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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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I need welcome any feedback on my idea for hiring an experienced flat glass installer. The person must be very experienced and skilled, communicate well with customers and leave the customers completely satisfied. I am offering a compensation package of: $3.50 sf for all jobs Will provide a wrapped company van to use 7 days a week (work week is Monday thru Friday) Van will be equipped with an interior mounted film handler. $2500.00 sign on bonus $1000.00 Holiday Bonus Will provide any tools you might need but currently do not have. I would appreciate anyone's thoughts as to how attractive this compensation package is…
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These are supposedly removable and apparently static cling according to their add. This is just crazy. https://lazeway.com/
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Hey all, debating between the 2 films. Wondering if anyone can give me some insight between the 2 for the windshield. The rest of the car has 15% pinnacle. thank you.
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Hey everyone im still kind of new to forums, anyways this weekend i will be going out to a dealership to tint a mastercraft x 2016 i gave the client a quote of 300 since i was not too sure how the pricing works for boats however as i get closer to the date i keep getting more nervous since ive never done a boat. Please leave some tips and tricks to make sure everything goes smooth with my client
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Brand new vehicle, went to a reputable tint shop and had Formula One Stratos installed. When all was done the shop pointed out to me that they noticed an area on the back passenger window that looked like adhesive or residue but it would not come off. They said maybe it came from the factory this way or something? Running your fingernail over the area you can very barely feel a difference. What is weird it's almost a perfect arch and looks like a white residue with a sort of pattern to it. You can see it more so at certain angles and under brighter light. I have tried to clean it off with glass cleaner to no avail. I will attach a photo but it's kind of hard t…
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Hi! I’m new to the tinting world. Just completed a 5 day tinting course and want to purchase some films to start my mobile tinting. We trained with Geosheild, but there was a lot of talk about Maxpro and how it was good as well. Does anyone have experience with both of these? Which one is better to work with and easier to shrink? Prices on both are pretty close to each other. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. thank you!
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Hello everyone this is my first post on the forum, very nice. Today i was tinting an old Mercedes I'm not sure the exact model of the car however when trying to wet shrink the rear windshield I first mark down an H but after that I get left off with really large tree branch looking fingers, i try to separate them the fingers don't budge, either way i continue and try to shrink the large fingers, i start from the tallest points down to the edge sometimes it works, sometimes the film gets stubborn mid way through the shrinking process, and sometimes when following the finger to shrink it never ends, I've also tinted the rear of a Pontiac firebird and it turned out clean. Th…
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Good afternoon, Just got a 2016 Subaru WRX and want to get a good quality ceramic without breaking the bank. My budget it about $300-$400. Just want a reliable tint with good grey shade and good heat rejection. Thinking about 40% back 3 windows and 60% 2 frond windows. Any suggestion is greatly appreciated.
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Wassup everyone. I been practicing tinting on a few cars (mine and my family's) for about 2 months now and I feel like I've improved a lot since I first started. I do get these tiny bubbles around the edges sometimes. Can anyone give me any tips on how I can mitigate or eliminate these? (Ik its likely contamination but what can I do to improve my installation?)
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Hello all, I’m fairly new to tinting and just been doing friends and families cars for practice. I am looking for help and guidance to help correct my errors. I keep getting these small scattered bubbles no matter what I change!? Thanks in advance.
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Does anyone have any issues or complaints regarding these tints? Which one is better? I've gotten quotes from different installers for the same amount of panes and price is roughly the same. I'm in Houston, TX. Mixed reviews about Suntek is throwing me off, but many people in my neighborhood as well as our surrounding area have used this installer. A neighbor showed me pics of her recent install and it didn't look bad. The installer quoting Solar Gard and Madico is part of a larger national chain, so they have access to a lot of different films. Suntek SYDS - $1,417.50 Solar Gard Slate - $1,578.00 Madico Optivision - $1,412.00
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Experimented with the orange crush, fusion hybrid, dark blue blue max, black out ppf blade, etc for prepping windows before install. I keep two separate handled squeegees, one for prep/cleaning and one for installation. I was wondering if yall had some recommendations for the best squeegee to leave behind as little debris and dust as possible, and if it would be better to have a softer or firmer blade for prep
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Hey everyone! I have south facing windows that get direct sunlight into my main room. The windows are dual pane on a 2017 built house. I have had multiple installers recommend DR film. I am considering 3M DR15 or DR25. Heat and glare are the main issues. The tv is almost impossible to enjoy when the sun is shining through. The suns direct path passes the lower windows. I am considering all 8 windows DR25 or DR15 on lowers and DR25 on higher ones. I feel DR15 will do the best to block glare but it might darken the room too much, which is why I am thinking DR25 on uppers. I am located in Central TX, how common are window breaks, given that summers are 100+ for July-Aug? Tho…
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Moved our shop and found this old 3M Relic. Brand New and never used.
