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I don't so much disagree with that - but that's only with new construction. There is still a ton of homes/offices built before new codes. Granted, over time that's gonna be less and less... but I think it's gonna take more then a few years to get thru that. (Depending on area of course)

In my case it's due to health issues... and I'm just sick of it. So I gotta shift gears to something else. But... What Tom said. Although, every time I drive by a neighborhood with a ton of big homes with a lot of glass - I think of all the naked glass that needs film. So I'm not sure how things will be when/if I actually stop tinting. lol

I plan to retire at the end of this month. Good luck on your goal!

Looks like creases, which may or may not have anything to do with mixture. The more slip the less likely it will do that, but that's not the only cause of them. It's not perfect, but as a DYI - I don't think I would I would worry too much about it. Tinting is a skill... so as someone who doesn't do it for a living... can't expect a perfect job. IMO

How can they not cut down rolls???.

First, there is no perfect solution that will give you everything you want. Interior application of tint will last a whole lot longer then any external films, so if at all possible, I would strongly recommend going that route. For 6 skylights, not seeing them or knowing how big they are or how high off the ground they are, I'd be at least at $850. I wouldn't even consider the $400 price.. that's stupid low, and if you went with that I'd be surprised if the film lasted a year. Anyway... IMO Prestige 50 or 70 is too light.. Yes, they aren't super reflective, but that will also reduce the amount of heat that's reduced. ie. less bang for your buck. V38 wouldn't be too bad... I don't recall the heat reduction of that film off hand, but generally speaking, a film of that vlt would do a fairly ok job.

@Tint Eastwood I assume that's a bedroom in a house? Looks really unique. Any other pics of the place?

I've seen prices between $45 and $1200, depending on the film, the car, what state you live in.

Locked until/unless Bossman decides otherwise....

Yep.. absolutely correct. I'm just a bit tired of people coming here complaining about poor service yet not doing anything to warn others. Which true.. like you said... we usually only hear one side. I guess I should be a bit more opened minded before jumping to concussions.

You are absolutely correct. We are just hearing one side of the story.

If the tiner/owner just said - ok.. we'll take care of it - I would agree. But because they didn't and denied any possibility of wrong doing... I had a homeowner's window break after I tinted it. I know it wasn't the tint - it was a lighter shade, ie less absorbtion, but I replaced the window for them. I didn't argue... I just did what I need to do to make them happy. This tinter acted in a way that, imo, wasn't very professional. He deserves to be put on blast. It's whatever... but this is why shops that do crappy work continue. Throw money, or a refund, at the problem and it goes away. Well.. that's all well and good - but the customer that accepts that is just as much to blame when future customers also have problems with the tint jobs they receive. Just tired of people posting about tint jobs that they spend good money on are garbage but do nothing to prevent it from happening again to other innocent customers who likewise read nothing but positive reviews... cause no one wants to post anything negative.

Sorry.. I'm in a mood this morning.. But you can not complain about positive reviews when you had a crappy experience and refuse to leave a bad review.

That's why there are only good reviews. Hopefully the next person they screw takes a few minutes to post what happened... or the one after that, or after that.

So others can have bad experiences there too? Gotcha.

Some bathroom windows in two different deco films.... Odd angle of the first due to it being the best one to see the pattern....

That's probably my fav car!! Looks awesome! What kind of condition was it in overall?

Ah, gotcha. Good call then.

If you have a decent chance of getting it, and its a nice size job - just sub the work out. I def. wouldn't do the work myself... either with that thick of film or the 995... too many liabilities if its not done properly and god forbid something happens.... Not something I want to be pulled in to. But if you know someone who is able to do that type of work, might as well make something from it. Even a referral fee or something.

I remember you. I've never used anything thicker then 8 mil, and even with that, I pre-cut it on a table. I've heard anything thicker and you just can't do it on the window.... it's just too thick. As for sealing it - depends what they are looking for. Which at that thickness, I would assume they want more then just to make the glass safe for showers and hot tubs. ie Anti-intrusion. In which case, yes, some type of attachment would be needed. I've never gotten into that aspect of it, so I can't offer any advice in that regard. Dow 995 seems to be what is used... and called for in specs. I know that doesn't really help you much... Hopefully someone else will have some more advice for you.

Just curious... why are you looking to change?

Never heard of the butter test. Are you sure you got HO tint? Like the shop you went to is reputable?

Here's my .... From a business owner's standpoint, and while he might not be the owner, he's in charge of tinting... you can't fault him for wanting more then 1 person. Because who knows what might happen to you. You could get sick... get into a car accident, trip while out jogging... who knows. So if you are the only tinter, and something happens, he would be stuck. As far as the $$$ aspect... you could go to another dealer... or start your own gig. But there's much more to running your own business then just being able to tint. You will be responsible for getting the work, which is the biggest challenge of any business. Certainly it's not impossible - there are plenty of independent shops that are successful. Just don't think all you need to do is put a sign out somewhere and the work will just coming pouring in.

I've never installed anything external that large.. but posts I've seen on FB show people using wooden planks to support their weight. If you put them towards the bottom - high enough that you can reach the top... lay the film from top to bottom... then move down and/or remove the plank and do the lower part, that should work. Then if you are going to seal the edges, just use the plank again and repeat. It will keep your weight off the glass without trying to be an acrobat.

I'm not doubting you - since I don't have that film... but I have madico 60% ceramic on my truck, specifically the side windows. And I can def. feel a difference with the window up compared to the window down. You really don't feel a difference?