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New shop looking to hire immediately for our lead tint position in Ontario/ Rancho Cucamonga area. Must have window tint experience, competitive pay (based on experience), full time with benefits. For further information please call peter at 909-282-3516 or email peter@perfecttouchwindowtint.com

Call me boss All day when me and my guys are putting 15+ cars out a day that bs rolls right over my shoulder on to the next customer 

I am actually really glad i posted this. The responses have given me a new outlook.  I just blow it off now. I had a young guy call me boss about 5 times in a short conversation the other day. I was all I could do to not start laughing. He was a really nice kid though. I'm just going to start responding with " hey Tiger" haha  J/K

Good morning
I am one of the original TINTDUDE members....I have been tinting for 35 years,,,,Been retired for the last 7...im 53 years old and decided to get back into the game....going to be selective on what cars I do but looking to go full speed with the flat glass. I cannot believe the advances in the quality of films since i have been away..Wish me luck gents

There is a lot of great film companies out there. Think about it. How many customers say I want LLumar tint. I’d say 2/10 customers max

If you bought it off another shop and not from the manufacturer or distributor you will not be an "authorized dealer" therefore you can't warranty your films through Llumar.  You are pretty much SOL unless you can go the Select Pro Dealer route like Dynamic mentioned. Try finding another film to love. 
 
They gave me some samples, haven't decided myself personally about using them. 

Not sure what you can do. I really, really like Vista's FG films. I started with them... then when I went out on my own I tried to carry them and was told the same thing you were. I tried a bunch of others and just kindof settled on what I think is just as nice of a film, both from installation wise as well as performance.
 
"You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, well you just might find, you get what you need."
 
 
 
 

Looking for installers ASAP,  and if you are willing to relocate we will help with expenses.   Experience is needed with Vinyl Chrome Delete, PPF Film, and Window Tinting.   Please email mark@rpmproducts.com your resume and salary requirments.   Freelancing installers welcome as well.      We pay very well and only work on 3 different model cars.   Very repetitive and easy to pickup !!    

I want to thank all of you good folks in this forum for the tips and suggestions...I had my first one of these to do today. I was ready and willing to completely disassemble the rear of the car to make this one a success. A good friend of mine sent me a 17 minute long video of the disassembly process...I watched it and then another video comes up with a guy from Detroit who mentions he is going to give it a try without disassembly. His cutting software suggests that he plot the window, place it on the car and shrink everything from the wiper and above at the top of the window, then slide it up and shrink the bottom. Place it on the inside and you are good to go...well the first attempt didn't work well for him so he tried again this time not peeling the film and shrinking the bottom on the inside of the window first...Here is the link to that video: 
 
I tried this method and worked like a charm the first time...no waste, no disassembly, no headaches. Done in about 30 min. Some of you here mentioned the same approach or some form of it...I am grateful for your help as always. 
 

None of the films on today's market are difficult to install if you focus on getting your ppf skillset nailed down.  You'll find that the better you get, the less of a difference you find between products.  You'll just tweak your methods and solutions slightly.
 
Feel free to shoot me a PM if you'd like a sample of XPEL film or software, or look into one of our advanced training classes.
 
 

Having the rear window of the TM3 is the greatest idea ever. We also have the Honda Civic Hatchback. 

Just to clarify a few things...
 
3M Crystalline is not a Ceramic window film, it is traditionally higher ranked than Ceramic films when it comes to the performance.  Huper Ceramic is the only patented Ceramic film with no added dyes to color it.  They do not hold a patent on "Ceramic Technology", just their specific Ceramic window film.  Ceramic films are not made equally, so they all have different build qualities and there are plenty of cheap quality Ceramic films on the market.
 
If you are looking to match your rear windows, Huper Ceramic and 3M Crystalline won't do it.  Huper Ceramic has a silver reflective look while 3M Crystalline has a brownish look...either one will be noticeably off from the back.  Some good options that will match to the rear are Llumar CTX, Formula One Pinnacle, Formula One Stratos, Global QDP Ceramic, and SolarFX FXtreme2.
 
The number 1 thing you should look for is quality installation.  A high-end film will not be a good option if it is not properly installed.  So stop by shops to check out their work, see how you feel talking to them, check the display, etc.

I started tinting in 1984.  I have used just about every kind of tint at one time or another. I am  currently and installing Xpel XR black.  GREAT film.  The adhesive is perfect.  Depending on temperature and which window I am installing, I use Film ON or J & J baby shampoo (the new formula).  TBH, the Xpel films  hard coat is the best I have ever seen.  The film dries out fast and I have never had a complaint about "low angle haze".  Also, they have plenty of percentages available to meet customer needs.  Give it a try.  

Just search Xpel and look for the window film threads...multiple threads including one you started before, all saying nothing but good things about it.

Very Nice! I can't wait to put them on my upcoming new car!

Here they are! Dry them out and you’ll be good

Hello,
 
Our Visual Tinter realtime 3D software is the real thing. Stunning graphics. See how the tint looks from the outside or sit in the car. Inventory and pricing built right into the system. Configure the types of tint and brands that you carry on hand rather than a bunch of tints you don't.
 
Check out a preview of our 3D system and see how you can gain access for free. Call us at 1-409-363-1434 or visit our site www.visualtinter.com. You can also check out our 2D tint demo here. Visual Tinter 2018 Demo.
 
This is a preview of Visual Tinter 3D beta. Offering more than just tint.
 
Our 2D system

 
Please contact me with any questions. 
 
Todd Gaines

very very cool!
great job xpel for thinking taking leadership and owning this!

I'm tint pro

Use the new pink from fusion...it is the best...

Wow Aden, what a very detailed post for someone looking for basic feedback! LOL.
 
Looks like you already know what to look for.......

Interwest in OC ...

he sure to  quickly comment on other stuff that's pertains to his company  something like this I see is a big issue people would like to know asap

all true!..love a film with a tough SR. 

Llumar PCS sucks for patterns.