Wrap Installer becoming Tinter

[HolyWrap!]

Hi guys! So glad I found this forum, it seems like a wealth of information.

 

I'm a wrap installer who has decided to get into tinting after turning away easily thousands of dollars because I get asked if I tint constantly. I've decided it'd be wise for me to try to get into the game, but I need help!

 

Wrapping is something I originally tried to learn on youtube but eventually came to the conclusion there had to be industry secrets no one was sharing and so I got an apprenticeship. I quickly learned that 99% of the info on youtube is so very very wrong and at best would yield horrible results, and at worst would get me sued. I fear this may be the case with what I'm learning online about tinting too, although I think I now have a better grip on what obviously seems like a bad/good idea coming in with the knowledge I have of wrapping.

 

For instance, I see everyone on YouTube using Olfa 45 degree blades. Even though a lot of wrappers use them too, it's been instilled in me to ALWAYS use 30 degree. Any reason why I'd want to switch it up for tint? I also see everyone cutting with their blades 2+ inches out of the sheath, but your blade would be so much more stable with less exposed!

 

The videos I've watched have been mostly from WindowTintWarriors and Ralph Van Pelt. Opinions on their methods?

 

What are the best brands I can use? It seems a lot of these higher end brands like Llumar can only be purchased with a vendor account. My options from what I can tell are Solar Guard (smoke and supreme) from MetroRestyling, Suntek (HP, Carbon, Ceramic) from WindowTintSupplies, and Lexen from lexenauto and amazon. I know a friend of mine who tints professionally used SunTek on my car years ago and I've been happy with it, although not sure which kind.

 

 

Thanks in advance for your help!

Edited November 16, 2019 by HolyWrap!

[DynamicATL]

Hello!  I would see if you could buy film off your friend since you could grab just enough when you need it.  Plus it will help him move more film.  Other option is to check out Express films which do not require an account.  The films are good quality that lasts.  For quality, that is about as good as the price will get.

[HolyWrap!]

35 minutes ago, DynamicATL said:

Hello!  I would see if you could buy film off your friend since you could grab just enough when you need it.  Plus it will help him move more film.  Other option is to check out Express films which do not require an account.  The films are good quality that lasts.  For quality, that is about as good as the price will get.

 

Thanks for the suggestion! It may be silly, but after years of sending people his direction I'd feel kind of rude asking for material so I can stop sending him business. I will definitely look into Express Films! I wish there was a distributor that offered a sample pack of multiple brands

[DynamicATL]

1 minute ago, HolyWrap! said:

 

Thanks for the suggestion! It may be silly, but after years of sending people his direction I'd feel kind of rude asking for material so I can stop sending him business. I will definitely look into Express Films! I wish there was a distributor that offered a sample pack of multiple brands

 

Contact Dragon Distributing...they carry SolarFX and Global window films along with tools.  They might be able to help you with that.

[1 Touch Tint]

I agree with DynamicATL. Express Window Films has great film at a good price. Check out the classic black. It’s a very nice film to work with and won’t break the bank. Good luck!