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.  […]

Answer 1: One option is to use vinyl tape as a guide when cutting to make sure your lines are extremely straight.    Answer 2: Get an extremely bright LED light and place it in the rear deck when cutting the rear window and windshields. Often, tinters make mistakes because they cannot really see what […]

Answer 1: If the soft top is plastic, you’ll need to use tail light film. This is really the only viable option, and many tinters believe that it’s not worth the effort. This is because tail light vinyl typically offers poor levels of clarity and is quite expensive. In addition, mistakes can be costly. Replacing […]

Answer 1: Make sure to use the bottom-loading technique if possible.   Answer 2: Be sure to pull the panels before installation to limit contamination.    Answer 3: You should tape the seals if you want to limit contamination.    Answer 4: Cut the sides a bit tighter than normal. This will ensure that you’re […]

Answer 1: Remove the panel on the hatch, and you’ll find that the entire process is much easier. The shrink should take only minutes.    Answer 2: Shrink in quarter sections and use the regular roll-down technique. Make sure you give yourself plenty of space for the film.    Answer 3: After removing the panel, […]

Answer 1: Some films are more susceptible to burn marks than others. Try switching up your film.    Answer 2: If the fingers are especially big, try splitting them.    Answer 3: Try moving from left to right faster as you heat the fingers.   Answer 4: Try approaching the fingers from a number of […]

Answer 1: Park it outside in the sun, any issues with the dashboard/electronics should go away pretty soon.   Answer 2: Use a soak rope and a dash towel when tinting this windshield, as it’s very easy to get wet if you’re not careful. Even a few droplets of water can cause issues.   Answer […]

Answer: Use a high-tack vinyl on the aluminum, as this is the best choice for a soft metal that will get a lot of scuffs and dents. You can also buy specialized kits for wrapping snowmobiles.

Answer 1: Cut your pattern about a quarter-inch short before shrinking. Next, deal with the smaller fingers from the inside of the vehicle. Answer 2: You might want to call a professional to remove the glass. This is really the only way to achieve perfect results, even though there is quite a lot of room […]

Answer 1: In certain states, customers can legally sue you for any traffic tickets they get if they are caught with illegal tint installed by you. That being said, filing a lawsuit is super time-consuming, and most customers don’t bother. Just know that rules and regulations differ from state to state, and you might want […]