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There has to be an easy way to explain distortion on a curved window that is directly in front of them. It’s more noticeable now because you’re staring at what you just bought. Reason no 3 I dislike windshields. Super picky overly paranoid customers. Also sup y’all. Just saying what’s up, and make sure this topic is at the top for now.
Last reply by Tintguy1980, -
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Anyone used or heard of this window tint company?
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Wow there are so many options now-a-days! Is bluemax and orangecrush still the go to standard even for (2mil solar) flat glass film? I am looking to get a NEW 8” HANDLE and figured I’d make sure I wasn’t missing out on anything 😆 I don’t have time to test them all anymore ha.
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Hello, I have a 2024 Lincoln nautilus that I had the 2 front windows and windshield tinted with ceramic tint. The front windows are perfect however the front windshield has a blueish tone to it which I was explained that the windshield comes factory with some sort of uv protection. Does anyone know what I could use to counter the blue that would give it a black appearance. Thank you in advance!
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Last August we lost a huge oak tree that had shaded the entire front of our house and our A/C unit. Since motorized blinds are soooo expensive, we decided to do a window film instead. So far we have had a Llumar rep and a ASWF rep visit and give us some small samples and quotes. The windows are large and face south, so our living/dining room will be getting the full sun treatment now...as well as our furnishings, floor, etc. We can already tell a major difference in the inside temperature on sunny days, I can't imagine what it's going to be like in mid-July when it's 90 degrees outside. Not to mention burning up our A/C unit because it'd be running non-stop. We want to …
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I had my 2019 Fiesta Hatch done with 3M Ceramic at D&L Tinting in Baltimore (Parkville) It has only been 2 days so I will give a week Can bubbles & air lines ( they are bubbles also, correct?) develop if they werent there the first 2 days. I am concerned that they are developing late, that they won't go away Regarding the dot matrix, before I had mine done I saw a few of them that were perfect. Mine is not. D&L says not all are, that they cant guarantee because some cars have low dots, some have high, and some are in the middle of the glass. My question are they right The same goes for my hatch glass, …
Last reply by Tintguy1980, -
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Hi guys I need some assistance with contravision we having some issues we're the film peels off at the corners thanks based in South Africa
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So I’ve been tinting for about a year now. I’ve done about three or 400 feet of film. I’ve had no professional formal training. I’ve watched lots of YouTube channels and spend a lot of money on some highly rated tools. I’ve only used high-quality film in my self teachings. The film I use for learning has been Geo shield, pro classic and I used 100 feet of 35% from another competitor company. Some cars that I do or have done seem to have minimal bubbles after I’m done and I can usually get these bubbles out. I’m not doing windshields yet but I’ve seem to have gotten the back glass on hatchbacks down pretty well. At this point I’ve only done station wagons and SUVs. I’m ner…
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Hello All! long time lurker, first time poster. My long time installer has always used f1 pinnacle on my cars and I’ve always loved the way the tint turns out. Recently he switched to XPEL. So having no choice I had him put on the top of the line plus on my new Model Y (only the fronts). I have to say I’m gutted. The color isn’t the charcoal I’m used to and has a blue color to it. The front and factory rears look like completely different cars. I called him and he is going to change the tint out for me, I told him I will eat the cost. My fault for not checking. He’s honestly great and stands 100% behind his work. I have …
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Have had many vehicles tinted and have used various films from Suntek, 3M, Solargard and Xpel over the years. This is the first time having Llumar IRX or any Llumar branded film. Only 48 hours in but I never recall seeing the amount of haze I’m seeing with this stuff. Also noticing very intense uniform vertical bands when looking through the window with my sunglasses, like the roll of film was creased? I don’t know. The whole thing seems a little off. Looking for any advice and experiences with this film. Thanks
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When you start getting old you start to reflect on why and how you are where your at in life now..Went to school in Martinsville Virgina for a week in 2000..class was a bunch of young people I was 38..Already had a booming Dtail shop at the time but i knew times were changing and I didnt want to b detailing in my 50s..Tint dude was a must for my learning curb and such great advice since school only taught the basics..I see its still a great place to come to for Tinters all over the world to bond and get advice..Will try to be more active on site since Im slowing down and try to contribute for the 24 years I have experienced..Yes at 61 I still Tint a few cars a day and du…
Last reply by Bham, -
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Batch production aside as in a bad roll. Take 2 films. Xpel XR Plus 70% vs 50% I had 50% installed on the same windshield. I have zero issues with clarity since it was done a month ago.... I was expecting some cloudiness depending on sunlight, LAH, etc until it finally cured On the original 70%, that was my issue. I was experience cloudiness Which led me to the four and you guys taught me about LAH LAH etc in certain lighting conditions and this lasted for 5 months until 1 day it all disappeared. For my own Wiki, was it because the 70% might have had too much water on the install . I was expecting the sam…
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New tinted windshield....registration sticker with Vinyl was re-applied back on. One corner was lifting so I splurged. Went to the DMV...paid for a new sticker. Applied new vinyl to new sticker. Cleaned area, Applied New Clear Vinyl Sticker to the Glass. Edges still don't want to stay down Interesting enough, the previous inspection sticker that was removed and reapplied is nice and flat new tint. Is there some sort of mix-tack I can make to spritz the vinyl so that the edges will hopefully lay flat on the Windshield Since the new sticker wasn't laying flat again Blew out dash with compressor so minimal debris…
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Hello, curious to know whats a Good Salary for a Experienced Window Tinter These days?? A tinter that can average about 5-7 Full Cars a day.
