question about dry shrink with fabric softener

skittles15 · September 15, 2003

Ok I've been tinting for about 4 months now and all goes well except for the back window. when I go to smooth a finger I get a crease. this doesn't happen very often, but in almost all of my back windows I get at least 1 crease. is this due to overshrinking or undershrinking? any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Chris

wndotint · September 15, 2003

I'd say it's a combination of things: trying to go too fast, not shrunk enough, film clinging to glass, etc. Are you using dryer sheets? If so, are you letting it dry enough before putting film on glass?

September 15, 2003

More info would be helpful... What are you using to apply the dryer sheets...I have found that the window cleaner I use sprayed onto the glass surface then wipe the dryer sheet on and let dry thoroughly. Then I use a cotton diaper folded 4 times to give ample padding (this helps protect against creases) to apply pressure to the film allowing it to stick to the window. I also dived larger fingers into smaller one. The type of film you are using makes a world of difference too. Sorry if I have repeated info others have said in the past, I have just recently found this site (Excellent work) and am very new at postings... But I do have 20 years experience and 2 very successful Tinting businesses.

skittles15 · September 15, 2003

I'm using dryer sheets and I also let them dry thoroughly. I don't think that I am trying to go too fast, then again I have never seen it done. how long should an average back window take to tint? I just did a monte carlo...my moms car and it had 1 crease. she doesn't mind though. how long should that back window take to shrink?? it took me about 1 and a half hours. also how hot should the gun be? thanks for all the input guys and gals.

Chris

September 15, 2003

Well, hmmm! I remember when I had been doing back glasses only a few months. I was hanging 3M film (my opinion hard to shrink back then), and my motto was, "if you ain't creasin, you ain't shrinkin!" What I am getting at here is just try to go slow and divide those larger fingers into small ones and work 'em down. With time you will get the hang of it. I did not really have anyone to ask about it in those days, so read ALL you can on here as it is an invaluable resource for people just learning all of the idiosynchrosies of the wonderful world of tint. Take your time and learn to do it right. :bingo

September 15, 2003

20 years tint experiance and you crease and can't figure out how to lay a back window down with no fingers!

a monte carlo 03 will take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes to shrink out if the customer is watching!

the heat gun should be on high or 1000 degrees! it depends on the heat gun!

September 16, 2003

20 years tint experiance and you crease and can't figure out how to lay a back window down with no fingers!
a monte carlo 03 will take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes to shrink out if the customer is watching!

the heat gun should be on high or 1000 degrees! it depends on the heat gun!

Um dude he said 4 months not 20 years. You got your posters mixed up!!

TintWizard · September 16, 2003

Nothing gets by S&S :dunno

September 16, 2003

S and S I was awnsering two peoples post, not just one person. I awnsered skittles15 and ultamateone. :dunno

September 16, 2003

There is a pattern that the film has to be heated in order for it to lay down properly. It is best to divide the film into quarters but you do need to know how each back window curves because sometimes you need to divide the film into 60/40 either on top or bottom. You have to shrink from the edge towards the middle and from top to the bottom on the lower section. Shrink from edge towards the middle and from bottom to the top on the upper sections. I would suggest you to use a soft glove so you can feel the film as you smooth it out. A Monte Carlo back glass shouldn't take more than 5-10 minutes to shrink. Just practice, practice, practice and it will get easier. Good luck.