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A police officer pulled a guy over for speeding. Officer: May I see your drivers license? Driver: I dont have one. I had it suspended when I got my 5th DUI. Officer: May I see the owners card for this vehicle? Driver: Its not my car. I stole it. Officer: The car is stolen? Driver: Thats right. But come to think of it, I think I saw the owners card in the glove box when I was putting my gun in there. Officer: Theres a gun in the glove box? Driver: Yes sir. Thats where I put it after I shot and killed the woman who owns this car and stuffed her in the trunk. Officer: Theres a BODY in the TRUNK??? Driver: Yes, sir. Hearing this, the officer immediately …
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To all shop owners out there....I was wondering how long did you all work in the industry---either for yourself, someone else, dealer work....etc..etc.----until you all decided to venture out on your own??? I have done mostly mobile accounts for the past 3 years part time only and will be opening my tint shop within 2 monts and would like to know if I actually make a sound decision or should I cancel the contract??? I consider myself to be very good at what I do, but I know being a shop owner is a very difficult task. So, all comments opinions are very welcome.
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2 weeks training 1 2 3
by Guest yellowkawi- 20 replies
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I am looking for a tint shop who does not mind teaching/showing me how to tint autos. I will pay for 2 weeks worth of training.....Anyone in the Tampa, FL area???? Or anywhere in the east coast, just let me know where.
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Any body can give me some info of this company. Got a package with a whole line of commercial/auomotive and safetyfilms and some sales info. Are they aprivate label from one of the major manufacturesrs???
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BWAAHAHAHAH where it all started for ZOLAR watching a goat take a shizzznit http://photoshopcontest.com/view-entry/842...-@#$%.html
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thats gotta hurt
by Guest tintgod- 4 replies
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http://www.jokaroo.com/extremevideos/horrificcarcrash.html
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what do you guys think? steel? fiberglass? urethane? im in the air on this one. just wanted your opinion... pic 1 Pic2 pic3
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of all the excuses 1 2 3
by Guest tint rookie- 20 replies
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weve heard em all.... ive gotta doctors note ive got a note from momma ive got a show car ill sign a waiver (basically putting it on paper you did it, regardless of who's liable) im law enforcement I personally love the people that think they know the law better than tinters. I argued with this one chica..... she said as long as you can read a drivers liscence through the film it was legal and that I didnt know what I was talking about. (she was talkin about squiting through 5 or 15 for the fronts of course) I sent her packing. what other good ones have you heard?
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Save money on paper towel 1 2
by Guest Solscreen- 16 replies
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Don't know how many of you guys use paper towel when fitting film, but I use scrim,(Irish linen) for drying and wiping down, I have been using it for 6 years and it works fine, for the chaps over the pond (USA) ask your window cleaner where he gets his huck towel,Blue cloth they use in hopitals, I use to spend a lot of money on paper towel when working in the UK, but with scrim you wash and go . they work better when they have been used a few times, pretty lint free I tell you,, and you can mop up loads of water on the flour at the end on the job. Sol
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I this is newpaper joke or it's true. There was written that one guy in America come to bank with 999 banknotes $1,000,000 (One Million) each. He want to take some credit (I don't know how to get credit in US and why he need cash with him). But bank officers decide that this money are FALSE :inot :inot (I also don't know who is working in this banks). And guy was arrested. Police think that this FALSE money was made in UK or NIGERIA or IRAQ :inot I have some questions: Did anybody hear about it - in our newpapers was written that it was happened in US. and How can be FALSE money which WAS NEVER MADE? (Or I don't know aout this $1,000,000 banknotes??)
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your opinion please 1 2
by Guest tintwitch- 14 replies
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I am just looking for some other ideas for installing a ps adhesive film on glass after removing a cdf (dry)adhesive product. I have this situation once in a while and would like the install to go a little smoother.
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Finally had time to tint my house! I installed SG solar bronze 20 and it looks awsome! ss
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no prices??? 1 2 3
by Guest pushingfingers- 26 replies
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its not a monopoly
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Tint Brand recommendations? 1 2 3 4
by Guest axleback- 32 replies
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Hi all. First time posting on this site. I'm considering starting my freelance tinting business and was wondering what tint manufacturers all you professionals would recommend? I heard from a couple tinters in my area that SolarGard and Madico are pretty good brands. What do you guys think? Any good sites you can point me to for purchasing these films?
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price points
by Guest pushingfingers- 1 reply
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in cincinnati, OH we charge : 2dr- xx 4dr- xx SUV- xx set of doors- xx and *add xx if they want limo*
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Vista
by Guest striper- 3 replies
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does anyone have a piece of v-38 mirage 28"x35" I could buy? Im that much short on a job and I rarley use v-38 and I h@te to buy a roll just for that. please!!!!!!!!
