Guest Mr_Flip78 Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 So, I was working 2 jobs, and needed more time at home with family, so I quit one, but I felt the need to make the extra money the second job offered, so one day out of the blue, I decide to tint windows. Don't know why, or where the idea came from, but my savings account dissapeared into tinting supplies. Many you tube videos watched, countless hours spent trolling through this forum and a hundred feet of tint used, and I finally have questions I didn't know to ask before starting. 1. can I get away with wet skrinking most back glass? I have had catastophic failure on a few late 90s honda/accuras that I tried dry tinting. Shrinking goes well for 75%, then all of a sudden, I make a pass over an area and it ends up crinkling to %&$#. Which causes massive nasty bubble areas when installed. Have had better success with wet shrinking back glass on 4runners, jeeps, and trucks (yes I know these are flatter and easier glass) 2. Why can I not get a clean edge on the roll down windows? I have tried many different angles and pressures to cut along the top edge, and have usually ended up making a pass about 1/8" below edge to get it clean. 3. how do most people do back glass like on a JGC or escape, with all the hinges and stuff in the way? Do you remove glass, or do you cut around obsticles? Same question applies truck front quarter windows (that twist open) I have removed some and cut around some, and obviously removing was easier, but as this is not always a viable solution, am I missing something that makes life easier? I live near Stan, so hopefully I will be attending his classes soon enough, but in the mean time, I need to regenerate my money to be able to afford it. I have many friends and family that are paying me mats plus tips to help me practice, so I'm actually not digging into a bigger hole, but need any tips to help my current process. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tinter24 Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Wet shrinking back glass is difficult in my opinion. I started wet shrinking, once I tried dry I never looked back. the shrink a back glass without someone with experience showing you how is going to take a long time. if you have someone who can show you, you could get it in a few days with constant practice. by yourself and on your own it could take 20-30-40 cars before you are really good at it. what kind of film are you using? film will make a big difference hand cutting takes practice the more you do the better youll get bottom line practice practice practice! I dont know stan or what it cost but ive heard nothing but good things about him. Could save you a lot of money in the long run by taking his class. Good Luck! I never remove anything for a car! no windows, no mirrors, no door panels. there are a lot of guys like me and there are a lot of guys who will remove door panels or windows. you need to find what works best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJAWS Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Practice. If it were easy everyone would be doing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coast2coasttinting Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 if you are using a cheap thin film. Then step up to alittle bit thicker film. They are more forgiving to work with. And as for dry shrinking just keep practicing. I dry shrink 99% of back glass'S with soap dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr_Flip78 Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Thanks for the reply. I am using tint from express films, and yes, the thin stuff. I found many people on here stating that it was a "decent" film for starters. I just ordered my first roll of the 1.5mil so maybe that will help out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinbama Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 I actually prefer thin films... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gospeed3go Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 problem with trying to teach yourself to tint is its expensive and you still wont get good at it in a matter of months no matter what people will tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat rock stan Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 So, I was working 2 jobs, and needed more time at home with family, so I quit one, but I felt the need to make the extra money the second job offered, so one day out of the blue, I decide to tint windows. Don't know why, or where the idea came from, but my savings account dissapeared into tinting supplies. Many you tube videos watched, countless hours spent trolling through this forum and a hundred feet of tint used, and I finally have questions I didn't know to ask before starting. 1. can I get away with wet skrinking most back glass? I have had catastophic failure on a few late 90s honda/accuras that I tried dry tinting. Shrinking goes well for 75%, then all of a sudden, I make a pass over an area and it ends up crinkling to %&$#. Which causes massive nasty bubble areas when installed. Have had better success with wet shrinking back glass on 4runners, jeeps, and trucks (yes I know these are flatter and easier glass) 2. Why can I not get a clean edge on the roll down windows? I have tried many different angles and pressures to cut along the top edge, and have usually ended up making a pass about 1/8" below edge to get it clean. 3. how do most people do back glass like on a JGC or escape, with all the hinges and stuff in the way? Do you remove glass, or do you cut around obsticles? Same question applies truck front quarter windows (that twist open) I have removed some and cut around some, and obviously removing was easier, but as this is not always a viable solution, am I missing something that makes life easier? I live near Stan, so hopefully I will be attending his classes soon enough, but in the mean time, I need to regenerate my money to be able to afford it. I have many friends and family that are paying me mats plus tips to help me practice, so I'm actually not digging into a bigger hole, but need any tips to help my current process. Thanks! I have a one hour DVD titled Breaking down the Barriers that I can send you for free to help get you going till you can come to a class. On the DVD I tint a 2 door car and teach a couple different ways to do each window on the car! Give me a call and I will get your shipping info Cheers Stan **** edit for spellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tint Eastwood Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 I actually prefer thin films... Hot shot.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coast2coasttinting Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 I use to use thin film too, but working with thicker commercial and security films I have found that I like a film that doesn't crease so easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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