Window Tinting - General Discussion
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Glad to see your back. 1 2
by Guest Retro Tint- 13 replies
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Been busy lately, have'nt chimed in. Glad to see your back Me Tint! A little steady amungst the madness.
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Installer in Columbia, SC area 1 2 3
by Guest mayor- 22 replies
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Hello, I'm looking for an installer in my area, my top priority is a quality installation. I'll be tiniting an Acura TSX. It's my first new car so I'm nervous about having anything done to it. Is there anything I (or the installer) should know about this particular car? I have researched the different types and brands of tint, but if you have other tips or suggestions I would appreciate it. Thanks Tim
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Had a tinter call in sick today, left me short handed and a whole lot of tint for one guy, so it was time for me to see what I could do. I did the side of a 2005 Vibe, the side of a 2004 4dr Grand Am, a 2006 Altima, and both sides of a 2006 Legacy Wagon. I was pretty pleased considering I only this is almost more than I've done before combined. It does help that I've been watching for 8 years though.
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TO THE CUSTOMERS 1 2 3
by Guest tintgod- 24 replies
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if you call and book a tint job..and you have tint on your car already ... tell the tint shop so you dont waste your and his time..becuz we dont do it for free.. had a guy come in this morning with a pralude..got a quote and just happen to not tell me it had some bubbled up nasty tint on it...im like oh it has tint on it...he is like yeah..I guess I have to get that taken off...im like yeah...it is going to be $$$ buck to take it off..him..oh really...well I dont have the money to do that..me ...ok guess we arent doing it them.. please tell the shop if it has tint on the vehicle before you bring it in..
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To hot for this devil....I've had to give it away today at noon. Expecting a huge 42C or 108F tomorrow....say it ain't so. Devil
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its pretty cool.
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I just had to share this, Im sure Willie will like it. What religion is Your Bra? A man walked into the ladies department of a Macy's and shyly walked up to the woman behind the counter and said, ?I'd like to buy a bra for my wife.? ?What type of bra?? asked the clerk. ?Type?? inquires the man, ?There's more than one type?? ?Look around,? said the saleslady, as she showed a sea of bras in every shape, size, color and material imaginable. ?Actually, even with all of this variety, there are really only four types of bras to choose from.? Relieved, the man asked about the types. The saleslady replied: ?There are the Catholic, the Salvation Army, the Presbyterian…
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clifford alarm poster
by Guest gadget mad- 0 replies
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hi does anybody still have the clifford alarm poster with the silver porsche on it saying something like the car on the other side did not have a clifford on it.ive been after 1 for ages anybody please help. thanks caralarm_centre@hotmail.com
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What would you do if you got a hold of spammboy? 1 2 3
by Guest ninjatinter- 22 replies
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What do you choose???
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REMOVE TINT OR LIVE WITH IT? 1 2 3
by Guest woodranch- 23 replies
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I just tinted my rear window for the 2nd time.When it is cloudy I see 4 or 5 imperfectoins that I beleive is old glue that was not removed when the 2nd tint was done.Should I try for a 3rd time or just live with these imperfections.You really see these spots when its cloudy with is botrhersome to me.However I am worried that if I try a third time it will come out the same.What do you master tinters feel...........should I try for a third time and tell them to take there time removing the old tint and glue or just live with with the cards I was dealt.Opinions wanted!
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Ok my parents have these half moon windows in there family room. the sun shines right in the one.. so I tinted it for them over 6 yrs. ogo. I used SG film..well the sun still botherd my dad. So he would put a pillow up in the window to block it more.. well I was over there the other day and I noticed that the window had cracked at the bottom it looked like, and spider webbed up the whole window.. Now why would this happen.. I do know that the window would get pretty hot during the day hours from the sun.. Im just wondering why after 6 yrs would it do this?? or is it something else that caused it?? could the pillow had been a cause?? maybe.. I feel like I failed.…
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Hey, my wife's sister is leaving later today for home far away and she just called wanting to know if there is anything I can do to clean her headlights up. The insides look to be clean and well sealed off, but the plastic housing has become fairly "foggy" over the years. Is there anything I can to to shine these up and get the headlamps to work at their full potential?
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I just recieved a brochure from huper. About thier new product acht. I need to know will this product interfere with navi and radio reception? I see that it does have a conductive metal in the film along with the creamic technology. Unfortunatley the brochure does not tell me if I can use it with cars with navi or not. And yes I could just call my rep about this, but he is hard to reach most times.
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So how much You will charge to tint Gooooglez for these Russian BearZ?
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today at my shop I saw something done that I havent seen in like 4 years. my partner told our cleaner to peal and bring in a suburban quarter glass piece in to him. he peeled it, sprayed it, peeled it off the board and then he proceeded to spin around two and a half times to get the right entry angle into the car. we call that the tint dance. hope you guys know what im talking about. luckily the window still came out clean.
