CaliTINT

Call the shop. Tell them you have a slight issue and you would like to schedule a time for someone to look over the vehicle. Bring the car and your pictures back to the shop. Tell them your issue. Allow them a chance to rectify the matter. If it was darker than permitted by law in your state, that’s likely why there wasn’t a warranty card given. If it is legal shading, then ask for the warranty card and written receipt. If they’re a professional shop, they will do what they can to make it right. 

Go global you won't be sorry.

Slip tape does work to an extent as far as protecting the tint but its much harder to correct a crease or blemish with it. 
 
Personally I have like 20 easy reach tools in my inventory and like others said, sand them down until they get a deep gouge and then toss em. 

Here's my  .... From a business owner's standpoint, and while he might not be the owner, he's in charge of tinting... you can't fault him for wanting more then 1 person. Because who knows what might happen to you. You could get sick... get into a car accident, trip while out jogging... who knows. So if you are the only tinter, and something happens, he would be stuck. 
 
As far as the $$$ aspect... you could go to another dealer... or start your own gig. But there's much more to running your own business then just being able to tint. You will be responsible for getting the work, which is the biggest challenge of any business. Certainly it's not impossible - there are plenty of independent shops that are successful. Just don't think all you need to do is put a sign out somewhere and the work will just coming pouring in.
 
 

I have 80 percent installed on my windshield. I think it will make a difference but I wouldn't be so worried about measuring temp in your car. Just the real world feeling and performance. To me its totally worth it. If you have the funds for the increased performance,  by all means I say do it

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How many installers to a car?

Im glad I chose to not tint that big ass bg anymore. I still charge the same without tinting the bg though. 

My guy built this lighting tool to help him. It's not the prettiest but it def gets the job done!

I been good bro! Just tinting my @ss off and living the dream lol!

Was up Cali!!!! How u been 

I will say this about the orange.  It is definitely better for more slip in the heat, but it is also humidity sensitive.  When the humidity goes up and it stays moist and rainy around here, the orange tends to slip a little too much at that point.  It is designed not evaporate as fast in hotter temps and something about this construction of it make it really humidity touchy.  
 
It's not like it's uncontrollable or anything but your window may slide down when it enters the top seal when you roll it up, or you could make it slide out of place pushing water out, so you just have to be aware that this could happen when it's humid.  
 
Otherwise, I love the orange and use it year round, even in the winter.    

Finally out of jail? Lol

Gotta watch out sticking that Stevie Wonder Special 

Was up guys ???

Global qdp you can buy it at express and it's listed as classic charcoal 1.2. If you need something a little cheaper but will still last classic black is a great film as well.
 
https://expresswindowfilms.com/shop/automotive/non-reflective/nr-classic-1-2-charcoal/

Thanks man! 

I haven't been using it for too long but so far so good!  Great film at a great price point. It does take a bit of time to get used to as far as shrinking depending on which film you are used to using

True, that is something I always do myself

Possible yes. Stupid idea? Also yes.

This philosophy would seem to come dangerously close to negating what I do for a living...what we all do..... as we would only be left with those customers who want to darken their windows..they already have the benefit of such "efficient" UV and SHG rejection as to negate window film in it´s current state for vehicles it would seem. We progressed past the 80´s and 90´s era of the typical scenario where darkness was almost the only determinate of performance to where we are now mostly due to the need for better performance. It is true that glass has become more efficient, but we need to realize that these films today are where they are because we and our customers expect a much greater enhancement over oem performance as  the oems have not reached on their own where we can take them. 

im trying to retire.......wonder if someone wants my business ?

Manufacturers are desperately trying to encourage existing shop owners to hire and train... the stock pile of future film buyers ...is getting low. Add to that..some of the chain store tint shops are selling a pipe dream to unwitting buyers..only for them to find that once a new hire is trained..they can't keep them locked up in the back room for 8.50 P/H...hence the huge turn over rate. 
 I have said it numerous times before. Being a "tinter" is no different than being a house painter, plasterer, lawn mower, carpet installer, or any other un regulated trade where a legitimate license is not required. .. That also adds to the derelict problem in the labor force. 
  I don't have the actual numbers, although I'm sure corporates have run them...on how many "tinters" are actual businesses as apposed to hobbyists. If I were to guess.. it's 1 in 60.. maybe worse.. 

Just wanted to say thanks @OverLord for his huge HUGE help on a 1995 C4 Corvette back hatch yesterday.
 
Burned up a couple pieces of (ceramic) film on my own and became super frustrated. Car has been sitting in my shop for a week while I mentally cooled down and debated how much more film I wanted to trash.
 
David was nice enough to stop by the shop and lend me a hand. When I say lend I mean he drove well over an hour each way to school me on how to tint a 'Vette.
 
I've not been doing this as long as a lot of you but days like yesterday give me hope. This truly is an industry of sharing knowledge and helping your fellow tinter. Hopefully I can put in as many successful years as some of the guys here.
 
Appreciate the help man, more than you can imagine. Tell Ann thanks too for being patient with us. My fiancé gets antsy when its "guy time" because she knows the clock almost seems to stop.
 
Next time we will have to catch up for something less work related, maybe when @jh812 is back in this neck of the woods.

I wipe it with my hands between strokes.