Theory of targeting and squeegee

[BigExpress]

'10 Dodge Avenger

[Tint Slayer]

On 12/1/2018 at 12:49 PM, BigExpress said:

Do you feel a gasket wizard would allow me to do clean, bottom-load installs without pulling panels?

I've used the Gasket Wizard, there's a new product like the Gasket Wizard but better called the EZ-Tint tool and you can get it on the Xpel website.

If i can't simply pull the top of door panel back and pull the rubber out easily, i use the EZ-Tint tool. But it's all bottom loading. If you'tr going to top load you only need one of the short gasket wizard pieces.

 

Edited December 8, 2018 by Tint Slayer
added youtube link for EZ-Tint

[BigExpress]

2nd update:

 

I had to do another 2010 Avenger, and I pulled the panel and gaskets. OMFG. Why was I ever against this? Super easy. Screw not pulling gaskets. I don't think I'm ever gonna screw around with tucking ever again.

[jh812]

2 minutes ago, BigExpress said:

2nd update:

 

I had to do another 2010 Avenger, and I pulled the panel and gaskets. OMFG. Why was I ever against this? Super easy. Screw not pulling gaskets. I don't think I'm ever gonna screw around with tucking ever again.

Glad you came around. It's not always the easiest method but it works well for me. 

[highplains]

19 minutes ago, BigExpress said:

2nd update:

 

I had to do another 2010 Avenger, and I pulled the panel and gaskets. OMFG. Why was I ever against this? Super easy. Screw not pulling gaskets. I don't think I'm ever gonna screw around with tucking ever again.

 

[Tint Slayer]

21 hours ago, highplains said:

{i removed the vid}

 

Lmao! I sing that in my head at certain times lol

[Sunbreakers]

I would be careful about taking everything Ralph does and says to heart...He is what my grandmother would have called a "snake oil salesman." You would do much better if you stick to all of the fine folks here on this site. As a collective we have the experience and knowledge to help you, and we don't have to make a snappy video to do it. 

Edited December 15, 2018 by Sunbreakers

[Diablo's Tint]

Are they letting people pull panels in the tint off yet? Why would 2 stage be required?  

[The Tint Squad]

So removing door panels will always help give the best end result. We specialize in automotive. And dominate the automotive market in our area because the competition can’t come close to our quality and speed. Most tinters say  removing door panels takes too much time.    Our two-man team completes most four-door cars and trucks in around 40 minutes.   Starting the clock from the minute that vehicle pulls it to the minute we pull it out. We remove door panels on at least 90% of our vehicles.   We lifetime warranty our work and products and we run about a 3% Return rate for warranty work.   And a good portion of those vehicles his vehicles the seals and door panels were not removed.  We’ve taken many steps to speed up every other Step of the window tinting process without affecting quality

[MastersTint1414]

My first job in a tint shop was pulling door panels.  Now, I rarely pull panels or gaskets.  Whatever works best for you.  But as others have said it is best to know how to do both.  Prep work is the key in my opinion.  If you have felt, tape it off.  Clean your seals well.  Learn to let the film talk to you, it will tell you what to do.