Paintless Dent Repair & Vehicle Wraps
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I found a retro style radio flyer at a yard sale for $6, and repainted it flat black with gloss black accents, then added some carbon fiber. I did the pedals and the handles with plasti-dip. It is a little early for him, but I had fun.
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My first customer ! I had many hours of practice before. Never took any class , I learned by just doing it over and over for months. What do you think?
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what kind of chrome vinyl is the best? 3M 1080 series , Avery or nippon carbide hi s cal metal face? Installation, scratch resistant, color stabylity. I'm a new in chrome vinyl. Thanks.
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by Guest PerformanceDent- 9 replies
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Been looking to find a descent PDR forum! I'm Shawn from Indiana and I own "Performance Dent Repair". I have several dealers and body shop in my area that I do work for and have been in the dent business for 6 years, I love it! Yesterday, I ran into a little problem...and want to share it with you guys to hear your opinions. One of my dealers told me they just traded for a 2011 Toyota Tacoma with 8,000 miles that has hail damage. So, I went to check out the damage. Usually, if it's not severe, I'll just shoot them a price of maby $400 if I can get it done in a few hours. Anyhow, this truck was very very very severe so I decided to do an estimate on it. Well, the hood …
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Hexis Wrap Films available from Accugraphic Sales at wrapfilms.net
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wrapping the area where the door closes
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alright people? was wondering if u guys could help me. need to learn how to wrap the part where the door shuts. i know people dont wrap this area but i would like 2 learn how to do it. any tips or videos would be a big help. thanks scooby
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mactac vinyl films
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Hi all. Just wondering if any of you guys has used mactac vinyl films for car and van wraps. Have some samples and wanted to get your thoughts. Cheers
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I'm going to do some graphics for a Navy vet this Memorial weekend. If someone could send me a 2009 Nissan 370Z I'd appreciate the help. My email address is streetstyletint@yahoo.com. Thank you!
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How do you guys wrap the door edge that runs up against the front fenders? Is it possible to do without taking off the fenders? I'm trying reduce having to take off as many panels as possible.
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Oh yes! He is active military! Lol
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Here in CA? Thanks guys.
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Would like to attend if anyone knows of upcoming Gulf Coast area seminars or training sessions Michael 714-321-9070
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Advice about chrome
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Hi every one I am looking to your advice about colorful chrome. I did search and I found known manufactures ( 3M, Oracal ... ) producing Gold or Silver chrome only ( am I wrong about it? ) I need good quality of colorful chrome for wrapping ( red, blue, green ... ) Looking to hear from you. Thank you in advance.
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hi kings of tint and wrapping! has anyone worked with chrome Hi-s cal metal face from nippon carbide? how to install this products wet? thanks
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Help Needed with back glass window wrap
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Layed a back glass window wrap for the first time a while ago on a 97 Corolla and now one of the bottom corners is starting to peal up, any suggestions? 1. Thinking of reheating it so it will readhere. 2. Cut it off to prevent further pealing back. (will look bad) 3. Glue it down...with what? Thank in advance.
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ATTN: WRAPPERS interested in PPF with PremiumShield, FREE training cli
by Guest Allegiance Aftermarket- 0 replies
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With PremiumShield's ease of installation, and forgiving adhesive system, Wrappers with minimal PPF experience can now install without worries! Come on down in fine tune your skills with Allegiance aftermarket and PremiumShield!! When: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 10:00 am - 2:00pm (registration 9:30am) Where: 1820 W. Drake Dr. ste 103 Tempe, AZ 85283 (off I-10 and Elliot) Come check out the PremiumShield and PremiumSheild Elite! We will raffle off film, there will be free give aways, and FREE LUNCH! Contact Chris Bearse (909)575-7972 or cbearse@alltpa.com SEE YOU THERE!!
