I challenged a Pro at Window Tinting

We are champions of the DIY lifestyle, BUT sometimes it truly pays to have a PRO handle certain jobs. Well, I believe that window tinting is one of those things that you do not want to get involved in. So, to put this to the test we brought a Pro down to the garage and we're about to go toe to toe ... why are you still reading this? Go press play
Huge thanks to our dude Brandon for coming out, follow him on IG
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[@___asd159gh43]

Damn, I'd hire that pro in a sec. He seems chill af.

[@eonwheels]

And he was only 2 mins off from his time prediction, that's someone with some real experience

[@sam_pnw]

@@eonwheels he def got it, the video aspect always slow down these processes, since you work at an angle good for the camera

[@shaunvito87]

That he is brandons a good dude but he owns his tint shop

[@carycontreras6294]

Give him a ring if you live in the southern Cali area 661-492-6740. Tell him his brother sent ya.

[@carycontreras6294]

@Vilfredo Pareto yea if you mess up you’ll just get charged to get it off and retinted.

[@legocopterindalego]

Brandon was such a nice guy he even call zach sir.

[@Knockthefout]

That was a nice gesture man

[@KitKitChanIsaac]

chad move

[@Knockthefout]

@Ddhfacetyy yupp

[@heildir2912]

300th like

[@Knockthefout]

@@heildir2912 yeah 300 ia showing here lol😂😂😂

[@1cecold]

The guy is literally telling how to DIY what he is paid for. That's noble.

[@bjorn5209]

To me though - I will now definitely pay him (or another professional) to do it instead because I would fuck it up.

[@rezhaadriantanuharja3389]

He knows that people just does not master his craft that quickly

[@MrJayKay11]

That doesn’t mean you can do it😂

[@StanleyKubick1]

except he didn't tell us how to separate the clear, which is 90% of tinting

[@jm-bn9sy]

because he knows if you try it its most likely gonna end up like booty ass. its like gordon ramsay telling you how to make an omelette

[@Fixin-To]

This dude got a very comfortable laugh. It’s like he’s laughing with you when he’s actually laughing at you, nice.

[@carycontreras6294]

It’s a family trait we’re just nervous for him.

[@cicada3312]

Ikr

[@diregod1527]

Another video to keep my self distracted from homework :)

[@Oliver_stick]

Lol same

[@cooperkovatch9098]

facts

[@mileshenry3867]

Same

[@DatDudeShaun]

Big fax

[@alexbebia8405]

Same😂😂

[@bigbear10169d]

I own a window tinting business and honestly love it when people try it them selves at first before brining it in to us, they appreciate our work much more after 😌

[@renaissanceman7145]

Years ago a friend had a tinting shop, he made it look so easy. I'm a die hard DIYer with everything from carpentry to electrical, engine builds to car stereo system install. I have a Bridgeport mill and a lathe along with oxy/acetylene, mig, tig and arc welders plus I roll my own ammo incl. 2 wildcat cartridges. But window tint, I let a pro do it. By the time I get good enough so that my work looks as good as a pro I will have spent double, triple or more on tint than what I'd have paid the pro to do it not to mention the time I'd have to invest. Anyone can learn to do it but if you're not going to do it for profit it's just not worth it.

[@evildrizzt1]

I was one of those people most likely. Horrible DIY experience.

[@ratman19731]

@@oldscratch3535 when I was a full time roofer , I went to an emergency call. The homeowners were tearing of their roof on their own , to save money. Rainy weather was forecast so they tarped what had been torn off. They said water was flowing into their house like a waterfall and didn't know why. Got there to see what the problem was , and they had tucked the upper tarp under the lower tarp. Hahaha

[@spudman1734]

@@renaissanceman7145 I didn't understand a single piece of equipment you mentioned but I found your comment really cool

[@gammahil5851]

@@renaissanceman7145 bro you might spend the same as the pros but the lesson is priceless

[@andye9026]

Lol I love that Brandon literally dipped and left you half the back window.

[@80PercentAshamedOfU]

Tint is just one of those “Just pay someone to do it” things.

[@Imjeezus]

Brandon: does literally anything Zach: HOW DID YOU DO THAT?!

[@clintjanes3784]

He's a mechanic, not really a detailer.

[@bruhbruh8547]

Me liking not even seeing the full video yet just because it’s jobe

[@adrianangeloesteban2309]

Word. 😏

[@nisargmahale5162]

Always

[@dubiousf00d]

I do this for Nolan as well.

