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where is woodranch?
by Guest 1PEECBARETTA- 9 replies
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pissed off the tinter and got that porche shoved......
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Mobile tinting at an auto dealership 1 2
by Guest shadetree- 17 replies
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For you mobile guys, A spouse of a friend of mine at work is a mechanic at one of the local GM dealerships. He just bought a new vehicle and says he can get me a bay if I would like to do my install for him there. Normally, in the winter I don't touch a peice of film because my garage environment is not favorable, but I told him that I would do it. Honestly, I'm a little nervous. I'm not real sure what I'll be working with, but appartently they've had tinters do installs there before, so I know it's possible, and I really want the exposure. Right now, all I can think of is all the people that will be watching me. I'm not sure if I'm ready for that. Just won…
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can't there be a decent clip made onto a reddot? mine always breaks...then I lose the snap off end. it sucks not have the clip part to hold my reddot properly in my pocket. I don't give a shiat about the blade snapper...I just use the floor, peeler, tool box...what ever is available. but damn...they need to make a decent clip for those things. make it part of the back of the knife or something.
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Well it is almost time for our Christmas vacation. We are skiing for 2 days at in NM. I am afraid to ski but I will try ALMOST anything once
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it was on tv last night. I love this old show with Steve Martin Rachel Ward's a hottie in it too
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My 17 year old daughter is a varsity cheer leader at Marshall High-and for the second year in a row the Mavericks have gone to the state title game-last year they lost a tough game-this year-yesterday- Highland Park blow us out! 59-0 Those boys need to play in the Rose Bowl l!
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Last year I missed the stinking season finale, I didn't realize it was on Sunday instead of the usual Thursday slot. I guess I'm rooting for Rief, he hasn't backstabed like the others have
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What am I missing? 1 2 3
by Guest 727Capt- 24 replies
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O.K. I own a 96 Jeep Cherokee Sport and a 73 Jeep Commando Wagon. I don't do much racing or car shows. I spend time on the trails and in the mud. Some would refer to me as a redneck - I like not to think so. Anyway, my question and concern is about all the coffee can mufflered Hondas around (or is it just where I live?). I've noticed recently, within the past 4-5 years that 80% of the Hondas sound like weed eaters. They have yellow bumpers and grey bodies. Most don't even have wheel covers on the steel rim. Now I understand that the Honda Civic is an inexpensive way to get a quicker than stock car. If these guys have the money for all of these after-market pro…
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My Webpage
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Could any of you Mad users show me any photos of gear you have obtained from Madico to promote their film products? ie. banners, posters, neon wall illuminations, flags, caps, T-shirts etc.. anything. We get told nothing down here. Thanks, Devil
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watch out texas tinters 1 2 3
by Guest tintgod- 22 replies
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http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stori.../21/daily9.html and it looks like they are wanting to build a butt load of them in the next few years in texas
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This OIL TERMINAL explosion over in BRITIAN is gonna make our gas prices rise somehow I mean they will use any excuse to raise prices, I am suprised they havent use the smell of TD`s farts as a reason to raise prices sorry TD I saw that thread from yesterday
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astro van smokin!! 1 2
by TINT- 18 replies
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I was filling up the whole parking lot, neighbors complaining like a mug man, I didnt care, I kept on making the thing smoke!
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I have some sample 3M tint. Is there a way to get the small 3M logos off the film?
