Where to find transparent black paint??

Re: Where to find transparent black paint?? (v-dub916)

Well, no one I know makes this paint. Oh, and it's translucent. This means that although it colors, light can go through. Transparent is basically clear. If you do fins someone who sells such a thing, let me know. What does work is if you have your own air comp. and a painters set for it, mix some clear laquer and black....it'll thin it enough. What are you painting anyway?

Re: Where to find transparent black paint?? (v-dub916)

http://www.ehobbies.com/1002-7394.html
Most hobby stores do carry it though. It's pretty common.
If you say smoked black color, they might know what you are talking about.

Re: Where to find transparent black paint?? (Red_MkIV)

yes you can get the 'transparent' paint. It does actually exist!
Mine is called "NiteShades" -- it's supposed to be used to tint windows. Tint-in-a-can, is another phrase for it.
I picked up mine at a car performance/parts/accessories store. worked like a charm! I sprayed my orange bumper lights with a couple of coats, and it looks pretty black...but the light still shines through it pretty good once they're turned on :thumup:

Re: Where to find transparent black paint?? (v-dub916)

thanks guys..i found a hobby shop that has them. you guys are right..its a window tint.

Re: Where to find transparent black paint?? (v-dub916)

Ask for testers 2949. Its actually "Model Masters" or some crap like that, but its made by testers. Make sure and follow the directions as far as temp and humidity. I painted mine on a kind of humid day, and if you look really close it looks weird.
The transparent black does NOT hold up though, make sure and clearcoat it.
My $.02
Chris
'01 GTi AWD 1.8T

Re: Where to find transparent black paint?? (genikz)

Mine was called spray tint in smoke version. They also had red green and blue. Definitely follow with the clear coat.