Window Tinting - General Discussion
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Best of luck to you guys, if you read this. I will be thinking of you guys the next few days.
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Lummar Workstation picture or any other peelboard 1 2 3
by Guest chip01- 21 replies
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Can anyone post up the picture of the peelboard workstation that lummar did or any other peelboards getting on made that all
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look at this
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http://www.killsometime.com/Video/video.asp?ID=317
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Here You are! Specially for KING BLADE! :p1ss boy, generation Z....
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Insulated Glass.... peelboard?
by Guest SSC- 3 replies
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I was driving along one afternoon and saw what looked like two storm doors sitting against some guy's garage with the word "Free" taped on them. So I got home, grabbed my husband and the truck and returned to retrieve them. ...only to discover that they weren't storm doors. They were two huge pieces, say, 3' x 7' or so, larger than a door... and they're thick, insulated glass. double-pane with, like, 3/4" between the panes. It looks as if they were installed someplace and cut out, because the black rubbery stuff around them has a bit of a raggedy edge. and they're HEAVY. easily 150lbs each, maybe more. These appear to be too large/heavy to make a peelboard out of. Th…
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Da' Flick Caution...... may cause you to pee your pants
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Glass cleaning
by Guest Quake120- 4 replies
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What do you guys use to clean glass with BEFORE you tint it and to make sure that all of the particles of dirt are gone? I have recently been using the soapy tint solution along with a new single-edged razor blade. It works very well for taking off stubborn dirt and such, but it takes forever to do a larger window. Any tips?
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Distributor's in California?
by Guest youngbuisnessman- 6 replies
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Looking for Tint supplier / tool distributor in the state of California.
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You need a seasoned installer... You have a thriving auto stuff store in the Midwest... What would you pay the new hire in salary or hourly rate, plus commission to keep him happy and staying put? Any input?
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found this for you
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Hey metint 1 2
by oldtinter- 11 replies
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Were your ears ringing today? TZ stopped by today for more abuse.
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I was watching the local news and they were talking about the powerboat racing they are having this weekend in san diego and this was the boat they were showing
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I got an expensive tint job done on my car a week ago and I have a couple a really small bubbles in the windows. My cars an Acura TL and the tint is F1 Pinnacle. I was told that this is a thick tint and takes awhile to cure. I've parked it in the hot California sun for a week now and some of the bubbles went away, but there are some really small ones left. Should I continue to park it in the sun or take it back? My old tint job had no bubbles (different car) and took longer then 2.5 hours.
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Who is Suntek films? Interesting that they are in the same city as CP films.
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O.K.,, '98 Taurus, back glass, My roll is 20" wide so I was going for a two piecer. Well I started with the bottom piece first,,,and thats as far as I got on the back glass. That S.O.B. would not lay down for @#$% . I was wet shrinking ,, still learning how to master this method. I have to get back on it in the morning, there goes my weekend ! Need some advice from one of you PRO'S out there and Thank You!
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As the topic header says....I've just been offered a 3M FX auto film which is metalised I believe and quite inexpensive which is unheard of with 3M in the past. Anyone know anything about it? My distributor is a bit light on the ground about details or specs. Way under the carbon NR film price that's for sure. It has a lifetime warranty so it must be good. (Is something wrong with the Devil today? ) Dev
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Help just got my car Tinted.. 1 2 3
by Guest TintsCrown- 25 replies
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I just picked up my car from the shop and when I got home I noticed the rear right-side windsheild looks like its been scratched with a blade. It's sord of hard to explain it goes from the top of the glass to the bottom. There are multiple white lines and some little white flakes? peeling off of the glass. Is this normal should I give it a day to see if it would come off. What exactly is this and what should I do. I have a life time warrantee so I assume they will fix it for no cost but is this normal or is it really scratches that must be fixed. I did get it done at a well known shop and it did empty my wallet. Sorry im new to the tint process can someone explain …
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Wish me luck... 1 2
by Guest naughtydog- 19 replies
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Think of me tomorrow guys, I have to go into to hospital to have a new pacemaker fitted, I have had one for 8 years and the battery has finally decided enough is enough... Naughty
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THE BAR IS OPEN 1 2
by Guest tintgod- 17 replies
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..crown and coke for me tonight....I just quit my other part-time tint job to go full force into my own tinting biz..
