Window Tinting - General Discussion

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1. 

   1988 tintjob 1 2 3 4

   February 9, 2006 by blade

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   he said he needed his windows retinted. I said cool lets check it out. he said that we tinted them for him back in 1988. I said wow...it must have been me that did them back then. there were only 2 of us tinting back then. he says..........."well then YOU did a shiatty job" amazingly he says he purchased a lifetime warranty from us back then. I told him no paperwork no warranty of course. he had no paperwork. he was cool. we're redoing it next week.

   

   Last reply by TINT, February 19, 2006
2. 

   Its been a while

   February 19, 2006 by Guest Spesh

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   Hey all, Its been some time since I visited this board....have been recruiting for the past 3 years and been doing flatglass on the side.......thought I would just drop a line to say g'day BTW, if you don't know me...I have been tinting for about 10 years.....5 years on cars, 10 years flatglass and done it around Australia and the UK If someone brings me the big dollars, anywhere in the world...I will stop recruiting and start slappin' on the film......I can do windups in 3 piece and I have now got rear glass down to 10 pieces.......woohoo One person asked me to tint their car and they left their spectacles on the table......I tinted his @#$% glasses, cleaned his car …

   

   Last reply by TINT, February 19, 2006
3. 

   Seperated at birth? 1 2 3

   February 18, 2006 by Guest darkdan

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   Well, the Olympics are going on again. I just got my first call of the season. This time it was from my brother instead of one of my friends. "OMFG dude! You look just like this speed skater named Apolo!" Yeah, heard it before. Until this dude breaks his leg or something I'll have to hear it every 4 years until 2022. Well, you decide:

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 19, 2006
4. 

   Bekaert moves on in China

   February 19, 2006 by LEO'n'DARTZ

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   My Webpage

   

   Last reply by LEO'n'DARTZ, February 19, 2006
5. 

   New Site

   May 19, 2003 by Guest smokymtntint

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   This is grrrreeeaaaattttt it will take a little time to get used to but runs faster!!

   

   Last reply by TintDude, February 19, 2006
6. 

   Get a Sony Camcorder - with participation

   February 19, 2006 by Guest frous12

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   Get a Sony Camcorder - "Neat, if they actually have these in stock - but here goes - Participate to get Sony Camcorder. at anyone know of any online store that actually has these in stock?"

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 19, 2006
7. 

   IPod Nano

   February 19, 2006 by Guest frous12

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   IPod Nano - "with participation in their promo at iPod Nano[/url] you can get iPod Nano. I think I am going to go through to see if it works - anyone else tried this before?"

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 19, 2006
8. 

   MYSPACE.COM 1 2 3 4 12

   February 4, 2006 by Mdog

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   HOLLA IF ANY OF YOU JIGGRAS GOT A MYSPACE SITE. I KNOW SOME OF YOU FOOLS GOTS A PLACE ON DAT DERRR SITE MANG. CANT JUST BE MUH AZZ MANG. THIS BE MINES MANG. http://www.myspace.com/tint_terrorist Ali El Deek IS MUH JIGGRA MANG YEAH IF YOU JIGGRAS DIDNT KNOW NOW YA KNOW>>>>>

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 19, 2006
9. 

   Live Chat 1 2 3

   February 18, 2006 by Guest Key West

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   Is this only available to subscribers? I tried it, and it wont load the applet

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 19, 2006
10. 

    SolarGard HP Ch. Orangepeel effect? 1 2 3 4

    February 11, 2006 by Guest Key West

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    I've recently noticed that the sg hp char on my driver and passenger windows have an ever worsening "orangepeel" look to them. Anyone else notice this? Almost loke the adhesive is crystallising. This is MY car, done with a sample roll sent to me about 2 years ago. I dumped SG after the initial debacle of NoShrink when Bekaert first took over. I used thier film since they were DTI and never had a problem until Bekaert took over. The sample roll shrank well, so I switched back. If this is going to be a problem, I shudder to think how many customer cars are out there with this film!

    

    Last reply by tintme69, February 19, 2006
11. 

    yeow blimy

    February 18, 2006 by tigerstripe

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    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1309610693318372088

    

    Last reply by BIG E, February 18, 2006
12. 

