Most I see are a clear-tinted plastic, but these have a 3d finish that's almost orange-peel like, so they don't reflect light like a cheapo guard. That and the thinness of them are what made me select these to begin with. Your suggestions have been taken to heart, I'm going to put more time into them to see if I can come up with a better result. Thanks for the suggestions, I wish replies like yours were the norm around here.