METAL TOOLS!

bobwires · October 15, 2012

Why doesn't some company make METAL tools! Specifically hard cards, rear window tools, etc. It would NOT be that difficult to make something like a Conqueror out of aluminum, with or without a replaceable rubber edge. I'm perfectly content to wrap a towel around it.

I'm sick of every single tool I have not being tough enough to hold some pressure! I have to wedge my other hand down in there to push up on the tool!

OK, now that you've heard my rant, Manu's - TAKE NOTE!

thanks

kats2112 · October 15, 2012

A few trowels and I'm sure you have a bench grinder.

The metal is a good thickness and you can leave the handle on

some for better reach.

Make your own tools. :thumb

coast2coasttinting · October 15, 2012

I know a guys that fianl cards his windows with a stiff metal putty spreader wrapped in a towel. And he has been around about as long as Stan in the Biz :dunno

Fiveofeen · October 15, 2012

I think I'm like one of four people on the manny side who actually read posts. Sorry Bob

TintDude · October 15, 2012

I think I'm like one of four people on the manny side who actually read posts. Sorry Bob

That you know of perhaps. Yet another dig huh? You have no idea how many people read here Tim.

October 15, 2012

I think I'm like one of four people on the manny side who actually read posts. Sorry Bob

I know dozens over here alone who read this forum but for whatever reason they have not signed in or logged on.

TintDude · October 15, 2012

You know Tim, before this site, all the information we tinters got was from people like you, film reps with their own agenda.

PJF · October 15, 2012

Why doesn't some company make METAL tools! Specifically hard cards, rear window tools, etc. It would NOT be that difficult to make something like a Conqueror out of aluminum, with or without a replaceable rubber edge. I'm perfectly content to wrap a towel around it.

I'm sick of every single tool I have not being tough enough to hold some pressure! I have to wedge my other hand down in there to push up on the tool!

OK, now that you've heard my rant, Manu's - TAKE NOTE!

thanks

We can certainly look into it, but you are correct in that most tools are not made out of metal for fear of scratching the film during installation. You can wrap it as you suggest, but many have not wanted to do that. Even the original Windshield Wizard rear view mirror cut out template was once made out of metal. I wish it still was as the current one is prone to cracking. :unsure: Also, the cost to do it from metal would likely make the tools much more expensive. Once a mold is created, plsatic injection molding can be done in high volume at reasonable costs. Anything made from metal would be slower and more labor intensive which would drive up the costs.

Like most other things, nearly anything can be done if people are willing to pay for it.

bobwires · October 16, 2012

Well I am willing to pay for them.

I can make my own, but would rather pay for a big company to do the R&D and make the right tool for the job, with a comfortable handle, and a nice polished finish.

Unless you ding up the edge, it would be a challenge to scratch film with a polished aluminum tool.

vquestfilms.com · October 16, 2012

I like your idea Bob but Patric brought up some valid issues. It is really a matter of dollars and cents. With tint tools, the market is small to begin with, and it is finicky; not everyone will buy such a tool. So you can come up with a great design idea but if there is not enough market to produce the return on investment, then no MFG is going to invest all of the upfront R&D expenses to bring a particular tool to market.