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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 05:00 AM
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was wondering if any of ya ll have heard of getting ur windscreen tinted at a tint shop? 5% tint.haha
 
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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I don't think it would be worth it to the guy doing the tint. Our windshields have complex curves - some of them too tight to a flat sheet of tint on - even with the use of a heat gun.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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I know that certain polycarbonate sunglasses are dyed at the optomotrist...maybe it isn't too crazy to look into that, do a tied dye or something equally dopey. I have seen 'spray on 'tint one time in JC whitney...that may be another thing to look into.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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tinting won't work, too many curves like the other guys said...just paint it
 
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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You could peel off the sticker, and use auto tint for the stock shield. the curve isn't that bad. No heat gun needed.

It will probably look like *** real fast. Remember that the back of your screen is still exposed to the elements UNLIKE the inside of a car window.

If you don't look through it in a tuck, just paint it black. If you do look through it then get a can of VHT Nightshades. It's used to tint taillights. If you prep it well it may look OK on your screen.

IMHO instead of doing some jackleg mod that could make your bike look like crap, I would just save some ducats and ger a proper windscreen.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 07:05 AM
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or you could just create a warm concentrated solution os fabric dye and submerge it.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 03:39 AM
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damn. i think ill just buy one. looks like no short cuts for this one since i tuck. thanks though
 
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 04:02 AM
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try those cheap removable tints u can buy at walmart
 
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