Where does one learn to tint?

neaux · March 9, 2016

I've always pondered the idea. Does anyone have advice for a working professional (I.E. I work 40hrs a week and commute 30 mins each way) to learn this trade?

jh812 · March 9, 2016

Stan fosters dvds would probably be the ticket. That and countless hours in the garage practicing. Long nights early mornings, oh, strong desire and passion for what you do. Without those last two it's just not possible.

WearTheFoxHat · March 9, 2016

:yeah :yeah

Booms · March 9, 2016

Lot's of patience. No fear of failure. Buy a box of inexpensive (notice I didn't say cheap) film, and start watching Stan's video's, and practice on Your own car. Don't expect to be proficient for AT LEAST two years.

You're Welcome.... :cool

flat rock stan · March 10, 2016

I teach classes in STL and have a five day course starting April 4th. Give Alexia a call tomorrow 503 671 9615 and she can give you details.

In a week I can't teach you how to be a fighter pilot at tinting but I can teach you how to fly the plane :twocents have had lots of success over the years helping people with the learning curve but after I teach you the steps to tinting differant types of windows differant ways you have to practice and practice then practice! Everyone learns at a differant rate so I have the DVDs as a stand alone program or for after class to review.

Global window film offers a ten percent discount on film purchases till you recoup the cost of my training so that's as Martha says is a good thing.

Cheers

Stan

CustomGlassTinter · March 10, 2016

We're on the border, and used to have a guy come across from the US. Comes around whenever he gets a day off. He won't be in competition with us, so we trained him in exchange for help with shop tasks. He also payed us a bit for the film he used.

lexustechgs350 · March 16, 2016

Definally agree with Booms, takes lots and LOTS OF PATIENCE. I've been doing it for a month and a half and get very very frustrated having to redo doors or back glasses.