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Many different ways for different styles of tinting. My preferred way is to pop the top row of plugs and one screw where the handle is. Unfortunately they replaced one of the plugs with a one-way plug but that’s OK, you won’t break it and you can still get the seal in an out without popping that plug. It’s the same plug that’s in a cx5 . Really dumb design unfortunately

I'm in a hoa rule was can have a Buisness just can't have a storefront or customers drop offs only

Hello Jkatfelix,
Time.. Believe it or not is irrelevant.
The longer you invest into your craft, should not alter your return.
 
There are a great many people who appreciate that you take your time and ensure your quality of workmanship is of a top standard . These are the folks that will pay extra for that specific criteria. Including myself. Ensure top standard and charge accordingly.
 
I can only say this.... Quality will always win the race. In all aspects. Speed and time is irrelevant.
 
Hopefully this helps.
Merry Christmas to everyone.
Michael. 
 

I have a Dirty Pouch also and it really nice. The DP mini was just released

FYI - I measured one pump out of a few bottles like that and they're all around 2 mls per pump. So you're at around 10 mls with 5 squirts if it follows that 2 mls rule, i use the same amount. I've been flip flopping between Dawn and Joy (both not concentrated). They're both made by P&G, i wonder how similar their ingredients are, though Dawn is hands down the more slippery of the 2.

I'm all about sidework, I'm gonna be a little cheaper than my shop in order to get the normal cars from people who can't afford us though. 

Still use J & J but also ultra bond.  ultra bond is great for winters in cold climates.  bonds stronger then J&J and 15 min after application is hard to remove.  summer add J&J to increase work time.  fushion 5es and sealing edges on roll downs and waiting 15 min in a heated garage you can roll down windows without the typical 3 to 7 day wait.  Ive watched customers leaving the store rolling them down right after telling them  to wait 2 days.  no more comebacks arguing with them from peeling.
 
I try and make things idiot proof.  but as we all know if ya make it idiot proof,  they will make a better idiot!

That's what i currently do, it's not like pulling gaskets is brain surgery, but some very competent people are using the GW and saying why pull gaskets.

I had that happen as well while in the middle tinting

Over the years have used many different ones.  soft black in the 80's and switched to yellow, then blue and tried orange and red.  Large turbos often left more water and the film textured as it dried.  smaller ones give more pressure per square inch but then take longer.  switched to fusion 5ES with blue max  and noticed a haze instead of texture and faster cure.  pro-handle is slower and more awkward for prep.
 
Best of both worlds.  Use a yellow turbo cut 9 inches for quick prep and squeegee with a long angle on one side for reach.  the yellow can flex in your hand to adjust to the curve of the window.  final step use pro-handle for max water removal

Tinted a set of roll ups in the driveway last night after teaching class here in Saint Louis.... best tip I have is finish before dark
 
 

Normally I not only up charge but require classic cars 2 be dropped off for 2-3 days so I can work on it between new cars or after hours  I loose money turning down new cars to tint old cars.

Pain management monday,  3td MRI next week and possible surgical consultation.   If,  they sign off on disability the plan is my dog and I in a RV touring the USA visiting tint shops.  If eyes do a good job,  maybe ya'll can flip me some gas money LOL 
 
till then here I sit at your beck and call.  You want some pointers,  send me your vid.  you want some hands on,  come visit,  still got places with cars that need done.
 
only worked a few weeks this year,  running out of internet to browse 
 

Maybe he can travel have fun and teach us tricks shaaaaady!

For me it was around 80 - 100 cars to be quite comfortable. Obviously it's different for everyone. 3 years into this job and there are still cars I dread!

Had a salesman in the shop the other day as I was popping the top of a panel, he about shit himself I told him that's part of why I don't let people wait at my shop for their vehicles 

I would just use a regular bungee not the one that comes with it

My teacher many years ago told me i would get tired of tinting  i was like no way! He was rite I like that it's a Clean job with no heavy lifting though.