Thirtyfive

Cheque?

Cash only here mate.....

On my last window of a 60'' roll of security film.....

For a home......

What a day

Sorry I forgot you were the only one tinting cars.

My thumb and butt are sore...

Hmmm have you tried pulling the thumb outta yo butt

:lol :lol :lol

Nice^

Thank you guys. I wasn't goin anywhere until that was done!

Forgot this one too

Check out the curve in this mother!

Curved 3 ways including inside..???

Had to wet shrink 3 different ways taking off and putting back on to really manipulate the film to take a weird shrink..... Proud of this job, done on the water and all!

Then squeezed in a nice little Fg job...

Now home having lunch and about to do the neighbours car....

Boat, house, car.... All in the same day!?!?

Comparing film specs?

http://search.nfrc.org/search/apd_film/film_search_default.aspx

NFRC = Unbiased testing - best source for any film that is enrolled, including 3M. Suntek is listed as Commonwealth Laminating and Coating I think. NFRC are the same dudes that rate glass performance, can you imagine that minefield? We got it easy..

Suntek may very well be readily available but that does not necessarily mean the installer is sub-par nor the film. Some guys (like me) just don't like being tied to buy in programs when there are so many similar products available without the "exclusivity wow sales factor" Or as I like to call it the EWSF, (totally different bunch of guys working there).

I would watch out for high absorption rates in a climate like Arizona - you don't want them windows to become a heat radiator - not nearly as effective as reflecting heat. At least get a good thermal stress warranty because replacing broken windows gets expensive. That is probably covered with the Panorama program though I would hope.

If a salesman starts out by bashing another product I personally would not be too hip to that, but he does have a point - 90% IR rejection = a lot of absorption doesn't it? Logic tells me so - if it has virtually no reflection does it not then mostly absorb? Works good on cars with air movement but if that window is just sitting there in the desert sun I would bet she gets pretty hot. What is the absorption rate of that 3M product compared to Slate 30?

I would look it up but I'm kind of tipsy and just bored here, but not THAT bored. Bet they are both on NFRC but maybe not absorption values - in that case look for SHGC #'s, the lower the better.

Check out the large commercial buildings in the city, 100 bucks says they have reflective glass and in my opinion that is the most effective option for high heat areas.

Hope that NFRC site helps.. I am obviously biased towards reflective films though, mostly because I see my handsome self in them everyday - so I may have totally ignored your point, dual reflectives do look cool at night though, especially with my mug in em'.

But fella's here please feel free to tell me I'm an idiot if I'm wrong, except for the handsome part I know that is true.

Are a legend! Love it!

All class my friend, all class

Mmmm.... Not saying u would of put it up of it was,

Was more asking what it was about if u know, never got to read about it

^^^ that's gotta suck..... $$$ but

What happened with the enerlogic recall?

I wish you were down here 35 as I've knocked back 2 of them recently at $550 a piece.....I can be selective and it doesn't phase me at all.

However I have just done 6 panes this morning as an alternative for $1,950 @ $125/M.

Knowing where lifestyle is at.

Devil

Lol, maybe? I meant take the door trim off.... If you mean take the trimming around the rear window then hey, depends how much time u got. If imagine it would be like Toyota but from what I see the interior of Lexus is different from Toyota and more expensive so id probably stay away from taking the rear out. It's tight, but not a problem if you cut it right. I find you gotta cut it a bit smaller anyway due to the shelf being a felt bucket. You'll be sweet Ohio their not that bad.

Yeah man, their alright. Take the trim off, heaps easier..... The back glass has a felt type rear deck and can get pretty tight so look inside and judge your cut. Everyone says how hard Lexus are, take the trim off and it's cake. If you make a light slit trim of the quarter all around you can put the quarter in to cover it completely.

Lol, thanks mate, but I just work to get somewhere..... I don't think it's special, I just don't believe how many tinters I see that are just drunks seemed to end up in this job as a last resort..... I once worked at a shop where one of the tinters lived in the bathroom..... Didn't stay there long. Starting to understand why a lot of people say its hard to find a good tinter who cares about his job..... I find it hard to find tinters who can spell their name and tell me what day it is...

No, ill never make lawyer money mate, that's not fair. I just love my job. But hey, a wise man once told me what goes around comes around, lord knows I've been around, he can definitely see me comin around

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Nice choice of refreshment though.....we can probably make a Queenslander out of ya yet 35.