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in this cold weather. I wish I could tint with gloves on.... Mr P is going to buy me a heater to put on my side of the tint booth, just for me . I am such a wimp It was 30 degrees all day today
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Wanting to purchasing one!!!! TIA
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ALL you have to do is pick 1 team each week guess nobody wants one of those football icons in their signature I already have 2 and gonna get 2 moe this yeah PARTICIPATE FOOLS!!! http://www.tintdude.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=20001
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happy holidays
by Guest tint rookie- 0 replies
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Christmas is one day, same day every year. December 25. Jews love Dec. 25th. It's another paid day off work. We go to movies and out for Chinese food, and Israeli dancing. Chanukah is eight days. It starts the evening of the 24th of Kislev, whenever that falls. No one is ever sure. Jews never know until a non Jewish friend asks when Chanukah starts, forcing us to consult a calendar so we don't look like idiots. We all have the same calendar, provided free with a donation from either the World Jewish Congress, the kosher butcher, or the local Sinai Memorial Chapel (especially in Florida). Christmas is a major holiday. Chanukah is a minor holiday with the same theme…
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You want it dark!? 1 2
by Guest Tint Masters- 17 replies
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:inot :inot Louisiana State Police News Release Date Posted: 01/24/2003 Troop C Troopers Injured During Arrest For Immediate Release Troopers Injured During Arrest January 24, 2003 Two Troopers were slightly injured while attempting to arrest two suspects for narcotics charges. On Thursday, January 23, 2003 at approximately 3:53 P.M., Mr. Terrell J. Castle (22 years old from Houma, LA) was driving a 1986 Chevrolet Caprice on LA. 182 (near the Houma city limits) when he was stopped for a window tint violation. Because the driver and the passenger, Mr. Tylane S. Smith (27 years old from Houma, LA) began to act suspiciously, another Trooper was called to assist. …
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The greatest band since the tintdude tuckers 1 2 3 4
by Guest zolar- 30 replies
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christmas cds?
by Guest mastownz- 5 replies
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anybody here listen to xmas songs? well I was shopping the other day and bought some mxas songs. u guys should check this cd called "a charlie brown christmas" its really good. brian mcknight, chaka khan, toni braxton and others. I think its a best xmas mix cd ever. ! I think u can check samples at amazon.com any other xmas cds u guys recommend?
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uuuggghhh 1 2 3
by pierce8468- 29 replies
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Had a crv come in yesterday from a bady shop. They needed the driver door redone becuase it was broken. When I look at the pasenger doorto see what shade it is. I notice a dime size air bubble gouges along the top edge, and the entire lenght of the bottom going up about two inces is dirt. So I mention this to the body shop guys. They say if it is that bad redo that one as well. So I go ahead and redo that one to. Dont they bring the thing back today. For one farking speck on the driver door You have got to be kidding me I am thinking . The passenger door was just fine with them . With all of the dirt along the bottom and the huge air bubble, and the gouges. I leave one …
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any ideas for a grand opening? I was thinking getting matt hoover (the biggest looser winner) to come out for the grand opening of the shop since hes from my hometown and I know him. any other ideas or advertising ideas would be helpful. thanx!
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Cleaning rolldowns
by Guest chip01- 1 reply
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How do most people do it? Do you put the window down a little then scrape scub squeegee wipe edges and spray down. or do you leave the window up do the little at the bottam you cannot get to with the window down a little. Do you also wipe the top edge with the window wet or when you have squeeged it off. What is the best squeege to use do many people us the 6" black squeege with a handle, then go horizontal across the window to clean it or is it difficult to manouver Thanks
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Local body shop brings me the typical one-window job on the R.F. Rolldown on a Tahoe to do. They just ask me to match the left side as much as I can. I notice the film on the driver's side is starting to purple a bit, so it must have been on there awhile, and I know I didn't do it. I match the darkness of the opposite side as best I can, and tint the right side nicely for the guy. A couple of days later, the bodyshop calls me and says the guy is unhappy, 'cause the film doesn't match perfectly. I tell him that I can't match semi-purple film, and I thought the darkness matched pretty well. I told him to wait until it dried fully, hoping the guy would just get over it…
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and I didnt even know it! there was something about him, when one of his coaches called me and said one of his players wanted to get his car done......I thought it like high school and shizzzz, no matter how many clues I got, I still didnt get it! so I looked up his name, "rasheed marshall" and bam! niner player! he's a rookie I guess so it will be his first year...good thing I got his cell phone just in case he turns famous
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Heya, MM!!! Here U R - this is repost, cause I have no new pics now Winter in Russia - and bikin! dance 4 U ONLY!!!
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RICHARD PRYOR 1 2
by Mdog- 10 replies
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says from heart attack.