[@coldmoonlight6361]

His name is Robert Paulson

[@jonathanolvera1948]

As soon as he said "Let's get Struggling" I liked haha. So relatable!

[@nathanielho8852]

Brandon’s wholesome laugh makes the video funnier.

[@carycontreras6294]

That’s a family trait we can help but find love throughout the world and in all our interactions! Hahaha

[@flippy66]

@@carycontreras6294 ...what?

[@Kosikov]

"It's so easy to ruin it" describes every attempt that I ever made to fix anything on my car...

[@icenight89]

Money Pit at lunch time, let's go!

[@timothygarycarolus1018]

Supper time where I'm at 👌🤤... I hope the lunch was good though

[@PinotNoir_]

It's almost 1AM in where i live✌️

[@Fraszer]

@@timothygarycarolus1018 i'm guessing your also from the UK then

[@timothygarycarolus1018]

@@Fraszer Wrong hemisphere. 😏

[@KitKitChanIsaac]

same

[@greenbay331]

"I'm Zach and this is money pit -- Lets get struggling" .... Story of my life

[@benpropper6577]

Finally a tech that actually explained the whole process

[@Bmw_Z3R]

I've been tinting windows for 4 years now, and trust me when I say leave it to the pros. Even on my best days some of the cars I do regularly can become challenging.

[@raymond4189]

A friend of mine did it in the parking lot of a walmart with a spray bottle and his driver's license lol

[@dubginkxx]

SAVAGE for that one....Props Due

[@mrsouthcentral42021]

No razor?

[@oldscratch3535]

I would say that's some crackhead type shit, but crackheads don't have driver's licenses.

[@EASTERS90]

@@oldscratch3535 sure they do it's just not theirs and neither is the stolen wallet they carry 😂

[@AlienFreak69]

Well? How was it?

[@CustomName]

And once again distracted from university lectures

[@CptYoli]

lmao I have class as I'm typing this

[@user-px1wj2uv3r]

same haha

[@brandonavila6960]

same

[@jonahgross9447]

Same lol

[@sam_pnw]

This is university, donut university

[@carlomorgan1099]

I like dude’s style. He’s just having fun seeing the slip ups as they happen. Not a bad intention in his laugh just pure fun 😂

[@Rwoarr]

Brandon seems like a super nice guy! I'd hire that dude in a second! I pray the Lord blesses him!

[@JordanCamus.]

Usually post when I’m getting my chemo, thanks donut :)

[@benkornoff4294]

Get better

[@zapperman1720]

Hope you get better man

[@pixelPantsuu]

get better

[@gsmja4448]

Get better 🙏🏻

[@TheTman9898]

Stay strong 💪🏽

[@AquaVeil]

As a Window Tinter, I really do appreciate videos like these, it show people that it's definitely not an easy thing to just do. It's more like a craft or an art that has to be learned over time. More so when you cut by hand rather than using a plotter.

[@AquaVeil]

@@justinconstant2218 i agree, i was trained to hand cut the tint, some times cutting by hand is just better imo. And vinyl, definitely better to use the plotter

[@dangerous8333]

The first time I ever did it, it came out great. It all depends on whether you have artistic ability and whether you're a fast learner or not.

[@Aaronivas]

You’re wrong by calling it a craft. It’s just another job.

[@hannahmay5461]

Don't get a big head, most skilled labor jobs take a lot more time to be good at

[@JR-hp2dy]

To people who think Aqua Veil is just being a big head Prius in the video is one of the easiest car to tint. Try to tint Beetle or Corvette :) Rules 1. No bubbles, fingers, creases, dust, scratches 2. No gaps 3. Finish in 2hrs

[@davewsh8434]

That pro is so chill he seems like a good guy

[@carycontreras6294]

One of the best! I know he’s my real brother. For us it’s free, everyone else pay cash! You won’t regret it!

[@davewsh8434]

@@carycontreras6294 LOL

[@DetroitTintStudio]

haha this is great! nice comparison and thanks for a quick summary of the different film types 👏 👏

[@Stxten]

Thank you for reminding me why I love Wednesdays

[@kylegoodwin8673]

I was on the fence about doing mine myself, but this cemented my decision to have a pro do it. Last thing I want is to spend hours on something I won't be happy with.

