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bluebird
22-09-10, 06:30 PM
Has anyone ever considered using tinted Window Spray on their windshield, or even done it? I like the look of the dark screen but before I spend around £50 on one i just wanted to make sure a £6 can of spray doesn't give the same effect!!
kellyjo
22-09-10, 06:37 PM
Oh no dont do it!

When i got my TT600 the screen had been sprayed but it looked BAD. There were fingerprint marks between screen and spray that couldnt be removed and slowly the spray started to wear away leaving clear spots.
I replaced it after a week with a proper dark tint screen.

Just my experience x
simesb
22-09-10, 06:37 PM
I assume you mean the screen and not the visor? :D

Give it a shot - what is the worst that can happen?
Aquila
22-09-10, 06:41 PM
I got a tinted screen for £17 on Ebay,sometimes you get lucky;)
bluebird
22-09-10, 06:45 PM
Oh no dont do it!

When i got my TT600 the screen had been sprayed but it looked BAD. There were fingerprint marks between screen and spray that couldnt be removed and slowly the spray started to wear away leaving clear spots.
I replaced it after a week with a proper dark tint screen.

Just my experience x

ok, i thought it was worth asking anyway!
bluebird
22-09-10, 06:46 PM
I assume you mean the screen and not the visor? :D

Give it a shot - what is the worst that can happen?

Now you're talking, i hadn't thought about the visor :p
Rob969
22-09-10, 06:49 PM
bought one from china on ebay seems to do the job. think it was the same as Aquilla's
bluebird
22-09-10, 07:00 PM
http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mmdcpViI5ui95TwcdV4dBqQ/140.jpg (http://forums.sv650.org/#) @ £40
or
http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mIsavZb7AoQMQ6iQj_DE9Ig/140.jpg (http://forums.sv650.org/#) @ £70

Decisions decisions?!?
Mighty Boosh
22-09-10, 07:25 PM
Here's a "cheap as chips" alternative which is easy to put back to stock..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LIMO-BLACK-CAR-WINDOW-TINT-FILM-SAMPLE-/120542425556?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c10e371d4

And if you're creative you could even cut your own design before fitting.

Gotta be worth a punt at 99p.;)
jonny.boyd
22-09-10, 07:57 PM
I've just ordered myself a flip screen through hein gericke.

Now wierdly it was cheaper for me to order it through them than buy one myself off the internet!

Flip Screen, dark tint £39.95

Love it!
Sruffy
08-10-10, 10:02 AM
I bought a tinted screen and am very happy with it. If you are considering buying one too why not try spraying the original first.........if it looks rubbish then buy one
punyXpress
08-10-10, 10:28 AM
MB's post looks good, but a bit of bin liner would do the deed for even less. ;)
Dicky Ticker
08-10-10, 07:07 PM
Remove screen----apply tinted film of choice to inside and refit. If you don't like it take it off and try a different tint or colour. The film will not damage your screen so you can revert back to normal with a quick polish up.