Window Tinting - General Discussion
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Hello everyone, Right now, the weather where I live is very hot, so I want to film the car's insulation film so that I can travel more comfortably? So where can I buy insulation film? Hope everyone let me know. Thanks everyone.
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Hello everyone, I need advice on what tint is best for the windshield for a Mercedes SUV. Tint for the rest of the car will be based on what brand of windshield tint I chose to install. What I’m focusing on the most is the clarity of the tint and not the hue / color. I have no preference on bluish vs gray tone tint. I’ve seen Autobahn i3 50% on tint shop owner’s Sierra windshield and noticed the orange peel / grainy right away. He said tint was put on almost a year, so, i’m pretty sure it has been cured. Another tint I saw was Llumar Air 80. I like it except it show ‘rainbow effect’ when look through with polarized sunglasses on. It also shows some…
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Hey all I am deciding between two quotes from two well reviewed shops and could use your help. I only am leasing this car for three years so if it’s going to bubble it needs to happen after I return it :) One place offered 400 for 3m ceramic IR and extra 200 if I need windshield. Another place uses Rayno and offered $260 s5 Ceramic Or $460 s9 Ceramic and Full windshield for $140 s5 or 200 s9 / air70 films. At these prices is it worth it to do s9 over 3m? Is 3m that much better than s5?
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Hello everyone, We are seeking a window film and ppf expert for our supply chain processes. We are trying to make a big investment on this business. Professionally we are looking for a person Who has a wide knowledge on products quality and tintmaster's needs. Who is an expert on window film industry globally. Please don't hesitate to message me. Thanks..
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Hey I’m a beginner tinter. I’ve tinted a couple of windows but it’s expensive... 😕 So I was wondering what is the best beginner tint film to use that won’t destroy a 17 year old wallet.
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So Chicago Auto Pros tinted my windshield (Tesla Model Y) the first time, no problems, everything was great, that was with Llumar pinnacle. I had my windshield replaced, they retinted it with xpel XR Plus and now there is a visible edge on the bottom right in front of the driver. The worst part is it reflects the light back into my eyes (at certain angles), like someone reflecting the sun off their watchface. I think the tinter cut the tint badly at this particular spot, maybe too much angle and the edge is too thick at this point. The edge is about 1.5 mm under the black part of the windshield, so that's not the problem though, it could have been…
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Hey guys, I’m really new here (joined March 6th) so if this has been covered before please direct me there. I’m really interested in getting started in doing residential and commercial jobs but don’t know where to start. I’ve been tinting for a dealership now for 3 years and really enjoy my work. I’m just very curious in doing flat glass and would like to satisfy that curiosity. I have a few questions such as what my best/ most cost effective film would be to use to start with, if there’s any type of film that customers most commonly want (darkness, reflective, etc.) and what I need to do to help me get jobs. The dealership I tint for uses Llumar but I know getti…
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Hey guys, I used to frequent here what over 10 years ago. Went by the name 35 and I was pretty much just a shit stirrer. Years on and a little bit wiser and older, I'm running (literally) to raise some much needed funds for some of our best men. USA and Aus share a special alliance, espescially in country, and I'm hoping I can get some help from some old friends for a good cause 👍 This August 27th I'm going to take on my first endurance run of 100km for charity to raise much needed funds for the Australian Commando Welfare Trust (CWT). The CWT provides support for returning Special Forces Commandos where traditional methods are not able to. With …
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Hey guys, I used to frequent here what over 10 years ago. Went by the name 35 and I was pretty much just a shit stirrer. Years on and a little bit wiser and older, I'm running (literally) to raise some much needed funds for some of our best men and I'm hoping I can get some help from some old friends for a good cause 👍 This August 27th I'm going to take on my first endurance run of 100km for charity to raise much needed funds for the Australian Commando Welfare Trust (CWT). The CWT provides support for returning Special Forces Commandos where traditional methods are not able to. With the increased capabilities of our Combat Medics, more people…
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Had a customer come by with a 2021 Porsche that the dealer had tinted for her. She wasn't happy with the match to the privacy. She said she was told it was 3M, but whatever it was, it was an ugly yellow color, kind of reflective or hazy looking, and blurry when looking at a low angle. It was strange because it looked like several year old cheap tint, but it was brand new. I'm curious if this was some sort of IR film or something, or maybe the dealer was blowing smoke. Anyone familiar with it? We're going to be removing and putting our brand. It turns out my wife has the same vehicle and she really liked the way it looked.
