c10seven Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 I just wanted to drop in ans say hi. I will be doing a lot of lurking, searching and reading I already see there is a decent amount of new terminology I need to pick up on. I have done five of my personal trucks and a few for friends (using Gila) and enjoy the process but honestly would like to improve my abilities. I stumbled across this site doing a google search for a better film, I know Gila is junk and started reading so I figured I'd register. I have had many friends ask me to do their cars, but have always been afraid to do rear windows on cars, well I am ready to try it. For the time being I am just looking to get a better quality film than "autozone special" and practice on family and friends cars to hone my skills. At some point down the road if all goes well I would like to get a business license and open a shop and, heck, maybe quit my day job(I am a piping designer by trade, I do 3D cad design for petro chemical plants). So having said that trying to get a job in an established shop is not an option for me. If anyone has suggestions on what films to use to practice/learn or any other general suggestions/advice that would be greatly appreciated. As for film I don't want cheap, but I don't want to break the bank ether, as I will be doing quite a bit of jobs on my own dime to learn. I initially was looking for Llumar when I stumbled across this site, but upon reading I think my chances of getting some w/o a business license are very slim, plus price would be kind of high for "practicing". Also I am not looking to jump in over night, I plan on collection supplies over a few months and my first "job" will be re doing my own truck. Thanks in advance for any help. PS: please any run on sentences, horrible grammar and miss spelled words and that is not a Strong suit of mine. Jacob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TintDude Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Welcome aboard. Just keep reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yz101 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Sounds like you have a good plan. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justn8 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Welcome to the site Make sure you put on your big boy pants and can take a ribbing or two, then you'll do just fine here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c10seven Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Thanks for the warm welcome. I am definatly no stranger to message boards, I am a member on quite a few, when I get an intrest in something I try to find forums to learn about that interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thatsnappyguy Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Thanks for the warm welcome. I am definatly no stranger to message boards, I am a member on quite a few, when I get an intrest in something I try to find forums to learn about that interest. What part of Louisiana are you in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c10seven Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 What part of Louisiana are you in? Prairieville, just outside Baton Rouge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thatsnappyguy Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 kool. i got some family out there i go see from time to time. i know theres a few shops around that area. i live just across the river from uptown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebrook_07 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Welcome to the site! For a traing guide you mite want to pick up stan fosters dvd set. Its alot of help if your starting out on your own. Just a thought good luck bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micro-edge Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Welcome A couple of good user friendly films that arent overly expensive would be johnson and maxpro film . Theirs alot of choices out there, you just have to find what works best for you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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