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odd couple
by TINT- 6 replies
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look
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went to the smokies last weekend 1 2
by Guest tintgod- 15 replies
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just thought I would share some of my pic this one I had to stand in a tunnel and try not to get hit
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20 years of marriage 1 2 3
by Guest Sprinter- 27 replies
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todays my anniversary of 20 years to the same wonderful and loving wife
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Does anybody do contoured strips? 1 2 3
by Guest zolar- 23 replies
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just wondering........................ if you could do these quickly would you do more like these, instead of the curved eyebrow I am thinking of making this my signature... like..... micro-edge roll-ups One piece back glass Glued matrix covered 3rd brake light .....radiused contoured visor SKRAIT SKRIP Our humble TD himself taught me about these strips I think they look classy and different over all the regular skrips here's 2 I did today
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http://www.photomann.com/japan/machines/ some weird stuff.
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What's the strangest thing you've ever tinted? 1 2 3 4
by Guest SlammedNiss- 30 replies
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For me, it was this week. I had a local home theatre shop call me in to tint the glass of a TV. They told me it helps with the contrast.
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DARTSFILMZ CONFORMABILITY 1 2 3
by Guest Shady- 24 replies
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People are concerned when buying fader films on how well they conform to rear windows. Here are three buggers I tinted with DARTSFILMZ.
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Do I have a case? 1 2 3
by Guest droopdog7- 22 replies
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First, thanks again for all the information you guys have given me so far. At this point, I'm ready to put my entire ordeal to rest but it seems to me that I was misled by the installer. I originally started a thread asking if I actually got metal film, like the installer told me. From the responses on the previous thread, I came to the conclusion that I probably got a hybrid film, which was okay with me. I became even more confused when I mentioned that the receipt said HP Titanium and was told that they no longer made a 50% film, which is what was placed on the front windows. I went in and politely asked the installer about this and he assured me that I got 50% fil…
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Christmas bonus!
by Guest Shady- 6 replies
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Hey guy's, so last year I did alot of tint for people who payed for them as christmas presents to whoever. This year I've made up some vouchers stuck em' in gold envolopes with my flyer so they can be given as proper presents. I have sold six so far from my workshop display and resulted in bookings for january already. merry christmas!!!
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another custom tint
by Guest fimmo- 6 replies
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phoned billy and got some more violet chrome sent up for my latest request! tinting a good customers daughters bedroom window in violet chrome with added playboy bunnies. I had to enhance the colour in the photo's because for some reason the digital pics didnt come out as good as the tint should look!! she was well pleased with the results although I thought inside,her bedroom is now a bit dark.
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down sized a few months ago for gas reasons and an ageing van, got the wrap last friday heres a few pics
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mmm guys
by Guest keepitcool- 2 replies
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any of you mmm guys have any NV 35% you could sell? I need roughly 12 ft off a 50" roll or 60". can anyone help?
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I have always treated vinyl much like film but have run into a problem with "Gregory" brand on two accounts. (1) if liner gets wet at all, it cannot be removed. (2) Looks milky on some dot matrix's. Never had this problem with Oracle. I know, buy Oracle, but Just wondering if anyone else has had similar problems with other brands.
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Finally... I was starting to think it was going to stay 80 all winter! We actually have a freeze warning... only in Texas can it be 85 one day and 35 the next
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Way to go Millguard!!! 1 2 3 4
by Guest vclimber- 38 replies
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Someone had told me that reflective film on tinted glass can cause more heat absorbtion then a non reflective film like a LluLlu DL5 or something simular. Is there any truth to this or is it BS. the way it was explained to me sounded logical but I dont know.
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Which film/shade looks best on Silver?
by Guest lpages- 7 replies
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I'm having the windows tinted on my Silver 2006 Honda Civic Coupe with Navigation over the weekend and would appreciate some input on film choice. I'm looking for something not too dark, not too light, not too reflective either. One shop has a choice between Quantum 28 and HP Titanium 33, another has Formula One Pinnacle 35 and Ultimate 28 or 38. Which one of these would be the best choice? If there's anything else out there that might be better, I'm totally open for suggestions.
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new to the forum 1 2
by Guest tony382- 10 replies
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hey wuts up all. New to this forum, I didn't even know one existed sort of found it on accident. I've been tinting in the LA and Orange area for 5 years now and I must say we have some of the rudest people on the face of the earth here. one of these days im gonna fart really loud in a starbux in Beverly hills and say... "yeah it was me, What!"
