Diablo's Tint

Unless it's brand new off the lot the first thing I do on any vehicle, but trucks especially, is to dampen a microfiber towel with some rubbing alcohol/water solution (20%alc) or slip solution, roll the windows down and wipe the seals out. That makes a huge difference with cutting out contamination. 

It’s possible the board is dirty but I use distilled water. I keep my shop pretty clean though I feel like it’s something to do with the humidity causing squeegee to run right over trash.

Hi Toronto Tint . Try Kijiji, you have to keep an eye out for s good deal but they do happen in there. I’m about 2 hrs from you (assuming your in Toronto by your handle name) . I just picked up a spare plotter (Vinyl Express Q100 42” ) for $1100 Canadian and runs like a charm. I’d take a good used plotter over a new cheap one any day . Good luck in finding one , good luck with the part time business [emoji4][emoji106]

Just wanted to say hello...I havent tinted one window yet, but Im going to practice on my 2003 Silverado 2500HD. Passenger and driver side windows. I ordered a 50' roll of tint from Express Window Films, and I ordered up some tools. If Im at all lucky I hope by the time Ive used up the 50' of film that I have a couple windows that look pretty good. LOL...Im wearing out the search feature on this site....There is a LOT of great information on this site.
 
Thanks
Todd
Medford, OR

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I’ve been tinting for about 24 years. I’ve used every sort of light there is(aside from the tubelights I’ve seen on here). I’ve finally found one that does the trick. It’s like a second sun when you turn it on. The base allows you to position it to shine up, down or level with the floor. Angling it up makes cutting around windshield mirrors/electronics much easier. 

I Top load , tape sides if needed , I’ve been doing top only for 15 years , works for me ! 

I just have bottom loading a shot and i absolutely love it, gotta have lots of slip but I didn’t do to bad no creases or trash, got the new xpel EZTINT on its way. Thanks yall

Top loaded this and taped the felt on the front and back edges. 

Been using the ultra tintslime for about 2 yrs now...

it can be very frustrating, especially if you are the high strung type and tend to get pissed off about mistakes. Speed will come with time and practice, focus more on routine and speed will follow naturally without being in a hurry or trying to be fast.
 

I was trying to find Shady for almost 6 years to get more pouches made. I was finally able to track him down. Just got them back from the embroidery place yesterday. I’m not sure what his name is on here, or if he even checks this site. Anyway, here’s a picture of the pouches after embroidery. I bought 5 total. One tan and another cream colored one aren’t pictured. These are perfect for me because of the center pocket for Olfa placement, and each big side pocket that holds my Blue Max and any other tools I need for installation. 

I top install everything and tape off any doors that have felt edges(Wranglers included). I never tinted at a shop that pulled sweeps or panels, so I never learned how to do it. I have zero issues with felt since I tape it off. 

I agree, a 10” roll makes life easy. When I reorder 5% I order the 30” roll and have them cut it 20/10 so I have a roll for side windows and a roll for visors. One edge will be better than the other so just check before laying out your film on the WS and put the cleaner edge on the bottom.

I usually just grab a tape measure and pull measurements from the top molding to the bottom of the visor and make sure it’s the same on both sides.

Hate cutting visor strips. Main reason why I’m getting a plotter. I have a 60” roll of 5%. I just pull out what I need and cut on the film handler 

Welcome. I am also from MI (Detroit Metro area), but definitely not an expert.  Trying to teach myself when I get time!

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Here is the Ram Promaster with the following options: 
Onan 2800 watt generator
10'k btu A/C with heat 
LED strip lights
Lithium ION Vehicle Batteries w/4000 watt Inverter
Panasonic Toughbook CF-31 running Tinttek, Film Designs, and Llumar Precision Cut
Vinyl Express Q42
Linex Spray liner
Flooring kit walls and ceiling
Front partition w/Divider
 

Did many things in the construction world before tinting....unfortunately roofing was one of them  

Just did a front match on my 2019 Tundra with Global QDPC 18%. Not a perfect match, but Toyotas never are.

Planning to do the shield in 70% QDPC, and I’ll probably wrap the rest of the truck in the 18% over the factory privacy glass. Just too busy tinting other people’s stuff! Also not looking forward to that back window lol.

Little bit of tinting...got out of jail haha haha......some construction on the side with my dad....having fun what's new in here ???

Was up guys ???

Send them my way!! They are my specialty!😁

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