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When you guys refer to classic black are you referring to HP classic charcoal? I don't see "classic black" listed on the EWF price list. Also is classic charcoal color stable and will it interfere with radio/GPS signals ECT. Currently using max pro CP pro plus...didn't know if HP classic charcoal 1.5 would be similar. Thanks
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Hi, So we have just tinted a Chevy spark,2016/17 After finishing the job we recieved a call from the customer saying that the touch screen from the head unit went black. Everything elss is working normally and sound is also coming out of the speakers. Does anyone know what might have happend and if it will work back normally. We live in a warm climate so drying up usually happens after a day.
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I tinted a 05 accord. Well, 16 yrs old removed front panels. Both latch cable plastic broke. $240 cad I shouldn’t have. Rear original tint was bad anyway. But trying to do quality work ended up broke my own pocket. Was it worth it ?
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one of the dealer we work with is asking for work's comp insurance? does any of you guys have it? if so, how much do u pay a month??
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Any idea what this could be just got my vehicle tinted ?
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Has anyone had any experience with XPEL EZ-Tint? is it worth the money? does it really helps increase speed of the tinting process? Right now I am starting out. To do a 4 door 2 quarter glass and rear windshield it takes me about 5 hours.
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well, got out of the commercial location and it's time to relax set up a little shop in the home garage, upped the prices, and only tint the easy stuff from now on notice, i put an 8' door in so i don't have to tint high vehicles(since i'm old)
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Got a few quotes for my suv with tinters in a highly competitive area. I went with the highest rated/reviewed one by far with a median price quote and was a llumar installer. When I arrived, I was shown the llumar ceramic pinwheel display. I was shown the ceramic level tint and impressed by it's heat rejection abilities and so I agreed to the ceramic and added the front two windows on as well. I dropped my suv off a half hour early for my appointment and left in my other suv . I was not rushing the installer at all. Before I left I went over that i wanted everything to the edge or over. I don't have dot matrix on any windows. I was told it would be computer cut and it w…
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Just paid 550 for 15% ceramic tint and the rear quarter windows look like there not fully tinted. It just looks weird, especially paying over 500$ for them to be done. Just wondering if its normal
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How do I prevent popcorning on defroster lines?
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Has anyone tried the solyx chalkboard film? How is it? How's the adhesive?
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Hey everyone! My fiance and I are looking to start a small tint business on the side. I know to be a dealer for all of the big boys I need to be an official business. How would y'all recommend becoming a LLC? Right now I am just considering going through legal zoom for everything. Along with these questions I'm still deciding what tint brand to go with. Ive just been playing with lexen because thats all I can get my hands on not being an official LLC. I nothing short of HATE this stuff. I know it has to be the bad quality of the film. My question is......what tint should I go with as a beginner? thanks for the help! Josslyn and Justin
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looking to buy a used filmhandler 72 inch
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I'm looking to tint my newly acquired C-Max, and have narrowed my choices to two different shops. One carries Autobahn, and the other Xpel. I can't find a direct comparison between the i3 and XR anywhere. I'm mainly looking for heat reduction, but I'm also concerned about possible reduction in clarity and optical illusions while wearing my polarized sunglasses. I haven't decided if I will actually tint it darker or stay clear, and am assuming both brands offer a clear version. (If someone could confirm or deny, that would be helpful as well.) Thanks in advance.
