Window Tinting - General Discussion

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1. 

   Is this an acceptable Tint job? 1 2

   July 1, 2003 by Guest WokTheDog

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   Last reply by Guest, July 2, 2003
2. 

   UP, UP, AND AWAYYYYYYYY 1 2

   July 2, 2003 by Guest powertints

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   I start flight school on Sunday. Powertints is gonna be a pilot!!! I am very excited, I have wanted to do this since I was a kid. It is a lot more $$$$ than I thought though, about $7500 after all is said and done. This will be for my VFR rating (restricts flying to certain visibility conditions). Anyway, just had to gloat about it to somebody.

   

   Last reply by Guest, July 2, 2003
3. 

   Good tint? 1 2

   July 2, 2003 by oldtinter

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   How come customers never come on and say how pleased they are, all we get are the whiners...

   

   Last reply by Guest, July 2, 2003
4. 

   tools?

   May 19, 2003 by Guest FORT SLIDER

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   does anybody have a collection of tools that they don't use anymore they would like to sell, like a bluemax and a pump bottle or anything of that sort? thanks

   

   Last reply by Guest, July 2, 2003
5. 

   Happy Birthday to ME! 1 2

   July 1, 2003 by Guest Litespeeds

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   Hey everyone, Took the day off from work today to celebrate my .......... 39th birthday. Almost over the hill but always a kid at heart. Sent my guys out to do the jobs today so I can spend some time with my 2 kids. It's great being the boss :mrgreen:

   

   Last reply by tintman Pa, July 2, 2003
6. 

   New Look 1 2 3 4 5

   June 28, 2003 by TintDude

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   I hope you guys like it, That last theme we were using was really buggy, and it was made for a previous version of the board, so now everything should work correctly Ahhh, it's miller time

   

   Last reply by Guest, July 2, 2003
7. 

   Film Maverik

   July 2, 2003 by Protint

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   Do we know eachother? I think we may have some mutual friends.

   

   Last reply by Guest, July 2, 2003
8. 

   1 Piece rear windows 1 2

   July 1, 2003 by FRANK

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   I have been tinting partime for a few years now. I have, with time gotten a lot better at it . Practice does pay off...My question is , if there is anyone in the NY area that I can see that can show me hands on how to 1-piece in dry/powder rear windows. I have done a few cars in a wet 1-piece, but there are others that give me problems. I really would like to perfect this method and would appreciate any help in that area...

   

   Last reply by Protint, July 2, 2003
9. 

   Pattern cutting.

   July 1, 2003 by Guest CloudWalker

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   What do you all do when the side mirror is too close to the window like on the 91 Lumina I did today? and What do you do when the tops of the roll ups have the extreme beveled edge that you just can't get a clean cut on? Example like the 91 Lumina I did today. I just left the the edges on the tops all jagged today cause I was sick of the car and I never want to do another one again. Edited for fowl language

   

   Last reply by pierce8468, July 2, 2003
10. 

    Got POISON IVY

    June 30, 2003 by Protint

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    Got poison ivy the other day in my back yard doin yard work. The crap didn't show up until Friday at the beach with the kids. Just a small bump on the left arm and now I look like a friggin MONSTER with caladryl all over me. NOBODY WILL EVEN TALK TO ME Customers think I'm a freek.

    

    Last reply by Protint, July 2, 2003
11. 

    Little FOOT,, BIG foot,, Security film squeegee

    July 2, 2003 by Guest tintslut

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    OK,, anyone got an Idea of what this thing is? A pic maybe? AND just who has these things? heard it is a 28 inch handled hard squeegee with a 45 degree blade??

    

    Last reply by oldtinter, July 2, 2003
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    Bullet Holes in single pane glass 1 2

    June 28, 2003 by Guest Rama

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    Recently bid a job on some old single pane glass, very large windows. There were a few bullet holes in some of them. Used to tell people there was a danger the glass could crack due to the stress of the hole, but have never in 10 years had one break, so was slacking and didn't bother to mention it. Well, tinted it on a Thursday, by Monday, the glass had cracked starting around the bullet hole. They are fine with it, are replacing the glass and I'll be retinting it next week. Problem is, I should have mentioned their was a possibility it could break, and if it did, I was not going to take responsibility, and they may want to replace it before I tinted it, in the off c…

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 2, 2003
13. 

    Board Looking Good...Lots of new topics

    July 2, 2003 by Guest xtremetinting

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    I come here daily and for a while it was the same topics posted....everyone pat yourself on the back....the new questions and posts look great.....oh yes...TD you da man....pat yourself on the back too for all the hard work put into this....we owe you a lot man.... kinda off topic...I bought some de-solv-it at wally world and tried it today...it works great...thanks for the advice whoever put that up on here... THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE...It is great to see everyone taking interest and sharing it.....