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Palitine Made the channel 5 news last night I guess the storm (that missed me) took out a lot of the power last night
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Hi everybody, just want to know what type of non-colored films do You like better
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Difference between wax/polish?
by Guest youngbuisnessman- 9 replies
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People keep asking me to wax their cars. What I use is not a wax at all. It's Ultra Coat tm finish Polish by P&S that works well as protection. I'm not clear on what wax really is...The only product that ive seen to have wax in it is turtle wax. Is wax a term used for past or liquid applied and removed to serve as a protection for the car or is it an actual substance? Someone plsease bring me into the clear.
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heres a morbid one for ya
by Guest tint rookie- 6 replies
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in h.s. I swore id be 60 have a mil. in the bank. marry a beutiful 20yr old blonde who only wanted me for my money. and live out the rest of my life getting blown to sleep every night. now, by the time I get to that age of worrying about it. theyll be taking drivers liscences away form the senile. im financing the fastest car avail. puttin it into a wall and leaving my familly the payment. if I got a time limitation today, (you got a month to live crap) it would be a new rice rocket, a pair of handcuffs and a suicide run to the grand canyon. you got the adrenaline of a buck 40+, falling, and if you arch it just right, drowning.....I hear its a peaceful way to go. th…
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Tint-OffJust checking to see if any of you guys/gals have used this remover, and wondering if it works. I have a Piece of ^*%#! Ford Tauras to do Sat. , I have to remove old film from the whole thing,,,"A little bit worried", from what I have heard the way you all talk about them, this is not going to be fun. Any replies will be helpful, thanks.
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3M? I already pm'ed metint, but im thinking its the frosted crystal but..its friday and I cant asked no one...
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Obscure...
by TINT- 7 replies
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what is this type of film, am I brain fried or what? this morning I coudlnt remember how to send a fax, this morning I coudnt remember how much I charged for a tint job, this morning I almost forgot to put my underwear on.... obscure film??
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Sq. Ft. or Rolling ft 1 2 3
by Guest afterhours- 21 replies
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I have only done a few flat glass jobs and I can't tell if I've been cutting my self short. do most of you sale by the sq. ft or feet off of the roll?
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Low E film? 1 2 3 4
by TintWizard- 32 replies
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I was thinking of attempting to do more residential this winter on the approach of heat loss seeing as heating a home should be increasing even more this yr. (escpecially up in the North) I'm a little rusty on what's out there these days in regards to a Low - E film Any of you flat glass guys know of/ use a particular brand/type that isnt too dark for being on a house (was thinking of a 35% or lighter preferably) Thanks for any imput
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slip solution 1 2 3
by Guest film_master- 27 replies
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what do you guys use besides "BABY SHAMPOO"??
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Injured again 1 2
by Guest VOLTRON- 14 replies
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was cleaning a window to day and was scraping behind the chairrail and my arm hit the chairrail and I droped the scraper and it hit my knee. Looked down and had a 3 inch wide 2 inch hole in my knee that was close to 3/4 an inch and all I saw was white. The damn thing didnt bleed for about 2 minutes then it was just minimal bleeding. Went to the hospital and got 6 stiches in my knee and a tetnis shot in the arm and man my arm is more sore then my knee. But man it looked nasty, it was the shape of an eye () the other way though. I was kneeling down and my knee was bent so there was tension on my skin and when it hit it sliced open quite easily. So know I have to hobble…
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http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?...oryID=3291&on=1 Just one example of the Nazification of our country.
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For You 1 2 3
by LEO'n'DARTZ- 29 replies
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Just find long time ago promised pictures of RED GRADATION discoloration. You can be happy!!!! Hope You can read phone number was installed on it. But I think ANY TINT WILL SHOW SAME RESULT may be in longer time.
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JAMAICA MAN 1 2
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good sites to search for lost relatives, friends? im trying to search for 2 family members and I dont know where to go....any pointers that ya'll know of woudl be good...
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http://www.zippyvideos.com/101620119532785.html
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I may have asked this before but im asking away, what do you guys do when you get a car to remove and retint film, those with defroster lines when asked if you guarantee them? that and when customer has started removing the film themselves....... I simply say I dont guarantee at all
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Super-Duty windshields
by Guest Garrett- 4 replies
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I operate a fleet of bobtail trucks and I'm sick of replacing the windshields every 3-6 months, any body know where a fella can get super-duty windshields for Isuzu NPR's?