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hello guys, I have a friend of a friend that stopped in and gave me a paper/plan to install company logos for holiday in shuttle van. they provide the vinyl needs to wrap it. its from behind the front doors back with a few stickers on the hood,both front doors. I tried to find a picture online with no luck. on the paper it hard to tell how it really is. been trying to find some sort of a picture to get an idea. I am just wondering what I should charge to take on this job. there could be some more down the road. im just not sure what is a fair price. its going to be work and I don't want to give a low price and wish I didn't when im in the middle of it because of the t…
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I'm getting In to Car wrapping . I just need some help with finding carbon vinyl that are cheaper than 3m. I If you have used other products Please Write a review if you could ! Thank you for your Time!!
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Fellow installers I have a wrap that Iam doing for a nursery. I need some good ideas without putting a bunch of pictures of flowers together to make a background. If anybody knows of a software package or web source it would be greatly apericated. Thanks!
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I don't do wraps that much.. but I have a customer that wants a quote....what would be the going rate for a full 09-10' Acura TL wrap with a 3M Satin Black 1080 Material..with the trim wrapped as well./? Thanks you
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Wrap training course local ?
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Hi Guys, Does anyone know more than me about any wrap training courses in South Yorkshire ? Is there anyone willing to train me for a fee ? I know about MDP supplies being the nearest but just checking to see if theres anything closer ? As usual,thanks in advance.........
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Need a wrap, possibly installed. Midwest.
by Guest jparizek80- 1 reply
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Looking to wrap my 2004 F-150 Crew Cab with company logo/info. If anyone in the midwest is interested in quoting me for design, print and install, please email me asap at jason@advancedtintingia.com. I am open to anyone outside of the midwest as well, but may just install myself due to travel, ect. Looking for something eye catching, will have 2 differnt company logos on it as well as 3M info and logo and some. Any questions, call me at 319-558-7643. Thanks!!
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In need of a person for a full time position of wrap installation and production. Must have valid drivers license, drug free, graphic design knowledge a plus, 3M certification a big plus. Contact me anytime at Tim@aptinting.com.
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looking for a vinly wrap school near by, in in centran New Jersey
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As the tittle says, I looking for a vinly wrap school. I live in central new jersey but I can travle if a good school is not close. thanks
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Where to buy Avery SC900-160 in a nice price?
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Where to buy Avery SC900-160 in a nice price?I want to buy some in size 60''*50yd!Thank you!
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I"m new and need your help about chrome
by Guest wakil- 0 replies
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Hi everyone I need your advice about chrome,, what is the best manufacture supplying wide chrome colors?? blue, black, red...etc not just silver and gold.? since long time I was using Nikkilite series 7000 chrome mirror but I dont have suppliers for this products supplying to Lithuania anymore. any ideas? Thank you in advance.
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just wrapped this with averys chrome material. it was not as bad as I thought it was going to be
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HEXIS Piano Wrap for Alicia Keys and the National Anthem
by Guest CHAD@WRAPFILMS- 3 replies
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Anyone catch Alicia Keys' performance during the Superbowl? Her piano was wrapped with HEXIS: http://www.12pointsignworks.com/project-of-the-week/bid/82072/Super-Bowl-Piano-Wrap-for-Alicia-Keys-and-the-National-Anthem
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This is the question I have. I just finished my van and it actually came out really good. On the windows where I used perf material, ...the perf does not want to conform and bend around the edge of the glass. Do you normally cut the perf to the edge of glass instead of wrapping it around? And the second ? Is on on the drivers sliding door, is a window that was covered in wrap material. I did not cut around the edge of the window. I just went over the entire window/slider. This leaves a gap where material does not contact anything. Should I leave it as is or cut it and tuck it in?
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Whats up with the material easily scratching? I barley drag my finger nail across it and boom....scratches. When I asked the rep what was up, he replied with "yeah, that happens, so you have to be careful"..... Thoughts? Also, what other brands or materials are recommended that do not scratch. Thanks, ~A
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Need Installer for 3 - 5 Color Conversion Wraps a Month
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Hi Guys I'm looking for an experienced independent contractor car wrap installer to do 3-5 color conversion wraps for us every month. We are located in Sherman Oaks, CA. You must have experience in doing a clean and seamless full color body wraps. Please contact me if interested.
