New style film handler

[gosurfing85]

The only device I could think of that would help during a large install is a robot. Is it a robot?

[gosurfing85]

Sure, I'd like to avoid having to do this again!

That is one pane. Kinda had to throw it up there!

Crazy! And I thought I have done some crazy stuff before

[painted600rr]

the only thing I can think of helping aid in installing large pc. of film would be a boom handle inside the film while reverse rolling to help roll it down.

[redbud]

I did experiment with the reverse roll method today on some office windows 48 x 68 with madico srs220. I did not have good luck. Am I missing something? Do I need to use a dowel rod?

One thing I did notice is that the reverse roll has the advantage of not being exposed to airborne dust. Although I rarely tint in a dusty environment.

Both my helper and the guy in the office asked me why I am doing it that way. The other way looks easier and quicker. Although they are just observing and I am no expert with reverse roll

For those interested my device is a film stand for lack of a better word. Designed to be adjustable from 36 to 72 wide and as high as you want with an extension pole . It has clamps for the film and It is quick release onto a common window cleaners pole. This is how I do high windows without scaffold. I find it works really well for most work I do. I have no good video as of yet.

Opinions?

[TintDude]

I almost always use a heavy dowel unless it's small enough to hand roll.

[gosurfing85]

I almost always use a heavy dowel unless it's small enough to hand roll.

Heavy Dowel?

[TomTint]

I have found that Llumar reverse rolls easier than anyone else material. To the OP. Send me a video of yours and of I like it I will buy a couple from you.

[TintDude]

1" diameter wooden dowel

[gosurfing85]

interesting TD never though of doing that. If it won't drop right I usually get frustrated and do as much by hand then let it drop and try not to let the liner touch the glass as I try to pull it away the hard way

[gosurfing85]

easiest stuff to reverse roll is optivision sungard. Ive used auto by just rolling really tight and flinging it down hard