Jkatfelix

Hmmm if you look really close there are some inconsistencies on the edge that aren’t typical with a plotter. I’m guessing just a bad hand cut. But who knows. Anyways that’s besides the point. Just play it cool and ask the shop if they wouldn’t mind redoing the window. Sometimes tinters like to see what they can get away with.

Also, @CaliTINT could be correct on a plotter cut, I’ve run across some pretty bad patterns before. 

We do a blanket waiver for any damage on vehicles.  Some people also do it for tint removals like the defrosters might come off.  Now, will any of that hold up in court?  

As a beginner I did 40" to cover all my bases (rears) which works fine and split it into 20" for most sides. As we have been able to increase our inventory I added 20" in the more popular shades to do most side windows.
 
Now we have been able to increase our inventory for almost everything: 
 
40" and 36" to cover big rear windows
  30" for most back windows
20" for sides and 24" for trucks and some back windows   and I have some small rolls for strips 10" & 12" I believe in  2 shades only 5% & 20%

thought I'd make myself a new shop shirt...
 
 

What's even sadder are those jean shorts
 

I could tint more cars if people didn't  come in or call but then again I guess if people didn't come in or call I would have no cars to tint.

Lots of slip and use a super soft window squeege like the unger handle with the black rubber on it...then use your final pass tool....i worked at a shop that used that type of film for dealership cars

It depends so much on what type of vehicle, and if you work on those particular cars a lot. Right now I probably average like 3-5 full vehicle’s a day, but a lot of those are PITA! 5-6 years back I worked for a shop that did mostly trucks, and Chevy cars. My average per day was closer to 10, because they were easy and I worked on the same ones over and over.

I do one a day then straight to the casino and bar hahahah!!!!! Just kidding bro

We do a 10-5 shift...5 being the last appointment slot.  We can fit in 5 full vehicles in that time frame...we are usually closer to 4 since we get a couple of windshields a day.  Ideal time IMO is 2 hours or less per vehicle...so just depends on how many hours are in the shift.

One man show,  pulling in and out, very little paper work I can do 4 full cars or equivalent work. 
 
2 hours allowed on a normal car no ws.
 
30 minutes in roll down pair. 

Nice thats where im about also. my company is trying to push more cars but i dont think i can do more cleanly.

not asking for a pissing contest but what a comfortable amount of cars you can do in a day?

Thanks, TINT SLAYER for the feedback. I  hope you enjoy it and anymore feedback , or if anyone has any advice or comment please share.

What's the point of even getting one

This perfect cloth has been around for a while haha....

I hate that effn car

I think you are getting way ahead of yourself...learn how to tint first getting atleast a few years under your belt.  Taking a training class is only going to show you the basics on very easy vehicles, you will still be a complete novice not knowing what to do on a lot of vehicles.  Being able to advertise your "Certified" isn't going to mean anything if you're producing trash work.  There are tons of shops that throw the "Certified" word around and they have had zero formal training...it is just a empty gimmick.  I can name atleast 5 tinters/shops in GA that claim to be certified with 10/20 years experience when their work shows maybe 6 months experience.  Hell next week we are having to tint a C6 Corvette rear window because Tint World can't get it done after 3 attempts.  Basically if your skills can't back up that certification, then it is 100% worthless.
 
As for 3M, you will need to check with the distributor offering the training as they might require you to be a dealer...I am honestly not sure.  If they do require it, I highly doubt 3M would sign you on as a dealer without an already established shop.  It is also going to be the worst film to train on since it is more difficult and more expensive.  There are plenty of dealers that have been tinting for years that still can't install 3M's higher performing films.  Also when trying different films, different techniques/tools are needed.  So if you get "Certified" on one, you might have to completely switch it up on another brand.

When you lose this tool, please dont say, “Where’s my handjob?!” or “Give me another handjob now!!! 

Marketing idea: Handjob comes with a box of towels 

From the makers of The Reach Around...
 

 
So, how long does the hand job last?

You said tool 

Just imagine if you were doing a phone order for this tool. 

Yes grip and slip are 2 very important things when it comes to handjobs!