Tint Laws
Discuss anything related to car tinting laws and regulations.
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Metering
by Guest cliffnjulie- 1 reply
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Are the police required to Meter a window to give out an Illeagal Tint Ticket? Does the Ticket have to show percentage the window film metered? Does the Judge have to throw out the ticket if it does not show what the film metered? The above questions would be for the state of Oregon, just curious.
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Fines In NC 1 2 3
by Guest Hades12- 25 replies
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I have been able to find the Law for NC, but I have been unable to fine the Fine for breaking the law. anyone know or have found the fine amounts? thanks
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Georgia Tint Law
by Guest madmike30269- 2 replies
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HI Folks: My son was given a ticket for windows being too dark. I called local police and talked to a deputy and he said that GA LAW only requires that the driver and the passenger windows in the front to meet the tint law. Reading through here it looks like many think it applies all around the vehicle. Does anyone know for sure? Mike
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On my tint chart it shows CO as having 2 very different laws, I think I heard why once but I forget now. Anyone?
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comply stickers 1 2 3
by Guest tintingbytami- 20 replies
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Anyone here have to use comply stickers in your state? The company I have been buying them from for yrs has closed down . Looking for new company.
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That's right small town Minnesota doesn't mess around
by Guest darkdan- 6 replies
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Our tint law doesn't allow stickers on your vehicle windows. So teen charged $512 (four tickets x $128) for violating the glazed window statute (our tint law). Src: http://www.owatonna.com/news.php?viewStory=32237 Tint law: https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=169.71
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COLORS AND REFLECTIVE CAR WINDOWS NOT ALLOWED
by Guest RCOOTE- 2 replies
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http://nrps.com/news/24Hours/Media%20Relea...d%20Windows.pdf MEDIA RELEASE FOR RELEASE: 23 December 2008 0830 short DATE TIME DISTRIBUTION PREPARED: 23 December 2008 0800 3 District DATE TIME LOCATION PREPARED BY: J. Picton Sgt . 6703 3 District NAME RANK & FILE NO. UNIT AUTHORIZED BY: J. Picton Sgt . 6703 3 District NAME RANK & FILE NO. UNIT TINTED WINDOWS – WHAT IS THE LAW A member of the public called to inquire about information received from a police officer that had stopped them for having tinted windows on their vehicles drivers’ window. The officer advised that the coloured window coating was !llegal. Is it? In the Province of Ontario it is a…
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How are motorhomes classified?
by Guest 427c8- 8 replies
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In Minnesota anyway... Are they vans/trucks or cars? Cars have a max of 50%, can motorhomes go darker like trucks? Keith
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Had my first client with a violaton with a 70% plus film [bek UP 75%] net 58% on 2000 Range FD's. The rear section was OEM . First time for everything.
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Anyone have any Suggestions?? 1 2
by Guest WannabeG- 12 replies
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I have 35% tint all the way around my G35 sedan and I got a ticket last week for $125 for having !llegal tint.... I live in minnesota and the limit is 50%. Most cops dont give a sh** but the city I live in is full of people who pay a lot on taxes, with no crime, so cops get bored quickly and enjoy pulling you over for simple things... Im planning on paying it, I spoke to my doctor today, but he wouldnt comment on my 'headaches in the sun" note on the sheet, so that was a no go (any other way to get a medical exempt??) If I go to court, will it get lowered?? Idk, it just seems dumb. You can see right threw my tint... A dude on the local forum got a pic of me while I wa…
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Suspicious much?
by Guest GDK Electronics- 6 replies
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I get a call from a guy asking how much to tint his 97 Ford Contour. I quote the price and then he asks about the legal limits for tint. I explain it and he says - " I want it dark enough so nobody can tell my skin color or facial features" WTF??? Most people would at least come up with "I want privacy" or "I want to block more of the sun" but not this tool. LOL Needless to say I refused the job, and I didn't coach him on how not to be so obvious when planning a crime in his car. LOL
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Why tint laws 1 2
by Guest TLE- 11 replies
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What is the reason for the tint laws I hear it is for cops saftey but not sure.
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Tint Law Exceptions??
by Guest takeit2zero- 8 replies
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I am new to the field of Private Investigation. In fact, I just got my license today. (Well, I got the certified stamp of approval from the state. My license will not come in the mail for a while.) What are the exceptions to tint laws for Private Investigators? Does anyone know? Thanks for your help! -Mack xxoo
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Im just so curious why a lot of the tinters on here consider dark tint to be dangerous? 5% I can def see why, but anything between 20 and 30% I think is just fine. im not talkin law here just want other tinters opinions. please tell me why tint is more dangerous than dark sunglasses. and why tinting my windshield with 50% to keep the glare down is dangerous when the sun in my face is more dangerous? both for my eyes and anyone in front of me.
