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TintDude reacted to a post in a topic: Tesla model Y windshield
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TintDude reacted to a post in a topic: Happy Independence Day
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Looks like I got a storm coming Monday or Tuesday. I'll spend tomorrow taking in all the furniture in off the porches. Securing the boat. Looks like it's just going to be rain with a name but got to be prepared.
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clear solutions reacted to a post in a topic: 2021 RAM 2500
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Tesla Model 3 2021 Double Glazed
Old timer replied to SCOT-TINT's topic in Window Tinting - General Discussion
^^^^they are easier. But I don't sand anything. Heat at lower temp. Problem solved. Learned here on the forum from other member. -
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Two things that I've learned since I've been in this business. Within 5 minutes of meeting another installer. 1 they'll tell me how fast they are. 2 how much money they make. Funny thing is generally neither is true.
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I did one for a long time customer the other day. No issues. Tons of room at the bottom of the windshield. Put three soak ropes down. Covered everything else up. No issues. Probably done it a dozen Model S's with no issues. Too much risk for me with the model 3s.
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I run a 25 degree angle blade. My Force setting on a new blade is around 13. Worn in a little it can run as high as 17 or 18. If you don't have a Nick in your tape underneath your film. It's most likely your blade holder. By 3 they suck anymore.
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smookee408@yahoo.com reacted to a post in a topic: Trouble tinting Tesla Model 3’s rear window, please help!
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Not enough slip agent in your water. When you're putting the film on the glass and attempting to slide it into position you're making the marks. A friend of mine who uses global told me that it has a pretty aggressive adhesive. He's a pretty experienced installer I have no reason to doubt him. But I've never actually installed Global myself.
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Bham reacted to a post in a topic: Dodge Charger Backglass
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I read on here on another thread to slow down on my shrinking. I ran the same heat on my gun but backed it off about 4 to 5 in from my normal distance. Then I steel wool 000 lines. 2 Challengers not one peanut. Somebody should tell my wife that an old dog can learn a new trick.
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Tintguy1980 reacted to a post in a topic: Tips for starting (lack of confidence)
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Tips for starting (lack of confidence)
Old timer replied to heldersantos's topic in Window Tinting - General Discussion
Confidence is built through experience. You need to be grinding out cars every day. My experience with people I've trained is it usually takes a couple of years to not struggle. I'm sure some can pick it up quicker. But on average two or three years. -
Tips for starting (lack of confidence)
Old timer replied to heldersantos's topic in Window Tinting - General Discussion
Apprenticed at a friend's shop for about 6 months. Got a job had a busy shop work there for about a year-and-a-half. Got hired by a good guy work for him for 18 years. Toward the end he encouraged me to go out on my own. Been doing my own thing for the last 20 years. -
side windows put on no shrink
Old timer replied to Special FX's topic in Window Tinting - General Discussion
Florida is known as deaths waiting room. I'm amongst my peoples! -
side windows put on no shrink
Old timer replied to Special FX's topic in Window Tinting - General Discussion
What booms said is spot-on. I started putting film on before shrinking. So I had to learn how to squeegee. -
Google website view report
Old timer replied to Old timer's topic in Window Tinting - General Discussion
first-time customer estimates have definitely dropped off. Referrals and repeats holding steady. Sales are still good.