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  1. 09-30-2014, 01:47 AM #1
    TALTOSZ
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    how to tint a mirror blanks?

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    i want to try tint a mirror blanks 1.5 index front coated. What is the best way to do it?
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  2. 09-30-2014, 12:33 PM #2
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    Don't, the heat from the tint could damage the mirror. I found this out the hard way. Is it not polarized already?
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    Boldt is right, tint them before they are mirrored or you'll destroy the mirror coating. Sorry man
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