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Had a custy buy a 2008 3 series BMW and I put 35% Carbon Suntek all round. (legal limit in oz) She gets transfered to Canberra and takes the car over the government pits where their light meter clocked it at 29% (can get away with 30% usually). Having been over their pits myself I know their testing is performed in a dark old shed, and if they are using the same Light meter, its ancient! Has anyone else experienced the same sort of problems specifically with Canberra, but I also hear South Ausralia can be the same? We bought a brand new light meter so as soon as I get my hands on it I will be conducting a full T.S.I. (Tint Scene Investigation)
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Fla State Tint Laws 1 2 3
by Guest Noruleschick- 24 replies
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Dilemma! Two years ago, I had legal tint installled on my suv by reputable tint installer locallly. I drive by cops daily, I talk to cops, I have cops in the family. So, one day, I drop my kid off at school and head on home. I get pulled over by this cop first thing in the morning, on an overcast day. The cop gets out of his car and says, do you know why I pulled you over? I said, no. He says, license and registration I hand it to him, he walks back to his car, couple of minutes he returns and hands me back my license and reggie. He states, do you know why I pulled you over? I said, no. He says, roll down your back window, puts a meter on it and says because you have ill…
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tint laws in s.c.
by Guest irishhanks2- 2 replies
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Just think this is bull crap but any way in greenwood s.c and several other countys they have start really craking down on window tint. there not writing the ticket for tint witch is a small fine and a slap on the wrist. no no there making the tickets out for a unsafe vech. witch is 6 points up to 1500.00 dollars and they impound the car what kinda crap is that and there going after the shops, so if your putting on that dark stuff you might want to stop.. theres a guy in my town that has moved from shop to shop and tints from his house he has never givin a recipt for dark film but they have built a case aginst him just buy people they stop that have givin his name. so far…
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Tint Laws
by Guest SusieQ- 7 replies
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Can anyone tell me how to tell what type & % is already on a vehicle? Is there a code somewhere when it is suppose to be factory? Vehicle was purchased in Conneticut is now in Texas and soon to be in Hawaii. It is my sons and he is in the Navy. Are military laws on tinting any different than the State of residency. Thanks for help in this matter. SusieQ
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Where does the sticker go?
by Guest Vigilant- 6 replies
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My state law requires that a sticker be placed "between the film and glass on the driver's side window." These stickers are supplied by film manufacturers. I'm just curious if there's a specific location on the window that's best or standard for them.
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PA tint laws 1 2 3 4
by Guest neonjay- 36 replies
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Pa law in a very uncertain way states that windows that have 70% are legal (or that does not permit a person from viewing the inside of your vehicle is illegal) if I have 20 % tint on my windows what would my windows show up as with a tint meter. and you can view the inside of the car with 20% tint right??
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When did you go into business? (date on business lic.) 1 2 3
by Guest Key West- 21 replies
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I got so worked up over this unfortunate development that I did alot of research in advance, should some of you need it. After researching the law in NY, it occured to me that alot of you haven't got a leg to stand on legally. These statutes were enacted in 1991, and went into effect as of Jan 1, 1992. SO, unless you were in business PRIOR to Jan 1, 1992, these laws should come as no suprise. If you opened up shop and applied !llegal film after that date, you did so knowing full well that you were engaged in !llegal activity. You cannot elicit sympathy because they changed the laws after you were in business. You KNEW or should have known what the laws were when you opene…
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texas tint laws for inspection vs. state tint law
by Guest clint4883- 5 replies
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check it out guys. I haven't got this figured out yet. why would the inspection law be different than the state tint laws? http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/Misc/faq/tint.htm
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LA changes
by Guest kflemin9- 1 reply
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LA, as of Aug 15,2008, is revoking the exemtion of windsheild tint to those with med or security exemptions. now everyone must be at or above the as1/6" line.. thought some out there may like to know
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Pa Tint Laws 1 2 3
by Guest cheesehead98- 22 replies
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I am moving to Philly in April and was wondering about the tint laws. 70% all windows. What is the deal with that? Will it ever change? Why so light? Does anybody have any pictures of a 4 door car or suv with 70% on it. I am either looking at getting a Chrysler 300 or Jeep Grand Cherokee. All replys are much appreaciated. Thanks TOM
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NEED TINT LAWS IN TEXAS ASAP 1 2
by Guest Kustom_Tint- 11 replies
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I'm doing a minivan with no tint on it, I know the front 2 have to be 35%, but how dark is allowed for the back windows on minivans, can I got 5% or just 15%? thanks
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riddle me this!
by Guest nc_wlch- 6 replies
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ok, I tint in hutchinson, ks, which is about in the middle of the state. anyway, I have read both laws pertaining to window tint here, and basically they read that any sun screening device which is used IN CONJUNCTION with the factory safety glazing materials must not measure below 35% vlt. ok, I understand that. here is the tricky part, lets say a customer has a vehiclen that came with factory privacy glass on everything behind the driver, of course I would use my 38 on the front roll-ups, but what if they have a model that didn't come with tint, am I still restricted to using 38 on the entire thing?
