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anybody else slow today
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pricing this one high for sure 789.3 Sq. ft. of glass and the kicker... 1055 individual windows
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I was wondering if this was going to happen... Here in Canada I heard on the news (I'm sure it's similar in U.S. as well) that SUV /minivan sales are down 50% because of the rising cost of fuel to drive them . Overall sales of cars however are not meaning people are still buying vehicles...just more cars now. Good news in my opinion seeing a most SUV's and minivans already have a factory tint on them thanks to the car manufactures cutting into our peice of pie a few yrs back..but cars don't come that way ...I'm thinking business will increase with more car tints now due to the former SUV buyer customers still wanting tint on his/her new economical car
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I haven't got her into service yet, but I finally have one to modify a bit and use. My cheapo pump tank from the local hardware store is still doing a great job (after about five years of service now), but I am sick of pumping it two or three times on every car. My father lives in a nearby city that has a major Pepsi distributor. I mentioned to him about two years ago that I was interested in a Cornelious (sp?) tank from them. He tried to get one from the distributor, but they wouldn't let one go. He found the maintenance location for this distributor last week. They fix any issues with the valves and seals, and wash them all out before they are re-filled. They sol…
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Columbia County Commissioner George Skinner defended his use of discretionary funds saying al-Qaida members are in the county and law enforcement needs good equipment to keep the public safe. Skinner said during the Columbia County Charter Review Committee meeting Tuesday that terrorists are even a threat in Columbia County. "My passion is public safety," he said. "We are living in very perilous times. If we don't think al-Qaida ... is not living here in Columbia County ... There are some folks here who want to tear our country down." Some of his discretionary funds have gone for the purchase of tint meters which can measure how much tinting a motor vehicle window has …
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New shop 1 2
by LickMyTints- 17 replies
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Hi everyone, I have been tinting for about 3 years now mainly doing dealer work and word of mouth. I've just found out about this forum and I think it rocks!!!!! I would like to open a tint shop and would like to know what is the best way to inform people of my grand opening??? I welcome myself to the board....
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In one time? One roll? 10 rolles? 1 pallet? Or just one kit for car?
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My Webpage Hey, MDog....
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I got your package today. I guess I was wrong to say your film was like the lockness monster or bigfoot. I guess the filmz really do exist. And thanks for the shirt too you DrunkAzzRussianTinterZ No photoshopping please.
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I cant believe some of you are staying at circus circus, with a bunch of clowns and shizzzz I was thinking of staying at the riviera
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My Webpage 1. It?s always your turn to talk 2. You are always right 3. You are the most intelligent person in the room 4. Nothing you do is stupid. 5. Know when to get the $%#@ out of there because you?ve offended too many people and they outnumber your drunken ass.
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Tinted auto windows 1 2 3
by Guest williamsstudio3- 22 replies
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Hi - Can anyone help me with what I am sure is a common problem. I had my Maxima windows tinted about 4 years ago professionally and bubbles are starting to form around the edges of the rear window and side windows. The car sits out and gets a good deal of sun from Los Angeles. Is there any technique I can employ to get the bubble areas to re-stick to the window or settle down. Any help and advise would be very much appreciated.
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The cutting edge 1 2 3
by Guest atypicaldave- 22 replies
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This is the newest concept in cutting film directly from the box. Long time coming, but finally has arrived. http://www.tintwizardinc.com/External/Arti...ClientID=&Mode= Or you can remain in your box where no one can see you.
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Did U got video?
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Or this tintZ are legal in EU now? Or I am wrong?My Webpage
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I'm going to Italy oct. 4th for two weeks..Anybody on here live there..?? see you?