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man this is funny http://www.youtube.com/watch.php?v=vEWLwz6...0Tonight%20Show
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mdog
by pierce8468- 6 replies
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what do you call a philadelphia eagle witha a super bowl ring? A thief
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what concert are you going to ? 1 2
by Guest tintgod- 13 replies
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here is my line up so far aerosmith...jan 7 billy joel..jan 10 and queen..feb what concert are you going to?
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TintsOvOz
by Guest TintsOvOz- 8 replies
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, Hi to all that luv 2 tint. I have been a bit keen on threading to notice that I really should introduce myself so as to know who we are all chatin to. The last couple of weeks I have had a look at the site and have now since signed. Mainly because the type of TD,s using it has the same passion intrest etc that you dont seem to find here in Oz, a lot of TD,s in Oz slap it on see ya later who cares approach,you all seem to take this art form a bit more seriously, so thank you all to now and future trade offs, I started back in the early 80,s with a detailing shop and basicly wondered what the purple, bubbling, flaking C##P was on the glass, found out what it was, pursu…
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I've just done some interesting end of year sabbaticals and found the results are always the same year in year out. Done buggerall through the year (if you can call cruising through just over 300 installs work) and yet I've had another fantastic profitable year. My goal has always been to tint smarter and not tint stupid. I'm without doubt the most expensive around but the evidence has proved my business ethos is right. I should sell my concept because this window tinting business sure needs it from what I know of it. How about yourselves? How did you go? How many installs would you have done in the last 12 months? Were you a tint slave again to the tint industry? De…
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Newb here!
by Guest SalsAutotint- 6 replies
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Hello, My name is Sal......... I've been dropping in here and there. I decided to join...maybe I can be some help to someone at some point. Thanks Sal Gonzales
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I have questions 1 2
by Guest metint- 16 replies
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For those of you who use glue in the matrix... Have you had the opportunity to have a car with matrix in the shop that was done with glue in need of replacement? Not necessarily because of glue failure in the matrix, but just a R & R for whatever reason. How easy (or hard) was it to remove the film and glue(s) from the matrix? If difficult to remove, what was your best method for removing old Elmer's or whatever glue? And, how long had it been on before the R & R? Leading to... Do you find the longer it's on the hard it is to remove? We have seen the widespread use of glue vs. vinyl for years now, despite what any of the mfg.'s say about its use. It would b…
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You'll love this Willee. I sold a bird a professional installation back in July and now she wants to save some moola by doing it herself because she observed me making the job look so easy. So I cut her the film this avo and left it to her devices. don't ring me. Must be something about Xmas that brings these people out of the woodwork. Devil
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It will be nice to close the place a little early today, so I can get up to Green Bay for the game before 8PM. Watch for me and the hubby in the North end zone about 1/2 way up. We'll be in the green & gold. Have a great night!
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my film company ! 1 2 3
by Guest whale hung- 21 replies
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I have used the same film for 9 yrs ! and every year its like thay dont care who buys the film as long as they make $. and on ebay !!! thay are all over on pree cut kits ! any jo blow can buy the same film as me ? thats crap
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I had some ghosting on 1 window yesterday on a BMW,but just on one window will this go away when it dries?
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Man's Best Friend 1 2 3 4
by TINTDESIGNZ- 34 replies
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I know alot of members have posted about their pets-they are a big part of our lives so lets see them!
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Tint This! New to the site. 1 2
by Guest FastEddy- 17 replies
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Im a total Noob at tinting. I found this site while looking for tinting tips. You seem like a great crew over here. Im not tinting Auto glass or windows, Im tinting Lexon windows on 1/10th RC car bodies. In the past I have used tinting paints but have had poor results. Like everyone else Im just looking for a better way. Im going to give film a try but am concerned that the body flex may be an issue. Wish me luck. -Ed
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tint dinosaur coming aboard 1 2
by Guest sunfighter- 18 replies
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Hello all, Ive been at this cool business since 1975, and I still love it. I can't say I'm very happy with the direction tinting is headed. I tint flat glass only and the jobs I am seeing around town are pathetic. I guess anyone can tint these days if they can buy product. I really enjoy this site and its members, because in you folks I see people who still appreciate this craft. I'm learning new things everyday even with my background, and I'll really enjoy your input through this dinosaurs tint journey. Thanks for having me
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WINTER TIME
by Mdog- 6 replies
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And the TEMPS are in the 80`s smashing record highs oh well....we had 2 weeks of winter like coldness
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Problem... 1 2
by TINT- 10 replies
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hope someone has an answer to this one... a month ago I did a system restore on my comp, some shiat happened so I had no choice but to do so. now I dont have sound, it says the software for sounds is not available....how could this be and how can I get my sound back
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Happy Holidays
by Guest WASHBOY- 2 replies
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AZwashboy would like to say happy holidays to all the detailers! Make it the a safe and fun over the holidays, lets hope the new year brings us plenty of biz!
