A tip for cutting the correct amount off the roll...

[Exact-Oh]

I have been tinting for years, and until before a couple of months ago, I would still struggle with this one:

In the past I would measure the horizontal dimension on the roll-down, and estimate how much to add to the base dimension for the angled rear edge. Sometimes, it would still come up short in the upper-rear corner, then I would have to cut another piece off the roll, wasting some film in the process. Granted, I could still use the first piece for a rear roll-down or something, but it was annoying.

Here's a tip that I have been trying out for the last couple of months to stop that from happening:

Basically, I measure the base of the roll-down window, then measure the diagonal dimension from the upper-rear corner to the lower-front corner. I would then divide the difference of those two measurements in half, and add that to the first base measurement. For those of you that like to add 1/4" extra behind the gaskets, add another 1/2" (front and rear tuck).

Example: Measure the base dimension, for instance, 32". Then measure the diagonal measurement, or 37". The difference is 5", so I add 2.5" to the original measurement, 32" + 2.5" = 34.5". I like to tuck 1/4" on both sides, so I cut 35" off the roll.

I haven't been tinting as much as in the past, only doing it part-time now, but I have tested this formula on about twenty vehicles in the last couple of months, and it works slick every time. I don't have to cut it again, longer, and I don't have waste.

[Guest zolar]

cool tip Exact-Oh

[TTS]

Less waste! I'll give it a go!

[Guest willie]

Nice one, and good to see you around Exacto oh. Hope everything is going well for you

[TintDude]

[Guest Crackz]

nicey nice bro

[smookee408@yahoo.com]

I have been tinting for years, and until before a couple of months ago, I would still struggle with this one:

In the past I would measure the horizontal dimension on the roll-down, and estimate how much to add to the base dimension for the angled rear edge. Sometimes, it would still come up short in the upper-rear corner, then I would have to cut another piece off the roll, wasting some film in the process. Granted, I could still use the first piece for a rear roll-down or something, but it was annoying.

Here's a tip that I have been trying out for the last couple of months to stop that from happening:

Basically, I measure the base of the roll-down window, then measure the diagonal dimension from the upper-rear corner to the lower-front corner. I would then divide the difference of those two measurements in half, and add that to the first base measurement. For those of you that like to add 1/4" extra behind the gaskets, add another 1/2" (front and rear tuck).

Example: Measure the base dimension, for instance, 32". Then measure the diagonal measurement, or 37". The difference is 5", so I add 2.5" to the original measurement, 32" + 2.5" = 34.5". I like to tuck 1/4" on both sides, so I cut 35" off the roll.

I haven't been tinting as much as in the past, only doing it part-time now, but I have tested this formula on about twenty vehicles in the last couple of months, and it works slick every time. I don't have to cut it again, longer, and I don't have waste.

Sorry I dont understand what your trying to say. Can someone explain it to me. Thanks

[Guest CajunTinter]

good tip dude !!! :rollin

[solareclipseauto]

:rollin

[Guest Key West]

nicey nice bro

That would be "NIcey nice, SIS!"

good tip dude !!!

Dudette!!

Wassup Exact-Oh. Long time no see. How's things? Glad to see ya!