Defogging clear parts.

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Defogging clear parts.

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Is it possible to defog clear parts? I am working on the AMT DS9 runabout. I tried tinting the windows with some enamel window tint. The paint was a bit old and it came out looking pretty bad. I used some thinner to strip the paint off, but it fogged up the windows. Is there a way to undo the fogging or am I just out of luck? Would putting a coat of future on them help?
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Your best bet is to polish it with Novus before applying the Future.

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What is novus? I am not familiar with that product.
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Also, what is a good window tint? I have not had good luck with the testor enamel stuff.
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Here you go. I use Novus all the time on acrylic.

http://www.novuspolish.com/
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Callandor wrote:Also, what is a good window tint? I have not had good luck with the testor enamel stuff.
Enamel is a pain - for tinting windows use an Acrylic product

Model Master Acryl has several clear colors - I used the Clear Orange on my TSR-2 Canopy
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Callandor wrote:Also, what is a good window tint?
This http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.p ... t-id=81519
Acrylic Mini X-19 Smoke - 10ml Bottle
Item #81519
MSRP: $2.30
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Callandor wrote:Also, what is a good window tint?
This http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.p ... t-id=81519
Acrylic Mini X-19 Smoke - 10ml Bottle
Item #81519
MSRP: $2.30
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Window tint = India Ink in Future. Any color you want, just make sure it's India Ink and not calligraphy ink. You want dye not pigment.

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