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I don't need or want an audience. Especially if I'm pulling or popping the top of a panel, the newer GMs let loose a hell of a snapping noise when you pop the top. Had a salesman present when I was popping one the other day and he about shit himself, can only imagine what a customer would be like when it sounds like you're breaking shit on their new $30k-$100k vehicle. 

My distributor will cut a short roll for an additional $30 fee, done it a few times for special projects over the past few years.

I don't need or want an audience. Especially if I'm pulling or popping the top of a panel, the newer GMs let loose a hell of a snapping noise when you pop the top. Had a salesman present when I was popping one the other day and he about shit himself, can only imagine what a customer would be like when it sounds like you're breaking shit on their new $30k-$100k vehicle. 

I don't need or want an audience. Especially if I'm pulling or popping the top of a panel, the newer GMs let loose a hell of a snapping noise when you pop the top. Had a salesman present when I was popping one the other day and he about shit himself, can only imagine what a customer would be like when it sounds like you're breaking shit on their new $30k-$100k vehicle. 

I use the my insurance won't let me let you excuse

Oh hell no. They always wind up talking, so now half my brain has to listen and reply to you while the other half tries like hell not to burn this piece I just spent a bunch of time prepping. Oh, and don't mind if I take off your door panels do ya?
 
Hey, thanks for turning the ignition off for me while I tint this roll up, I had no idea I left it on. Oh, a bubble? Thanks for pointing that out to me. No, it goes on the inside.

Darkest advertised vlt auto 5% I've seen is 3M FXHP at 2%. That being said @DynamicAppearance is right about the individual vehicle you're applying it to being just as much of factor as the film, factory glass vlt, interior color, car vs. SUV/truck etc.

Yeah it wasn't bad only took about two hours with patterns
Had welding splatter on it so ain't but so clean you're gonna get it. 
 

Darkest advertised vlt auto 5% I've seen is 3M FXHP at 2%. That being said @DynamicAppearance is right about the individual vehicle you're applying it to being just as much of factor as the film, factory glass vlt, interior color, car vs. SUV/truck etc.

15 year old me's dream...
 

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 

What we do definitely isn't easy, and imperfections make some of us lose sleep. I still haven't stuck or seen a perfect window 13 years in.

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 

Used Solar gard for years.   dropped them when the closed my distribution point.  problems ordering, paying my bill and shall we say communication issues.  Switched to Sun gard and was happy till they were bought by madico and problems began to surface.  Choosing the right film is an important decision and can be confusing.
 
do not compare a film you are evaluating to the one you use.  every manufacture will send you free samples.  use medium to hard BG and a door for testing.  shrink and hang 3 different products before you try the one that you are interested in.   different films react differently,  compare a new film to other films you are not familiar with.  only way for a fair evaluation.  have to get out of your comfort zone product. $10 or even $50 a roll cost difference is small compared to the time and film you might waste on a film that is hard to install or increases your warranty rate.
 
Things to consider when testing
does it come off clean or leave glue on window when removing. 
hard to peel off or easy.  you want a good bond.
when you shrink it, does the edge singe or curl?   I cut, shrink and hang.  never cut twice
how aggressive is the adhesive.  same slip with 4 different films gives you a comparison.  how long till you cant pull back for say a hair removal
crease or spot removal.   yes screw up the door,  some films no heat chisler or heat with gator  or fingernail.  glue smear easy?
 
price is the least important and last consideration IMO

Pretty darn sure a 36in roll will fit the 90s impala rear glass, its been a while since i did one of them but they are not that big

SolarFX to all the above. 

exactly that, I probably hit mine with some scalding hot water once every one or two months. 

They're a little more aggressive than the white but not so much so that I've ever had one scratch glass. Yes you can get them at Wal-Mart. Like Tint Slayer said you have to watch them because they do start to shed fibers as they get worn but I've also had that issue with the white. 

And just like that...its gone

no joke! Thanks Ric! It was a massive pain in the ass but overall Im pretty happy with how it came out. The shift on those fronts was pretty crazy too.

Tempered side glass I use stainless razor blades, for laminated side glass and rear windows with defrosters/antennas I use cut down blue scrub pads.

no joke! Thanks Ric! It was a massive pain in the ass but overall Im pretty happy with how it came out. The shift on those fronts was pretty crazy too.

1995 Toyota Previa done with 3M color Stable 35 front and 20 rear