Once you toss the Roosters and start barracking for the 'Mighty Broncos' that is

Blue till I die daz!!!!! Technically not on the mainland so I'm no queenslander.... Although I can literally see aus from the island.... And yes gts, a bludger..... Incase you haven't noticed, I just reap the rewards of the itn.... I don't create them.... Have a good weekend hahaha

Not a single bloody thing

Hey man, I really agree.... Don't get me wrong, work isn't flowing in yet, I still live week to week ATM. It helps when nearly half of my work is referral/return. People say "Facebook" etc. I really think that's not going to make it float..... Honestly, I believe so much in my product that I don't have to lie or "sell" to make a sale. I just really convince my customers that they aren't just getting there money's worth, but they would be a good mate for getting my product to all their friends. I give people a problem, then I show them that window film is te best solution, and that I'm the guy todo it. Sometimes I gotta promise the world, this morning I simply had to tell the customer I'm just a young kid who's keen as to give him what he wants, I'm not going to rip him off and ill simply so the best possible job he can get. He didn't care about heat, wanted looks, so I didn't try to upsell and said my cheapest film (carbonite) would suit him and he wouldn't be disappointed. I'm going to quote his house soon and his car isn't booked in until next week. With that being said, as I said before, I honestly owe it all to the network. I got a good attitude towards my industry no doubt, but I've had lots of help getting on my own feet. That's the best thing about the independent tinting network, I got a supplier whose not just "not out to sell film at the expense of my business", but a supplier who is still heavily involved in the industry and genuinely wants to help and see my business grow. As my supplier even says "I put the film on the glass" which is true, I am very lucky and privileged to come in at the right time to find a supplier who doesn't want me to buy their film unless I want to, and whether I do or not, long as I got the right attitude to my industry will move heaven and earth and go to the extent of risking his home just to make sure I have a fair chance without getting fucked around by another supplier

Mate it don't come easy. First thing I did is pretty much ask the guys around me that are doing well if they wanted to pass on their extra "dirty jobs" I also go and pump a thousand cars for a guy who does a bunch of dealerships two days a week. I got a good friend who helped me get on my feet. First 6 months absolutely sucked, I got SFA work and constantly questioned my pricing strategy of keepin it high and waiting, and whether I should just charge nothing to just get some work. Keeping my prices up and waiting and just contracting was the best thing I did. I owe it all to the network mates, without the itn I would be nowhere, not that I would give up trying, but I really owe my business to the itn. In saying that, I don't muck around either..... I've lugged all my tools heat gun ladders film etc on my back catching trains hours away from where I live and walked through paddocks and farms to get to jobs. I saw my supplier with a special on 20" rolls of safety film. I bought a few hundred folders, cut up a few hundred sample pieces of the film, typed up a few nice letters with specs of AG film and really walked through the whole city introducing myself to any business or shop that would listen to me. I don't "steal" work, but if my competition gets sloppy or lazy you get your ass I'm pouncing on any work that comes around. I learn all about my product, I've been doing this for a couple years, but I can simply explain to a customer why my best and most expensive film is the best thing they can get their hands on at the moment explaining in "simple detail" how it is manufactured and what sets it apart be it te adhesive poly SRC colour stability etc anything. My best film is what i sell the most of, and for someone with so little experience in time i sell it at a rediculious price, but i believe its worth it.... I'm not afraid to walk into a dealer by myself get rejected and walk back in again and just tell them I'm keen. I haven't got a dealer yet, but I've got a few comm. builders like this. Just stay hungry, if you really want this to work and your willing to sacrifice anything u got for it, there's nothing that can stop it buddy. Don't limit yourself. I've called up massive architects and project managers who would just simply spin me around with questions I can't answer but I'm definitely not afraid to call them and show them why I would be the "best" not cheapest. Remember: succes requires no apologies, but failure permits no alibis.....

Stick with it!

Hang on a sec, that second picture looks way off.... Looks like the gap has a massive angle...... ? Must be the photo? Bahahaha omg, marked out and double checked then double checked after finished I assure you it's level!

34 sets of these on 2 levels..... Swear I was seeing frost coming from behind me after I finished. Another great day with me 5/8.... Off to the WhitSundays tomorrow morning for some hard earned r&r...... And I won't be removing nor replacing shite!

Yeah man, they are fucked..... Makes you laugh when people complain about golfs..... I just think "tarago"..... Nice job though mate!

I paint my tinted windows every winter.... Retains the heat better than low e films.... Hides the gaps too