    MY +/- NEW LOGO 1 2 3

    February 15, 2006 by LEO'n'DARTZ

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    Looks like....

    

    Last reply by LEO'n'DARTZ, February 18, 2006
13. 

    Template Software

    February 15, 2006 by Guest Palomine

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    Hi, We`re about to start doing Automotives after flat glassing for a couple of years, (plenty of demand!) was wondering if any of you guys used any kind of template software or similiar? I apologise if this has been answered before, just thought I`d get an up to date ansa from the experts! or am I thinkin too far ahead and should just cut from the roll as we do know? cheers in advance, Paul

    

    Last reply by tigerstripe, February 18, 2006
14. 

    a classic ..turned modern 1 2

    February 14, 2006 by Guest tintgod

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    A new twist on the old Abbott & Costello routine: You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello, and too old to REALLY understand computers, to fully appreciate this. For those of us who sometimes get flustered by our computers, please read on... If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, "Who's on First?" might have turned out something like this: COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer. ABBOTT: Mac? COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou. ABBOTT: Your computer? C…

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 18, 2006
15. 

    DOW CORNING APPL.To Store Front Door

    February 18, 2006 by Guest HalifaxBob

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    OK, pretty new at this but I have some people that have worked with security film for a few years and will be installing. The subject of the front glass doors come up all the time, you know the kind that are normally found at a strip mall or a row of commercial business warehouses, etc. I saw one job that was just done and the film ( I don't know what thickness) was placed on and done to the edge of the inner mouldings. Then the installer/s put the dow Corning on over the film and onto the moulding itself. I thought that the best was was to remove the mouldings, film to almost the edge of the glass, put the dow corning on, and then put the moulding back on so that if t…

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 18, 2006
16. 

    ALERT SECURITY AND AUTOSOUND

    February 18, 2006 by Guest Alert_Security

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    -post removed- Reason for edit: Users are not allowed to place ads until they have at least 25 total posts, and then the ad must be placed in the classified ads forum.

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 18, 2006
17. 

    big boy 1 2

    February 10, 2006 by Guest Beeline

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    Last reply by Guest, February 18, 2006
18. 

    How much would you pay? 1 2

    February 18, 2006 by GusTheTinter

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    I'm noticing that I'm not getting any younger, and maybe 10 more good years of getting into these back seats To all you guys out there that are trying to get a handle on how all this tinting biz gets done by reading about it over the net. How much would you be willing to pay to have someone come to your shop and give hands on training for 2 weeks Would $2,000.00 do the trick

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 18, 2006
19. 

    What an ugly baby

    February 12, 2006 by Mr paladin

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20. 

    Pay Attention 1 2

    February 14, 2006 by Guest Braud Spectrum

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    LEARN TO PAY ATTENTION! First-year students at Texas A&M's Vet School were receiving their first anatomy class, with a real dead cow. They all gathered around the surgery table with the body covered with a white sheet. The professor started the class by telling them, "In vet medicine, it is necessary to have two important qualities as a doctor: The first is that you not be disgusted by anything involving the animal body. For an example, the Professor pulled back the sheet, stuck his finger in the butt of the dead cow, withdrew it and stuck it in his mouth. "Go ahead and do the same thing," he told his students. The students freaked out, hesitated for several mi…

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 18, 2006
21. 

    NICE SPORT

    February 17, 2006 by LEO'n'DARTZ

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    My Webpage

    

    Last reply by LEO'n'DARTZ, February 18, 2006
22. 

    Happy bday 1 2

    February 17, 2006 by skittles15

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    to me...that is all

    

    Last reply by skittles15, February 18, 2006
23. 

    springs coming...higher costs 1 2 3 4

    February 15, 2006 by Guest BLACKOUT SoKal

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    anybody using solarguard get a letter recently. Due to the rise in raw materials a "nominal price increase will go into effect Feb. 24" my questions is to you "old skool" guys that have gone through the seasons, have you seen this "increase in raw materials costs" before? just curious, thanx guyz

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 18, 2006
24. 