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How are out-of-state/province cars with tint treated?
by Guest copious- 8 replies
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Hey all, great forum! I'm not a tinter, just a guy who wants his car windows tinted. I have a silver 2006 Toyota Matrix and will be using this car to travel through many states and provinces and would like to know what the best compromise on tint levels would be. Currently, the car is registered in British Columbia, Canada where the law states that the front windows cannot have any tint. In about 6 months, I will be relocating and re-registering the car in either Ontario or Quebec. I will be spending a lot of time in the Toronto and Montreal areas and their suburbs. I'm leaning towards registering the car in Quebec. About 14 years ago, I was living in British Columbia (…
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!llegal Tint Waiver
by Guest mattgribble09- 9 replies
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Anyone have a picture or copy of a waiver they use for illegally tinted windows. Just started my business and already getting harassed from the police over a few jobs. However those jobs had no receipts do to being friends and so on. Just starting to think it would be a good idea to have customer sign a waiver to protect myself from the law?? Anyone know what the fine here in MICHIGAN is for putting !llegal tint on??
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Tint Meter
by Guest rocklock- 2 replies
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Is there anywhere online that I can find a list of tint meters accepted for statw inspecions in West Virginia? TIA Rocklock
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Hi EveryBody, We write here a lot about tint regulations, we discuss here small tricks how to pass threw e.t.c. But did any of us asked why 35%? Did any of us heard any argument why 35% not 40%? Are we happy from this tint laws? What will be tomorrow when people who write laws will tell: 35% all car around? We proudly&happy will close our biZ?
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a friend of mine who will remane nameless,faxed me a letter that he recived from the attorney general.they want to investegate his company.they want to see all invoices,advertising ,product info ect. from jan 1,2006. they want to meet within a week.im shaking in my pants,dont want to check my mailbox.flat glass here I come!
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On tonight's local news the Louisiana State Police had Trouper Sal Messina warning people that they are going to be cracking down on illegal tint. They interviewed a local shop owner who showed what is legal in Louisiana on a piece of flat glass and the reporter made note of the cost of fines. Shops caught for first offence could face fines of $1000 first offence, $2000 second offence and loss of licence third offence. Motorist caught can expect fines from $130 to $150. The reported also noted that the police are exempt from the law and on the KPLCTV.COM website they have links to the LSP window tinting exemption forms for medical or security. I bet in this town 40% …
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A tinter I met in Florida told me recently he heard that the legislature was looking at a bill aimed at regulating flat glass film installation. Specifically what many tinters in the south call "Hurricane Films". He said they were discussing legislation that would penalize installers who claim that films are hurricane proof. He said it would also have a section dealing with solar reduction films for flat glass. Has anyone heard of this piece of legislation?? I have driven through the DelRay/Boca/Boynton BEach areas and have seen signs posted on the side of the road advertising just that, HURRICANE PROOF.
