flat rock stan

Yeah for me  Thanks all
I'm off now to tint a 1.5 million dollars ride!!! Pictures tonight. 

Yeah for me  Thanks all
I'm off now to tint a 1.5 million dollars ride!!! Pictures tonight. 

Built a little speed shop diorama in a shelf in my workshop...
 

Shop space is shop space, time is well. ..time! Don't give it away

Well you keep promoting your training, I'd assume you are going to train with your institute.
 
Honestly this thread seems like a veiled attempt at mentioning your training program.  

I have a Dirty Pouch also and it really nice. The DP mini was just released

I have a Dirty Pouch also and it really nice. The DP mini was just released

bought a pouch while back called dirty pouch.  #dirtypouch  #inthefilmbusiness   nothing comes close in quality,  reinforced hoops and bottom (plastic).  use many different tools and never have to hunt for one.  can even put your logo on it.

I started newbies by having them cut a picture out of window film they themselves applied to a piece of glass. We were big in window film graphics back in the eighties so there were plenty of liner tattooed pictures on display. Had them pick one they wanted to do. This gave me an idea of their working through challenges skills, how well they installed the film to the 12 x 12 glass and their ability to handle an olfa knife without cutting the glass, all in one fell swoop.
 
After the test and they start from scratch (not to the picture glass LOL) and if they don't show signs of 'getting it' within a couple months, window film installing may not be for them. Anyone with experience can see a bullshioter a mile away so, you'll know.
 
Show them how you do it but don't chastise or brow beat, if they work out a different approach than yours. I would start them the same way I approach each car. In other words break down your approach into segments (tiers if you will), they have to work at until moving on to the next. Don't be afraid to let them handle film, it will cost you money in time and film but, the sooner they know film handling the better. It'll cost you about the same to have them attend a training course (dependent upon cost of training) as it would to train them yourself.
 
Ask the newbie these questions:
Do you have any artistic skills (not autistic, artistic)? Many natural installers have an artist strain in their blood.
Can you play a musical instrument? Manual dexterity is a must.
Do you problem-solve like McGyver? Problem solving skills without the need to wait for or ask for guidance.
Have you ever installed vinyl, wallpaper, shelf-lining material, decals, etc.? Got at least a jump-start on those who have never done any of this.
 
In 18 of the 20 years I spent training newbies, I only spied 3-4 naturals. They are rare but they're out there. Had one, who appeared to be all thumbs, take the tool apron off halfway through day two saying this isn't for him. I could tell by the end of the first day who might succeed and who would be a nightmare in waiting. Women make the best tinters because they are already meticulous and methodical. I only had two men work in my shops over the course of the 80's to early 90's, one I let go after three months, the other turned out to be a she and a damn good tinter at that.
 
This isn't the gospel according to one trainer, it's simply my input to a subject that will bring about much input from those that have been there.
 
Good luck.
 
Edit: And in the words of Cheech or Chong, you don't need no stinkin' poll (to get your answers).
 

A true off road install a customer brought in a while back. 
QDP 5% all the way around on this 1966 Ford Twin I Beam pickup.
I'm a huge fan of the 66 since I have one with some low miles but not as nice of this show truck! I went to the dealer in 66 with my dad when he bought the one I have now.
Memories

A true off road install a customer brought in a while back. 
QDP 5% all the way around on this 1966 Ford Twin I Beam pickup.
I'm a huge fan of the 66 since I have one with some low miles but not as nice of this show truck! I went to the dealer in 66 with my dad when he bought the one I have now.
Memories

A true off road install a customer brought in a while back. 
QDP 5% all the way around on this 1966 Ford Twin I Beam pickup.
I'm a huge fan of the 66 since I have one with some low miles but not as nice of this show truck! I went to the dealer in 66 with my dad when he bought the one I have now.
Memories

87 Square Body Chevy  510 Big Block Dana's front and rear

I've seen people in videos using tools wrong. With the Titan i see people try to use it totally flat with the whole blade down, when i use it i hold it so there's a curve in it, so the end gets all the force. But yes, not always easy to do in a tight area. Going to check out The Reach, Thanks Stan! (is work fun and fun work? haha)

1950 Ford F100 F-1 Classic 35% and 05% Strip
 
 

A true off road install a customer brought in a while back. 
QDP 5% all the way around on this 1966 Ford Twin I Beam pickup.
I'm a huge fan of the 66 since I have one with some low miles but not as nice of this show truck! I went to the dealer in 66 with my dad when he bought the one I have now.
Memories

A true off road install a customer brought in a while back. 
QDP 5% all the way around on this 1966 Ford Twin I Beam pickup.
I'm a huge fan of the 66 since I have one with some low miles but not as nice of this show truck! I went to the dealer in 66 with my dad when he bought the one I have now.
Memories

It's much sturdier,  will get the job done!  I have two titan tools that gather dust since I got the Reach. Nice rubber end cap to "reach" the pesky stray bubbles down there where you have to get er done.  Long enough, curved side to side for leverage.  I have heard people say they don't like um but I'm thinking they don't know how to use it  When I downsized shops a few months ago I bought every rear window tool made and I sleep good knowing I have them but ....    
Can you tell I love um ♡♡
Cheers @ Tint Slayer

It's much sturdier,  will get the job done!  I have two titan tools that gather dust since I got the Reach. Nice rubber end cap to "reach" the pesky stray bubbles down there where you have to get er done.  Long enough, curved side to side for leverage.  I have heard people say they don't like um but I'm thinking they don't know how to use it  When I downsized shops a few months ago I bought every rear window tool made and I sleep good knowing I have them but ....    
Can you tell I love um ♡♡
Cheers @ Tint Slayer

A true off road install a customer brought in a while back. 
QDP 5% all the way around on this 1966 Ford Twin I Beam pickup.
I'm a huge fan of the 66 since I have one with some low miles but not as nice of this show truck! I went to the dealer in 66 with my dad when he bought the one I have now.
Memories

That's funny 
I wish I could help but I'm not up on brands.  Make sure that you can put something that's not slick

A true off road install a customer brought in a while back. 
QDP 5% all the way around on this 1966 Ford Twin I Beam pickup.
I'm a huge fan of the 66 since I have one with some low miles but not as nice of this show truck! I went to the dealer in 66 with my dad when he bought the one I have now.
Memories

Garware is a high quality product no matter where it's made or who boxes it. Warranty claims are less to be concerned about with Garware products. My 2 cents.

Speaking of being active, the guy that started this thread posted it and hasn't been back.  I mean like, what do you care?

I’ve been back, I didn’t realize I have to sign in each time 
gotta get back in the groove....