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Dave’s Detail Aftermarket HQ in Andover, KS.

When going through my cleaning pass after scrape and scrub I will rinse the squeegee off with my slip each pass, the flush seals.  On install I will wipe off my blue max then mist the window and push out the water, no need to rinse on install IMO.  Push to the outside and yellow contour it out, followed by a hard card followed by a yellow contour and on to the next door.

If your shop is heated you can tint year round. Just add some 70% alcohol to the slip and let it sit inside for a little while longer.

My shop tinted for 2 dealerships at one time.  I coordinated with their accounts payable person and asked them when they wanted a statement.  That statement included the YMM of the vehicle, VIN and Stock number.  In developing this relationship I was able to bill on the 20th and get my check by the 5th.  My dealership work paid all my overhead for the shop and they just passed it along to the customer when the vehicle sold.  I gave them a volume discount if they brought me so many cars per month.

When I first started I stripped and retinted my car about 20 times with different films and techniques until I found what works for me, then moved to friends and family, then to the public.  Quality over quantity when it comes to practice IMO.

2006 Mazda 6

Looks like some hefty defroster lines not allowing the tint to adhere close to the lines, no uncommon.  Most of those look like they can be pressed down if they have not dried to much. Take it in and see what they say 

Tint amplified imperfections in the windows, so a scratch that was there before will stand out more after the tint is applied.  With regard to the photo it looks like contamination from that angle, would need to see it from a few angles to properly diagnose. Hope this helps!

RR all BG unless hatch, frankie anything on the front glass.

Whatever name you pick, you should have a Command Private First Class rank as a logo

Dick Beaters Window Tinting

nothing like your wedding ring scratching the side window on the last car of the day when you are hard carding.

Average of $1200/yr per shop to cover up to 500k in damages. Also depends on where you live.

Section 8 Tinting, 600-9 Tinting, HMFIT's, Major Tinting, etc etc

Not sure, but if you follow the second start to the right and go straight on til morning you will reach neverland.

Magnifier glass and the sun.

guess he figured it out

Confiscated drug dealers car the PD brought to me to blackout and put some junk subs in it for undercover ops.  removed the back seat to find a bunch of used condoms shoved in there.  The headliner had had foot prints on it so there was that as well.....nasty. 

There are different stages in figure this out and the first part would be location. If you have a location in mind then you would want to walk the property with the mindset of what it will take to get it up and running.  Second, what is the overhead on this property?  Rent, Utilities, trash etc etc. Once you have a basic number to run your business then it comes time to inventory.  Do you want to buy film one roll at a time and replace as needed (recommended for new shops) only if your suppliers can deliver quickly does this apply.  So lets run some examples.

Monthly Recurring Costs (AP)

Rent: $1500

Utilities: $500

Trash: $75

Insurance: $120

Total: $2195

Your personal income needs:

Rent: $950

Utilities: $400

Insurance: $130

Phone: $120

Vehicle: $350

Gas: $175

Food: $300

Misc: $250

Total: $2675

Combined Total: $4870/month, $58440/yr

Looks like a large number....holy hell what are we going to do??? Break it down to daily...$160.11/day

That is just the cost of doing business and living expenses, adjust your numbers accordingly.  Once you get your numbers where they need to be, project them out 6 months, and in this example we would get,  $18245 add 10% for a safety net and we are looking at approx. $20k needed to save to open a shop and have 6 months of expenses.

This does not include things like marketing, inventory, tools etc etc  Those would be above and beyond the initial $20k.  Having started numerous retail shops over the years I have done this many many times.

Well as soon as I get my film from EWF Ill get on that but it keeps going to the wrong town....good thing I only had to cancel 5 appts....ughhhhhhhhh

Let me Google that for you

I use the bevel on the glass to determine where and what angle I would file the edge at.  I only go with an up motion to ensure a clean shear.  I stick the film and let it dry before attempting to file it.

Next frameless that comes in I will shoot a video for you guys on a file method if someone doesnt beat me to it.

If you can filter through a RO system or a multi cartridge down to .5 microns it is worth it.