pike_madcat Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 So I recently retired from the local shop I was tinting for..I am still in the process of landing a new job non tint related (got a interview today fingers crossed). But a realtive here in town has a double car garage in his back yard that isnt used at all...I have been cleaning it up the past few weeks and am in the proess of procuring the materials needed to get up and on my feet doing tint as a side job so here are my questions... 1. What size backboard does everyone use for handling their film..I dont wanna go to small and I sure as heck dont wanna pay for a bunch of glass I dont need...I have been shoping around garage sales looking for old doors but havent found any... 2. Other than basic consumables (soap, water, squeeges, and other misc. tools) what do u suggest I need for start up...I would like to get everyone at ones (spray tank etc...) but money is short right now..All will come in good time... I am just trying to get a estimate togeather of what I will need and how much it will cost...would really appreciate some input... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest walestint Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 not trying to be funny but you should know these things if youre going alone ...? its the basics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest haroldshouseoftint Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 OK, Mr. Retired Tint Legend, I don't use a peel board, but any standard sliding glass door will work (33X76) along with soap, squeeges etc, your also gonna need some tint J/K A tank is a must, IMO go to any local home brewing store, they'll have em out here they run around $40.00 that includes the outlet fitting, go to home depot/ lowes and get your hose for it, most tint dist. should have the trigger asembley, an assortment of basic tools should run ya around $40 - $50, and then your tint. just to start out, I'd get a 24" and 36" roll of 35% - 20% - and 5% so 6 rolls, and you can do any vehicle out there with those rolls. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINTDESIGNZ Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 good luck with your new job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike_madcat Posted August 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 not trying to be funny but you should know these things if youre going alone ...?its the basics Duh I know this, just wanting to make sure I included everything I might need in my start up...and sorry I never measured the size of board at my old job...I was to busy tinting all damn day...so dont get me attitude, jerk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierwindowtek Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 it's pretty easy to calculate the minimum size needed... What's the biggest backglass you're ever gonna do? The biggest ones ive ever tinted were camaros. I like to have a peelboard big enough to put two rollup windows side by side on it, so that's probably 40+ inches wide. You probably know how big the windows are that you deal with most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pmuzik Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 A business license and liability insurance might be nice too and I have seen comments here by some of the auto tinters about garage owners insurance too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autoez22 Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 look on the net for state based buisness guidelines. They are there, they will inform you about incorparation, and licences. Doesnt cost you anything to do research. Just be informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest walestint Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 Duh I know this, just wanting to make sure I included everything I might need in my start up...and sorry I never measured the size of board at my old job...I was to busy tinting all damn day...so dont get me attitude, jerk surely your reply of 'dont get me attitude, jerk' is just that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tint_detective Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 Seems everybody is an entrepreneur all the sudden....... Good luck anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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