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We sent the head of our Vehicle Wrap division out to MN to get with the program! Apparently the testing is very difficult, but we are proudly the second person/company 3M certified in the state of MD. Also three of our other tinting division employees were recently IWFA Solar Control Specialist certified too! Doing big things! If anyone bid's on projects out of state let me know, maybe we can work together!
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Car wrap buisness start up?.. 1 2
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I just have a few questions To all the experienced car wrappers out there. I know the average car is around 1600-2300 to wrap and SUVs are $2700-3500 in my area. I am considering diving head first into the car wrap business. We do a ton of tint and audio but would like to learn how to wrap cars and purchase all the equipment. First question is how much is the cost on the material per car or suv. I understand the equipment it expensive so I'm trying to see how long it l take to make back the $35,000-45,000 investment and if it will be worth while. I was going to go through Fellers and buy the bronze package that comes with everything I need it says, for those that know th…
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Hi! I wanted to ask What brand of vinyl is most popular and Where I can buy them?? Also wanted to ask if there are class I can take to learn how to vinyl wrap cars in WA . I've been tinting windows for last 10years and Trying to get in to wrapping cars! Thank you for you help!!
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Xtreme Tint is currently hiring for a Profession Window Tinter and Car Wrapper Installer! Xtreme Tint has been in service for over 12 years and been featured in many well known magazines, I.e: Truck Magazine, DUB, and many others. We specialize in many areas, for example Upholstery, Detailing, Window Tinting (Commerical Residents/Business and Car Windows to lights), Alarms, Lights (HID), Wheels and Tires, and much much more! This position REQUIRES previous experience, more then 2 years, in tinting windows, lights, and detailing, and car wraps. This position is not limited to just tinting and wrapping, it also requires going out to do commercial jobs,and customer servic…
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Haven't posted in while in Sept we moved our shop to a larger facility about 1 mile from our old location.The new spot is 4000sq' has (2) 14' bay doors 1 in front and 1 in back.long enough to drive a semi and trailer thru.Been busy since then .We just tested so new wrap film from Avery.It is an improved product to their already great MPI 1005.So we decided the shop truck needed a fresh new look to go with the new location.We printed the GZ logo in Avery's wrapping chrome and laid on top to give our logo that flash look. http://www.gzsigndesigns.com/
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Anyone have wrap layout pattern for 2006 express van (delivery no windows) they can send me? Any help appreciated
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Duct tape RULES!!!
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Hi all, just wanted to announce that we are having a free hands on workshop at our facility in So Cal on February 2nd. It will be a participant driven workshop, where you will get to play with 3M 1080 series wrap vinyl, paint protection film, and more. This will be a fantastic opportunity to investigate whether or not our products would be a good fit with your current business, or new business venture. Your invitation is here: http://aerotectfilms.com/newsletters/3M_Workshop_Invite.pdf
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Matte White Camaro w/ Reflective Striping
by Guest omgwraps- 6 replies
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Hello im new to Tint dude but not new to vehicle wraps, been doing wraps since 2002 check out this Camaro I just finished last night. Matte White 1080 3M material with Reflective Striping. We also customized the wheels with white paint and reflective. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask. Original Mobile Graphics aka omgwraps.com
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South facing window tint
Forgot to mention; if your house is under HOA, you may have to check in with them. Some, eh hem, many seemingly shy away from having a reflective look to the glass. A dual reflective with a visible light transmission of 35% (ex: NV35) would likely be more palatable to HOA, but not so happy for the owner. Your position to take with them is: The higher the reflectivity of a film product, the better when dealing with desert heat. There exists a necessary (physics) compromise in every window film transaction. Can't please all parties. Glad I could help educate. -