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Can anybody give me any info on pros cons of becoming autobahn dealer.
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If you were choosing between the 2 which would you choose?
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Hello all, looking to startup myself in the tinting world. I think I’m ready to break out and start taking jobs. I’ve been doing my personal and friends vehicles for some years now. Any advice, secrets or things to watch out for.. I’m down in TPA, FL.
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Hi guys, I’m new here. G’day! im interested on your opinions of film manufacturers in Australia. Which company can sell a good cheap film eg. A 20” roll for $150 and a 30” roll for $200. (Please excuse Suntek) cheers
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I have a 2020 Subaru Impreza, it has those bright white lights that everyone thinks my high beams are on all the time and i'm thinking of putting something on them. Is there a particular shade of film that takes the edge off of the brightness just right? Also, would doing that mess up the Eyesight Assist system?
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I’ve got these white marks in my window tint, i’m a noob at doing the tint but wanted to give it a go for a bit of fun, i feel like i did an okay job but when sitting in the car and looking out there are lots of white marks, does anyone know what this is from?
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Just a heads up on 2021 Tesla Model 3 New 2021 Tesla model 3 in today only to discover the have changed the front door glass from single to double glazed. Add more time to the job. What do you think is a suitable price for tints on full car with double glazed fronts?
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Hi I’m just looking for some insight if anyone has any on about streaks on the window. I just got my windows tinted 2 weeks ago and they’re are streaks from the top that looked like something was sprayed on and it dripped down. The windows are clean but they look dirty. We tried putting polish on but they aren’t going anywhere. Could it possibly be between the tint and the window or is it on the outside?
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I have a 1978 450 SL . Mercedes Benz with a Viper 600 classic car alarm. After I replaced the car battery, the car would crank but not start or fire up. How can I reset/reprogram the car alarm so I can get the car running? I researched through the Internet and I was not able to find any instruction manual for Viper 600 classic. I will be vey grateful for any information from experts on this group. Thank you
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Hi i have an dgi vtii 98 printer and last week the message come up when it prints tfor wile then stops and beeps and sawing SYSTEM ERROR Servo Move (Low) what this my be please any help
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okay so I have a 2001 Lexus RX 450 Installing 3M color stable 20% to the back glass and getting way more fingers than normal tried the dryer sheet then doing it wet Still creasing, the film wants to pinch towards the bottom of your shrink even going underneath it doesn't help I don't know what the deal is says like I haven't done this before but I do believe the color stable is garbage. Anyone have a suggestion I'm thinking of maybe baby powder shrinking it I'm not sure Thanks. Jr
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Full window tint. 24 inch Hood fenders full front end. 3 hours
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Hello, I know some of you all remove door panels to tint, and some don't. If I removed my door panels before taking my vehicle to get tinted, do you think the guy doing the job would have an easier time regardless of whether or not he normally removes them? I'll do it if that means he'll be able to do his best work.
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What's up tint pros, I have a question about running side work out of my house. If I purchase liability insurance would it limit my risk as a sole proprietor or would it still be advisable to form an LLC? I've only been doing a few jobs here and there, but I'm considering ramping things up a bit. Thanks for your input!
