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@seriousproductionz1 thank you for the compliment and thank you for Watching!

@forgivemylaughter it will 99% of the time only peel if it is overlapping where the bevel of the glass starts. Me personally, I shoot for as close to no gap as possible, and sometimes if I'm bored, I'll file the tint but that's a whole other conversation. If you're just starting out, ⅛ of an inch is a great goal. Close enough that it looks good but low enough you shouldn't have any peeling issues. As far as contamination, I shoot for 5 specs or less in a window BUT that also depends on what it is. Dirty old 200,000 mile farm truck, not a chance. Brand new car, definitely do able with practice and the right cleaning steps.

@@fastlanecarcarellc3608thx for the info. Got tint done and was told it’s industry standard for some contamination specs to show but I’m seeing a dozen or more on 2 to 3 out of the 5 windows done. Rear is okay not many but the back doors and quarter panels look to have too many imo, I’m going to be going back and asking for it to be re-done. The guy even admitted there was another car getting work done in same garage with cleaning etc and it caused more particles but that he was able to get it to 90% but 80% is considered standard for windows. I felt pretty fuckin pissed inside when he said that because I thought bud I came here to get a professional job I could do a shitty job with contaminates at home in my drive way. I let it go and thought I’ll monitor after it drys, 2 days now and I’m just feeling uneasy about the amount of tiny white spots. I know I can’t expect perfection but there’s like 3 large clusters on 1 window. And lots of scattered around on others. Professional’s should be able to get this done much better. Hopefully they acknowledge it when I show them and fix this shit. Is removing tint to get it redone an issue or is it pretty easy to peel it off, I also don’t want them damaging anything.

@mayrondelacruzperez5893 kegs are awesome, you just have to rinse them out once in a while so your slip doesn't start leaving a build up inside.

@@fastlanecarcarellc3608 I will thanks bro

I'm glad I could help! Thanks for watching 👀!

@@fastlanecarcarellc3608 I’m pretty new to the tint game so your channel helps a lot. It’s getting easier every car though

@@mclovinlife4018 just stick with it!

Watch till the end.

I think this video came out before glass aid dropped. But even if it was out, I personally don't care for glass aid much

Depends on how busy you are and what shades are popular in your area.. I usually keep 2 rolls of 5% and 20% and one of everything else.

@@fastlanecarcarellc3608 if I do 2-3 cars per day 2 rolls of each should do ? I’m just starting out

@@fastlanecarcarellc3608 if I do 2-3 cars a day that should be enough? I’m asking as I’m just starting out

$250 for dyed if I remember correctly

I don't stack tint because tint is made to stick to glass, not tint. So if you do it, don't offer a warranty. As far as prep goes, about all you can do is clean it with a microfiber, spray, squeege, spray and stick.

Not that I can think of off the top of my head but I've only done a few.

@@fastlanecarcarellc3608 thank you is there any module i have to cover for windshield or back ?

@Dablem4 couldn't tell you but I never have. I also don't fire hose the glass either.

You'll just need to figure out ways you can separate yourself from them. Whether that's working weekends when most shops won't or some other way to make a customer want to choose you over the others in your area.

I buit my own price book as there was no option that would work for me.

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@@fastlanecarcarellc3608 thank you is it the brand pure i’m just trying to make sure

@@fastlanecarcarellc3608 appreciate it do you know the name of it i can’t find it

Yeah I do the same. They are pretty easy but the bottom tends to give new tinters some trouble, which is why I made the video. I appreciate you watching and sharing your tips!

Either flip the latch inside the door or unscrew the screw on the black plunger that sticks off the door frame.

No problem! Thank you for watching!

100%. Thanks for watching!

I think you're talking about a 90* pick? I use either that or what's called a seal or O ring pick. Harbor freight carries the regular pick sets for like $5 for a set of 4 different ones. Not sure if they have seal picks or not. Mine are Cornwell but honestly you don't need to spend tool truck money on these things.

@@fastlanecarcarellc3608 yeah I believe so. I saw husky has a set. I’ve been practicing 2 staging and have been really struggling and then I tried bottom loading and been having more success. In your opinion do you think I should stick to bottom loading and learn how to remove door panels better ? Thanks for the help and your time!

@Ryanr2789 I two staged for 6 years and there are some cars that it's just an absolute pain to do and do well. I started bottom loading and learning how most sweeps come out without taking the whole panel off and man has it been a game changer. I think it's much easier to learn bottom loading BUT it also helped me be an even better two stager. So now, it really just depends on the car. If I'm in a big hurry and it's a something I know I can two stage faster than I can pull sweeps and bottom load then I do that. If I have plenty of time or the sweeps come out easy, I'll bottom load.

@@fastlanecarcarellc3608 in your opinion with just beginning and going through my first roll of film lol should I stick with 2 stage until I get good at it ?

@Ryanr2789 if you are having better success with bottom loading. Do that. There is a group called "bottom loading window tinters" on Facebook. Join it. It has how to remove the sweeps on pretty much any make and model you can think of, including high end exotics as well as some semis. No point in throwing away film if you don't have to.

100% normal. Some people sand them with sand paper but that's pretty risky and time consuming.

Thanks again! Really enjoy the content!

@@Ryanr2789 no problem at all! Thanks for your support! Every view and subscription really makes a difference!