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anybody ever drink RED DRAWS? BUDWEISER AND TOMATOE JUICE I dunno it might just be a texas thing
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The window film above the doors needed replacing because the old signwriting from a previous tenant had shade etched its name into the film. The client had to supply a scissor lift. Makes a very difficult job with a pipe bar in front of the glass so much easier. The film was Madico's light NG 50G which turned out to be a good match for the faded existing. Devil
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I was wondering if y'all, like me, have noticed that the "blazing speed" guys are the same guys who don't think a perfect tint job exists?? Hmmmm.........
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Remote starter only works with key in ingnition 1 2
by Guest semore- 18 replies
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Hey All- I am new to the site and searched for a answer to my question but could not find it, but here is the question. I have had the Rattler 396D remote starter for 2 years with o issues, but yesterday I programed the factory keyless entry and now the remote starter will not work. Here is what it will do. unluck and lockworks remote starter will work if the key is in the egnition Valet feature works Now I have programed one other keyless entry (Factory OEM) so there are 2 Factory remotes plus the Rattler Remote. Now the day before I jumped my naboors car and crossed the negivtive and possitive that a long story but wires where colored back wards Black was on the p…
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Anybody try this yet? 1 2
by Guest goldntint- 10 replies
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I was just at one of my suppliers and they showed me a new product from Carborundum that is 1 compound for all three steps. You just change the pads, wool for cutting, foam for swirl removal and a softer foam for polish. He said he has been getting good feedback from bodyshops and dealers. By the way how is everybody doing? Sorry I havent been around in a while, REALLY busy.
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one for TTC
by Guest tint rookie- 7 replies
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she really really wants to look.
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my cell phone fell in the toilet? it fell in there by accident and now, my cell is real hot but it wont turn on
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got this today and thought of all you guys in texas......
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World Cup
by Guest willie- 1 reply
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anybody here into soccer - Wow what a tough draw for the USA
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man these two white boys can rap like a mug mang http://www.ebaumsworld.com/videos/rapbattles.html I dont know if its because I`m drunk or if its really that funny
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Wheel restoration
by Guest swanny- 1 reply
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Any one doing wheel restoration thinking of getting into it any suggestions how do you repair lexus wheel that look smoked.
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Automotive Tint Comparison
It's probably worthwhile mentioning that I live in a climate similar to Dallas-Fort Worth Texas region (in particular around Denton/Sherman); Lawton, Oklahoma or Puebla de Zaragoza in Mexico -
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Automotive Tint Comparison
I forgot to ask about Low Angle Haze (LAH), do any particular films have less LAH than others? Is LAH so much of a problem that it's better to avoid ceramic tint and go another kind of tint like SunTek CXP (CarbonXP) CXP -
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At What VLT% does visibility start being impacted
In the jurisdiction in which I live, we are allowed to have 35% in front and 20% in rear. I'm wondering @ what VLT% does the driver's visibility in adverse conditions like night time driving, storms, cloudy weather, fog, floods, etc., start being impacted? Front side windows: 45.00% 43.00% 42.00% 41.00% 40.00% 39.00% 38.00% 37.00% 36.00% 35.00% Rear Side Windows: 38.00% 33.00% 32.00% 31.00% 30.00% 29.00% 27.00% 25.00% 23.00% 22.00% 21.00% 20.00% Rear Window: 45.00% 43.00% 42.00% 41.00% 40.00% 39.00% 38.00% 37.00% 36.00% 35.00% 33.00% 32.00% 31.00% 30.00% 29.00% 27.00% 25.00% 23.00% 22.00% 21.00% 20.00%- Visibility
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Automotive Tint Comparison
If the only tinter providing MEP Films is a mobile tinter that uses more water than normal and I don't have a garage to tint in then would you avoid the tinter and opt for a tinter with a workshop that uses either: SunTek CIR (CeramicIR) CIR SunTek CXP (CarbonXP) CXP SunTek Evolve Solargard VTX Pro Premium Ceramic (by the way, does anyone know where the Technical Spec sheet is, I tried finding to no avail) XPEL Prime XR Black Johnson Window Films InsulatIR IR GLOBAL WINDOW FILMS QDP CERAMIC FILMS Global OZ Window Films CBXtreme Ceramic -
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Why is my film sliding around in GCC Jag V Plotter?