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Hi all, I am going to be getting some windows tinted for my house to mitigate the glare of the sun. One installer recommended Suntek Infinity DS Bronze Series IDS20 Bronze. Their literature stated the glare reduction is 80%. I have Pella Windows and reside in Chicago where temps are now 5 degrees but in the summer get up to 98 (Don't know if that makes a difference for tinting). I am solely concerned with reducing glare and not concerned with keeping heat out. Two questions I have are: 1. Is this a good product and the product that is best recommended to keep the glare out, or is this considered a cheap product? 2. If I am having transoms tinted but the windows …
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3689560270595414198
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Zolar
by Guest losdawg- 5 replies
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http://www.spikedhumor.com/articles/7540/W...ing_online.html
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SWAN is so happy 1 2 3
by SWAN- 25 replies
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wooo hooo Im so excited I finally got a laptop to replace the one that got taken by some low life who couldn't buy his or her own... just had to share my excitement with everybody.. Im just thrilled....
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Yes I tint windows, mostly auto so give me a break..... does or is there any film that actually insulate. In other words help keep the heat in during the winter Don't laugh!
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GOOGLE FIGHT
by Mdog- 7 replies
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YO MANG enter two anmes and see who wins T_T jsut got a azz whoopin from me. http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=...=TINT_TERRORIST
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Cracked glass
The crack indicates thermal stress, however, the edge of the glass may have an imperfection (bur or clam shell chip). The crack does run 90 degrees out from the edge and curves as it follows any weaknesses in the pane itself. I have attached a pictured of what tempered glass looks like when it breaks and alongside it what a plate (or float) and heat-strengthened glass looks like when it breaks. The outer panel my be tempered should indicate so by a stamp etched on the glass surface in one corner. It should indicate tempered. Plate glass has no indicators, however, heat-strengthened glass will crack in the same manner as plate glass. I'm an unsure whether heat-strengthened glass requires a stamp. Tempered glass is 4 times stronger than plate and heat-strengthened is 2 times stronger than plate. 1 in 24 is indicative of edge imperfection. I could not find the solar absorption rate of DN 50, but if it is similar to competitive films, there should be no issue with that installation setting (including a straight line shadow). This, too, points back to edge imperfection as the cause. And finally, I spy drapes in a close position, correct? If so, it would be helpful to crack open during sun exposure; this to assist in allowing trapped heat between the glass and drapes to dissipate. -
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Cracked glass
Hello. I recently installed Johnson Daylight Natural DN 50 on a couple of windows. Solar energy rejection is 39%. The windows are double pane and the glass is supposed to be tempered 4mm + tempered 6mm. The roof overhang shades the top 1/3 - 1/2 of the windows. However, a few days after installation I noticed that one of the glass has cracked, presumably due to thermal stress. Should I remove the film from the rest of the windows? I installed the film on 24 of these windows (6 tiny houses) so now 1 out of 24 is broken. Or is it more likely that I just got unlucky and the glass had a defect? Is shading from the roof overhang such a big factor? The glass cracked. Is it really tempered? I thought tempered glass would shatter, but not crack. Thanks! -
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Residential Window Tint - Suntek SYDS vs. Solar Gard Slate vs. Madico Optivision
Did you get this taken care of? What were the results and are you pleased? -
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Residential Film without blue hue?
Take a look at 3M's Nightvision or LLumar's Dual Reflective series, they both have a warm tone to them. -
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Automotive Tint Comparison
Steer clear of Black Armour, Suntek, ASWF. The others are good choices if you are in Australia. Check out the reviews of the installer too. It’s not just the materials that have to be proper. Never go for the cheapest!!! -
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Residential Film without blue hue?
Hey guys I am in the process of having window film installed in my home but have a question about which brand I should go with. Hoping yall can help me out. I have a room that faces a busy street and as a result my blinds pretty much always stay closed. I love having natural daylight but not so much people being able to see what i'm doing in my room/all my expensive equipment. I used to work in the window film industry as a helper/installer/salesman when I was in highschool and we did a lot residential/commercial work. The specific brand of film we used always left a certain blue and cool appearance. Is there any brand of residential film that does not have this effect? I mainly just cannot stand having blue light amplified and am looking for a film that has a neutral shade to it or even a warm/yellow hue. I have single pane windows and I do not necessarily care about heat rejection but if I have to pay more for a ceramic film rather than a dual reflective or a standard film I am willing to if that helps solve the issue. Again, any help is really appreciated with this there are so many new window film brands out there and it really is cool to see how far the industry has come. -
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South facing window tint
Thanks for the vote of confidence Tintguy. Recoil, we will take good care of you. -
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South facing window tint
Thank you gents, I will reach out. Appreciate you both! -
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Automotive Tint Comparison
LLumar, 3M and Solargard have in the industry as far back as the genesis of window film mid-1960's). Solargard is the younger of the three and all others came to play in the last 20 or so years. I've had all three on my vehicles over the years and my current is 3M Crystalline on my Jeep since 2015. It still has stable color, scratch coat is holding strong and impeccable adhesive clarity. Never been garaged. My choice toady would be 3M or LLumar. -
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South facing window tint
Hook up with Glassy Business and get all the ins and outs of pro vs DIY with window film. That company goes back way before my retirement in 2015. I want to believe they are/were a Vista Film dealer and I cannot remember the owner's name. Peace out.
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