[@tubewatcher5012]

It's also satisfying to know that they have a machine with A.I. that can cut to the exact specifications of your exact vehicle.

[@GlenEdwards]

yep, people think that spending $30 on ebay/department store film and DIYing it will be the better option, but then they either give up and have wasted their $30 and hours of time, or they install it and find out in less than 1 year that the film they stuck on their car is cheap garbage that not only doesn't block heat but also turns bubbly and purple very quickly! lol

[@WRXHatchback]

I'm terrible at this type of thing but I managed to do it and it looks acceptable to me and only cost $25, certainly not a pro level of work tho

[@istoneyy4204]

@@GlenEdwards imagine having a 500/1000 dollar car taken to a shop to tint

[@Burns11112]

@@WRXHatchback same here. A couple hours of fiddling and now it feels like I have a brand new ac in my car.

[@mascatrails661]

Man this is such a great series. I know that DIYer's pain so well where you get the project most of the way but then run into some little issue that just seems insurmountable that a pro just breezes over with a decent tool and epic technique

[@jimwalsh7088]

Zach, thanks for showing me the DIY vs. pro ins and outs. I learned a few things and discovered a new use for baby shampoo! The time consideration should include the time it takes to transport your vehicle to and from the Pro's shop and the wait time while he/she is working on it. Speaking of time, the time I spent watching your video was worth it!

[@Reaper_03-01]

Last time I was this early, Pumphrey was still hosting up to Speed.

[@TrollerzTV]

F 😢

[@adamspitfire]

Need up to speed on a firebird/trans am

[@yusufhaekal8859]

@@TrollerzTV "tinini nuni nuniiii nini nuni ni nu"

[@TrollerzTV]

@@yusufhaekal8859 yes

[@Rosskoflex]

I tried tinting my own windows once, never again. I even rebuilt my focus st engine last year with my dad (ran it out of oil 😬) but I'll never play with tint again

[@tonyg-2jz82]

Just a tip, don't play with your car by not at least adding oil better yet changing it. Had same thing happen before and what could've been a $30 oil change turned into a $2500 rebuild. Learned that lesson successfully after that

[@Burns11112]

@@tonyg-2jz82 just a tip. Don’t forget to breathe.

[@Mightymouse2400]

Alternative tittle: “Zach is mind blown for a whole video”

[@user-oz5kg4sn6j]

I love how he got the window film in and ripped it! This takes patience!

[@christophersparkman]

I really hope Brandon came back afterwards and helped fix Zach’s jacked-up tint! Lol

[@carycontreras6294]

My bro is a perfectionist when it comes to his work he wouldn’t leave Christina driving around like that hahaha

[@user-sx4yu3nw4j]

I’m sure Christina agrees

[@christophersparkman]

@@carycontreras6294 good to know! 👍

[@gustavrodriguez910]

@@carycontreras6294 Tell him i couldn't stop checking him out the whole vid XD I was really distracted the whole time.

[@carycontreras6294]

@@gustavrodriguez910 haha I just sent him a screen shot but I’d have to say I’m the sexier brother hahaha!

[@KirkKiyosadaTome]

Man, he is super smooth with his installation, and really chill to boot. Another fun vid, thanks, Zach!

[@monwhooperinvasive8064]

This guy is such a great technician, amazing to see, i wish everybody took this seriously any job.

[@invertmylogic5862]

As the manager of a premier window tinting shop, I gotta say. This guy has mad skills. Knows what he’s doing for sure

[@papaya4033]

Me being sad that high low will never come back😭

[@benkornoff4294]

I'm pretty sure they are gonna do a Tacoma one but thats just based on previous episodes of theirs

[@bruhnt5063]

It probably will

[@raidee192]

Hopefully they make a new season of hi low

[@Donut]

it'll come back don't worry

[@d.i.p.9679]

@@Donut up to speed?

[@dontyouworryaboutit_]

“A nice little tool kit” *fart sound* 😂😂

[@FL-ym6hm]

That was entertaining to watch from both sides.

[@tobysk4tes]

I did my own windows this summer and they look pretty good, getting precut tint helps. I only got a few small creases on the rear window

[@paycopsyco]

Made me remember my first tinted car by myself, ohhhhhh the bubbles

[@overknight5278]

It wasnt that bad 🤣 personally i just fucked up the rear window (my sedan) did a 9/10 on a 17 explorer.... (My pops) i ended up just getting the rear window tinted by a pro. Suvs are much easier lmfaoo

[@juanvas3502]

This is more important than school my work can wait

[@magnumcipher4971]

Best host on Donut, hands down. Thanks for the continuous stream of fresh content, and for pronouncing Nissan the right way.