    2006 Accord Coupe recommendations

    February 8, 2006 by Guest Joyride

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    Hi all, I have a black 2006 Honda Accord Coupe that I'm going to get tinted. I'm wondering if I should tell the guy at the shop to cut the film short on the rear window for the dot matrix? The bubbling will drive me crazy so I think I'd almost rather it just be cut short. How bad will this look? Will he be able to put a peice of black vinyl over the matrix to make it look better? How good does that look? Also, I'm thinking about only going down to 50% to keep it legal, plus (I may be wrong) but I think that the "outline" around the windows (due to ceramic dots) is less noticable with lighter tint. Am I crazy for thinking that? Will 50% even look noticably darker…

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 18, 2006
25. 

    its all clean for you

    February 16, 2006 by Guest potzy

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    Il keep it short, got this X5 to do that was (when I first turnd up) in the middle of being repaired, been rolled you see, anyway the car is coverd in dust un sh1t, bonded glass is all out so tint the rear QLs and tailgate and told him, when its done, bell me and il finish it off, get the call, turn up and looks like this.... So 5 litres water later its done and a small amount of contam I can live with. anyway just thought id share this with you as ive never had a job this dusty Stu

    

    Last reply by BIG E, February 18, 2006
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    contamination trouble

    February 17, 2006 by Guest jason11286

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    I have more problems than others since you guys run shops and get mostly nice cars, but I get some loser-mobile's on the weekend . here's my idea: get an extra drop cloth (only works on side doors, you're still screwed on back glass), open the door you're about to work on, and lay it over the open area where door was so it covers entire doorway, and tape it right above weatherstrip. I thought of this while I was sitting in a nasty a$$ dirty interior in the sunlight about to move the car, and could see sh!t floating through the air that shouldn't have been. I think it actually helped me, maybe it would help some of you

    

    Last reply by darrin1, February 17, 2006
27. 

    cleaning lower part of BG w/o removing deck

    February 16, 2006 by Guest ccpros1

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    When I do back glass I can get Upper part of the back glass clean. But lower 6" or so of the window I just can't get it stay clean. I don't think I'm cleaning it enough or not using proper cleaning meathod. How do you pro's do it. What do you use? I find Bluemax is a good cleaning tool as well as install. but How do you get the bluemax down there? thanks

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 17, 2006
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    Dry shrinking w/ powder and dry sheet 1 2

    February 14, 2006 by Guest VaTinterPMan

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    How do youll start to anchor the tint when you are dry forming it I Have trouble with the tint moving to much with the powder esp. on a SL1 the saturn or a corv. Just asking for tips and tricks thanx

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 17, 2006
29. 

    Long Arm Of the IRS....

    February 16, 2006 by Guest LindsayTint

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    I read a previous post on here and really didnt get the whole answer. I have been charging my customers sales tax like Uncle Sam says so. But I read on a previous post on here that some of you guys "give away the tint for free" and just charge for the labor to install it. Since it is a construction contract (residential/commercial only) there is no tax on labor. My question is, is this really legal? I called my state tax authority and they stated that if I buy the tint and install it I have to charge them tax. I asked them if I pay my distributor tax on the item (which I dont) then can I get away with not charging customers tax and he said you arent supposed to do …

    

    Last reply by suntint, February 17, 2006
30. 

    Polycarbonate Roof Inserts

    February 16, 2006 by Guest Palomine

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    Morning People, We have just done a polycarbonate conservatory roof with solar insert strips that insert directly into the polycarb honeycombe, completed the job & customer absolutley made up, same principle as solar film but cut to strips so it fits within the panel. 1 PROBLEM, ITS FORTUNES, we sourced the stuff from a UK company but although great service their trade rates are dismall compared to their retail rates, has anyone got a contact for similar/same product? I believe the manufacturer is Baekert but their a bit crap in returning their 3 emails(3wk ago) so thought id ask here? Any help offered gratefully received cheers paul

    

    Last reply by solareclipseauto, February 17, 2006
31. 

    Has anyone tried these guys?