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Thank you very much Tinguy1980, I was just about to mess it up. I appreciate your insight! I would have never guessed that the products I was thinking about "run counterintuitive to the use of the product" for the excessive heat. Frankly it does get so hot in that room that at this point I am less about how it looks and more about performance, during summer the AC never stops running in that room, electricity prices here in Las Vegas is up there hence I am trying to invest in ways to cool that room down. Once more thank you for your help I do appreciate it. -
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South facing window tint
Personally knowing what it's like in Vegas when it's hot, I would stir clear of any film TSER performance value less than 60% or a solar heat gain value greater than 40%. Prestige does not fit this and would be a big waste of good money. Huper Optiks' ceramic products have high solar energy absorption rates, so in hot environments these kind high absorptive films run counterintuitive to the use of the product while using air conditioning to cooling the interior. High absorption on the inside pane, where most films are applied will radiate that absorbed heat toward the room. Outside breezes across the exterior surface of the window will not be as effective in cooling down the interior than say a low absorptive film, high solar reflection film product. In this case, low absorptive/high solar reflection products should be a go-to such as: 3M's Night Vision15 or NV25, Vista Film's Dual Reflective18 or DR 28, LLumar's DR15 or DR25 (which closely matches 3M NV), or Madico's Optivision in and around the same number assignment. The numbers assigned to films represent the visible light transmission of the product. When a dealer comes out to assess and likely have and leave samples, use the samples as sunglasses by wrapping over your eyes a viewing out and in the room. This gives you a more precise idea of what the film will look like once applied. A small sample placed on the glass will always appear darker than having the entire panel tinted. Good luck. -
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South facing window tint
Hi folks, I have south facing double pane windows that get a lot sun here in Las Vegas. Those windows get extremely hot and I want to get them tinted. I do not mind if they are black, mirror, dark, light, etc. I am looking for performance blocking the heat without doing a complete blackout. Initially I was thinking of going with 3M Prestige 70 since 3M is the only reputable brand I could think but I did read a few posts here in the forum and I see that there is other brands with perhaps better products like “Huper Optik”. I have not reached out to installers yet since I wanted to research what would be the best product for my needs, could you folks recommend a product that would fit the bill? Thank you! -
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Wet shrinking problems with certain windows
Dry shrink is akin to moving from the horse and buggy age to the age of automobiles; not only innovative, but you find yourself getting to your destination quicker. Dry shrink is also less damaging to the chemical properties of the film itself. And like Bham has pointed out in different words, work smart not harder. TD mentioned the wet check after dry shrinking, which is a technique used by many in the early stages of learning to dry shrink. Plenty of demos on Youtube.- 2
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Wet shrinking problems with certain windows
You REALLY need to learn to dry shrink. That type of finger would not happen and would be way easier to manipulate before failure. It's not about the time you wait for the prep surface to dry, it is about the ease of shrinking difficult windows without them being difficult. Dry shrinking makes our work so much easier. Your quality of installs will go way up and time spent on tough back glasses or windshields will go way down. The stress of doing a difficult shrink is way less once you learn the ropes of dry shrinking. If you want to improve your craft and get better at installs you are probably gonna have to learn to dry shrink sooner or later.- 2
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So theres no way to get around it by wet shrinking it? I havent touched dry shrinking once and dont really have the time to way for the dryer sheets to dry could i just use water as a grip methood? -
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Wet shrinking problems with certain windows
Wet shrinking has advantages but it also has limitations. I'd learn a good dry shrink technique, then follow up with a wet check. You can get a lot more shrink into a piece doing it dry with a lot less stress on the film.- 2
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Wet shrinking problems with certain windows
hey everyone today i was tinting a BMW front windshield i don't remember which model. Anyways while shrinking fingers closer to the side edge it seems like it will end up creasing while i follow the wet shrinking process. I would like to learn how to fix this or get around it i also would like to stick to wet shrinking heres a video to see what happened and fyi this doesn't happen to me with every vehicle https://www.kapwing.com/videos/663028c4f4e49a37cd3b9eed. THANKS
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