Tinting windows .... (yes, I've used the search button...)

They actually do make a black food coloring. I would use that as a last resort or just an experiment though...not sure how well that would work.

I second the use of real window tint film. It's easy to use on large, relatively flat pieces like model car 'glass'. It looks pretty goood and one roll will last forever, too.

agentg wrote:

If you have a craft store like Michaels, Hobby Lobby etc. I believe Valspar makes a spray bomb of what you need. It's a BIG can but hey, ya gotta do watcha gotta do.

Hmm ... never heard of that. Will have to check that out. Thanks agentg.

Thanks for those suggestions guys. I'll have to look for the watercolor tint next time I'm at my LHS. I don't think that I'll go w/ window tint as I would only be using maybe a square inch of it.

Again thanks for the suggestions, please keep the ideas coming ...

... however, remember in original post, I can't get the clear tint paint in my area ... unless I order it online. But, since I only need to paint two small windows, I don't really want to wait on it.

Best choice:  Tamiya X-19 Smoke, a neutral transparent gray acrylic.

Next best:  Future mixed with watercolor pigment.  Use the stuff in the tube, usually found in the artists oil paint section of the art store, and be sure its "watercolor" pigment, not oil, latex or acrylic.  For "smoke", use Lamp Black (neutral, slightly greenish blue tint), Ivory Black (yellowish tint) or Paynes Gray (blue tint). 

Phil