Tint Man Tips

TINT MAN TIPS

Greetings from Tint Man

Since the first application of window film to a glass surface in the 70’s, there have been many changes in the industry. Products have changed with respect to raw materials, adhesives and solar properties. Gone are the days of bubbles, fading and peeling which is the result of these improved technologies. The installer has changed as well, todays installers demand a quality product, that shrinks well and will hold up over time.

While I have been in the window film industry since 1995, I admit I don’t know everything even after over 20 years. The installation process changes rapidly. I am smart enough to know that
it will continue to change, as new techniques are developed and perfected, by both newer installers and those of us that have been around for awhile.

Below are a few items of note, that I found helpful during my tenure in this fast paced industry. Hopefully, you will find them useful. If you have a question, send me an email below, & I will try
to help.

The Tint Man

Tint Man Topics

These include tips from all sectors of our industry – Automotive, Commercial, Residential, Safety & Security, and Paint Protection. If you have any questions about window film or paint protection that is not covered here, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to share our knowledge!

We are always happy to answer any questions you may have that are not covered here. Please feel free to contact us directly with your questions and we will be sure to provide and answer shortly.

YACHTS and HOUSE BOATS (001)

This article brings up questions a tinter should ask before applying window film to sea-bound vessels.

DANGERS OF LAMINATED GLASS! (002)

It’s good to know the dangers involved when window film is applied to laminated glass.

WINDOW FILM and PLASTICS DON'T MIX (003)

Explains the reasons why window film is not good to apply on plastic surfaces.

JOHNSON'S 72" PRODUCT and ITS RELEASE LINER (004)

An explanation of how the release liner on our 72″ roll is different from the usual release liner.

WINDOW FILM'S IMPACT ON FADING (005)

This breaks down how window film actually reduces fading and protects your environment.

COLOR STABLE vs DEEP DYED FILMS (006)

Explains the differences between terminologies regarding the application of color on window film.

CONSTRUCTION OF BASIC AUTOMOTIVE FILMS (007)

This outlines the different basic automotive film constructions and terminologies used to describe them.

CONSTRUCTION OF ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE FILMS part 2 (008)

Further explanations of advanced automotive film construction.

SQUEEGEE TECHNIQUES FOR SECURITY FILMS (009)

Explanation of the difficulties of working with Security films.

WHY AUTOMOTIVE FILMS CANNOT BE INSTALLED ON BUILDINGS (010)

This explains why it’s not a good idea to place flat glass films on automobiles.

DETERMINING AMOUNT OF FILM LEFT ON ROLL (011)

How to figure out the amount of film left on a roll of window film.

ROUGH CUT SPLICING LARGER WINDOWS (012)

The right way to install (with a splice) on large windows.

TENSILE STRENGTH EXPLAINED (013)

What Tensile Strength really means.

THE BENEFITS OF A TWO PLY ANTI-GRAFFITI PRODUCT (014)

2-ply Anti Graffiti and its benefits.

FADING REDUCTION (015)

The truth about Fading Reduction.

IR REJECTION TERMINOLOGY (016)

Learning some new terms.

WHY FACTORY TINTED GLASS STILL NEEDS WINDOW FILM (017)

Get extra protection with window film.

ENERGY SAVING PROPERTIES OF DUAL REFLECTIVE FILMS (018)

Benefits of dual-reflectiveness.

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