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Offline AirplaneTim

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Tinting the windscreen?
« on: July 28, 2011, 12:58:31 PM »
So I put the stock short windscreen back on the bike for summer to prevent myself from over heating.  I've noticed I rarely look through the smaller screen now because I just keep it down all the time.  But I will still occasionally duck down to get behind it when I want to hear my speakers a little more clearly.
What are some recommended techniques for tinting the windscreen on this thing?  Get the darkest film I can find and put it on the inside?  I've heard of some people here spray painting it, but I'm pretty sure I don't want to go opaque.
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Offline martin_14

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Re: Tinting the windscreen?
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2011, 03:58:49 AM »
Quote from: AirplaneTim on July 28, 2011, 12:58:31 PM
So I put the stock short windscreen back on the bike for summer to prevent myself from over heating.  I've noticed I rarely look through the smaller screen now because I just keep it down all the time.  But I will still occasionally duck down to get behind it when I want to hear my speakers a little more clearly.
What are some recommended techniques for tinting the windscreen on this thing?  Get the darkest film I can find and put it on the inside?  I've heard of some people here spray painting it, but I'm pretty sure I don't want to go opaque.

Say again?  :o
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Re: Tinting the windscreen?
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2011, 04:43:59 AM »
The tint film will not stay on. You'll need to use the "spray on" tint. Go and check out your local auto parts store.

Just one of many videos that are on Youtube: HOW TO TINT YOUR TAIL LIGHTS WITH VHT NITESHADES (VIDEO 2 OF 2)
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Re: Tinting the windscreen?
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2011, 07:39:03 AM »
Quote from: martin_14 on July 29, 2011, 03:58:49 AM
Say again?  :o

Speakers inside my helmet.  No, I have not mounted anything silly like that to my bike.
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Offline stevewfl

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Re: Tinting the windscreen?
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2011, 08:29:18 AM »
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Re: Tinting the windscreen?
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2011, 07:31:29 AM »
Here is mine hit with rattle can Satin Black.  It is also cut down 4"....



Same Satin Black, not cut down yet....

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Re: Tinting the windscreen?
« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2011, 10:54:24 AM »
Nice.  Do you apply to the inside, outside, or both?
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Offline thor32766

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Re: Tinting the windscreen?
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2011, 11:31:43 AM »
Just do it to the inside. That way you can clean the outside off.
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Offline stuckinohio

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Re: Tinting the windscreen?
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2011, 11:50:07 AM »
Another vote for painting the shield.  I used Krylon and it works awesome. 
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Re: Tinting the windscreen?
« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2011, 01:12:37 PM »
Quote from: stevewfl on July 29, 2011, 08:29:18 AM
the BEST for tinting plastic/plexiglass:  http://www.amazon.com/VHT-Shades-Cover-Black-Coating/dp/B00290CBGA

With this product designed specifically for tinting, the windshield will be blacked out from the front but rider can still see through it from behind.
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Offline AirplaneTim

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Re: Tinting the windscreen?
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2011, 03:31:45 PM »
I'm definitely leaning towards Steve's reccomendation.  I'll see if I can find any at my local store before ordering online.  I'll try it out on some spare plexi before applying to the windshield, and will certainly get some pictures up once I do it.
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Re: Tinting the windscreen?
« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2011, 06:02:24 PM »
I tried night shades on an old helmet shield before spraying it on my windshield and it diddnt work so good, turned out really blotchy. Kept putting more on till it looked even but by then you couldnt see through it at all. I have had good luck using it on tail lights. CalSci has a really nice dark tinted one for 125.00
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Re: Tinting the windscreen?
« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2011, 05:20:39 AM »
Quote from: AirplaneTim on August 01, 2011, 10:54:24 AM
Nice.  Do you apply to the inside, outside, or both?

Just the back (rider) side.  Those pics show 2 different shields.  One OEM, one OEM cut down 4".

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