I have t-tops, and t-top shades. I hate my t-top shades, they are old, crusty, and always fall off and bounce around. I don't want to deal with them anymore.

However, I don't want the car getting extremely hot during the coming summer months. Some people will suggest tinting, which I considered...but tinting still lets light through.

I don't want ANY light coming through! ZERO! ZILCH! NADA!!

Can I just take some black (or gray, seeing as my interior is light gray) spray paint and, well, PAINT the interior portion of my T-top? Will paint adhere to glass? Are their paints especially made for glass? Thank you!

 

Why not just buy or make some new t top shades, painting that is a little extreme dont you think

 

The paint will not permanently stick to glass, but yes you can paint it. Clean the glass with rubbing alcohol first, this will help the adhesion. Just be careful with them because it will scratch off.

 

I'd try having them etched first, to give the paint something to stick to.

 

I think a few light coats will work out pretty good.

 

No matter how well it sticks to the glass, it will still be very easy to scratch the paint. I wouldn’t even take them off if you’re going to do that.
Your best bet is to go buy some new shades (or even look on eBay) and maybe go to home depot and buy some new velcro.

If you want to test my theory first, paint a small stripe on your bathroom mirror ... and tomorrow take a penny or something across it. I bet it will scratch right through.

 

A blackout window film/tint might work better than paint.

 

Yes, currently I have a coat of VHT Nightshades on them...but I still want them darker. Maybe another coat to see how it will do.

BTW, what does "etched" mean?

Thanks for the replies, but I will NOT buy new sunshades.

 

why not black vinal? (vynal? spelling...)

 

if you can find it, maybe black contact paper would work for you? i dont think it would let any light through and it would hold up better than paint, and could be removed if necessary.

 

That is a good idea - just getting it too look "good/professional" might be the trick - but I think I would consider it.

Also - how about either more coats of Nite-Shades or a couple of coats of 5% (or darker if they have it) window tint? I was experimenting with VHT Nite Shades on some fog lights once - and I eventually got it so dark that you could barely tell they were on (aftermarket fogs with 85 watt H3 bulbs). You can get the stuff really dark, and if you have already done that, you may just want to lay it on a little thicker.

Scratched...etc. Get it rough so paint can stick better - I'd do that last, cause you could never get it back to normal.

 

'Etched' glass is simply sandblasted glass, it leaves a frosty look to the glass. Some people use this to put designs and pictures on glass. It is permanent since it does rough up the glass and removes the smooth surface, which in effect makes it translucent at best. But I would say paint would stick better to this surface rather than a 'smooth as glass' surface.

Don't the craft/hobby stores carry special glass paint for the Martha Stewart in all of us?

 

Come on now. You KNOW you just want to paint "East L.A." or Los Vatos Locos" in Olde English on your hatch glass

 

ARGHHH!!!! Alright alright, you got me!!! I was planning on putting "Konetikut Kr3wzzerz" on my hatch...you ruined my surprise project Skull!!

I like the black vynal idea a lot, and I'll be sure to check out the local hobby shop near me.