Your film might be sliding around in your GCC Jaguar V plotter due to several reasons. Firstly, ensure that the film is loaded correctly and securely in the plotter's rollers. Check for any debris or dirt on the rollers that could cause slippage. Additionally, ensure that the plotter's settings, such as speed and pressure, are appropriate for the type of film you're using. Using a tackier or adhesive-backed film can also help prevent sliding. Lastly, make sure the plotter's firmware and software are up to date to avoid any compatibility issues that could lead to film slipping during plotting. -
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Cracked glass
I was thinking it would be higher on the absorption.... Great info on the whole post though Tintguy -
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Automotive Tint Comparison
MEP Films distribute Llumar in Australia. I for one have been using Llumar since 1984 and have very rarely had or seen any issues with quality and that is why the brand is my go-to the majority of the time. Sun Tek have some good automotive films that I like, but other than those, I am strictly a Llumar user. BTW Eastman Chemical own both Llumar and SunTek so I imagine their film technology may be somewhat shared. -
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Better shop in Europe to buy Films and Tools?
Hi guys, Im new here and learning how to tint… I live in Europe and to find tools and tints to buy here is very difficult. I just got some tools and tint on this website: tintwrap.eu This website was the only one I could find some felt squeegee and high quality films with the best price to deliver in Europe without ripping me off. the delivery was quick, about 2 days. and the material was high quality as well. Do you guys have any other websites suggestions? Thanks -
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Paint Protection Film (PPF) is it needed or worth it?
I've never had PPF done before and never had issues with the paint on the car looking bad. I usually park in the garage and have had Kia Casa White - Solid on my Sportage since 2015 and no noticeable issues with the paintwork. The new car is Glacier White - Solid I've been told that PPF is beneficial, but very few people I know have actually opted to get it for their cars. I've been told there are many benefits such as: No need to ever wax or use sealant after the coat is applied Stops the paint fading Makes cars super easy to wash Prevents Acid Etching from animal contaminants, hard water spots, tree sap UV Rays Acid Rain (although I don't think I've ever seen acid rain) Repels Water & Grime Saves Water Will not wash off, crack or peel Non-abrasive Self-Healing Properties: repair minor surface scratches and swirl marks on their own when exposed to heat. So is this all simply marketing spin to provide another product to the market without any noticeable benefits? Does the average family car really need PPF or is this more the reserve of the show car, tuner set, car aficionado niche? Brands SystemX Australia Johnson Paint Protection 3M Cleargard Paint Protection Pro Series Film OMNI Nano-Ceramic Surface Coating 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film Pro Series Ceramic Coating Package Graphene Coating Package SunTek PPF OZ Paint Protection Film OZ Paint Protection Films GTechniq Ceramic Coatings Tint Haus 10H Ceramic Coating XPEL Ultimate Fusion Swissvax handmade wax range. Opticoat Pro Ceramic Pro 9H CQuartz Finest Pompanazzi Gtechniq Crystal Serum -
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Cracked glass
Follow up: Attached is the performance data for Johnson's Resi/Comm window films and if you look to the bottom you'll see DN50 has a solar absorption of 39%, which is well below the threshold of concern which is generally accepted as 50% absorption (with no shadow). With a straight line shading from the roof this does increase the risk, which is usually low for straight line shading compared to other types. I've also attached a pdf of Johnson's film-to-glass chart which is used to determine how safe a film is. The thicker the glass the higher the risk; you say 6mm tempered and 4mm is the cracked one (interior pane). The question now is what compass direction do these panels face? In the end, I'll just suggest you hook back up with the person that installed it and get his input. He had to have been comfortable suggesting that film. I still believe it's a one off cracked panel and the rest will be fine. It takes 2 seasonal cycles to know for sure. Truly your call as to whether or not to replace with something lighter such as DN60. Here's more helpful info that helps you question the glass type on the interior; is it plate or is it heat-strengthened (HS). I believe it is plate and not tempered or HS. Why? Plate glass with suffer thermal shock if the edge temperature is different than the center of the glass by 50 degrees F. Heat strengthened requires 100 degree F difference, and Tempered requires 200 degree F difference. Ryker chimed in and that stimulated further review. Good Luck with this. johnsonFilmToGlass_2021.pdf- 1
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