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Hello, My vehicle has factory tint on all but the two front side windows that I believe is 25% from the factory. I wanted 12.5% so I added a tint film of 50% hoping for a final ting of 12.5% My math was .25 x .50 = .125 or 12.5 percent (or so I thought) The finished job BARELY looked any different from the factory tint. It was maybe just a barely noticeable difference but I was expecting a much bigger difference. To my eye, it looked like it went from 25% to maybe 24 or 23% What I wanted was for it to be a bit difficult to see through. Not quite Limo dark, but just one step up maybe. Where did I go wrong? Thanks
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Seeking residential/commercial window tint installer in Las Vegas, NV
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Austin, TX - Experienced Window Tinters - Full Time- $1000 Signing Bonus - W2 - Year Round Work - Willing to Relocate
Company Background: Auto Tinting Austin LLC is a 5-Star rated Window Tinting business established in 2013. We offer high quality products, expert installation and excellent customer service. We Offer: -A Very Positive and Supportive Work Atmosphere -Consistent Work Year Round -Very Competitive Pay -Air Conditioned Bay -Tool Allotment -Snacks and Lunches -$1000 Sign On Bonus -Willing to Assist in Relocating the Right Candidate -Porter and Tint Shop Support Team -Plotter, Bottles, Shampoo Etc All Provided Job Duties: Seeking experienced window tinting technician to install automotive window film. Experience with plotter and hand cutting. Ability to operate manual vehicles for parking and moving. Will work with a helper team that can step in to cut film, move cars, remove film. Positive atmosphere. Hours: Schedule is open Monday-Saturday. Pay: $1000 Sign on Bonus! $1000-$2500+/Week Full Time, $300-600/Day Part Time ---BASE PAY AND TIPS!! Please call to schedule interview. 512-956-8468 Manager: Jody/Aric Auto Tinting Austin LLC 1601 Bench Mark Dr. Ste C Austin, TX 78728 www.AutoTintingAustin.com Job Type: Full-time Job Type: Part-time Pay: $1500-$2500+/Week Full Time, $300-600/Day Part Time -
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Stratos 70 on windshield, what is this?
Captain Obvious has two cents err senses to share: 1) The film should be removed and replaced, because it appears to have adhesive blemishes that shouldn't be there, and 2) The film should be reviewed/inspected once taken from the roll to avoid losing time and resources due to manufacturing issues. Little pieces not so much, but back glass and windscreen pieces ... definitely. -
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Automotive Tint Comparison
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Olfa blades are not as sharp as they used to be
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Olfa blades are not as sharp as they used to be
I switched so long ago... first to KDS but they went away. NT are great though. I use a piece of white strapping material as a cutting buffer between the blade and glass. Some use a button but I didn't like the feel..- 1
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Headlight Taillight Vinyl question... (Looking for CHROME)
I'm looking for a chrome/mirror wrap for headlights/taillights. No NEOchrome, just a mirror or chrome appearance. Looking to spice up a project. Looking for transparent so can see lights thru film. I have looked and can't find what fits the bill. Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance. -
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Stratos 70 on windshield, what is this?
I can't win with getting tint decent on the windshield. I had 3M on my F150 done twice and still has major defects. Recently did Stratos twice on my F350 and I see this granular spotted, texture pattern on the tint. It's super obvious in the corner here but also right in my view when driving. It's honestly hard to point out and show someone but when your driving and stuff is moving behind the windshield, it becomes more obvious. The lighting also matters. The first time I did the windshield, I had a two foot line on the windshield. Thinking it was tint, they removed the tint and it was apparently a defect in the Ford windshield. An issue between the laminated glass layers caused this big defect. So they removed the tint, I had Ford replace the windshield on a 2024 F350 but when the tint shop removed the tint, they made a bunch of micro scratches in the front windshield, probably from scrapping the glue off. I told them but I didn't care since Ford was replacing the windshield anyways. So if basically I'm trying to figure out what this texture stuff is and if I should have them replace or remove it. Replacing it might just have different issues but also afraid they will scratch the windshield. -
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Wtb Solar Gard Supreme NR 40
I would direct you to Express Window Films web site. They sell Global brand after setting up an account with them. They are reasonably priced and they do partials. Can't go wrong with Global.- 1
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Need some help
Never overlook the condition of the floor. Back when I did install, I used to mist the floor between the vehicle and the peel board. This is done between misting the window and walking toward the peel board to mist the pattern liner, peel liner and spray adhesive for install. Tacks any dust for the duration of each pattern install, so repeat each time a pattern is going to be installed.
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