Questions & Answers

Answer 1: A titan squeegee is a great choice for water removal and features a rigid structure.  Answer 2: Many tinters prefer to use the Bulldozer squeegee for back glass.    Answer 3: The SideSwiper is a big favorite among tinters today for back glass windows.   

Answer 1: For cars with keyless ignition, you can keep the car running for up to five minutes by pressing the ignition button. However, the vehicle will automatically shut off after five minutes. However, if you actually hold down the ignition button, you get 40 minutes of runtime before the vehicle shuts off. This gives […]

Answer 1: Check FAA rules before tinting, as you’ll need special film for plexiglass windows used on aircraft.    Answer 2: You’ll need to use a special kind of film called “plane tint,” which is basically just tinted Paint Protection Film.    Answer 3: Cut your film from the inside.    Answer 4: Make sure […]

Answer 1: Make sure to shrink the doors well.    Answer 2: Preshrink the doors.   Answer 3: You can take off the panels if you want for an easier installation process.    Answer 4: Be on the lookout for gaps and dirt.    Answer 5: Be aware that the glass on this vehicle is […]

Answer 1: Some tinters can start tinting businesses with as little as $1,000.    Answer 2: It depends on whether you’re running the business out of your home. If so, you can simply purchase film and tools. If you’re planning on renting a separate space, you’ll need about $10,000 for rent, supplies, utilities, and deposits.  […]

Answer 1: First, shrink the top. Then, pull the film up. Finally, shrink the bottom.    Answer 2: You may need to remove the spoilers. There should be six bolts that hold the spoilers in place, and it should only take a few minutes to remove this component. You can tint with the spoiler still […]

Answer `: No. Do not believe companies that say they make bulletproof film. People have tested such productions and discovered that a .22 bullet can easily penetrate the window. 

Answer 1: Place a 12-inch piece of film on the roof and use the top of the windshield as a guide to create a curved edge.    Answer 2: For most sedans and coupes, you can actually use the back glass as your guide.    Answer 3: If the edge of the glass isn’t exposed, […]

Answer 1: You’ll need to remove the rear wing and the rear wiper. The rear wing can be a little tricky, as you’ll need to drill out a screw. Inform the customer before you do this, as they’ll need to retap the screw.    Answer 2: You’ll need some black vinyl to cover the ceramic […]

Answer 1: Just tell them to leave it alone and keep the car in sunlight if possible. The bubbles should go away if the customer simply lets the car go through the normal curing process.    Answer 2: This process can take much longer in the winter. Sometimes, it can take up to three weeks […]

Answer 1: You might want to take your time, as rushing often leads to contaminated, messy results.    Answer 2: Use the production line method. Instead of doing one window at a time, do each stage at a time. For example, cut everything first, then shrink, then install. 

Answer 1: Two-stage is typically faster, but it can be difficult to master. Even those who think they are doing this correctly are actually making mistakes without realizing it.    Answer 2: Different techniques may be more effective for certain types of vehicles. This is why it’s important to become proficient in both methods.    […]

Answer 1: Working in dirty environments. Sometimes, you show up to somewhere like a welding shop where you can’t control the contamination in the air. Your best bet for situations like these is using a very clean water source with filtration.    Answer 2: Mobile tinters often have to work in very tight spaces. This […]

Answer 1: These kinds of situations can be extremely tight. You can try to stuff a towel in the area to protect the vehicle, but the issue is that the towel may pull the film up when you remove it.    Answer 2: A towel is not necessary for all Ford models. Many of the […]

Answer 1: No single method is better than the other. In fact, most plotters agree that a mixture of both methods is necessary for a shop in today’s world. This is because there are many different types of vehicles, and your plotter might not have a pattern for a rare vehicle in its software library.  […]