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Modding Q: Re: "Macro Black" article/project

Discussion in 'Modding' started by Cicada, 16 Apr 2003.

  1. Cicada

    Cicada What's a Dremel?

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    what is hte painting method called when he painded the side panels black, and looks black when the lighting is off, but is a window when the lights inside are on?

    and how do you do it?

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  2. Cicada

    Cicada What's a Dremel?

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    also, how was it done with the VFD?

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  3. GT3_GOD

    GT3_GOD What's a Dremel?

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    Its a special type of tinting film I belive. The clear case was painted so that there was that gap in the middle and then this tinting film was applied there so when its off it just looks like a black case and when its on it comes to life.

    Same method was used on the VFD IIRC.
     
  4. ISM

    ISM What's a Dremel?

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    if you read the article he tells you how to do it........ i think :rolleyes:
     
  5. Digitalblueshift

    Digitalblueshift What's a Dremel?

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    From whai I undestand he used automobile window tint. Read the article it is all in there somwhere.
     

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