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Driver Windows UK
by Guest nigel.210- 4 replies
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Hi There Guys, can anyone confirm whether it is legal to tint passenger and driver windows in the UK using Limo tint, I have been informed that this can not be done any more as the vehicle will fail a MOT, but I believe there are grades that are acceptable can anyone confirm what these are and what will pass a MOT before I get in a bit of a mess.
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1. You must make polls which give you choices that are relative to the question being asked. 2. You must give more than ONE choice or it ceases to exist as a poll . 3 . Kindly don't overuse the "poll" feature or people wil get tired of voting everytime they see a pol and it will use it's usefulness when really important. 4. use the archives(search) feature to see if a similar poll has already been done . This poll is just an example only and not meant to discourage participation on the forum
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continue - Dodgy/bad service? 1 2
by Guest ViT- 14 replies
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Hi dudes, Just letting you know about my progress with dodgy tint and I need your advice again. Visited tinter guy, he said that most my complains are bulls..t, except front window with 2-3 mm gap. Result: he agreed to refund, change the rubber for ?s and he wants to remove tint, rather retint. Now I?m waiting him to get rubber from Mazda dealer and in meantime visited another two local tinters and they both agreed with most complains and that work has to be redone. I?ve got one concern - the back window. Is it going to be tooo messy to remove tint from the back window? If it is, I?d rather leave it and let him to remove only doors, because I don?t want water, chem…
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Diamond program
by Guest clear image- 8 replies
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Has anyone had any experience with Sun gards, Diamond program of films? Quartz, Radiant, Marquis. Been a long time Llumar dealer. Just curious.
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tint article 1 2 3
by Guest expertint- 25 replies
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I don't exactly know to post a link here but our paper had huge article in it about how it is !llegal in Mexico to tint cars and I know of alot of shops there but it had a picture of a guy that was removing film and man did he look like a bandido..The date of the article was Sept 26th 05 in the San Diego Union local section with a huge picture. Can one of you computer wizards here get this link???...Thanks..
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Got a call from an old friend of mine that heard I was tinting windows out of my garage now. She was asking me how to tint her car. She tells me she's been working on her brand new 2005 GTO read window for about 5 hours and cant get the bubbles out. I asked her to decribe them to me and she was talkign about fingers. I personally hadn't experienced fingers on a side window yet but maybe I just havent had any side windows that curved enough to produce them. I explained to her how to get rid of them and told her that I could take care of her job when she decides she's had enough. She's persistant on keeping it cheap so I asked her where she got her tint. She told me …
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smelly customer 1 2 3
by Mr paladin- 28 replies
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We did this car today and we couldn't tint it fast enough it smelled bad , then the office stunk the rest of the day after he left we had the doors opend, candles burning, it was bad
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windshield strips
by Guest clear image- 1 reply
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If you do a lot of windshield strips for certain cars, cut your pattern on one and save the liner from the pattern. Then with left over film cores cut about 10 inches long , screw a film core end holder to it. You can then put the assembly on a shelf with the film core facing up while the end cap acts as a base to hold it. Write on the core in indelible pen the "car make". Insert the patterend liner sheet for future use. Place your film on a cutting surface, sliding door glass etc., and lay the liner sheet over as a templet. Cut and your ready. If you make a good templet initially, it speeds up each install. No need to clean outside of windshield since it's been cut on a…
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certification
by Guest VOLTRON- 5 replies
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Was just wondering if anyone on here is going to that certification training that Enpro is having for safty and frame attachments. My rep said there was many dealers invited, some from here in dallas and some other places. I am heading down there next week to get certified, was wondering if any of you were going.
