mstint1997

1 minute ago, TomTint said:

It depends on how many varieties you are thinking about carrying. There will be a MOQ on each sku. 

Do you know if it is already produced or they would have to start manufacturing after order is placed?

2 hours ago, TomTint said:

  Depending on your pocketbook, you could do as many of the off brand distributors do and have Eastman or Garware provide you white box film. 

Thanks. Do you know around how much money is needed?

Hello, 

The past few years I have been distributing tint throughout my tri county area. I have about 12-15 customers I sell to. Recently though, the company I have been getting my tint from has let the quality go to crap. Anyone know of a company that would be interested in a sub distributor or that sells wholesale? It must be good, quality film, but it doesn't have to be 3m good where it is just far too expensive. Needs to be able to be easy and good to install. 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you guys. 

2 minutes ago, smartie2shoes said:

Sputtering is simply another way to metallize film; it is not superior or inferior to vacuum (or vapor) coating metal processes. In Solar Grads case, yes I have heard their sputtered film can be difficult to shrink when compared to say, a LLumar sputtered film. Eastman owns the LLumar brand (among others) and is the largest mfr'er of other private brands and components to make one's own brand. A supplier will not divulge who actually makes their products or components unless it is one of the major players.

 

SolarFX is another solid film brand to go with.

Ok, thanks. is ceramic any harder to apply than dyed? 

1 minute ago, smartie2shoes said:

If those are the two you have as alternates, may I suggest Solar Gard over ST.

Or maybe solar fx. 

Is it true sputtering is harder to heat shrink? I know it lasts longer.

5 hours ago, smartie2shoes said:

As I do far too often ... a quick glance and I thought metint was resurrected (only old time members will get this).

 

Any tint shop reselling film without a distributor agreement with the mfr'er of the film product, voids the mannies warranty and thereby becomes solely responsible for any warranty given to the buyer (another tinter or shop) and likewise for the consumer.

thanks for the info

13 hours ago, Diablo's Tint said:

Sounds like a creative ad to me. New member. General questions, in depth info about his "friends film", continues to defend his friends film. 

I'm not in any way defending the film. I joined to ask yalls opinion because like yall have said, its important to get quality film. I was just asking if i should give the dude a chance. But i guess ill go with solar guard or suntek

8 hours ago, mstint1997 said:

Okay. I see the concern. I forgot to mention his company has been around for 3-4 years. So I shouldn’t give him a chance? It isn’t too much cheaper where I’d expect it to be so low quality

Yea I am, but what's the point of replying or being on a forum if you just say "newbees... lol" and provide no value? 

Okay. I see the concern. I forgot to mention his company has been around for 3-4 years. So I shouldn’t give him a chance? It isn’t too much cheaper where I’d expect it to be so low quality 

I am about to order my first few rolls. My friend owns a small film company that sells locally, and i know a few shops use it. His ceramic film has a 99.1% UV rate and 90% IR rate at 6%. he has a spectrum transmission meter he showed me with his ceramic tint and it did those numbers. has 10 year warranty. They are around $380 for 5x100 ft. It looks good. Should I go with his or suntek or solar gaurd. He has better prices, and it still seems to be high quality. 

What are your thoughts?