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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from vmamay64 in Looking for a tool   
    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.
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from TintDude in Window tint dust   
    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.
     
     
     
     
     
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    Tintguy1980 reacted to vmamay64 in Looking for a tool   
    Thank you!
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from Dano in Window tint dust   
    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.
     
    ````````````````````````````````````````
    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.
     
     
     
     
     
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from TintDude in Looking for a tool   
    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.
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    Tintguy1980 reacted to Dano in Window tint dust   
    Try pulling the pillar covers before installing and maybe put some tape over the rough edges.
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from Dano in Looking for a tool   
    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.
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    Tintguy1980 reacted to Dano in Advice - is this tinting job acceptable?   
    Unfortunately, I would take it to a regular shop. Maybe they will have mercy and win a customer for life if they can get it right.
     
    Check the reviews and go look at their work on site around mid day. They should have a few fresh installs out in the lot. 
     
    If you have questions about their products post em up before you go for the installation. Someone here will try to help out I'm sure.
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from Dano in Advice - is this tinting job acceptable?   
    Best time for outdoor mobile tinting is right after the sun comes up, no wind. and a heavy dew (or rain) covering everything.
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from TintDude in Which is thicker, heavier tint   
    (Tint) polyester film in these thicknesses are typically found in the window film market, depending on who made the product for sale or assembly into single or multi-ply products:
    .5 = thin
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    1.5
    2
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    6
    7
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    10
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    15 = thick
    21 = monster thick
     
    If you buy a 2-mil, it is likely constructed of 1+1 = 2-mil 2-ply (or as you stated, layers)
    If you buy a 1.5-mil, it is likely constructed of .5+1 = 1.5-mil 2-ply
     
    1.5 mil is thinner than a 2 mil.
     
    Thickness of film does not impact longevity, however, the type of chemical protection in the polyester (weatherable vs. non-weatherable), the laminating adhesive and the mounting adhesive does.
     
     
     
     
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from TintDude in Seeking advice regarding residential security window film   
    Where's that SpitSprayMyCoffeeAllOverTheScreen emoticon. |
     
     
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    Tintguy1980 reacted to TintDude in Seeking advice regarding residential security window film   
    Tell us more about this wonderful product!  
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from Dano in Tint different colors/work quality   
    Whoops, forgot one thing maybe two.
     
    They are also using lowE technology in auto glass; from what I saw when seeking the other info, it is being used in sunroof and panorama roofs. If it is a single sheet and not laminated, any film applied to the actual lowE coating negates the lowE properties (which is the same for architectural glass (single pane lowE glass).
     
    Also, I mentioned the EDTM meter and I must admit I am unsure whether the ID is 2250 or 2450. I know it was pricey back in 2014, but it was found to be as accurate (-/+ 2-3%) as the photospectrometers mannies use that cost 100K or above.
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from jlh4life in Advice needed and appreciated!!!   
    The attached picture should be enlarged, framed and hung on a wall where you discuss the cost with your clients.

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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from aussietinter in what is this tint witchery?   
    Simply put: Where the greater light source is, is where one can see to better.
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from Bham in what is this tint witchery?   
    Fair warning: Using anything that can interfere with nighttime (or daytime) visibility out the the front windshield can become a deciding factor, if discovered or reported, in any accident.
     
    Insurance can refuse to participate in payouts based on the road worthiness aka legality and visibility factor.
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from Drassic in Tint different colors/work quality   
    Forgot to mention; instead of tinting the windshield I chose to put a light color dashmat, which helped tremedously given the dash came in black.
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from Dano in Tint different colors/work quality   
    Could be worse. Here is the look my 2015 Jeep Cherokee has when under the worst kind of lighting; mist rain days. The front door has 3M Crystalline 40 (8 yrs old) at this point.
     
    You can clearly see the mismatch between that film and the privacy glass that has no added film. From the inside looking out, the front doors closely match the privacy color, just lighter.
     
    Before the question is asked, that privacy glass is about 20% visible light transmission, 60-65% total solar energy rejection and 95-99% UV reduction. The fronts were 70% VLT light factory tint (green glass) before adding Crystalline 40.

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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from Drassic in Tint different colors/work quality   
    I look at it from this perspective: Would I rather be legal and comfortable or illegal and risk insurance issues in the event of an accident because of illegality?
     
    Even dark spots on my hands as I age irk me and if I keep staring at them, I'll develop a resentment toward them possibly leading to $$ spent to make them go away. If I ignore them, I still have my $$ in my pocket and dark spots everyone my age has. 😆
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from DynamicATL in what is this tint witchery?   
    Simply put: Where the greater light source is, is where one can see to better.
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from Dano in Labor rates   
    This is where I sit in class and learn about the shop operation side. Mid-90's is when I left shop ownership behind, so I have no clue what it's like today save a few discussions when I was a sales rep.

    Great input Dano and Bham and thanks for your props from my own past posting(s).
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from Dano in Advice on internally non-reflective architectural film   
    There have been others more knowledgeable than I; Vclimber, Harvey and the retired 3M guy from West Coast Florida (forgot his pen-name), and many others over the years I've been a member. What helped me was always being inquisitive when around the obviously more versed than I. Boy did I ever pay attention to Vclimber (I believe he has since transitioned).

    Much appreciation for the props.
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from Dano in Tint different colors/work quality   
    I look at it from this perspective: Would I rather be legal and comfortable or illegal and risk insurance issues in the event of an accident because of illegality?
     
    Even dark spots on my hands as I age irk me and if I keep staring at them, I'll develop a resentment toward them possibly leading to $$ spent to make them go away. If I ignore them, I still have my $$ in my pocket and dark spots everyone my age has. 😆
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from Dano in Tint different colors/work quality   
    I have a 15 Jeep Cherokee with privacy and 40% 3M Crystalline on the fronts only. Distinct bluish look in certain lighting compared to the privacy. It irked me in the beginning, but that eventually subsided to, f**k it, I'm not doing it over. Inside looking out is a tad off, but there isn't any bluish hue.
     
    Privacy glass varies in color from glass manufacturer to glass
    manufacturer, so my privacy glass will definitely have a different look than your car's glass. It's crap shoot when adding aftermarket film.

    Cheers
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    Tintguy1980 got a reaction from Dano in Tint different colors/work quality   
    I would return and request the 70% be removed from the rear doors, the small quarter glass and replaced with 50%. This should bring you closer to an in series color match than you see now. The back glass won't be as obvious as looking through the side from outside the car.
     
    They likely will charge you for the replacement. Just don't be shy about asking for a break in the price to redo. It's a yes or no question, so the difference is in how you handle the answer.
     
    They can also address your 'wonky' issue when there. This may be film edge lift off the border dot matrix. Sometimes pressing the film back to the glass will get it to stay. Like I said, the shop can address that.
     
     
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