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Just asking a question that had made me very irritated lately. I’m relatively new in the tint game but I can tint doors flawlessly. However when I tint windshields in particular I cannot figure out how to not get small dust spots on the side of the windshield every single time. I have watched many videos on the reverse roll technique I try to take not hitting the side panels very serious when applying the tint however still seem to run into issues with dust specs. Please help!
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Ребята! Еду из России в Орландо (Флорида) в гости к сыну. Хочу купить инструмент для тонировки в Орландо. Где это можно сделать? Guys! I'm going from Russia to Orlando (Florida) to visit my son. I want to buy a tinting tool in Orlando. Where can this be done?
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We are looking for Window tinters in the state of Maryland. We are looking for team player. Tintinc : 1011 crain hwy south Glenburnie MD 21061. Please call 410-761-0003 or email greenbere12@gmail.com
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I’m a traveling Window Tint Installer 8yrs experienced in Automotive commercial Residential Looking for Out Of Town Work I’m interested in Flying to different states depending on the Jobs an pay I’m a experienced hand Cutter if you have work need an experienced Tinter Give me a call are Text. ( Bryant) 760-662-9666
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Hey. how are we all doing. Im one of the original members back to say hello
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I just got a fresh tint on my car today. It was a ceramic tint with xr plus if that’s relevant. Anyways someone in front of me drove over a big puddle which splashed water all over my windshield when I was driving and windshield wipers to get it off so I could see. and then later I was in a parking garage where I had to get a ticket from the machine and like an idiot I rolled the window down to get the ticket. I realized when I rolled it back up because the window was super blurry for a few seconds but it cleared up after. It’s been hours since those moments but I’m seeing little vertical and horizontal lines on my windshield and driver window. All…
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Hi guys, I work for a company called Lustalux in the UK, we have recently setup a new ecommerce store selling building window film and decorative film. We have 2 main competitors in the UK, both of which manage to source their film at a hugely cheaper cost than Bonwyke and other commercial suppliers in the UK. Does anyone know of any cheaper Asian/European suppliers of film that can provide alternatives to the commercial films we already buy, but much cheaper? Thanks in advanced.
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Had a mobile tinter come and apply Rayno S9 nano-ceramic coat on a new sports sedan. I get that no job is perfect, but there's a fair amount of dust bubbles and a couple of fibers trapped on all 4 doors. Thoughts on this job? Am I being unreasonable in asking for this to be fixed?
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1st time ever having WS tinted. Previous cars with comfort, solar, etc film on it - never a issue visually. I originally had 70% Xpel done. I came to to forum to ask what I was seeing, and LAH become a topic... The film was installed circa Late August-September and I feel like LAH was always here and there depending on the exterior lighting and after about 5-6 months later, it just disappeared. I dunno if it was moisture , etc, but LAH was just gone in all lighting conditions. Fast forward today. Had the WS done 2 days ago, and while it's not enough driving time, it's been optically clear to me at all times. Here I was think it's go…
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What is an established commercial/residential business worth?
I sold my business in '96 that had as assets: tools and inventory and goodwill. I bought it 2.5 years earlier for 5k. It had a gross sales # around 30K and very little goodwill since the owner only worked it part time. In the 2.5 years I ran the company, gross sales went from 30K upward to 177K as a one person operation. To be fair, the final year @ 177K included an installation sale involving 35K sq ft. Still I increased the gross from 30K to 100K under my direction in the 2.5 years of ownership. I sold the business in a short sale for 10K because I landed a corporate job at a film manufacturing company. I lacked the desire to further expand the business, but it was considered reputable even by my competitors. One of them bought it. Don't know if that helps but, maybe you'll find this helpful in determining the goodwill of the one you are considering buying. https://www.freshbooks.com/hub/accounting/calculate-goodwill -
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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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