lorenzotint

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

Just installed a sample of DubIR on one of our vehicles that someone is flipping.  Installs easy, coloring is good, and good performance.  We did notice it scratched easily during installation.  We compared it to CTX and Crystalline on the heat lamp which I know is not the best comparison, but quick and easy.  Based on how it felt, it outperformed CTX...not a night/day difference, but was noticeable.  I compared CTX 30 (what is on our display) and DubIR 20.  Crystalline 20 was still a noticeable increase over DubIR 20 based on how it felt.  It still comes back to the pricing, IMO too expensive for a film without a proven track record.  If they still have the sale (buy 3 rolls, get 1 roll free), then it comes out to $40 more than CTX for a 36" roll.  This is more reasonable since it has higher IR, but jumps up to $200 more per roll without the sale.  So if you are looking for an IR film and get the sale price (wouldn't even consider without the sale price), it might be worth it to you as it will be a good upsell.  However, once you take in account no longterm reviews, IMO I wouldn't spend that much even with the sale price...too risky.

thanks for making this a short thread, it takes years to build a strong high end tint client base. but the CR tech film does help speed the process. keep in mind if all the TESLA owners knew how much the CR was your selling all the other dealers will have to lower the prices by 50%. they read Tintdude. lol

The high cost of training may be the "line in the sand". I agree if your just getting into PPF today that training is priceless. plus you will be getting lots of on the job that may have a price tag. The learning curve will be smooth since Auto Tint installers have more wet film application methods that favor PPF. Never to late to offer your existing customers add on services,

Even back in the early 80's, Window Tinting was the hottest aftermarket item,that was on the sales ticket at a full blown Car Phone/12volt install center here in NY. Talk about an additional service. No one drove out of that shop without some LLumar AT. Those days Auto Tint was gaining popularity as an add on service. I see PPF as todays must have additional service but without the Big Bang. The install learning curve is too deep,this is what keeps shop owners nervous. Jeff makes a valid point in the last post, but without the quality install the margins will not happen. Go to any upscale car show and the bad installs out number the great ones, ask what the owner paid.