Commercial window tip
darkdan
Mar 23 2008, 11:43 AM
Since you can tell the higher ups all you want how to clean the windows, they most likely aren't going to go to the janitorial staff and tell them.
So here's what I did (I love my plotter). I made a sticker that says don't use ammonia or bleach (v-kool job).
Someone might flip out about a sticker on the window, but most won't care. If they don't like it, it's easy to remove.
ClassOnGlass
Mar 23 2008, 12:00 PM
good tip there dan i like it
TINTZEUS
Mar 23 2008, 12:00 PM
nice tip.... should put your company name and number on that aswell.....
darkdan
Mar 23 2008, 12:07 PM
I was thinking about it, but thought that might be too tacky.
This at least serves a purpose, "Don't mess up the windows!!!!"
I also left a note for the staff to not tape stuff to the windows anymore and discussed this with the boss.
ClassOnGlass
Mar 23 2008, 12:18 PM
i do have a small oval one with the company name i put on one of the windows when the job is done for future contacts and nobody ever complained dans idea is great though because know matter how many people you tell not to there are always new members getting hired definitely a 5 star tip here now i will go buy a brothers label maker
General Sun Shield
Mar 23 2008, 06:36 PM
QUOTE (darkdan @ Mar 23 2008, 10:43 AM) [*]607517[/*] Since you can tell the higher ups all you want how to clean the windows, they most likely aren't going to go to the janitorial staff and tell them.
So here's what I did (I love my plotter). I made a sticker that says don't use ammonia or bleach (v-kool job).
Someone might flip out about a sticker on the window, but most won't care. If they don't like it, it's easy to remove. Good Idea
Cuttingedge
Mar 23 2008, 09:26 PM
But wont you be cutting your own throat? Hey if they mess it up, they will have to pay you to replace it....lol J/K good Idea. I will take 30 please. BTW why cant you use household strength ammonia windex? Most film companies say its okay...
lorenzotint
Mar 23 2008, 09:46 PM
I will buy a stack... great tip
one slick tinter
Mar 24 2008, 03:44 AM
On your plotter?  Looks like some pretty tiny weeding dan. I think I would be getting them screen printed....but good tip.
darkdan
Mar 24 2008, 04:33 AM
QUOTE (Cuttingedge @ Mar 23 2008, 10:26 PM) [*]607634[/*] But wont you be cutting your own throat? Hey if they mess it up, they will have to pay you to replace it....lol J/K good Idea. I will take 30 please. BTW why cant you use household strength ammonia windex? Most film companies say its okay... V-Kool's warranty card says no ammonia. I put no bleach on there because it's a day care and you can just smell it in the air. I didn't want it to corrode the film (edge sealed it though). QUOTE (one slick tinter @ Mar 24 2008, 04:44 AM) [*]607664[/*] On your plotter?  Looks like some pretty tiny weeding dan. I think I would be getting them screen printed....but good tip.  Actually, the blade on the plotter weeded most of it for me. LOL. All the little tiny bits got stuck on the blade.
ClassOnGlass
Mar 24 2008, 05:14 AM
QUOTE (one slick tinter @ Mar 24 2008, 05:44 AM) [*]607664[/*] On your plotter?  Looks like some pretty tiny weeding dan. I think I would be getting them screen printed....but good tip.  just use a label maker
tintaddicted
Mar 28 2008, 08:59 AM
 good idea for instructions on pane
crywolfe08
Mar 28 2008, 09:13 AM
if you never have done so... Ammonia is a common chemical IMO, and Im sure alot of others, to remove film. Auto, Flat, any really... Its a bit cheaper to pull a layer off, and when you still have a layer or adhesive remaining, spray ammonia on it, and watch what remains turn yellow than to waste a pack of triumphs or spend an hour scraping for that matter. (Simple Green is another great chemical to remove with, the old stuff, not the new stuff) I use to tell custy's the same thing Dan.. Good Tip!! Nice thought! If the custy would continue to use ammonia based cleaners to clean windows the risk they run is the same as the above mentioned..
Shady Sherlock
Mar 28 2008, 02:03 PM
I like the idea. But I would word it differently, adding your contact info. Something like... These windows tinted by: Darkdan the Man (Contact info) Please do not use ammonia products when cleaning.....
TINT
Mar 28 2008, 02:45 PM
QUOTE (Shady Sherlock @ Mar 28 2008, 02:03 PM) [*]609150[/*] I like the idea. But I would word it differently, adding your contact info. Something like... These windows tinted by: Darkdan the Man (Contact info) Please do not use ammonia products when cleaning.....  now now, only put stickers when you do a good job. Dark DAnnyy you got my vote on this one
darkdan
Mar 28 2008, 03:04 PM
I might put my name on the next one. I mean after all, window washers get away with it!
But considering the high price tag they paid for V-Kool on that job I wanted to keep it classy. =)
TintDude
Apr 6 2008, 10:18 AM
Congrats on another tip of the week Dan.
running free
Apr 6 2008, 04:41 PM
darkdan
Apr 6 2008, 04:50 PM
I'm a pimp.
hoosierwindowtek
Apr 7 2008, 06:15 AM
I think it'd be classy enough to put your name on there... You could put something like: Questions? Contact DarkDan @ 555-1234 I think people would appreciate being able to find contact info easily.
darkdan
Apr 7 2008, 07:10 AM
Maybe next time I'm up that way I'll put a sticker on the outside. =)
TINT
Apr 8 2008, 11:08 PM
QUOTE (darkdan @ Apr 6 2008, 03:50 PM) [*]611674[/*] I'm a pimp.
BIG E
Apr 10 2008, 06:51 PM
Good idea Dan!
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