How do I fog/whiten clear plastic?

No_6 · Post by **No_6** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:56 am

I remember doing this inadvertently before by using a plastic polish. I no longer have that polish as it ruined a $125 motorcycle windshield. Any other ideas?

BTW, I am using the clear plastic end cap from a ballpoint pen as the main navigational beacon on my TOS Constellation, and I wanted it to appear white even when unlit, and am hoping that once fogged, it will help mute the rather bright LED I installed in there...

photoguy · Post by **photoguy** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:18 am

Inadvertently is how this usually happens.

Hit it with a layer of Testor's Dull Coat. Nice and foggy.

If you spray it on the inside, the part will retain it's shiny outer surface, while the inside is completely frosted.