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I'm a little crunchy 1 2 3 4
by Guest tinterjim- 31 replies
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How many of you have gottn a lil crunchy and still tinted?
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They just said on FOX NEWS that there is a research lab in glaveston that houses some of the deadliest diseases on earth, but luckly somebody is staying behind to look after them I have a bad feeling about this one.
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Rubber gaskets 1 2 3
by Guest windoworx- 25 replies
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I have some windows in a hotel lobby that I am doing on Wednesday. 8 windows 47 x 81 with rubber gaskets. I haven't done much commercial, mostly residential. My game plan is to leave the top gasket in and remove the others and get a good cut on the film-handler. Any opinions on the technique?
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Help Needed! - Graphtec FC4100-75 - Software/Compatibility/Drivers/Communication/Blades/Setup
Bump on this. I spoke with Film & Vinyl Design and the rep told me their cutting software contains the drivers for the Graphtec 4100 models. They also mentioned it will work with Windows 11. Any one have experience with this program, good or bad things to say about it? -
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Need some help
Push out all the air you can then… Heat up area with heat gun and use a hard card to press them down while everything is still fresh… don’t over heat prep work is key… you can also use masking tape on the gaskets and carefully peel the tape out once you have all the fingers out- 1
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Wtb Solar Gard Supreme NR 40
Would like to buy a partial roll of the Solar Gard Supreme NR 40… needs to about 25ft x 30” plus and a 5% strip for the front windshield let me know if you could help out just a former window tinted here the has a new truck I wanna work on Thanks -
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Canadian Tinter Looking for work in US
35 years old. Over 10 years in the field doing automotive tint and ppf. Currently managing / working as main installer in Edmonton, Alberta. Xpel/Suntek, DAP/Core experience. Long story short, Canada became boring and i would want to give US a shot. Love what i am doing, getting paid well for where i am but i know i can do more & its hard to jump higher than your head where i am. if there are shops that are willing to provide i good Canadian installer a job offer i would like to talk. P.S. Would love to be in the place that is busy year round. -
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Help Needed! - Graphtec FC4100-75 - Software/Compatibility/Drivers/Communication/Blades/Setup
Dano - thanks for the input. Like I mentioned, the drivers are no longer available online or through Graphtec. I found a company "DriverGuide" online that says they have the most current drivers called "Graphtec FC4100 Driver Update Utility" they swear it fixes common communication errors, printer head glitching and operates on Windows 11 - they want $30 for a 3 moth subscription to their data base and claim to have the driver but I have also heard there is the possibility of using either another Graphtec driver, or also depending on the cutting software the driver for the plotter may be included in the software. I know FlexFilm's cutting program supports an FC4100-75 but have never seen a review on their software, its capabilities/functions, or its overall accuracy. I do not want to trash a perfectly good plotter. So I am not just going to jump into buying another plotter if I can get the one I got for free one working. It was working fine with the previous owner for vinyl sign making, stenciling, and window tint I watched it work. As much as I would love a newer FC Plotter, there are cheaper options out there that compare and will work with my current computers. -
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Help Needed! - Graphtec FC4100-75 - Software/Compatibility/Drivers/Communication/Blades/Setup
1. Try switching the output language from the machine. It's either set on HPGL or HPPL. 2. Check to see that you have the right driver. 3. You may need to run Windows XP. 4. Toss that whole rig in the garbage and find a used FC 8000-130 or 160. -
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Help Needed! - Graphtec FC4100-75 - Software/Compatibility/Drivers/Communication/Blades/Setup
