Window Tinting - General Discussion
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Red, Blue, Yellow, Black.......... 1 2
by Guest redgtxdi- 10 replies
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Well, like it says............I have an old collection of bondo spreaders......(yellow, whimpy, etc.) and I noticed one of 'em scratched up a quarter pretty good yesterday when I was fightin' a finger.......(didn't see the scratches 'til this morning in good light). When I searched cards & squeegees, I found a lot of color reference, but the only thing I found commong was the "blue max". (Do I dare start a Blue Max vs. Orange Crush thread?)......LOL!!!! So, when somebody says, "I start w/ a Red, then go Yellow,etc. etc..........are they talking the "Power STroke" squeegees I see on filmhandler.com??? Or are they talking about the hard cards???? And if so, whic…
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"Sticker Requirements. The sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film & glass on the driver?s side window." Does anyone knows how to go about setting this up?? I mean, who do I contact in regards to comply with the "sticker requirement"??? Anyone does this at all??
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RIOTS . Sometimes safety films help
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dont forget the parking brake.
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DARKDAN's big bro 1 2 3
by Guest 1PEECBARETTA- 29 replies
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new on site,experienced in industry.you got ?'s, I got answers. Bring it on!
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Guys, This phrase I was left with on the bottom line of an email that was to confirm my booking for a guy who wanted his car tinted. Here is my reply............ Hi, No offence intended but if you are as you say a "fussy p" then perhaps you are unintentionally expecting actual glass quality rather a retro fitted aftermarket solar film product? Film will not be for you because there are an incredible amount of variables that affect the outcome of the installation. One of the most important factors is the glass surface where the eye cannot pick up the irregularities in it prior to the fitting of any film. It is only when tinting is applied over this surface that …
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My WebpageSorry this link in russian.... From one side - good for safety film biz..From other - does it mean black revolution in old Europe????
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HI all, I have been reading and searching the forum about gluing the back glass. Well, today I got my first chance to try the glue method. Man, was it a PITA........what did I do wrong???? I used Eileen's glue from Wal-Mart, but I also have the Elmer's glue. Could it been the glue or the method below?????? This is what I did: I squeegee as usually for a back glass install. After that, I lift back the film to the dot matrix and apply glue lengthwise along the film and dot matrix. Put film back in place, wrap a hardcard in a cloth and started to squeegee the excess glue out (with pressure). Now, I thought it looked really good but as I got outside to take a look, th…
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just wondering what giveaways everyone got at sema. anything special out of the ordinary.
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Hey then you guys, when I learnt to tint (at cpfilms ) they taught me to file along the top edge of the side/drop glass/up and down windows. I used this method myself but my employees do not. Some customers pick up on this but I am aware some professional tinters use one way or the other. How about you's?!
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My Webpage
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think it needs a lil tinkering
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DR35
by Guest windoworx- 6 replies
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I finally booked my first job with Dual Reflective film. About 400 ft. Funky house with mostly large window. 72 x 80 on the east side. Dual paine TEMPERED. gata love that. West side are all single paine. 20 windows total and only 3 need 8 foot ladder.
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Turkey Survival Song
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who was jesus.....humor
by Guest tint rookie- 9 replies
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of all the things we agrue about here on TD. seems that the one subject we handle best is religion (ironic as that is) priest actually used this one in his sermon. thought id share. should get a grin or two. THREE PROOFS THAT JESUS WAS MEXICAN 1. His first name was Jesus. 2. He was bilingual. 3. He was always being harassed by the authorities. But then there were equally good arguments that... JESUS WAS BLACK 1. He called everybody "brother." 2. He liked Gospel music. 3. He couldn't get a fair trial. But then there were equally good arguments that... JESUS WAS JEWISH 1. He went to His Father's business. 2. He lived at home until he was 30. 3. …
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GOOD GOD O MITEY!!! almost the middle of NOVEMBER and its still getting up to 90 degrees everyday guess we dont get winter this year. the HIGHS are 20 degrees above normal.
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New paint job life??
by Guest Gilmore03- 3 replies
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Hey guys...I have a 83 RX-7 im looking to get painted. I heard from alot of people that paint jobs will only last a few years even if done by a decent shop, is this true? I might plan on keeping this car until im old and gray . When it comes too maintaining my cars, im very 4|\|4L about it. Should I take off all trim and then have them paint? How long does a decent paint job last if taken care of?
