Re: how to "smoke" clear plastic?

Joe Strout wrote:
> 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
remember to spray from the inside as its matt and very light coats as it 
will run