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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Default Tint a helmets face shield,, possible?

I have a helmet for my son. It's a hand-me-down from my oldest son. It is a youth full face helmet andsays "CIRUS" (which I think is an HJC). I searched for a tinted faceshield with no luck. The faceshield is clear pastic and Iwould rather it betinted. Isthere anyway toapply tint toa clear, plastic faceshield?Thank you.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Check your auto parts stores. They sell a spray tint made by VHT.
Some members on this forum have used it to tint their tail light and blinker lenses so it should work on the shield.
http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/VH...71_p_3465.html
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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try the film for tinting auto windows. you will be assured of a uniform coating and if not happy can be easily rmoved.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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I tried using the film. Didn't work well for me. I mucked it up about 3 times and gave up. Never even came close to right.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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I did try the film,,,, couldn't do it.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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The dry film is very hard to use sometimes . The key is to buy that little spray bottle they also sell . It sprays out a nice mist to keep the film just right as you squeegee the air bubbles out evenly . But I prefer the VHT mentioned before . I usually shake well before I use it too . I like to start at the top , working my arm from side to side . Remember to stay above the runs . Work them down with the spray nozzle . Once you reach the bottom , let the excess drip off . Then let dry . Hope that helps ya out bro ...............Kev

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