Hello all, I am new to owning a plotter and in need of some help. I recently inherited a working Graphtec FC4100-75 in amazing condition -near new - from a closing vinyl/tint business. It has a new cutting strip already installed and came with a blade (not sure what blade). The previous owner was using Tint-Tek and Flexi 6.1 on an archaic PC that cannot even connect to the internet anymore. As a side note I am not very tech savvy when it comes to terminology or linking the devices together, but I can read and comprehend things just fine. Part 1: I am trying to figure out how to get the Plotter properly connected and communicating to a new 2024 MacBook Pro M3 (OS Sonoma 14.4.1) or my 2022 Microsoft Surface Pro X (Windows 11) using the Serial-Com Port with a RS-232C adapter to USB-C. Currently I was able to get the plotter set up and even dialed in the test cutting properly for Vinyl and PPF with the blade it came with. On my old 2019 MacBook Air, I was also able to register the plotter as a "printer". At the time I had an active trial for Core just to test cutting capabilities, but it never cut any patterns once set up when I selected send to cut, it would only roll the material in/out. Since upgrading my Mac, I cannot get the Plotter to connect at all to the new Mac Book Pro - Have not tried with the Surface Pro yet - Need advise/help here, I was thinking of just designating the Surface Pro X to the shop if I can get it to work, but also happy go buy whatever will work (including a whole new PC with Windows 10). I am not able to find drivers for the plotter, so getting it to communicate properly is my main goal. Part 2: Knowing that this is an older legacy Graphtec plotter, I can imagine there isn't a ton of options out there that provide tint/ppf cuts that are compatible anymore and I need some help tracking down what will work best. As much as I love Core, I am not a high enough volume shop right now to spend what they want per month for both tint and ppf patterns - any solid alternatives that could work well? Avery VDT, Suntek, Llumar, or any ideas would help. I also plan to make custom vinyl decals so advice on other programs that work for this would help too, something like Digi-Cut, Flexi, or...? Part 3: Once I get everything set up and working properly, I am in need of some help picking out the right blades for cutting patterns for Carbon Tint, Ceramic Tint, PPF, & Vinyl. I can already set up all the specifics like Force, Speed, and Quality, but I am trying to figure out what blades I should be using with each material as there are a million options out there. I prefer Graphtec's Blades but I am coming from hand cutting everything. So not up to par on what works with what. Final Notes: I have read the entire Users Manual for the Plotter. Cover to cover, twice, and have only gotten this far. I spoke with Graphtec support but they did not have any help to offer, they told me it is an outdate model they no longer offer support with and recommended me asking around on forms or using a computer repair shop to get things connected. I spoke with a Computer Repair shop I have used for many things and they told me it would be $600 to $1,000 to have them come out just to get it connected to the computer and working properly. I am hoping with some guidance and industry knowledge here I can get it up and running for my business needs. I truly appreciate all the help I can get, otherwise I am just going to sell it and continue hand cutting everything (not ideal with the technologies we have available now-a-days). It really is like new and I'd hate to see it gone when I know there are answers. Thanks in advance for any help with this. -
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At What VLT% does visibility start being impacted
It is all subjective. You can NOT get a real answer except for yourself.- Visibility
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WE ARE HIRING - Window Tinter needed Waldorf MD 20602
Vega Motorsport is expanding its Team we need an Experienced Automotive Glass Tinter Duties:- Install Automotive glass Film with a high level of quality, Be punctual and reliable in attendance, Perform miscellaneous job related activities. Requirements:- High School Diploma or GED, At least 2yrs experience in automotive glass tinting, Must have a valid driver's permit with a clean record, Keen attention to detail, Excellent eye coordination to detail, Ability to work in a fast pace environment, Courteous to staff and customers. Call 301 932 8342 or Send CV and cover letter to darrel@vegadetailing.com -
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Automotive Tint Comparison
It's probably worthwhile mentioning that I live in a gets very hot in summer and mostly year long, and never gets to a point where snow fall is a concern. Record High Temperature: 48.9 Celsius or 120 Fahrenheit Mean maximum °C (°F): 38.8 C or 101.8 F Mean daily maximum °C (°F): 31.2 Celsius or 88.2 Fahrenheit Mean daily minimum °C (°F): 3 Celsius or 37.4 Fahrenheit Mean minimum °C (°F): 1.6 C or 34.9 F Record low °C (°F): -6 Celsius or 21.2 Fahrenheit To the USA based forum users, think: Dallas-Fort Worth Texas region (in particular around Denton/Sherman) Houston Texas Harlingen, Texas Orlando, Florida Tampa, Florida Lawton, Oklahoma San Diego, California Los Angeles, California San Jose, California Fresno, California Sacramento, California Puebla de Zaragoza in Mexico For Europeans, think: Spain (Cordoba) Italy (Palermo) Portugal (Lisbon) Greece (Athens, Crete, etc)
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