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awesome thanks !

do you guys shrink your eyebrows??

20% on front to match factory tint and wrapped the emblems

Hey guys I had a 2015 impala 5% carbon series scorpion film!

What type of glass can I use for a peel board. and where can I find most economical??

What is the big difference that make the Graphtec so more expensive than the jaguar?

any place where I can get them from that you recomend?

I finally got to the point where I can afford a plotter. just like anyone I like to get the best bang for my buck! any suggestion where to look for one? used, refurbished or new! also taking suggestions in between Graphtec , Vinyl Express and Jaguar! 42. Just for tinting!

Thanks

any issues?  where are you located?

Is that a something I can use to cut tint? I have a guy selling his is in pretty good condition and is a good price.

Thank you Guys.

What software are good

8 hours ago, Sunbreakers said:

Yep, software will run you $120-$150 a month. Any of those I listed will be efficient..I use vinyl express q series which is a plain label graphtec FC 8600. Rolands and Jaguars are good. Those three brands are like Chevy, Ford, Dodge...all of them have their fan base. Llumar encourages graphtec and carries parts for them so it works out well for me to have one. Your situation may vary. 

9 hours ago, Ryker said:

You know the plotter is only part of it? The programs cosy monthly and aren't really cheap. Unless you do A LOT and have someone to run the cutter you won't really save time IMO.

out there? I only now about Tint tek!?

On 2/12/2019 at 3:26 PM, Lufkin Window Tint said:

2017 40” GCC Jaguar VLX Plotter for sale..this Plotter is in great condition, nothing is wrong with it. I used it for cutting Window Tint patterns and vinyl designs for about 3 months. It will come with both vinyl and tint blades. Original price is $4000.00 I’m asking $2500.00. If interested I can also throw in 3 new 100’ rolls of High Performance Global film and some scrap/partial rolls for an extra $500.00, valued at $800.00. Located in Tyler, TX. Please text me instead of calling, it’s easier for me to communicate with you at (936)465-0456

Is still available.?

9 hours ago, Sunbreakers said:

Plotters are sort of like having a child...you either have one and all the costs associated with it or you don't. If you could get one cheaper, then everybody would do it. If you try to find the cheapest just to get by then you will only turn around and have to buy an expensive mainstream one later when the cheap one doesn't work...in other words wait till you can afford to break the bank. Pay the price and get a graphtec, roland, vinyl express, or jaguar and you will never regret it. Check Craigslist and places like that. 

 

Maybe the real question is. Out of those which is the most cost efficient? 

17 minutes ago, DynamicATL said:

Yes, water bubbles will go away...if cold weather could take up to a month.  The rest have dirt or debris in them which is pushing the film away from the glass creating the bubble.

Thank you very much.

58 minutes ago, DynamicATL said:

The real faint ones in photos 3/4 look like water bubbles...the darker grayer colored ones.  The brighter silver looking ones in all the photos are dirt/hair that will not come out.

So the water bubbles will just dry with time? but the other ones will not?

Hey Guys,

I am looking to get a film Cutter, but I am starting and don't want o break back. What is a good entry level plotter?

10 hours ago, DynamicATL said:

Personally never seen just a air bubble in window tint besides a finger at the edge of the film or adhesive failure on old tint.  Generally it is either a water bubble at the beginning or has a piece of dirt/debris that is pushing the film up.  You should be able to push on it lightly and see if there is liquid in it.

That is what it looks to me es like water pockets but their like ghost looking. you can only see them when direct outside light hits it. but I can't push them out with my squeegee.

how to know the difference? I live in Indiana and have to deal with the cold weather. if any one can tell me how to distinguish will be awesome. 

Hey Guys I am going to be using the ATR glue remover for the first time. and kinda want to know what dissolved ratio you guys use for rear windshield film glue removal.

Has anyone had any experience with XPEL EZ-Tint? is it worth the money? does it really helps increase speed of the tinting process? Right now I am starting out. To do a 4 door 2 quarter glass and rear windshield it takes me about 5 hours. 

Hi Guys, 

So I am new to tinting just have doing it for a few months and I go to customers houses and tint in their garage. I got my first Come Back. How do you double or triple Check your tint once you are done. I deal with cold weather because I am in Indiana. Any tips for cold weather installs?

Thanks guys

1 minute ago, Tint Slayer said:

 

Post a mobile install video, i never get to see many people who do the outside installs. I'd like to see the secrets to keeping the work clean outside

I have a couple appointments tomorrow. I will try to get one done. 

the main secret is clean the window after every step thing you do, and schedule appointments when weather is good. Ask the customer for a covered place to work 9 times out 10 if the customer has a garage they don't mind letting me use it.

19 hours ago, vanhorn1 said:

Hello, We are in Bloomington and have used Scorpion for 7-8 years now and love it. By far the best customer service I have ever experienced in the 35+ years I have been in the business. Plus Marcus And Billy at UCA Distributing are great as well.

Hi Vanhorn, Awesome. So far they have been great and been very helpful specially since I am just starting out. I am from the north part of Indianapolis. How would you say business is around in Indiana? seasonal or steady? Great to find tinters close by.

any advice you can give me? I am not a shop but I do mobile installs straight to peoples houses

Hi Guys, I am new to the forum. First of all just wanted to introduce myself. I currently live in Indiana and just started doing window tinting I started getting more serious about it that's why i decided to join the forum. 

What you guys think or know about Scorpion Window Film? that's what I have been using so far never tried nothing different but I want to get some opinions about other films to offer my clients here.

Thanks guys