On 1/8/2005 12:44 AM US(ET), Magnusfarce took fingers to keys, and typed
the following:

I just had a rollup garage door installed that has windows which will allow
daylight (good) and a view of the electronics and tools in my garage (bad).
The windows that came with the door are clear glass. What can I use to
obscure the view from outside without losing the natural light?

Some searching came up with two potential solutions: 1) Spray on fogging
paint, apparently available from craft stores; and 2) Aquarium crystal
paint.

I believe that any tinted or reflective film will work except that, at
night, someone would be able to see into the lit garage. That's almost a
good enough fix, but not quite. I also understand that I cannot add any
appreciable weight to the door, so that rules out adding a thin sheet of
bubbled light fixture panes (like on flourecent lights).

I'd appreciate any shared experiences on this. Thanks.

- Magnusfarce


Take a run over to WalMart or any store that sells "Con-Tact" plastic
shelving paper. They have a diamond patterned (peel and stick)
semi-clear plastic film that can be used on window glass. I have it on
one bathroom window that is next to a patio and it works great.


--
Bill