What did you tint today?

RockyDaz · March 5, 2014

looks like your getting sh!tloads of work 35! dunno where im going wrong in business you seem to be doing a lot more and been operating only a few months? how the hell do you hussle up this work!?

Daz what film did you use for one way vision? i used some scenic view 10 in a gym office but the light source was far too great in the office itself so really didn't work well and i dont tihnk anything would work well with more light on the side you want hidden

i reallly really hate exterior film

have to go back to seal the edges and all panels were done in SS20 EXT but it looked awesome with just the middle panels done.

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Mates, I get called on to do 1 way vision frequently, but no two jobs are ever the same.

SolarGard True Vue 5 is handy as is their reflective Grey or their reverse grey 20.

This job at the prison , because of the lighting and viewing requirements and the need to use ps adhesive for later removal on Lexan ended up being 3M NV 15 covered with AG , and a sandwich of AG, R20 silver and AG on the other side.

SunTek and UltraGard also have good 1 way films and I adjust the lighting where required.

Perforated vinyl can be usefull too.

Oh and I just finished an external silver job... There was no requirement to seal the edges with the film I used, you use Johnson's film don't you? does JWF require sealing?

mates · March 5, 2014

Thats a good way about business 35! gotta act keen, i just dont know where to locate builders offices as most builders in my part of sydney operate their office from their residential house not so much big office buildings. i do get a bit of work iv had my business for 5.5 years now and got a good name for it in the area its just more about getting big jobs, thats the hard part, networking is most likely the key to that.

I just did a similar 1 way for a mechanic too i put down solargard hp22 then JPW DN20EXT on top i used these films because i had them laying around and charged peanuts for the job

Yep use johnsons so this does require sealing so i plan to get back there saturday to seal them all, what film doesn't require sealing ? be interesteing to see how long it actually lasts without being sealed, would be so much easier especially with ladder or other high access work needed

Thirtyfive · March 5, 2014

Hey man, I really agree.... Don't get me wrong, work isn't flowing in yet, I still live week to week ATM. It helps when nearly half of my work is referral/return. People say "Facebook" etc. I really think that's not going to make it float..... Honestly, I believe so much in my product that I don't have to lie or "sell" to make a sale. I just really convince my customers that they aren't just getting there money's worth, but they would be a good mate for getting my product to all their friends. I give people a problem, then I show them that window film is te best solution, and that I'm the guy todo it. Sometimes I gotta promise the world, this morning I simply had to tell the customer I'm just a young kid who's keen as to give him what he wants, I'm not going to rip him off and ill simply so the best possible job he can get. He didn't care about heat, wanted looks, so I didn't try to upsell and said my cheapest film (carbonite) would suit him and he wouldn't be disappointed. I'm going to quote his house soon and his car isn't booked in until next week. With that being said, as I said before, I honestly owe it all to the network. I got a good attitude towards my industry no doubt, but I've had lots of help getting on my own feet. That's the best thing about the independent tinting network, I got a supplier whose not just "not out to sell film at the expense of my business", but a supplier who is still heavily involved in the industry and genuinely wants to help and see my business grow. As my supplier even says "I put the film on the glass" which is true, I am very lucky and privileged to come in at the right time to find a supplier who doesn't want me to buy their film unless I want to, and whether I do or not, long as I got the right attitude to my industry will move heaven and earth and go to the extent of risking his home just to make sure I have a fair chance without getting fucked around by another supplier

H.G. · March 5, 2014

Thats a good way about business 35! gotta act keen, i just dont know where to locate builders offices as most builders in my part of sydney operate their office from their residential house not so much big office buildings. i do get a bit of work iv had my business for 5.5 years now and got a good name for it in the area its just more about getting big jobs, thats the hard part, networking is most likely the key to that.

I just did a similar 1 way for a mechanic too i put down solargard hp22 then JPW DN20EXT on top i used these films because i had them laying around and charged peanuts for the job

Yep use johnsons so this does require sealing so i plan to get back there saturday to seal them all, what film doesn't require sealing ? be interesteing to see how long it actually lasts without being sealed, would be so much easier especially with ladder or other high access work needed

Usually the criteria for sealing is if it is an exterior application , or a SD film . Unless I'm missing something , why would you seal any interior film?

H.G. · March 5, 2014

Mate it don't come easy. First thing I did is pretty much ask the guys around me that are doing well if they wanted to pass on their extra "dirty jobs" I also go and pump a thousand cars for a guy who does a bunch of dealerships two days a week. I got a good friend who helped me get on my feet. First 6 months absolutely sucked, I got SFA work and constantly questioned my pricing strategy of keepin it high and waiting, and whether I should just charge nothing to just get some work. Keeping my prices up and waiting and just contracting was the best thing I did. I owe it all to the network mates, without the itn I would be nowhere, not that I would give up trying, but I really owe my business to the itn. In saying that, I don't muck around either..... I've lugged all my tools heat gun ladders film etc on my back catching trains hours away from where I live and walked through paddocks and farms to get to jobs. I saw my supplier with a special on 20" rolls of safety film. I bought a few hundred folders, cut up a few hundred sample pieces of the film, typed up a few nice letters with specs of AG film and really walked through the whole city introducing myself to any business or shop that would listen to me. I don't "steal" work, but if my competition gets sloppy or lazy you get your ass I'm pouncing on any work that comes around. I learn all about my product, I've been doing this for a couple years, but I can simply explain to a customer why my best and most expensive film is the best thing they can get their hands on at the moment explaining in "simple detail" how it is manufactured and what sets it apart be it te adhesive poly SRC colour stability etc anything. My best film is what i sell the most of, and for someone with so little experience in time i sell it at a rediculious price, but i believe its worth it.... I'm not afraid to walk into a dealer by myself get rejected and walk back in again and just tell them I'm keen. I haven't got a dealer yet, but I've got a few comm. builders like this. Just stay hungry, if you really want this to work and your willing to sacrifice anything u got for it, there's nothing that can stop it buddy. Don't limit yourself. I've called up massive architects and project managers who would just simply spin me around with questions I can't answer but I'm definitely not afraid to call them and show them why I would be the "best" not cheapest. Remember: succes requires no apologies, but failure permits no alibis.....

Stick with it!

Great attitude 35 , Love it. best of Luck from the states. hey, have you seen anything re: Andrew Ucles? this guy's incredible , I think he will surpass Steve Irwin.

Tint Eastwood · March 5, 2014

Had a Jeep in, nothing special just two fronts and a visor. But I got a good chuckle out of his sticker...... :lol

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RockyDaz · March 5, 2014

Thats a good way about business 35! gotta act keen, i just dont know where to locate builders offices as most builders in my part of sydney operate their office from their residential house not so much big office buildings. i do get a bit of work iv had my business for 5.5 years now and got a good name for it in the area its just more about getting big jobs, thats the hard part, networking is most likely the key to that.

I just did a similar 1 way for a mechanic too i put down solargard hp22 then JPW DN20EXT on top i used these films because i had them laying around and charged peanuts for the job

Yep use johnsons so this does require sealing so i plan to get back there saturday to seal them all, what film doesn't require sealing ? be interesteing to see how long it actually lasts without being sealed, would be so much easier especially with ladder or other high access work needed

Usually the criteria for sealing is if it is an exterior application , or a SD film . Unless I'm missing something , why would you seal any interior film?

Yeah, we were talking about external film HG , but on occasion I do seal internal film to close up light gaps or to fill in where a bit of gasket is missing, this isn't really sealing as we know it though.