jh812
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You're comparing apples to oranges with asbestos and window tint. However I just tinted a home for a removal and inspection company that has grown and done very well in that industry. To say the window tint industry is declining is completely asinine. No I haven't been doing this since the 80's but I've seen nothing but growth in my business. I am so thankful that I'm not a completely negative person and can actually see myself making a good career in this industry.
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1 hour ago, TomTint said:
The future of flat glass tinting is not looking bright. The days of inefficient OE glass are over. Building code a number of years ago mandated new construction meet certain energy requirements in order to even get a building permit. That code has gotten even more strict and more demanding over the years. In the next couple years the only way windows will meet the U value requirements will be to use triple pane. That is going to be a death nail for film. ...Don't believe me......ask yourself what film mfr has developed any new flat glass films in the past few years......I don't think Eastman even knows they have a flat glass line anymore... Thy have hap hazzardly cobbled together a "new" line of exterior films...basically their same solar films with AG coating and PS adhesive. ...Exterior film will be the next phase of large solar film projects..simply because interior application will never result in a ROI under 20 years. .....and I have zero interest hanging film on a swing stage.
Why are you so negative towards anything film related?
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That's so awesome that after all those years you're still so passionate about it. The most important thing to do if that's what you want is to stay healthy. I agree with her about backing down some if you're financially able. Hopefully you have some sort of diet and exercise regimen in place now but if not that would be the first thing I implemented.
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21 minutes ago, csixer66 said:
I aas implying I wanted less qty. Im looking for 50 feet of 5% and 20 feet of 18 or 20%
You can get 50 foot of the Ceramic. Regular qdp is 100 only. Classic black which isn't global but their house brand you can get in 50.
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1 hour ago, highplains said:
The sanding or steel wool? Or both?
Sanding I don't steel wool anything but maybe some leftover glue. I've seen steel wool scratch Dodge glass do I don't use it.
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57 minutes ago, pbalentine said:
Oh man, just did 11’ Maxima and got like 6 peanuts. I knew this model could get peanuts, but skipped sanding and paid for it. I just steel wooled the hell out of it and shrunk nice and slow all over. This is proof that steel wool isnt a enough. When they’re real thick, sand paper is what it takes.
Nice tip by JH, wrapping the sand paper in a hard card.
Do that from the center out pushing one direction never back and forth.
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59 minutes ago, pbalentine said:
1500 and 2000 is what I use. Leaning more toward just using 2000 mostly. Used 1500 on an old Lexus last week and it was fine. What do guys think about those flexible blocks that come with the paper on them??
I only wrap them around a hard card for the stiffness. Sanding block I use on matrix.
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The roughest I've used is 1500 for defrost lines. I switched to 2k and have been fine with it. I've used 400 on dot matrix and that's it. Keep listening to idiots on FB and you'll be buying glass 😆
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7 hours ago, csixer66 said:
I just want to confirm. If I go with Express. The Ceramic is indeed Global correct?
Yes it is. They do just like all the others and put it in their own boxes if you're out of their territory.
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Do like the boys here put a strip on then tint from it down 😂
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1 hour ago, pbalentine said:
Suntek changed something with the liner in last year or so that made the liner pull easier. I asked about the scratching and they said theres no plan to change it since it may change other characteristics in the film. As for scratching its not an issue anymore for me, mainly due to keeping tools smooth. Its the easiest to shrink for me and imperfections and dots press out better than anything Ive used.
You'd think after all the failures they'd want to change something.
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The only thing I can think is the film left a clear layer behind which isn't uncommon. A steamer will likely take that off, it just takes some patience. Worst case I would tint over what's there then let it sit in the sun till it's good and dry (couple hours). After that try bagging it and that may do the trick. Good luck
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Yep they're all different but I usually do 20 or 30%. Toyota, Ford, Dodge can usually do the 30 and Chevrolet 20. Even if the front meters the exact same it can still look a little lighter than the back due to the light coming in from the windshield.
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That is qdp not qdp-c which is the ceramic. Solar FX ceramic is reboxed global so should have the exact same numbers.
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Glad to hear it and like stated before those quarters without fill removal can be a pain. Glad they took care of you 👍🏻
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I've done several of them and never had an issue. Curious as to why you would need to do that on a Kia though. They aren't prone to peanuts
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Enough to turn a profit.
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I've always just used this.
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it's a Subaru it ain't that difficult.
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😂😂😂 find a new tint shop. I wonder what entry level film they carry if the ceramic is just a waste? Plenty of proven numbers out there that back that ceramic film does work.
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it's a Subaru it ain't that difficult.
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Not arguing with that at all but that's every industry as far as downsizing. I've spoke to several that have grown to that magnitude and they say they made just as much when they were a one man band. I don't plan on adding a bunch of employees but I will go the direction my customers take me.