[@GhostsAndGarbagePailKids]

Liked the end where you gave your honest opinion. I needed that.

[@thelastcowboy7576]

So funny seeing the guy they brought in to my old job when our tinters work looked like Zach's on the regular. Brandon is good people

[@carycontreras6294]

My bro is one of the best you’ll find he’s been doing for a long time.

[@bruhnt5063]

Day 69 of wanting Up To Speed back *nice*

[@edgarvenegas7057]

Yes plz

[@aydanangus]

Nice

[@fernandomeneses5399]

NICE

[@nstorm390]

Nice

[@Kyle.Brouwere]

Niiiice

[@jorishnathanael1812]

Always appreciate the quality of labors

[@marcjjohn]

Always so satisfing to watch someone who knows what they are doing

[@joshg4312]

Get out of my head Donut! lol I was just watching a diy tint vid yesterday and spent the rest of the day having an internal debate it would be worth it or not... This just settled it. I'm leaving it to the pros.

[@LaczPro]

14:49 "Superzoom on that hole! Hahahahahaha!" Poor Zach 🤣

[@shane250]

Totally doable. I've never tinted a window. Watched 3 good KZbin videos on it, bought a pre-cut tint for my car ($35), installed it, and it's perfect. It has been 3 years now, and it still looks like the day I installed it. I didn't do the rear windscreen (it was already tinted), but I heard that's the hardest part.

[@shane250]

@Rama Nrusimhadevara eBay

[@davesell469]

I literally cant believe I enjoyed a video on DIY window tinting. Jobe is gold.

[@d.i.p.9679]

HELL YA ITS WEDNESDAY

[@Shane458b]

Ceramic tint was the best thing I’ve done to my car by far, such a quality of life improvement

[@user-sx4yu3nw4j]

Same. It’s gotta be the most under-rated bang for the buck in terms of mods.

[@nicalicanri]

That smile at the end of the Special Announcement is really what got me to get it. Thanks Jobe.

[@alphamoonman]

Fascinating! The place I worked at, we were using a method to not require pulling out the interior parts, because due to heat and age and model/make of the car, it could put us under liability for parts breaking because plastic becomes brittle over time. Terms like bubbles, fingers, and the use of baby soap all were in line with what they taught me. I also liked how quickly that dude could hand-plot. My daddy was so experienced in tinting he would just look at the window and cut it on the windshield in like ten seconds, I would watch him. It was crazy. To anyone who is thinking about getting into window tinting, be careful, or else you'll be looking at the tint on every car, and if you see a car with a bubble or peeling tint you'll be tossing and turning in bed for the next few weeks.

[@nickcarle6290]

Is this considered a “tint-off”?

[@AaronLitt675]

Lol Good 1 👍

[@edhernandez1782]

Window Tint is AWESOME! I love my windows & windshield tinted!

[@jmc2567]

You did ok for first time,Brandon's work was faultless and what a super nice guy he was as well. And you both taught me a few things on tinting also,Awesome vid,thanks for posting,best wishes to you all and Brandon,from, Auckland, New Zealand. 👍👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🙂🙂🙂😉😉🍻🍻🍻

[@madridda]

That dude is having a hay day. Its just hilarious

[@josejuarez6095]

Lmao 🤣 "woooah looks like yhis guy know what hes doing " aah love you guys

[@carycontreras6294]

Brandon has his tint game on lock

[@DanielReyes-jt6nb]

Saw this right when he said it🤣

[@MrOscar5690]

I want to see more of these! DIY VS PRO!!

[@hightideadventures9471]

Thanks for the insight! 👍👍👏

[@Dtlachi]

"I can't get these bubbles to stop coming back" - Zach 2021

[@Scisca1a2a]

Sounds like what the FED would say...

[@yeahiknow69]

No way. Im literally about to tint the windows on my FJ.

[@Donut]

good luck!!!

[@grahammcdonald9546]

@@Donut dont worry take your time its not as hard as zach made it look

[@rjlind2807]

@@grahammcdonald9546 i think its WAY harder than Zach made it look, lol. I tried/failed once. that was enough for me.

