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not high enough. just started getting samples and stuff from the film manufacturers from sema. noticed today that LLumars price on their ATR CH was only $19 more than sun-gards "comparable" film in a 40" roll. not sure how the marketing guys in LLumar feel, but when one of my competitors starts getting close to me in price, I jack em up, ALOT. maybe it's time LLumar's prices took a much needed rise. any excuse for my competition to switch to another film, AND for me to raise my prices is a good excuse in my book. let the mayhem begin!
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I am just about ready to open my first Corona w/ lime and salt
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i got one for u
by Guest streetsounds- 6 replies
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I got one for ya a few months ago I got a caddie mid 90s with a soft top I go to shrink the tint and every thing looked good. just bout to be done and the customer points out that his roof got 2 little burns in it. so im stressed out already cause I h@te tintn them damn cars n e ways. so u know I told the guy I would take care of the cost of the top. well I couldnt find n e 1 to fix so he calls and tells me he found someone that will do it for bout 2000 bucks but wouldnt tell me who it was so I called around and found the same guy who priced him he tells me 1000 and he told me that the guy wanted all kinds of extras like crome trim and gold buttons and all kinds of other…
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Brits must know this stuffMy Webpage new !llegal tinted project coming soooooooooooon Here is his Astra....
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Some of idiotic architects choosed for my customer N1065SRCDF what is it? As I can understand CD adhesive VLT 65%... Reflective Not strong in Llullu codes.. So what is it?
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Need Advice!
by Guest WASHBOY- 4 replies
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We just my luck when things were going good. One of my employees desides to use degreaser all over a bike to try and clean it, thinking to himself that it might make things fast. Well he made a stupid choice, eventhough we just had training on what to use on different types of metals. There are spots all over the place. Dose anyone know how this can be fix. I have looked all over the web and cant find anything. I have tried neverdull and mothers. The mothers and neverdull helped alot on the billut, but the engine looks really bad. I'm feell like I'm in some deep @#$%, but it was not hard to fire the stupid employee. "idiot" I should call him! Please help in any was poss…
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Where to buy tools from
by Guest Unit 8- 7 replies
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Where would you recommend as the best place to buy tools from. ideally a website that I can look at all the options. Been doing the job for 12 months now and still use the basics: Clear Max Squeegee Blue Teflon Hard Card Orange Hard Card Olfa Lint Free Tork Conqueror Big Foot I am now starting to find limitations of these and need somewhere I can buy good gear from. I am in the UK but doesnt matter if the gear is in the States as its a small world now Stevie
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Good auto tinting in New England?
by Guest Hailey- 3 replies
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Hi, I'm new here, and I would like some information on tinting in my area. I am just about to buy a black 2002 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi, and I want to tint the windows immediately after I get it. I live in New Hampshire and I would like to know where I should go to get it done. I know if you go to the wrong place you can run the risk of a bad tint job, so I want to be really careful. I am willing to travel quite a ways (as far as eastern New York, southern Connecticut, etc). I'd like to do 35% all around. And in case you were wondering, I know tinting all around is !llegal in NH, but you can do it legally with a medical waiver which I will soon have. Thanks in advance!
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Crazy use for tint tubes
by Guest zolar- 8 replies
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For the massive stereo system we are putting in (from previous posts), I am installing cabin pressure relief, to keep from blowing out the accordion seals or glass. 2 actuator driven 3" valves on 2 tint tubes dump pressure under the truck. They have switches to open the valves independently, and lights to indicate the valve's position. I will effectively be like cracking the windows. I have never heard of it being done before. I thought I would show it here first. Crazy Stuff Z
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HAHAHAHAH
by Guest tintgod- 8 replies
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http://cgi.ebay.com/A-WELL_W0QQitemZ5636967772
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HOW'S THIS for dumb customer??? 1 2 3 4
by Guest Zrok- 31 replies
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ok, this guy calls me the other day "I had an appointment with --- to get my windows re-tinted, cut my finger and couldn't make the appointment, and now they can't get me in, can you get me in today?" now at the time, 3 o clock, I had to do a caprice wagon and an old busted ass lebaron convertible. so I told him no, he had a '95 tahoe. about a half hour later he called back...."I was told the tint on the back of my truck is factory and that it can't be removed, is that true?? " now I figure why the hell is he wasting my time, and I tell him"I don't know until I see it, it is possible though." so he asks for directions. about a half hour after that is when the fun begi…
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If you happen to live in one of these states Illinois, Indiana, wisconsin, Minnesota. Make sure you buckle up this weekend. I just read will be looking out for people who are not buckled up. and will be giving out fines.
