window tint question

[TintJunkie]

I understand what your saying tint junkie but think about it this way not trying to be a smart ass if you a good tinter you will always have repeat there ar to many horror storys of beginers starting out I know a lot of people who pay that extra money and will know that there car will be done right. THey don't wanna go to someone who is starting out b/c they don't have the reputation of a well established tinting business. Word of mouth goes a long way I beleive. I'm not here to drive peopel in my area under because I know that will never happend. I'm looking at some global window tint Im thinking about buying it, what would be a good quality to start out with to have around I'm thinking of 2 rolls, One a 40x100 One a 40x100 20 pecent and one 35? The 20'' roll what are those good to use on? Do certain vehicles like windows do they fit good.

Thanks Justin

Happy Easter

I dont mind helping others out at all, and I actually enjoy doing so. My point was, if you lived in my "backyard", there is no way Id give any advice b/c you would be a competitor. This is why I asked where you were from. If I knew someone here that was in your area, I would tend not to respond with help as well, just like I would want someone else to so the same for me.

Lastly, there is a plethera(sp?) of information on this site for newcomers. Just use the search feature.

you need more joy that J&J, its not as slippy

I agree, and this is why I dont use baby shampoo. I like the slip with joy or dawn. Ive tried J&J and found I needed more for slip, which actually costs more money...screw that.

[Guest fast89rs@gmail.com]

I did a tint job today on a z71, baught some johnson film off a tinters brother. theres a couple spots but there not bad no bubbles tho I had one wrinkle about 2 inches in driver side window 35 on front's and 5 on extended cab and back window

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I had one wrinkle about 2 inches in driver side window........

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[Guest fast89rs@gmail.com]

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[Guest fast89rs@gmail.com]

wow I got my roll of global tint in today im wandering how good its gonna be to work with tomm, anyone suggest how hard it's gonna be to shrink

[Guest Darknesswithin]

it's kinda like rubber,, lol it heat shrinks easy, leave extra at the top and bottom to allow the film to flow good

[Guest Scottsfire]

I don't remove door panel on cars at all,, some find it easier to do so, you'll just have to find the way the works best for you. and yeah your right local shops/tinters don't like to really share there secrets and methods of installing film and for the most of it I can't much blame them for that.. but I'm over that part myself,, I like to help other tinters that are willing to learn something new or a different way to install the film... I learn something new all the time with the way these new cars are being built

personally I use a carpet shield, it allows me to slide the film down under the seal preventing a bottom peel up and most of all a light gap at the seal.!

I have a strip and retint coming up in a few days and the problem is the last tinter cut the film at the seal before installation OR he didn't get the film below the seal to begin with, I'll be postiong those pics up for sure!

I'd say getting hooked up with global will help you in the begining,, No I don't use that film but I have installed a few cars with it and didn't really see any problems,, I'm waiting to see how long it will last down here in Fl,, I stay in touch with most of my customers periodically just to ensure they stay happy with my products and service,,

personally I use a carpet shield, it allows me to slide the film down under the seal preventing a bottom peel up and most of all a light gap at the seal.!

Oh man, I'm an idiot...........Home Depot just sold me a 100' roll of carpet shield and now I'm figuring out its a plastic somethin or ruther???? ha ha! The pains of being new to the industry....but we learn from our mistakes.

Carpet Shield??? I'm interested in this, can you explain a little further?

Thanks

he means a painting carpet shield. its like a thin bent piece of plastic. Looks just like a gasket wizard only made out of flexible plastic and costs a few dollars

I haven't treid joy, I have used Johnson baby shampoo I might mix me up a batch and see what it feels like to me.

you need more joy that J&J, its not as slippy

[Guest fast89rs@gmail.com]

after messing around in the today I figured I needa get better at heat shrinkn here goes this expereince think I freakn suck ass at it I cant seem to do anything right im thinking of tryin the bounty dryer sheet method tomm, for a rookie whats the easier one to do. I KNOW there are forums for example im bout to do a s10 blazer 2000 model, its my moms no customer might as well pittle around arent gonna get experince watchn utube vidz was tryn to get ahold of some friends to fix there cars bc of the tickets they got.

[Guest fast89rs@gmail.com]

my dilema is ill be wetshrinking with just soapy water, and it will start peelin up from the sides it wont stick for nothing then all hell brakes loose it'll start creasing ahh well yeah thats about it, I think my heatgun is bad I dont rem my crown victoria being this bad it went pretty smooth with a differ heatgun a no name brand.

[Guest Scottsfire]

Again...........I must throw my rookie disclaimer out there, but seems like dryer sheet dry shrinking THUS FAR (knock on wood) is working out for me.

Give it a shot! You might like it more and have better success than wet.