
Go slow and drink lots of water...Procrastinators' Unite...Tomorrow!
dvlman 
Member - Posts: 5
Member spacespace
Joined: May 06, 2009
Location: Indiana, United States
Posted: December 13, 2011 at 1:41 AM / IP Logged  
I will be makeing a tail light for my motorcycle soon, I'll take some pictures of casting it and dyeing it.
plainbroke 
Member - Posts: 8
Member spacespace
Joined: October 01, 2009
Location: Kansas, United States
Posted: December 13, 2011 at 7:14 PM / IP Logged  
I am sorry I did not making it clear, I used spray tint then polished to the tint darkness I wanted the finished product to be.. The 2 parts clear to one part black is pretty close to the tint spray I used..   I will try to get some pics later this evening..
Jeff
Page of 2

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.

  Printable version Printable version Post ReplyPost New Topic
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

  •  
Search the12volt.com
Follow the12volt.com Follow the12volt.com on Facebook
Friday, December 6, 2024 • Copyright © 1999-2024 the12volt.com, All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy & Use of Cookies
Disclaimer: *All information on this site ( the12volt.com ) is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular use. Any user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and use of this information. Please verify all wire colors and diagrams before applying any information.

Secured by Sectigo
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
Support the12volt.com
Top
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer