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Best way to learn is from an expert and Stan is it. I went to his class and learned much more than I would have hacking it up on my own. His wife and son are some of the best people around. The cool thing about Stans class is he takes no more than 2 or 3 students at a time so there is alot of one on one with him. Oh and on the last day you get to go out in his shop and watch the different ways other tinters install film. Good luck you won't be disapointed. :beer

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Fbo where you from and what company did you work for I know some people won't buy their products after they move and I'm one of them I worked at the fridgadare plant in ia that is moving to Mexico that builds washers and dryers so if any of you are like me don't buy fridgadare or electrolux products

Im from CA, I Used to work for NUMMI Which we built Toyota and GM vehicles. GM Decided to pull out of there, and went to mexico basically gave us the finger and they were out of there in 2 weeks after 25 years. On the other hand, Toyota gave us a shut down notice 6 months in advance, they also gave us a decent package, GM Didnt give us a PENY. The difference between the two were/is GM Used tax payers money to survive, yet they went to mexico. Toyota, simply moved the cars and trucks we used to build down to Texas and kentucky, Which dont bother me much because atleast the jobs from toyota stayed in America, putting food on working american family's table. Simple as that :beer

they let Gulf States Toyota in Houston and South Eastern Toyota in Jax Fl take there production.

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Im from CA, I Used to work for NUMMI Which we built Toyota and GM vehicles. GM Decided to pull out of there, and went to mexico basically gave us the finger and they were out of there in 2 weeks after 25 years. On the other hand, Toyota gave us a shut down notice 6 months in advance, they also gave us a decent package, GM Didnt give us a PENY. The difference between the two were/is GM Used tax payers money to survive, yet they went to mexico. Toyota, simply moved the cars and trucks we used to build down to Texas and kentucky, Which dont bother me much because atleast the jobs from toyota stayed in America, putting food on working american family's table. Simple as that :smoker

Yet another story as proof our govt cant run anything. Taking over GM and taking jobs AWAY. Next up to screw us...Healthcare.

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LOL I guess you guys haven heard of the new bill they trying to pass, google H R 5741 And you wont believe whats going on.

That punk Rangel introduced the bill and there are no co-sponsors. I doubt it will get very far. It's been referred to committee and I'm not so sure the military committee will take it very far, especially with the ethic's violations that Rangel is guilty of.

No doubt it's very scary. It's all about socialism. Ages 18-42 all required to serve 2 years. :dunno

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-5741

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let me know how this class is, I am looking to go in October, how far ahead did you have to book? should I be booking it right now?

keep me informed, I sent Stan a message but have not got a response.

I just booked my class and its in Aug, I know that they take in only couple ppl at a time so I wanted to make sure I get in. Try calling them, im sure they are sooo busy to where they dont have a chance to reply to most messages. Once im done ill keep you posted on how it goes.

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wow I wish I could come up with some money too.... I watched youtube videos for about 7months before I actually tinted a car.... jeez that was a horrible 7months...no trainer....it was just me with a blow dryer...lol in my garage... I practiced 3~5 hours a day almost everyday....took me about good 11/2 to feel confident enough to do other cars...... if I known about stan back then...id do anything to come up with cash and be there....

good luck!

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LOL I guess you guys haven heard of the new bill they trying to pass, google H R 5741 And you wont believe whats going on.

That punk Rangel introduced the bill and there are no co-sponsors. I doubt it will get very far. It's been referred to committee and I'm not so sure the military committee will take it very far, especially with the ethic's violations that Rangel is guilty of.

No doubt it's very scary. It's all about socialism. Ages 18-42 all required to serve 2 years. :thumb

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-5741

Been there, done that, got the t-shirt and VA benefits...

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