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Danica got Married 1 2
by Guest willie- 15 replies
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did yall see that Danica Patrick got married and does anyone really care? photoshop this one Zo
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Snow
by Guest Shady- 6 replies
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Looks like we're in for snowy few days here in the UK. With some severe weather warnings in some parts.
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so what do you prefer? power squeege 6" or 8"? need to get a couple of hard rough good squeeging tools and went on 44tools.com, and all I see is the "power squeege"
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WW2 sea bunkers
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how is this? 1 2 3
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how is this hermit-crab cage of my daughter's related to window tint?
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what a cheap cheap film,,,, only $105 for 20''x200' when I compare this film with llumar dyed film (JT) .... I ll go with moonraker because it s got true smoke color and cheap anyone used or ever heard???
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New Car... Help 1 2
by Guest WagonMan- 15 replies
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can anyone give me some of their past personal preferences for a Black Sapphire BMW 06 530XiT Wagon? Im in NYC and want to do all the windows but not too dark. What are your suggestions for a good look? Which type material should I ask for? thanks much Joe
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Xbox 360
by Guest Meff- 5 replies
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Did anyone here get one last night? I just checked on 3-bay and they are going up to $1600.00 and climbing.
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anyone need some of this 1 2
by Guest tintgod- 17 replies
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOT-25-SQUE...016180463QQrdZ1 I wonder if these cards come with the other big thing pictured
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not usually one for hokie stuff 1 2
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Your Birthdate: May 30 You have the type of personality that people either love or h@te. You're opinionated, dramatic, intense, and very outspoken. And some people can't get enough of you - they're totally addicted. Others, well, they wish you were a little more reserved. Your strength: Your flair Your weakness: If you think it, you say it Your power color: Scarlet red Your power symbol: Inverted triangle Your power month: March I got a buddy who blogs like its his religion. he sent me this link. entertaining none the less. im not to sure on the inverted triangle crap, but I sure had some fun girlfriends born in march. just select html format and scroll …
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Method of buying Japanese cars and parts cheap！
by Guest EverFree- 8 replies
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Hello everyone ! Do you want to buy cars & parts cheap from Japan ? Do you know Yahoo Auctions, the biggest on-line private auctions in Japan ? We believe this is the cheapest place you can buy used cars in Japan compared to other on-line auctions and normal auctions such as USS, JA. If you are interested our services and Yahoo Auctions, please email us.
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Edgar and Johnny Winter
by Guest Braud Spectrum- 7 replies
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I went to see them together last night. Awesome performance. Johnny looked good but they had to carry him on and off the stage (in the dark) to a chair. He played great. I got some pics. The lights were interferring with my camera but a couple turned out good. you shoulda seen all the old people at that concert!
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Off and on all day the site has been timing out, sorry about that, I'm not sure why.
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Hello everyone 1 2 3
by Guest 2dark2C- 21 replies
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Whats up everyone. New to the site, and I love it!! I find a lot of helpful stuff on here. I work out of my garage now, hope to get a shop of my own soon. I've been tinting now for almost 10 years. I'm located in the East Bay Area of California.