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Problems with door panels tinting without removing 1 2 3
by Guest chip01- 22 replies
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Really naffed off with removing panel, time consuming / difficult etc would like to have a go installing without removing them. How is this done and do I have to apply a different technique. Are there any dangers of contam. Do I need any other tools, I have heard of the gasket wizard what does this do for me
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Any suggestions on things to see, especially in Roswell
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Our family just took control of a 96 Ram PU from another family member that trashed it, and we need to fix it up enough to sell it just to pay the bank off (3k owed) Black paint, scratched up pretty good, but just mainly the clear coat and some scratched that are into the paint pretty good as well. What could a DIYer use to hide these well enough to get the rig sold? Would the colored wax work in combination with a polish? It can either be done by hand or I have one of those cheapo low speed buffer/polishers from wally world (don't laugh!!!). What steps should we take to get this looking as good as possible for resale? I already have the interior in order, but the e…
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hi guys gals and weirdo's he he just posting to say hi, new to the forums, im in uk. (leigh near manchester) and been tinting 3 yrs
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Professional Detailers Round Table Event
by Guest Superior Shine- 1 reply
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Professional Detailers Round Table Event Mobile Tech Expo 2006 We are pleased to announce that the PDTA in association with Mobile Tech Expo and S.M Okun and Associates will be hosting a round table event that many of you have asked us to put on. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday the 13th of January 2006 at the Mobile Tech Expo in Orlando Florida, from 7-9 PM. Steve Okun from Okun & Associates will be presenting the event . In the next few weeks we will drawing up an agenda for the meeting. If there are any particular subjects you would like to discuss, please e-mail us at expo@detailersassociation.com. The event is open to both me…
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Advice for first time Auto Detailer 1 2 3
by Guest jasaman- 23 replies
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Hello, I have made a decision to start an Auto Detailing business. I have no prior knowledge but I have mad drive and I know I can learn and be great at it. I wanted to ask you pro's your advice on what equipment to buy. And also any other advice you most graciously want to give. I have about 4,000. to start with. I have a chevrolet Equinox I will be starting with. I will be getting a truck and then eventually a trailer. I have been looking on www.rightlook.com and I am thinking of taking their 2 day seminar which is 297.00. I also thought of purchasing some of their equipment. They seem to be pretty low priced. Any Advice is much appreciated! Thanks, Jasaman
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tint peeling back
by Guest tankster- 5 replies
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I just had my vehicle tint removed and tinted with Global GLux 3 days ago. It was fine up untill today I noticed about a 1/2 inch section starting to peel back from one of the edges. Can it be fixed? is it something I could do or something the tinter can do? Also are bubbles normal? I know cloudiness is normal for like a month or two but these are bubbles a little smaller than a dime is this normal? Thanks in advance.
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catalog listing
by Guest keepitcool- 3 replies
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het TD is there any chance I could get my listing back in the catalog of tinters section of the site? if not thats cool I understand.
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BOB
by Guest tint rookie- 7 replies
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the car alarm guys are gonna be outa biz. soon !!
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americas finest
by Guest tint rookie- 4 replies
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special appearance I think there might be a few photos of TINTs family members
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hey leo
by Guest areyouthetintguy?- 2 replies
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I have a friend who is going to latvia to visit relatives and he says he would bring me back a roll of your film if you are within a 2 hour drive of where he is,,,would u be wliing to sell him a roll so that we can finally get your film here in the united states,,,thanks
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do not get steve-o drunk 1 2
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I wish you could say he was faking....those eyes say differentwild boys musta been shot sober
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mileage
by Guest keepitcool- 3 replies
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any of you guys or gals add in mileage for out of town jobs or estimates? got a minimum for mileage adding? is there an average for mileage cost? ive heard the typical mileage cost is $.85/ mile. thanks for the input!
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fantasy hockey link 1 2
by Guest autotinter- 17 replies
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http://hockey.fantasysports.yahoo.com/hockey we need 12 teams its an autodraft
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I don't mind ,sometimes I like to talk to them while I work .How about you?
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I would like a hand count and suggestions!
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Decorative glass panels fall from building Forensic architect examines windows to find the cause. By Edgar Sanchez -- Bee Staff Writer Published 2:15 am PDT Thursday, September 29, 2005 Story appeared in Metro section, Page B4 The State Board of Equalization building in downtown Sacramento is losing parts of its glass skin. Two 5-by-7-foot glass panels have fallen from the 24-story home of the Board of Equalization since January, with the latest crashing down on Sept. 20. Although no one has been hurt - both panels toppled at night onto the roof of the building's four-story parking lot - state officials are taking no chances. Working from a scaffold, a forensic ar…
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Damn, Nipsey Russell Died
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Dam the weekends go by fast when you work 6 days a week
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newbie with viper 791xv?
by Guest Robertp- 3 replies
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just got a viper 791xv installed on my 05 dodge ram. I have tuned the error chirp off with the bitwriter due to the fact that I have it set on my dome light not my door ajar wire. but the problem I am having is that it arms fine but every time I dissrm I get the 4 beep error chirp saying that the driver door has been opened. please help any input will be great.
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I will have to say 02 was really bad mostly the fourth quarter
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the first one is funny as hizzzel http://www.whoomp.com/articles/190/1/Napol...Utah-State-Fair
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Dryer sheet shrink 1 2
by Guest Unique Auto- 10 replies
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How do you make any anchor using the dryer sheet? Won't you crease the tint since there's no water? My next problem is that my sides always have a horizontal fingers that I move the the top and bottom to make vertical since you can't heat the sides. I always end up with a never ending fat finger that I separate but sometimes burn. Any tips?
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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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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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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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