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 2, 2003
14. 

    new tint law in texas...taking effect in september 1 2

    July 1, 2003 by Guest thetintshop

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    our good ol POS senator ogden's new proposal has passed. but, it was amended from what he had originally proposed, which was to have the current law of 35% FILM changed to 35% NET. which would have us putting on 50% tint on the doors and sides of even MPVs. the new law is 25% NET, which means we can still put 35% on the front doors. I called and talked to his office today and they will call me in the morning and give me the exact specifications of what the law is changing to. so I'll let ya'll know in the morning.

    

    Last reply by Protint, July 2, 2003
15. 

    Where do I start? A more logical set of questions. 1 2 3 4

    June 26, 2003 by Guest Johnny5104

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    First off I would like to thank all of you who have contributed to the message board and site...it has been very helpful when I am lost. I, also, like that other posting am looking to begin window tinting as a business but I'm not looking at starting for awhile (atleast till I become good at it). I'm a firefighter here and I'm looking to start my own business because we only work 10 days a month. I did my first vehicle the other day (my girlfriends) and have questions regarding some problems that I ran into. Below are my specific questions. 1. On the roll down windows that I did there are very small air bubbles around the edges. I don't believe this is dirt because I wo…

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 1, 2003
16. 

    C-day...

    July 1, 2003 by aliveandawake

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    Happy Canada day to all the canadian tinters and an early happy 4th of July to those down south!

    

    Last reply by pierce8468, July 1, 2003
17. 

    The person above you game 1 2

    June 29, 2003 by TintDude

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    Just say something about the person who posted last and so on.

    

    Last reply by pierce8468, July 1, 2003
18. 

    squeej 1 2

    June 30, 2003 by TintDude

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    I am such a loser, can anything be done with me?

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 1, 2003
19. 

    test

    June 28, 2003 by Mdog

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    test

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 1, 2003
20. 

    test

    July 1, 2003 by pierce8468

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    Last reply by pierce8468, July 1, 2003
21. 

    tts senior class pic 1 2

    June 30, 2003 by Guest TINTFXold

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    We knew you were a ladies man but, damn what a looker..................

    

    Last reply by pierce8468, July 1, 2003
22. 

    NATIONAL DO NOT CALL LIST

    July 1, 2003 by Mdog

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    add your number/numbers here, it will stop some of the punk ass out of area bastards. http://donotcall.gov/DNC/register/Reg.aspx

    

    Last reply by Mdog, July 1, 2003
23. 

    Back glass 1 2 3

    June 30, 2003 by Guest autoreflections

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    I've been in the tinting business for 12 years and have recently tried to do a backglass in one piece. It is less time consuming and we are the only ones in town to do it in one piece. However there has to be a simpler way of doing this in one piece with less trouble. Trouble meaning dust etc. Can someone please maybe send me some tips and /or advice. Thanks...

    

    Last reply by oldtinter, July 1, 2003
24. 

    tts after ladder fall

    June 30, 2003 by Guest TINTFXold

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    now we really know what he looks like

    

    Last reply by Mdog, July 1, 2003
25. 

    hidden!!

    June 30, 2003 by skanlan

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    Alright am I on the screen now?Not hidden? Cause I logged in and just like the same way the few times!!

    

    Last reply by Mdog, July 1, 2003
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    toooooo much, time on my hands.......

    June 30, 2003 by Guest thetintshop

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    this is what happens when an appointment doesn't show up and my son has a new toy. notice the eyebrow!!!

    

    Last reply by pierce8468, July 1, 2003
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    those hard curved corners 1 2

    June 29, 2003 by Guest tintstripper

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    what do all you guys (and girls I see) , Use to absorb all the excess water that ends up at the bottom of the windows, Like on T-birds berettas and acoord 2 doors. Sometimes its best just to roll up some paper towels (I like my men , like I like paper towels, BRAWNY), and stuff em down at the bottom to hold the film againts the glass and deck.

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 1, 2003
28. 

    User pic uploading and gallery now available 1 2 3

    June 27, 2003 by TintDude

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    I have fixed the avatar uploading thing, if you hit "Profile" at the top of the board, then scroll to the bottom of the page, you will se a field labeled: "Upload Avatar from your machine:" Hit the browse button, and find the file on your computer, click it, then hit Submit. The file will be automaticly uploaded and set as your user pic.

    

    Last reply by TintDude, July 1, 2003
29. 

    Help on Back Glass for Specific Cars.. Please!