@@fastlanecarcarellc3608 no problem! Are you self taught or did you take a class on Tinting? I’m trying to teach myself by purchasing cheaper film.

@Ryanr2789 self taught! There weren't any classes that I knew of 7 years ago.

I appreciate the compliment and thank you for watching! I would say yes, wait until you are putting out quality on par with your local area before you start advertising however, I wouldn't hesitate to tint your friends and families vehicles for cheap just for practice. When I first started, I kinda fell into it as I just did my own cars but then had friends that wanted their work cars or work trucks done and didn't really care about the quality. So I was doing a set of front doors for like $50. Of course the more you do it the better you get and when I was confident I could consistently put out quality work, I started really advertising.

No tint job is 100% perfect, but I've seen so many that leave a lot to be desired.

In the winter it is

@@fastlanecarcarellc3608 I only ask because it almost seems no matter how much slip i use i cant slide film very well here in florida, You gotta be pretty perfect on your lay lol.

@skouria3135 when you spray the glass does the water bead up? If so there is a hydroponic coating, likely from ceramic glass cleaner. They are getting really popular with dealerships as well as detailers. If that's the case, no matter how much slip you use it won't work right. You need to torch the window or scrub with invisible glass glass stripper to remove it.

@@fastlanecarcarellc3608 another question ive seen you say to someone else is get a 60" roll and have them cut 36" x 24".. That sounds great but do they box them separately or how does that work?

@skouria3135 yes, you usually just get a better deal that way but not always.

What?

When I go vertical, I'm letting the heat and air flow shrink and split the bigger fingers without me having to touch them. You don't have to do it. I guess you could call it an "advanced technique"

The head gasket(s) are conveniently located under the hood.... Not the back doors. And yeah you could say that but what you must not know is that a lot of those "good tinters" are cutting the seals back or stuffing wires into the seals. I've seen a lot of these windows done by those "good tinters" with no shortage of contamination or cuts that are too short, etc. I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment though! Have a good one!

No, not really. You could sand down the dots with sand paper, but you can't touch the glass with it, or it will scratch. Personally, it's not worth the risk, liability, or time to sand down dots around a windshield or back glass. What really sucks is when half of a windshield lays down nice and black but the other half silvers up even though the prep process was entirely the same. Lol

@@fastlanecarcarellc3608 Yeah I've heard about the sanding method. I know for a fact I would mess up the glass lol. I was really hoping better tint would solve that. Knowing I'm going to have that silver almost makes me not want to tint my car... Almost.

@ryanrupp8853 I know it can be bothersome and a bit of an eye sore but honestly it's just part of it. Some manufacturers put the dots in between the layers of glass on the windshield so that's nice. Hopefully everyone follows suite and they do it on the back glass too lol

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and I'm glad it helped!

No. You can shrink and cut the film on the inside. That would be a nightmare. You cut and shrink on the outside and then install inside.

Thank you! It is definitely easy to get flustered. I have found that the more you try to fight it and "man handle it" the worse it ends up. I had to learn patience the hard way. Lol

@@fastlanecarcarellc3608 yeah, I'd have it waded up in the trash and then get on Facebook looking for local window tint recommendations.

It's a 2018 which is a 5th gen (2010-2024)

Ford rearview mirror tool and Ford rearview mirror installation pliers, both can be found on Amazon.

Thank you. 😊

Couldn't tell you. You should google it or ask an attorney in your area.

I haven't found one yet that wasn't pretty easy. Its just a matter of knowing where the screws are. Toyota/Lexus liked to make it a game of hide and seek. Lol

I use the sos steel wool soap pads but you can use any 0000 steel wool

No it won't hurt it as long as you keep it clean. If you get a knick in it then it could scratch but that can happen with any squeege. And don't worry, ask all the questions you want.

@@fastlanecarcarellc3608Thank you! I appreciate it !

Bless you! 🙌 🤣 it took a good while to get here

Laminated glass is just two thinner sheets of glass glued together so the biggest danger with those is don't over heat them. If you can't put your hand on the glass and hold it for more than 5 seconds, I would say it's way too hot and you can bubble the glue layer between the glass and that will never go away, you'll need to replace the glass.

@fastlanecarcarellc3608 Thanks for the info!

@@Ryanr2789 no problem! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

35% on top 35% would be 12%. Way darker than I would recommend for a front windshield. You can diy it but if you have never done it before and you want it to look good, it would be cheaper to take it to a shop once you factor in buying the right tools and a roll of quality tint, etc.

Thank you! And thank you for watching!

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Walmart sells a $50 ish "garment steamer" and that's all I've used. Works great for the money. However there is always a risk of damaging the defroster grid so just let them be aware of that. I've never damaged one on a removal but cars like teslas have really delicate lines so they are one I don't think I'd touch for removal. Thankfully they are not very popular in my area in comparison to other makes and models.

It sounds pretty rowdy 💚

Absolutely. Ceramic is no joke as far as heat rejection but yeah, it was boring to film, boring to edit, and honestly almost got scrapped all together. 🤣

Oh I can assure you I have the correct tools. So which technique do you prefer, cutting the seal back or wedging hard cards in them to create space? Oh or shoving speaker wire in the seal? I've seen so many of these done poorly from tinters that are too lazy to pull the glass and do it right. But hey, if your customers are happy, keep doing it your way.

Good luck! Just don't over think it and you should be fine