Re: how to "smoke" clear plastic?

In article <ep5mfr$efi$1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, "A.T." <atong@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
wrote:

> There are many types of plastic, some stain easily but others like PET
will 
> resist all forms of dye. A matter of try and see.

Aha.  Maybe this shell is PET -- it certainly is clear, tough, and 
seemed to resist heat just fine, all characteristics of PET.  And yes, 
it was very resistant to the dye too.

> The best paint to make windows appear black is the Tamiya Smoke PS-31. A

> light application gives a tinted window effect but extra layers build up
to 
> a black finish as used on the canopy of my large RC Bucker Jungman.

Thanks, that sounds good.  I'm still curious about the "Never use this 
paint on plastic models" warning though -- will it just not stick, or 
start a fire, or what?  I'm willing to try it and see what happens, as 
long as it's not likely to be dangerous.

Best,
- Joe