    June 30, 2003 by Guest oonico

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    First off my name is oonico from dallas! I've been tinting for 4 years on and off.... comercial and automotive. I need some help on these cars and how I can make this ONE PIECE TINT fit on the 97 mitsubishi eclipse's back glass ?Is it possible? And another car I need help with is the Trans-am back window... what is an easy way to shrink a lot on the tint so I wont shrink finger by finger and mess up a big piece of tint? Throw me any other car and ill tint it for you... I just need help with these... Any info on this will help me alot! Thanks alot tint dudes! Take care!

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 30, 2003
30. 

    bubble boy 1 2

    June 29, 2003 by Mr paladin

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    Hey madog do you have the tint bubble up this year?

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 30, 2003
31. 

    dum azz shizznit 1 2

    June 30, 2003 by Guest TINTFXold

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    Okay. Talk about stupid.... This picture is real -not doctored in anyway. This car was spotted in the parking lot of IHOP. The car is still running as can be witnessed by the exhaust. A woman is either asleep or otherwise out in the front seat passenger side. The driver finally came back after the police were there and was getting down at the back to cut the 'twine around the load. They told him to get back until it was taken off. The materials were loaded at Home Depot. Their store manager said they had the customer sign a waiver! Both back tires are trashed. The back shocks were driven up through the floorboard. In the back seat are 10 bags, 80 lbs. each of concrete. On…

    

    Last reply by TintDude, June 30, 2003
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    Dear Squeegee 1 2

    June 28, 2003 by Guest Rama

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    Well, I did a really bad thing too, I think it would be referred to as a mortal sin. You see, I did something that at the time didn't seem bad at all, but after I was very kindly informed by another that I was out of line, I realized the error of my ways. I inadvertently pissed off the great and noble Tintdude and I figure in retrospect, probably quite a few members as well. You see, I followed the lead of a few other, (which I should have known better, I know!) and was a blatant post hizzo. And unfortunately I cannot undo my wrongs. So, what should I do, disappear forever, and hand in my "Tintdude Memebership", or slink off like a bad dog till the heat wears off and …

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 30, 2003
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    just curious 1 2

    June 27, 2003 by pierce8468

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    how many of you cut free hand and how many use a trim guide

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 30, 2003
34. 

    free magazines fo muh jiggas 1 2

    June 21, 2003 by Mdog

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    I got fhm and sporting news http://www.magazine-city.net/SportingNews/...+7%3A39%3A59+PM

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 30, 2003
35. 

    aarghhhhhh 1 2

    June 29, 2003 by Guest TINTFXold

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    I dont want to go cutt the fkn grass, I wanna drink some damn beer. Even worse, the damn riding mower is down at the shop, I'll have to push mow. AHHH hell, that sux!!!!

    

    Last reply by TintDude, June 30, 2003
36. 

    new avatar--any ideas?? 1 2

    June 29, 2003 by Guest thetintshop

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    since now I'm the only one with a hooters avatar, I need to change it. I need some ideas, so ya'll tell me what you think I need. I tried like hell the other night to come up with a new one, but b**bs is the only thing that I can think about, so I need some help. nothing will be totally dismissed, so don't be scared of offending me.

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 30, 2003
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    YO!! TTS 1 2 3

    June 29, 2003 by Guest TINTFXold

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    GO CUT MY YARD NEWBIE BIATCH!!!!

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 30, 2003
38. 

    Rooster

    June 30, 2003 by TintDude

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    Ain't Found A Way To Kill Me Yet Eyes Burn With Stinging Sweat Seems Every Path Leads Me To Nowhere Wife And Kids And Household Pet Army Green Was No Safe Bet The Bullets Scream To Me From Somewhere Here They Come To Snuff The Rooster Yeah Here Come The Rooster You Know He Ain't Gonna Die Walkin' Tall Machine Gun Man They Spit On Me In My Homeland Gloria Sent Me Pictures Of My Boy Got My Pills 'Gainst Mosquito Death My Buddy's Breathin' His Dyin' Breath Oh God Please Won't You Help Me Make It Through Here they come to snuff the rooster Yeah here come the rooster You know he ain't gonna die

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 30, 2003
39. 

    texomas best

    June 29, 2003 by Mdog

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    the ballot for "texomas best" is in the paper today, hopefully we will win "best auto glass tint" again this year, if you are voted in you can use the "texomas best 2003" insignia in your advertising, this paper circulates to 20 surrounding counties, so it speeks volumes if you win....we have won every year but one since 96, you get to go to a awards ceremony and you get a plack to put up in your business its pretty cool, plus its cool to know preople like what your doing.

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 30, 2003
40. 

    new camera 1 2

    June 21, 2003 by Mdog

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    just dropped 600 bucks hope I dont regret it

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 30, 2003