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good friend of mine had me tint the two front windows on his 07 chev. crew cab I tinted them w/30% graystone. A month later he ask if I would retint the whole truck at 5% and the whole windshild at 20% I told him nope thats way to dark and it wouldn,t be safe to drive and its not legal. HE got mad at me and got his buddy from a rivel tint shop to do it. This guy come out to his shop and tint it.(NOW LISTEN TO THIS) double 5 on the back and rear sides 5 on the front 20 on the windshild other then the dust and few cresess it looked ok (not) I think he paid 120.00 That very night he hit a pot hole (which he would have saw if not for the dark windshild) which broke not…
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MN is trying to change their law! 1 2
by Guest darkdan- 13 replies
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Or at least some people believe so: https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/bin/bld...mp;session=ls85 http://www.senate.leg.state.mn.us/departme...mp;ss_year=2007 Main Points: 1.) Cops are exempt on the backs......like they haven't already been. I've never seen a cop pull over a cop for tint 2.) Dealers can't sell or lease cars illegally tinted. 3.) Rx expire every 2 years. Hey, I've never seen one anyways 4.) I'm still a bit confused about the "first stage" thing. But I think it won't impact me. It's basically excluding factory privacy class. Which, it already does. Either way MN tinters should email/call/etc their reps and the Governor if you object to the new …
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WHO WILL HELP
by Guest tint phantom- 5 replies
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If we could all ban together, I beleive we could beat this unconstitutional law concerning installing illeagal tint. The manny's are exempt for manufacturing and selling it, why can't we be treated the same. I beleive the responsibillity should fall on the customer, and make a stiff fine, and more for the second offense, and third offense vehicle confiscated and driver licence revoked for six months. Because of the preasure we get from the customer it is hard not to install illeagal, I inform every cust'y about the law, it does'nt matter to about 70% of them. It seems like the manny's would be concerned about this, just shows us all how much they care about the very peopl…
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Has any one come across this News article? If not read it and give opinions ,whose is responsible, the car owner the dealer or the tint man. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/27/nyregion...olli.html?fta=y
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I've been wondering what the difference is on this. My question can be applied to any state like PA, FL, etc. Only the states that have VLT limits on every window. So MI is out on this one. in short, here's the situation: Shop owners in some states (ie: florida) can get fined for installing film, or sued by people for installing the film on cars that dont comply with state tint laws, because it's !llegal, and too dark... A waiver doesn't suffice here. Shop owner is liable. Manufactureres aren't liable for anything because on the box of film, it basically says that they dont want the film installed illegally. My question is this... Florida doesn't allow any darker t…
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tail/head light tints/overlay
by Guest 1shan1- 0 replies
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hey guys new here...I was wondering if any one know about tinting tail/heallights law in Ontario, Canada. I was thinking abot putting eithre 60% or 20% tints on my headlights doing something like this http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/BlueB...s/alt4hgtrb.jpg
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What percentage? 1 2
by Guest crazyfool0821- 15 replies
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I have 35% on my windows now, the car came with it when I bought it(2001 Honda Civic). I want to make it a little darker, not like 5% or anything, but what would another layer of 35% make it? I have always tried to figure this out in my head, but I'm just not sure. Any help is appreciated!
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Can this be fixed? Wondering how this happens
Any impact from polishing, if the mar responds to polishing, would result in no or little visible trace. Anyone experienced in buffing glass will likely say, no guarantees; unless they've experienced the same mar on glass.- 1
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Boat window tinting tips
I use(d) these that are readily available through grocery stores; on installs that should not have a blade running across their surface. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Scotch-Brite-3PK-Dobie-Cleaning-Pad/580762256?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101033794&gclsrc=aw.ds&&adid=22222222227580762256_101033794_160178497084_20981201920&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=689850595863&wl4=pla-2274697737319&wl5=9008682&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=255470249&wl11=online&wl12=580762256_101033794&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyo335LbOhQMVo0tHAR1HpQC8EAQYASABEgKydfD_BwE Need to know whether the boat has glass or does it have plexiglass (acrylic) or Lexan (poly-carbonate). Glass is not worrisome, the other two are. Plexi will blister from out-gassing in no time at all, whereby, Poly-carbonate is a crap shoot as to when and how serious, if any, blistering of film occurs. Both Plexi and Ploy may also be difficult to remove, if the need arises down the road mainly getting the adhesive of without damaging the surface. Both should not be warranted given the aforementioned potentials and these conditions should be discussed with the owner.- 1
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thank you - great to know polishing should remove it. 🙏 I appreciate you and all the others who took the time to reply. -
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Can this be fixed? Wondering how this happens
We've seen it on new vehicles, polishing it should remove it. Definitely not the shops fault.- 1
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Can this be fixed? Wondering how this happens
no, aside from window cleaner I’ve not tried anything else yet like goo gone, a razerblade, etc… I’ll probably leave that to the detailer. question: when polishing glass will it impact the visibility after? I guess I’m now weighing between having them try to correct it or just leaving it be. -
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Geoshield vs Maxpro
Global HP and Ceramic. Using it full time for seven years and not a single failure that wasn't my fault. -
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Boat window tinting tips
Where can i get a white scrubbie at locally like stapels, home depot, etc. dont have one in my toolbox yet -
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Boat window tinting tips
I start those at $750 and go up. Best advice is no cutting on the glass and white scrubbie only, no cleaning blades. That glass is super soft. You may want to use a film liner to make a template to cut your patterns. -
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Geoshield vs Maxpro
Hi! I’m new to the tinting world. Just completed a 5 day tinting course and want to purchase some films to start my mobile tinting. We trained with Geosheild, but there was a lot of talk about Maxpro and how it was good as well. Does anyone have experience with both of these? Which one is better to work with and easier to shrink? Prices on both are pretty close to each other. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. thank you!
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