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Aggresive adhesive 1 2
by Guest naughtydog- 18 replies
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Today I had to strip a range rover front D/P that had been The guy had pulled the film and left all the glue. Now I dont know what brand it was but I had a hell of a job getting it to strip, even with a steamer it was really hard work. In the end I put an adhesive softener on it and eventually got it off. Are there any brands known to have particularly aggresive adhesive. My Lllu and suntek dont seem to. Naughty
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cool vid http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1...89&q=fifth+gear
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R U a Redneck ? 1 2
by Guest zolar- 10 replies
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So what ya got? share some redneck with the civilized world Y'all
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Since Im new to the tinting trade, I have alot of trouble shrinking back glass in one peice. It's easier for me to do 2-3 strips and butt-seam at a defroster line. I use the overlap method, and cut thru both sheets..following the defroster line. When its all done, you can still see my seams from the outside if you look hard enough. Im thinking I would get better results if I installed the strips with the overlap, and then cut them on the inside using one of those plastic razor blades. Is that safe?? Whats the cleanest way to seam a back glass install??
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Anyone have pictures of a group of windows, one side not tinted and the other tinted? Or a room that shows in color and quality the side by side difference? Thx!
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Welp....I tried my first shrink.......... 1 2
by Guest redgtxdi- 18 replies
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Once I commit the creases to death & the haze dries up, it'll be about a "D", but I was hopin' for about a "B". (I was doubtful my first shrink would be perfect) Anyway............long story short..........I went out, got the Wagner gun, dryer sheeted the film, 'H' anchored it & started goin'. After a couple minutes, I chucked the glove & started gettin' down to business. Things were going OK, except I let the fingers get away from me. Diagonal fingers = trouble!!! I kept trying to pull the film back to the four quadrants I'd isolated, but by the time I was done, I was outta' room & left with some damage on the sides. Bryan.........kudos to you man.…
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im having these digestive problems... I push and push but nothing comes out what could it be? I mean, ive never had my poop pushed in like MM so I wonder.
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ROB ZOMBIE
by Mdog- 2 replies
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=20...28&q=rob+zombie
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Saw this on the road the other day 1 2
by Guest Olfablade- 19 replies
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I don't need no stinking tarp!
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I h@te car salesman even more now. If you have time to read 9 pages have a look. tells of their littel scams. http://www.edmunds.com/advice/buying/artic...62/article.html
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A nursery rhyme
by Guest pmuzik- 2 replies
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I wonder if T terrorist puts his little one to sleep with this 5 Little Piggies Dis here little pig jet ta market; Dis here little pig be layin back in da cut; Dis here little pig had roast beef; Dis here little pig had jack sh*t; Dis here little pig said, "Wee, wee! ah can't find muh ma @#$% way home."
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3...49&q=Eric+Prydz
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What do You like more? Do You use toolbars on Your computers?
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HUHN.pdf
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please give your veiw on the movie.
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another easy one A small mirror and some painters tape help you to see behind 3rd brake lights if you need to see the slip getting pushed out, or left behind helps with the civics to cover the light, without pulling the whole rear of the car apart heres the result
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Rear screens
by Guest Diamond Tints- 2 replies
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Rear screens with gps/navi/phone etc antennas built in what brands of film would you use and what looks the best
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volvo xc90 stereo removal
by Guest signandtint- 0 replies
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hi all does anyone know how to remove the original manufacturers stereo head unit from a volvo xc90? we are trying to install dvd screens etc many thanks
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PAINSTAKING WORK!!!
by Guest Shady- 9 replies
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This is all done with window film, the rear heating elements are very proud on lexus' and caused me no end of grief trying to get the air bubbles out that appeared along the lines and around the lettering. The letters along the bottom were frustrating to fit aswell. I did this piece by piece and the installation took me 4 hours. What are your opinions on this work and how do you guys install graphics with film if you do? Shadey
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been wanting to make brochures, I've tried to hire someone to do them for me, they charge from 2500-3500 to make about 5K of them, or 3k im not sure, but around there. how do you guys do it? make your own or have someone else do 'em?
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Question on tint 1 2
by Guest Pinky- 14 replies
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Hi all I had a quick question, I have been looking all over online for about 2 hours (maybe I am dumb) but I just can't seem to find out where the hell to buy the Silver/Chrome that blends into Smoke/Black tint anywhere! I know its called like Gradient tint or something like that.. can anyone help me? if you guys don't want to tell me sites over this board, please please email me my email address is Hotpink_Foo_Foo@yahoo.com Thank you all so very much you guys are my last hope!!
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Old School 1 2 3
by Tintologist- 22 replies
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Here is a old school Monte that I did for a customer. I put a dark purple for the faces with black letters and a reflective 35% Bronze for the background.
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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- 1
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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?
Sucks that you got screwed. Sorry to hear that. But that is what we all kinda figured.- 1
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Commercial Residential Window Tinter Needed - Colorado
We need commercial/residential window film installer. 303-986-0190 info@columbinewindowtint.com -
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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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