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Perks
by Guest Tint Masters- 3 replies
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Whats the best thing(s) you ever found while on the road to a job ? I picked up a 1949 Corsair outboard last week, got it running today!
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Sorry about the false alarm earlier this month, I had my date set wrong...knocking back some heinekens, turned 39 today
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its a station wagon.. MM, ur not the only posting the obvious.
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llumar vs others
by Guest glassguy- 4 replies
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is there a film available that shrinks as good as llum at a more affordable price? $--- plus for a roll of atr ch 5% is re-dick-less!!!!! please help Please refrain from posting prices. This is a public forum. Thanks so much!
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m-dizzawg ...........baaaaah ha ha 1 2
by Guest zolar- 12 replies
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goatfinder.com these guys rent goats Goats of the world Pygmy, Nigerian, Fainting, Kiko, Boer, GOATS !!!! this one is f'n goats and taking names
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check out this halloween video clip..click here
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dry dropping film on matrix
by Guest vital- 3 replies
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I read somewhere a while ago that you don't need glue or sanding on the matrix to get it to look right. it was something about dry dropping it. can someone explain how this is done please? thanks
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or Hotwives as my husband and son call it I call it Desperate Househo's We, yes the entire family is hooked on this damn show Anyone else out there watch it. Do you think Bree will shot George?
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Those unfinished walls! 1 2
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Take time off 1 2
by Guest tint rookie- 14 replies
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So you know how we all get when winter is right upon us. take every car we can. well when you havent seen a slow down yet. you end up like me. close to 40 days later, the living room floor, laying on your ass sweatin like a hizzo in church. everybone in your body achin, with a five gal bucket in front of ya. too much of that work sh!t will kick your arse eventially. take some timeoff to let your bod recoup.
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Pull down rope
by Guest clear image- 8 replies
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Remember just starting out for Trim Line, a auto trim company, in a narrow garage. The pull down rope for the garage door had a long hoop in it. Backing out of the bay the hoop caught the passenger door side mirror and ripped it right off a 78 Trans Am. Not a happy camper.
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Tint on the outside 1 2
by Guest Sprinter- 14 replies
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I get started on this 98 monte carlo rolling down windows and chammying and I see tint on the window in little strips & pieces, after investigating and scraping off the outside windows next to the edges and this film is tucked in so the olfa is used I really think some cheap guy had tint on the outside of this car. there is no way to scrape tint off from the inside and have it land on the outside all up and down the edges, I bet someone just needed tint for a little while maybe this was a leased or rented vehicle, I remember when my wife had to rent a vehicle for a week I was going to put the tint on the outside and then just ripp it off before it went back, anyone ev…
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I'm putting this here after reading a horror story on someone having to replace a vinyl top for a customer due to a heatgun mishap. This is for the newbie ..or the seasoned pro: I'm not a fan of doing tint when it comes to vinyl tops..but when I do,the first thing I do is get out 3 " wide masking tape and go all along the perimeter of the back glass with the width of the tape covering the first 3 " of vinyl surrounding the back glass(only takes 1 minute) When heating the back window, ..if your gun is in one area a little too long..it will start to darken the tape BEFORE it will burn or discolor the expensive vinyl..in otherwords..as soon as you see the tape start to t…
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New mdog's soap method Spray !!! 1 2 3 4
by Guest zolar- 31 replies
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mdog's soap method has been a killer trick for most of us....Thanks M-Dog I like the plexus spray for speed, but it could cause adhesive issues. So It hit me, like a 2 ton heavy thing open up 2 sprayers, and slice up a bar of Ivory into each one add about 44oz of water to one, about 32 oz of alchol to the other, and let soak alchohol diddn't do so well ....but the water the next day shake, shake....instant mdog's soap method spray concentrate spray a mist (preferably on a dry, hot back glass), Lock it down, and start humpin with plexus @ $7.50 a can Giant size dog juice is less than 1/10th the cost So....all we need is a name any Ideas Z
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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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