TintDude

Boats, in my opinion, are on another level compared to auto and residential. They are dirty, the glass is at weird angles, usually there are sliding windows that are a real pain in the butt. Cramped conditions, lots of walking etc.
 
They aren't fun.
 
That boat looks like it just has a windshield, so that's good. Maybe wont be such a pain.
 

Looks like some of them have curved glass.
 

 
 

I wish it was a 2dr hatch but it’s still cool.  New Integra   

Technique is everything.
Your side window preparation should go something like this:
Spray the glass with soap solution.
Razor blade the window to loosen contaminants.
Spray the glass again.
Scrub the window with a scouring sponge.
Spray the glass again.
WIPE THE WINDOW EDGES INCLUDING THE TOP OF THE GLASS with a clean rag or paper towel.
Carefully squeegee the soapy water off the window in a pattern that zig zags sending the contaminated water downwards and overlaps by an inch to ensure correct coverage, and make sure your squeegee blade is leaning forwards at an angle so you don't leave a trail behind.
Flush the vertical sides and bottom of the window to expel any residual dirty water.
 
If you do this EXACTLY AS I SAY you will reduce the risk of getting crap under the film by 98%
You can thank me later.
 

^^^ great list of good habits.
 
If your working on cars with rubber gaskets, roll down the windows first and spray them with SprayAway glass cleaner. Use a triangle card of some kind wrapped with a microfiber towel to scrub the dirt out and give it a couple squirts of water to flush it. Use the towel and triangle again when you're prepping the glass.
 
Don't forget to scrub the top edge of the glass.

Little tough and time consuming to walk someone through the process using words. See if either of these will help:
 
 
 

A few jobs recently done. 

Found a few more of them. 

I should post more on here, I have been busy at work saving the world one window at a time. I will try and hang around here more.

It's nice to see an old tint dude though. 

Moved our shop and found this old 3M Relic. Brand New and never used.

There has to be an easy way to explain distortion on a curved window that is directly in front of them. It’s more noticeable now because you’re staring at what you just bought. Reason no 3 I dislike windshields. Super picky overly paranoid customers. Also  sup y’all. Just saying what’s up, and make sure this topic is at the top for now. 

Correct; using 15 will darken, so will 25, just not as much.
 
Experiment before laying $$ down on film by watching TV with sunglasses, especially when the sun is bombarding those windows straight on. Does it make watching TV more comfortable? In other words, does it cut the glare to your satisfaction? Use old-fashion dark sunglasses, not some special ops type advertised on TV and don't use polarized.

Or, take a film sample and wrap it around your face, covering your eyes as faux glasses and watch TV in the worst of the sun shining through. Pick the sample that satisfies your comfort level.
 
If it satisfies your comfort level, then either of the two would suffice.
 
Also, compare pricing between LLumar Dr 15/25 and the 3M NV. They are said to be very close in appearance. I don't recall which  has the edge over the other in terms of total solar energy rejection.

If neither film works, you are facing the prospect of sun-blocking shades, blind or drapes; motorized of course.
 
Good  luck.

From the site, I don't understand what it is. What is "overtint"?
 
 
 

From the site, I don't understand what it is. What is "overtint"?
 
 
 

Glad to hear from you also Stan.  Hope all is well?   

Leo is still around building armored luxury cars in Riga! He is also running his vodka museum ✊

Man, that is the truth. Also how much the world has changed since.

Try pulling the pillar covers before installing and maybe put some tape over the rough edges.

You may already know these and I'm not here to insult your knowledge base. I just hope it's useful info.
 
Some of it may sound redundant, but a tinter quickly learns, contaminates are the enemy and requires the same kind of focus on surrounding detail(s) similar to someone riding a motorcycle in heavy car/truck traffic.

Frankenstein method of install:
 
Mist and squeegee clean peel board surface before placing the pattern onto it. How you do that may or may not be the process mentioned in the next paragraph.
 
Ensure the back of the pattern has been rinsed clean, eliminating any contaminates picked up from auto glass surface when hand cutting or a plotter run, before placing on peel board surface. This is best done by laying the pattern liner down on peel board, smoothing flat, light mist and squeegee clean. Carefully fold pattern without creasing, lift away holding with one hand, while the other mists peel board surface and squeegees it clean and now lay pattern on cleaned surface.
 
Lightly mist the headliner and seats just before entering.
 
Lightly mist the film's liner surface before peeling.
 
Rinse both hands, forearms, and all ten fingers before lifting pattern from peel board.
 
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Reverse-roll install:
 
Follow above when and where necessary.
 
When the pattern is staged flat on the cleaned peel board (to lift liner for wetting adhesive), mist the liner surface, carefully squeegee dry including surrounding glass surface, rinse hands/fingers/forearms before lifting liner to wet adhesive, wet adhesive/replace liner/roll up and install.
 
Additional note: Be mindful of the type of fabric your clothing is made of, it will hold contaminates as well. Dry air causes static that can pull particles to your clothing. Use a tight-fit hat or bandana, if you know your hair is flaky.
 
It's definitely a journey. 🙏 Namaste.
 
 
 
 
 

Makes sure you wipe the leading  edge/ side you squeegee from or that can happen. Also, when reverse rolling, don’t put film all the way in the edge you roll from until it completely rolled out. Doing so will pull contamination out of the side edge. You can spray some foaming glass cleaner along all edges and hard card with towel to help. Lots other good info posted. 

Here are two links to tinting tool suppliers in the US:
 
https://44tools.com/
 
https://expresswindowfilms.com/
 
You can either order and have it shipped to St. Pete or you can order and have it shipped to your son in Orlando.
 
If you ship to Orlando, just make sure the tool(s) will not be confiscated by airport security. You can put them into checked baggage that will not travel in the main cabin of the plane.

Is your employer the dealership or a vendor to the dealership? 
 
Also get a house with a two car garage and service vehicles at your own place/pace.
 
Once people you service know your quality, they will use you religiously. I don't advertise and have customers who have been consistent for years after doing the first one.

yep. thats kinda part of the plan. offering mobile but only to ppl with a garage or inclosed structure to work in. i just need to get my current situation figured out. my boss came to me this week with an opportunity to negotiate new terms. i think im a good installer so i want to be making the most i can but my employer has been good to me so i want to be fair.
 

Offer mobile service and work at the same dealership.