just curious

pierce8468 · June 27, 2003

how many of you cut free hand and how many use a trim guide

Image Tint · June 27, 2003

free hand....wait, are we still talking about tinting??? :lol

aliveandawake · June 27, 2003

Free hand. All day, every day. "free your hand, free your mind..."

June 27, 2003

Trim guide for me. I get more consistent results.

Tinitman · June 27, 2003

I used a trim guide the first few houses when I started. It is extremely rare that I use it now. For me it is an extra tool that gets in my way. For security films, yes I use the guide on most applications.

June 28, 2003

I use a white card but I have been experimenting a little with freehand

Mdog · June 28, 2003

I use the 5 way tool and the little white teflon card. ocasoinally a shoe also.

TintWizard · June 28, 2003

I do both..just depends on the type of trim / border I'm dealing with :thumb

June 28, 2003

Free hand for me! Ive experimented with other techniques, but I find that I can get a better cut free hand. :thumb

aliveandawake · June 28, 2003

for sure.... it just works a lot better in the corners. You never get creases. It does take a while to figure out but once you are able to control all the different angles, and distance of the film to glass, you can get some great tight lines. Saves a little bit of time as well.