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oh hell yeah 1 2
by blade- 10 replies
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I'm so ready it's killin' me. luckily the down-time from tinting will give me time to bring my snowboards in for some waxin' http://www.schweitzer.com/content_main.php?id=16
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"Ghosting" 1 2
by Guest MidcoastMW- 14 replies
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As the title states........can someone please explain what this is?? Ive seen the term in some post around here. Is it shrink marks on a back glass showing thru from the inside if you look really closley? I'm having that problem in spots....and Im squeegin' like a mug.
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another vinyl plotter question
by Guest jparizek- 1 reply
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whats better or cheaper? the printer type set-up or the normal vinyl plotter type set-up?
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HOLY CRAP!!!!! 1 2
by blade- 16 replies
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I just hit 15,000 posts
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I tried the soap shrink for the first time this week. Yeah, yeah, I know, I'm hard headed, I fear change. The whole time I was smearing the lather on the back glass I was thinking," this is so stupid, why am I doing this?" But OH MY GOD!!!!!!! Mdog is a genius!!! I just got a new thing of baby powder that will never be used !! For those of you like me (hard headed) go get some soap and try it! It's unreal, and as far as I can tell, you can't singe the edges. Yesterday was trying to singe the edges on purpose and couldn't do it! That's somethind that drives nuts, when the edge singes and no matter what you do it curls. Not no mo, Y'all done fixed the glich. This post …
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For those who have played drinking games
by Guest FIREMAN68- 9 replies
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This is unbelievable stuff this guy dose with quarters. it starts off a little slow then it gets good. check it out. http://www.break.com/articles/quarters.html
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Newbie question about window decals
by Guest graphicgirlvi- 7 replies
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java script:emoticon('') hi, I've been a graphic designer for a long time, done some vinyl signage work, but never a window tinter. I hope you guys can help me. java script:emoticon('') I'm working on an ad campaign called "purple dots" for a non-profit group here in the us virgin islands and we had the idea to give out removable car magnets, and/or vinyl static cling window decals, for people to show that they supported the organization. basically I want to blanket the parking lots on the island with big purple dots (6 or 9 inch round) with little sayings on them. sort of like those yellow ribbon magnets that people put on their cars in support of the troops. I want s…
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NooB question of tha day (part 3) 1 2
by Guest MidcoastMW- 16 replies
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When you guys do your final squeege on the back glass.......do you go against the defrosters (perpendicular to the ground) or with the defrosters?? (side to side, parallel to the ground) Whats your method????
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http://www.ebaumsworld.com/videos/buttrocket.html Yall might get a kick out of this one. What a duma$$!!!!
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Computer Cutting Macine 1 2 3
by Guest Reif40- 21 replies
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I am just wondering if anyone out there could just give me some info on these computer cutting machines? Thanx
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Rubber Gloves 1 2
by Guest walestint- 10 replies
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Hola Anyone used rubber gloves, ie, disposable latex sort, for applying film where you can hep but touch edge? To obviously avoid any skin or finger bits clinging on, even after washing through fingers. Had a go today, happy with result but can only put them on dry hands and use once and rinse the now latex fingers with water (as if they werent on).. if that makes sense its time consuming but better than a re-do let the rubber jokes begin..........
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It bonces on the cross bar 4 times and falls as no good. amazing. http://www.break.com/articles/soclose.html
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Solar Gard 1 2
by Tintum- 14 replies
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Hey guys just need some input on solar gard film.Ive been in the industry for 15+ years, I have never used it... need some info please.I use Madico, Johnson and LLumar. But Im looking into the computercut system and I guess I get a better deal if I sell BSF. Thanks
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Anyone know how big of a booth is needed for LuLu's display they have for homeshows??? RoAcH
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VS 61 Nighttime Vision Issue 1 2
by Guest johnnyp- 13 replies
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I recently posted in the "general" section and realized that may have been the wrong place to post the message below: We just had Vista VS61 installed on 31 dual-pane windows in our loft space in Jersey City, NJ We have a beautiful view of NYC and look down onto the heart of Jersey City itself. That said...the view at night includes many lights - building lights, street lights, car headlights, etc. It's quite amazing...however, since we had the tinting installed we are experiencing severe "double vision" at night (that's probably the best way for me to describe it). Simply put, every set of lights is doubled...and in a city like this it's a bit overwhelming (imagine ev…
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This happens to me about once per year, and I love it. I h@te removing film, but when the customer calls and is willing to pay me to remove and redo his car 'cause he is not pleased with the quality of the job that was done at my nearest competitor, I am a happy person! :fdup
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Installing advice 1 2
by Guest walestint- 14 replies
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Hola Doing a single 6 ft width by 4ft high window. No identical window to hold film on prior to installing? Taking a friend to help with the final fitting bit (taking off release lining) Any tips on best way to take lining off thinking that I have to take it off the window after my original cuts to give the window a final clean?? cheers folks
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keep customers out 1 2
by Guest clear image- 10 replies
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One easy way to keep customers out of the shop is to stratigically place clear liner sheets on the floor. When they slip and fall you can just point to the sign. "Because of insurance regulations............................" I don't actually do this, but have seen people fall from doing just that.