    February 17, 2006 by Guest Stratusrtrida

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    I was just wondering if anyone has ever tried out wholesale tinting? I know that this film is junk compared to films like suntek or llumar but I was just curious if anyone has tried them? I bought some about 4 years ago and put it on my car. It still looks pretty good. The color did change slightly over the 4 years but all and all its not bad for the price. I was just throwing it out there for some new guys on here that want to just practice and don't want to spend too much or buy something not even worth buying. I think this is a good happy medium. I was also curious as to haw many people have actually used them in the past? thanks, Nick

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 17, 2006
32. 

    another use for rubbing alcohol 1 2

    February 9, 2006 by darrin1

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    I recently did a house with silicone around the edges of all the windows. its always frustrating for me to get the last few pieces off even after scraping and wiping, etc. a few little pieces will stick to the frame and glass. I used a paper towel with a dab of alcohol to do the final edge wipe and every speck of silicone that was left rolled right off the glass. this sped the install up quite a bit. does anyone else do this? hope the tip helps.

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 17, 2006
33. 

    AURA35 - 1 2

    February 15, 2006 by LEO'n'DARTZ

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    Seems Westar or Hanita code, who can help me?

    

    Last reply by LEO'n'DARTZ, February 17, 2006
34. 

    Can tint school or academy 1 2 3

    February 15, 2006 by LEO'n'DARTZ

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    I will try to formulate question. Lot of academies and school which promise and clown make a GREAT TINTER. We guys never visited any courses, for example. Do You think school can make REAL tinter? I think only years and own hands can help, not any schools....Just tired to get e-mail every day how to make millionZ tinting carZ.....Buy the way is there lot of millionaireZ on board?

    

    Last reply by LEO'n'DARTZ, February 17, 2006
35. 

    California legal tint 1 2

    February 11, 2006 by Guest DayDreamer

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    Hello, I was wondering if there is such a thing as a california legal tint for the front windows? Some people say as long it's 70% light transmission, others say it's !llegal to put any tint on the front windows. I'm confused. Also, what tint would you recommend for a 1. 2005 black Boxster? 2. 2006 white TSX? Assuming I want to keep everything legal and nonfading? (no navigation on either car) Thanks for any advice.

    

    Last reply by TINT, February 17, 2006
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    I need some help from the 'OL SCHOOL 1 2 3 4 6

    February 16, 2006 by Guest zolar

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    I have a 85-86 toyota space van to tint tomorrow I can't get the slider windows out of the frame I pulled out the crusty rubbers, but the vertical sweep in the middle .........is screwed in behind the framing at the top I managed to bow one side enough to pull it out of the bottom but no good this is a freakin nightmare anybody done one have some crusty pix the stupid sweep mmmm....dirt mmm...more dirt factory blue glazing faded around the edges ...just on the 2 rear quarters the back glass is a charcoal +/- 20% with serious scratches and metal rubs I would have chucked this terd ...but the boss insisted on doing it for a very good (pic…

    

    Last reply by TINT, February 17, 2006
37. 

    How dark should I go?

    February 13, 2006 by Guest jason58504

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    I just bought a 2005 Malibu classic 4-dr. I would like to get my windows tinted and having trouble deciding how dark. If I could get some recommendations from you I would appreciate it. I don?t want to get too dark that you can?t see outside at night. What is the average tint that is applied to a vehicle? Will a professional tint last for the life of the vehicle?

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 17, 2006
38. 

    funny cartoons

    February 17, 2006 by Mr paladin

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    http://www.claybennett.com/pages/car_lot.html

    

    Last reply by Texastintchick, February 17, 2006
39. 

    I can too!!

    February 16, 2006 by Guest S and S

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    I can do flames too...this is orange with silver 20 behind it. Orange Flames on My Van

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 17, 2006
40. 

    Got a new Audi A6

    February 16, 2006 by Guest chip01

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    The gaskets on these mean you have to tuck the tint and I am normally a panel puller got to do all the rollups as well not looking forward to doing this technque everytime I have tried this I always creased the film but I have got some tips from naughty to go on (who has been really helpful) so I am going to give it a try

    

    Last reply by Guest, February 17, 2006