GusTheTinter

Are the scratches on the inside? If so, I would guess it would be from the removal of the old film.

Have you brought up any of your concerns to the shop/installer that did the job?

Located in western Michigan, Spring lake to be exact. I’m willing to transport a short way.

peel board $200

5 roll film dispenser $300

1 roll 60” film dispenser $200 

            (5 available & can ship)

old 72” film dispenser $60

I find that if you show them the flaws (that we all know are there), they normally will say "thats no big deal". Its all about setting expectations.

Customer made it through the snow in a mustang. 

Why can’t the people make it during the summer?

I'm in Spring Lake )west MI). What part are you at?

Gov Snyder did not sign the bill. So it's dead.

sorry that didn't go through as I planned.

Please read what the new proposed tint law will be if Gov Snyder signs it.

Looking to see if anyone has a shop in Jackson MI

I was at a political debate last week, and had the opportunity to speak with a state trooper. He indicated that there is legislation about changing the law to allow film on the front windows. He was a little confused about what percent of film. He gave me the name of the state police  liaison. Sounds like their considering a 70%.

I've got a call into my state rep to find out what is really being asked for, & try and get the house bill#

Thanks Fox

Your on a very sturdy limb 😎

That's all I've ever used in the last 28 years. 

On 8/17/2018 at 11:38 AM, bamh5 said:

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(bcujfcqnkms44vyrym4cmidy))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-257-709

 

"(e) A special window treatment or application determined necessary by a physician or optometrist, for the protection of a person who is light sensitive or photosensitive, if the owner or operator of a motor vehicle has in possession a letter signed by a physician or optometrist, indicating that the special window treatment or application is a medical necessity. However, the special window treatment or application shall not interfere with or obstruct the driver's clear vision of the highway or an intersecting highway."

 

Tickets from law enforcement really don't bother me. 

What really worries me is a civil lawsuit. It looks like there's a legal loophole for some slick lawyer to use in a civil suit against the tinter.

"However, the special window treatment or application shall not interfere with or obstruct the driver's clear vision of the highway or an intersecting highway."

Even some Tinters will agree that 20% is too dark for front side windows, & the vast majority will agree that 5% is just dangerous on the front windows. And that will interfere with or obstruct the driver's clear vision at night.

And that's what the guy that started this thread stated that he has on his vehicle! (just put on sunglasses).

In the end for me, it comes down to what I'm will to risk for a few hundred bucks and will that make or break me.

On 8/16/2018 at 9:33 PM, Super Dave said:

When I was hand cutting everything every day, I would do that a lot, the angle is everything. But, you can only do that on certain cars. There are plenty of models out there that will bite you in the a&$ for doing that. You’ve got to know which ones.

Still hand cut, and do the same without even thinking about it.

If neighbor is complaining=your gonna have trouble.

Use a "battery terminal puller" to pop them off.

He tried a new blade before I left. In some spots it would cut through the liner and cause the film to bunch up, while not cutting deep enough in other spots. This would happen on the same run.

this plotter was mainly use to cut ppf for about 3 years. 

I'm back at my old shop that I started in 97, and I'm helping to train the new owner. He has a plotter that he would like to use. he is having a hard time setting the pressure. it is either too much, or not enough. Is there anyone that could give some input? 

most parts stores have thin pin stripe tape, & yes shrink over it.

That last layer can really try your patience. Like jh812 said, steamer & patience. Let the steamer do the work & a plastic razor blade to lift it.

I don't use a light for darker films.

I out line the window with 1/8" pin strip tap before I soap it to shrink.

Done precut rear window, make relief cuts on the sides (up to window).

This makes it easier to see where you can shrink.

I checked with Waste Management years ago, and they said the cores were recyclable even thought there is no stamping on them.

I think the question has not been answered.

Has any one experienced real world film failure because of dish soap? Not in a lab setting.

I have used it many times in 27 years of hanging film. And have yet to see any premature failure (automotive that is).