[@leonflpqzhz4765]

I remember wasting a lot of tint sticking it into each other after peeling the clear film

[@carycontreras6294]

I bet if you call Brandon he’d be glad to give you a simple walk through I’d say if your in SoCal call him.

[@Quickrippers]

That guy seems soo chill

[@lowkeysykes309]

We need more of that obviously buff dude just to do something random and occasionaly give his advice and help out.

[@TechDove]

Just a reminder, it is Wednesday my dudes

[@SirSync]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@zacharyewing8858]

Uhhhhhhhhhhh

[@userseveneleven]

Its now friday 🥴

[@ricqbq]

It's cool to see Zach struggle with something car related - dude's human after all.

[@sergecasas3979]

Stuck in the house during the winter storm in Texas, so thankful for my Donut videos!!

[@TintedOutDeuce]

I’ve been tinting for over 10 years. Practice practice practice. You will get to the 30 mins install in no time. Two 👍🏾 for the competition.

[@ar.y3a]

Nice of Zach to stay humble and call himself a "noob" whilst he decks out a Miata

[@toxiczebra5920]

Well beeing a mechanic myself, I would call myself a noob when it's comes everything that's body related, window tints, allignement.. etc. Those are kinda a speciality in the mechanics world

[@BakuganBrawler211]

That forbidden fruit lol I’ll watch it again 🤣

[@grambotennis1991]

Seems like the nicest guy ever

[@martinmead7554]

Love his laughter

[@Foxlawl]

I learned an important lesson. That I never want to do my own tinting.

[@nojuslukas6675]

During the pin ad I thought they were announcing that they are giving away the money pit Miata at first😂

[@williamfurlan9176]

Fitted sunshades are amazing. Soltect does a great job, granted you've got the right vehicles.

[@86jmotley]

Nice video, love seeing SunTek being used!

[@1tsjustisaac671]

You know what I tried it myself and didnt get past the pealing part so I commend you

[@memau]

That "window tint" right at the start had RAM Chargers vibes Donut used to be good. It still is, but it used to, too!

[@ClearMind777]

This is my favorite series on donut

[@3232jrob]

Brandon seems like such a cool dude...damm good at his craft

[@dshroka3134]

Hopefully they went back and had brandon redo the other side

[@unknown-fk4hk]

Brandon: I have a very particular set of skills

[@carycontreras6294]

Hahaha I don’t know who you are but I will find you and tint your windows!

[@GhettoFabulous670]

That tinting guy is cool as hell! Add him to more episodes!!!!

[@st3ph3nmil3s]

Bring that dude back again, he is a natural on camera.

[@HaltonLax44]

Donut - "Tints are safe" *Cops punchin the air right now*

[@carycontreras6294]

Comfort provided through freedom,liberty and constitutional protection shouldn’t upset our gals and boys in blue. What are you a communist?

[@keithdumas408]

This is week 2 with no work being done on the Miata on the show. I’m craving the Miata!

[@KingEmu]

One of the best episodes of the series lol we've all been there trying to DIY things. Money pit should do more of these! (Zach vs Pro)

[@garciaj2__423]

This guy is cool as hell put him on the team

[@FUNKOfilms]

Yeah I tried this once. Never again.

[@brandonadams4778]

I would pay Zach to tint my windows just to hangout with him for an afternoon! :)

[@carycontreras6294]

I heard he’s setting up a tint class! Email Zach for dates, times and lesson cost!

[@chmooth]

I learned something today👨🏾‍🔧

[@scottbenton1822]

Brandon seems like a true professional. I hope he has a long and successful career.

[@carycontreras6294]

It’s been a family Buisness for decades I moved on Brandon stuck with it and does dang well for himself.

[@clineski5175]

"Let's get struggling" lol yes...

[@olivercoel7765]

Brandon’s sees so chilled hahaha

[@excalibur2038]

Been tinting my own windows since i was 16, i always took out the windows first, definitely not worth paying pros in my opinion, just learn it urself with cheap tint, a bit of trial and error and alot of yt vids, save you more money long term and makes you feel proud of yourself as a extra little bonus

[@Black5prox]

It’s Wednesday my dudeddsssss

[@joeyparnell9573]

I once tried diy window tinting and was so mad by the end of it I punched my own window out. That day I learned tinting is something I simply can not do.

[@joealvarez3619]

By the looks of it. I doubt u have ever thrown a punch

[@deadchannel991]

lmfao no you did not quit cappin for comment likes