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swimming pools 1 2 3
by Guest potzy- 29 replies
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Hello fellas, aint been here for a while so I thought I just drop in and ask a quick question...or 2 I have a swimming pool to do and im wondering what would be the best film to use in this area, now I was going to use silver but im worried about light reflecting off the water or will it ?? so what film would you recomend as life gaurds are blinded by sun light coming in....I also have 2 round windows to do in the same area 1500 mm wide and im woundering how to cut a template ect. Kind regards Stu
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You might remember back in April, I posted a few photos of a cat that would eat anything that resembled a ribbon including film? Well the owner had me back to complete the rest of the job because the film worked so well. During the morning I was offered the traditional coffee which I was really hanging out for and it was great. But here's the kicker.......the lady of the house kept the water tap running all the time in the sink. What for? This really had me puzzled and I couldn't understand why she would want to waste so much water? Well did I find out.....the cat makes a point of taking a drink all the time out of the tap and the bench top is his home. (photo en…
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ok, I know this has probably been asked 100 times so heres 101. I tinted a 2002 mustang and the tint would not lay down on the matrix AT ALL. I have yet to find the "blue elmers school glue" anywhere in my area. I've been to Meijers, K-Mart, CVS, Wallgreens, Walmart, and Joan Fabrics. No one has it, I'm gonna have to look for it online somewhere. But anyways...... I ended up cutting the tint right on the first defroster line so I could apply vinyl. I have ordered a few roll sof the Oracal 651 series. My cutomer/friend is throwing around the idea of going with red vinyl on the outside to match the color of his mustang. 1.) My first question is.... I'm assuming I…
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discouragement
by Guest alphatinter- 6 replies
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Hey guys, whats up? Im not having any luck finding someone local to teach me to tint, or to sell me any rolls of tint. Every shop I go to tells me that Tinting is no good, and why do I want to tint, and that they wish they did somthing else. How do you guys feel about tinting? are they just trying to not have any comp? No matter what the say I still will learn to tint. I want to have a shop, make the big bucks. Why do tinters work for shops, instead of having their own shop? :inot
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I have seen the light 1 2 3
by Guest zolar- 23 replies
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It was reccomended somewhere around here to use a metal-halide fixture for lighting in the shop. I am here to tell ya' that shizzle is BRIGHT 2 - 400 watt ( low bay) metal-halide high-intensity discharge lights and some new flouresents to light up the dark azz corner and our favorite customer service sign damn I never knew I had so much dirt :inot
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look at this foo trying to show off hits another car in the parking lot idiot
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go to google.com and type in failure and instead of pressing the search button press the im feeling lucky button. the page that pops up will make you laugh
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uh-oh
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Looking for Info
by Guest Saphoroth- 2 replies
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So, my shop is looking to get into remote starters, but we do not know which brand would be the best to go with; nor do we have the know-how on installing them (... atless not yet). Basically, I figured I'd test it out on my car first and see how it goes. I got a Cadillac Deville '99 and we wondering if anyone could supply me with dirctions or links to hepl to install the device. Also, if ya could give me ya'll opinions on which is the best brand. Lastly, is the device able to link itself into my gas door popper and trunk? Any advise would be great! Thanks, Chase
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WTF??? alligator gar TEXAS STYLE BABY!!!!
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Such thing as 40% tint 1 2
by Guest 99Eclipse- 11 replies
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Hi all- Well about a 1/2 hour ago I just got pulled over by the state trooper. A nicer one at least. I have 35% all the way around. The law is at least 50% on the sides. Yeah I thought I would chance it. Well my car is too flashy and that didn't help. The tint on my car actually registered 33%. Is there such thing as 40 or 45% tint? I think if it would have been at least 40% on the 2 side windows he would have had no problem with it. Please let me know of any sources if there are any. Thanks much.
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Who do you's discount for friends/family who else where does it stop like to hear your answer devil
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CHAIR
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I was wondering if I could be added to the tint registry please. Being that I finally opened my own shop after 10 years, Id really appreciate it. Thanks TintDude. Rich Bartell Underground Tinting and Customs 1566-1 Ocean Avenue Bohemia NY 11716 631 244 TINT
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We saw this movie sunday is was funny as shiat
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Window Tinter for hire in Rockville, MD
Must have experience and knowledge in the automotive window tint industry. This job requires people skills, a positive attitude and willingness to be a team member are essential to this position. Having experience operating a window tint plotter a plus. Pay will be determined during interview process. Please Call TJ Flores 301 979-1313 -
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What is an established commercial/residential business worth?
Gross 50-60? You could find that kind of revenue picking up cans. Whatever you're about to spend should be spent to market your own brand unless I'm reading this wrong. -
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What is an established commercial/residential business worth?
Looking to buy an established commercial/residential business. The company has grossed about 50-60k annually for the past few years. There's not really anything as far as assets go. So I'd basically be buying the phone number and 25+ years of being an established business. Just trying to get an idea of what I should be paying! Thanks in advance!! -
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Removable rigid window tint sheets - WTF?
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Commercial Residential Window Tinter Needed - Colorado
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Removable rigid window tint sheets - WTF?
I created an account just to respond here. I'm not a "tinter" or whatever yall may call yourselves but I came across this product and thought that it looked pretty cool and something I could do myself. I ordered from Lazeway and spent like $150 for two packages. The product is from China although they claim all this America stuff on the website. All i received was two simple rolls of tint, nothing special. I was totally scammed and now I'm looking all over the internet for anyone talking about this product to let them know. Dont buy from them.- 2
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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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