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What is everyones technique for preping the glass
by Guest chip01- 8 replies
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From the top where is the window do you first off roll it down a little or do I bit on the bottam first. How do you flush the window down do you flush the top edge and sides etc. Scrape or Scrub. How many passes to make the glass clean. Do you wipe the eges the A, b, C with lint free towl then flush or just use the conquerer or some thing like to clean the channels etc Just interested into different ways of getting the glass cleanest
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To all panel pullers (PP), I have not taken any panels off before and would like to know from all PP as to why do u all do it? Is it for an easier installs or better quality installs?? It would seem that pulling panels take longer......pros/cons???
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Well this is a first I think . I had a guy come in for a interview for a tinter position of course he had the story I have been tinting for almost 10 years etc etc etc . so I tell him there is a 4 door neon in the back go ahead and tint it and lets see what ya got .. well I get caught up with a customer and I hear laot of chuckling in the shop for awhile , after the customer leaves I roll in tthe back and man this guy is rollin he has all but 1 roll up done . so I look and well crap the backglass is in 2 pieces ( we do nothing in 2 pieces except the 4 dr cutlass and if the customer wants to pay for it in 1 I will do it ) but no biggie I can work with him on that I tell hi…
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Since there is no limit of darkness on the top strip, I have wanted to tint it. But I would go very dark, to help with sun glare in the evening. -
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Yeah that’s a very fair point to a degree I’m probably overthinking it. I don’t see really significant glare reduction until you get into much darker tint. Like you I think visibility for me is more important living in the country. I’ll probably see what the specs list the differences between 70% and 80% and then double check with the tinter as to what they recommend. Likely will end up with 70% with a strip along the top. Air80 seems to be much more popular, not sure if it’s due to performance or the difference in cost being so much more for the stratos. thank you -
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Process
Hey guys - so I work for a vinyl graphics company that is adding window tinting to their repertoire and I had a question about your guys' ideal process. I have my plotter set up and my window tinting software ready to go, but I am completely ignorant about the way that tint installers prefer that things be cut. Currently, I will plot/weed the tint and cut the backing away as much as I dare before handing it over to the installer. I was thinking that the installer would prefer the tint to be cut to shape which I believe I can achieve with the perf cut on my plotter. Is that the typical process or should I not be worried so much about it being cut to exact shape? -
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Im in TX, plenty of of what you mentioned. While I do sit higher in an SUV, glare reduction is not improved much at all with what I have. My 80% is almost clear, not dark at all. With all tint, it adds a bit of reflectivity from the outside, which I notice makes it slightly harder to see from the outside looking in, in the form of a glare not darkness. At the end of the day, it's not permanent, it's only money! -
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PPF installer for hire in SoCAL
Hello. My name is Adrian i have good experience with paint protection film and i just moved to California, Irvine, i'm open to travel one hour away for the right job. You can contact me at 5717330693 -
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Boat window tinting tips
Best tip would be, “Sorry, no boats”.- 1
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Boat window tinting tips
The answer is to not heat that area too much so that you leave some slack in the film for when you get it to the inside. Also cut your pattern a little large so that you can trim a thread off the edges after shrinking to not have a furled edge. After you do a few of those you'll figure out how much to leave/trim to not have any light gaps. Also I'll leave a hardcard wrapped in a microfiber in the bottom overnight to collect water and keep pressure on the film while it dries. Sometimes you can take the top rail off the glass if the jackwagon boat builder didn't put too much pressure on the glass package when it was installed. If you pull the rail off of a tight package it's a pita to get back on, looking like it could crack the whole time. Congrats on getting it done. I've seen plenty that couldn't, which is why I price them like I do.- 1
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Boat window tinting tips
Thx everyone for the tips the install went fine, however i did run into a new problem on the main curve of the glass from thr outside the tint would lay flat on the big curve but when applying it seemed like there was too much tension and it would not stay down i ended up heating it up and flattening down but some of that area got overheated and warped a little, if you know how to tackle this problem please help me thank you!- 2
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