How to darken opaque blinds?

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I made a huge mistake in getting opaque blinds in all bedrooms in lieu of blackouts. How can I darken them?

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Maria E Turner on Nov 01, 2016
Rustoleum makes a paint for plasticic you can use it or buy some solar curtains from Carol Wright gifts they work a dual purpose

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- Ceeshae on Nov 01, 2016
  Thanks Maria I had thought of putting up blackouts and a friend suggested I paint them also. I also thought of putting sun reflecting film on the glass which is probably the cheapest option
  
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117135 on Nov 02, 2016
I spray painted mine. Here is a link of what I used and what I learned by spray painting my blinds. http://designeddecor.com/lessons-learned-spra...

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