Window Tinting: How to Cut and Shrink a standard door

[@dzznuts7580]

I've watched about 12 of these videos now and this is by far the best one..

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

hopefully I'll have more in the mix that you like also!

[@shawntester1640]

100% the best video I’ve seen! Just completed 2 windows that came out great because of this video!

[@deltajohnny]

Impeccable pronunciation and very easy to understand, even by non-native English speakers like myself. Thank you very much for everything 👍👍

[@jimmylloydjlloyd1876]

I love how you explain each step thank you so much

[@marcinbialobrzeski608]

You are a great teacher mate!

[@briandanning]

I tried tinting my windows myself to save some money... spent $70 on tint and failed miserably on my first window then rage quit. lol Mad props to you pro's that shit's hard!

[@milneberovvbg]

Very helpful. With some of your tricks now i can install tint even better than before.Thumbs up for all of ur videos.

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

keep it up brother!

[@fernandobautistalira3877]

Gracias por los consejos, cuando cortan los redondeos sobre el cristal no se marcan o rayan ? Saludos desde 🇲🇽

[@JosePerez-lh3dp]

Your explanations are awesome! Love your attention to detail.

[@Random-rt5ec]

Excellent video- great detail on how to properly cut to fit.

[@grahamcharlton861]

Brilliant video and knowledge. One question, how and why do some people fit film on outside of glass and others on the inside?

[@ljellison1950]

Very good videos, I want to do my travel trailer windows and the videos that I watched were very good.

[@mobility63]

I use the same technique, except I use scissors to round the corners because there's always a possibility of scratching the glass when using the Olga. I use Global fims

[@hoolywood07]

Use stainless steel blades only

[@echologged85]

Good stuff! Thank you for sharing the videos. Cheers!

[@joev8275]

If I have a 40 x 100 roll, let’s say the the 40 is the height and 100 is the width, is it ok to shrink it either horizontally or does it have to be vertically?

[@sufiullasufi288]

How heat rear window

[@joudomsouk]

I’m sorry if this was answered before, but what is the advantage to shrinking film? Most DIYers and beginners won’t have a heat gun. Do I absolutely need to shrink the film?

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

Yes shrinking is necessary to avoid fingers and to have a good install. Plus window tinting is NOT a DIY thing.

[@eddyj3821]

Can you do a video on how to cut rounded quarter windows like on a honda accord 2014? Trying to cut out the rounded part is what's challenging. Can't get a good round cut. Any tips would help, thanks. Very informative videos by the way!

[@bamowfazal5775]

Nice one bro

[@Not_nice718]

What’s the feedback on tints window after 2 to 3 Years

[@joev8275]

What do you mean liner Side out, and film side in?

[@gav6808]

The film has a liner side and a tint side.So basically it has 3 layers the tint,glue and a backing sheet/liner side.

[@iclashroyalez1225]

Wat brand of tint do you use

[@Kaabosurron]

Thanks very informative👍

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

Glad you found it helpful!!

[@kevinbaker1922]

What’s the difference from doing outside the window or doing inside the window I watch you video and you put the tint outside and the guy who did mine put the tint inside of the truck

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

I'm hand cutting the film on the outside. This is part one of a two part set, the second video is me installing the film and that goes on the inside. All window film goes on the inside.

[@cheatsyaddolli7026]

which squze use shinking time

[@diegocebrian2125]

hi.....greatings from jamaica, love your channel. I have a question, i see you move the tint sheet to the right 1/4 of an inch so you can push it under the casquet when you install it... What happen with the botom casquet...... how much you give the tint to push it under and when you estimate it and actually leave it? Thank you

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

+Diego Cebrian so I shift the film to the side a 1/4 of an inch so it leaves you an 1/8 on both sides, this you know. Before I cut the top of the window I line the bottom of the film with the bottom seal tack it down and then cut the top of the glass. I do this because when I install the film I leave a 1/8 gap at the top of the glass so the bottom of the film that was in line w the weather strip is now shifted 1/8 lower eliminating any light gap but at the same time minimizing the amount of film I have to tuck at the bottom during install. Sometimes the inside weather strip is lower than the outside and doesn't need to be tucked at all. Some installers like to at least tuck the bottom a bit. If that's you then before you cut the top of the window instead of lining up the bottom of thr film w the seal you just pull it down a bit. Just keep in mind the further down you pull the more you have to tuck which makes the install harder. Hope this explanation helped!

[@deltajohnny]

Window Tinting Business, perfect and very clear explanation. Thanks a lot! 👏👏

[@sttm1283]

when cutting against the glass, do you use any special angle or special blades so you dont scratch the glass?

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

I use a NT red dot pro knife and I only use Olfa blades, specifically stainless steel blades. DO NOT USE Carbon blades (I believe the olfa carbon blades are Black in color). Carbon blades are too strong and too sharp, its very easy to score the glass w carbon blades. In regards to my angle I keep the back of the knife as low to the glass as possible with out dragging the knife (not the blade) against the film.

[@christopherpowell3520]

Hi my name is Chris Powell I have been tinting on the side since my school days. I started out using Gila brand tints out of part stores but I am looking to advance and use other brands which brand do you recommend and where to find it

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

Solarfxwindowfilms.com

[@Whuckfisle]

Question I have is how is the film large enough from top to bottom to get underneath the bottom gasket using this meathod? I find most vehicles, the inside sweep is at least a 1/4 inch below where you cut on the outside

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

If the inside gasket is lower than the outside (like in a ford pickup) then you can always pull the film down after you line up both sides just before you cut the top edge. Its preference if you'd like the film to be tucked below the inside seal or not, some tinters just go below the outside and as long as you give it enough time to cure then you wont have a light gap.

[@gerryn167]

what do you do if you are using a heath gun to get out the fingers and the keep comin back no matter how much you try get them out?

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

+gerry nail 2 things will happen #1 it'll lay down flat #2 the film will melt. Make sure your hear gun is set at a high enough temp. And make sure you're shrinking in the correct direction.

[@simonrahn9181]

Do you touch the glass when you cut with your blade, especially when doing the rounded corners? How do I avoid scratch marks?

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

+Simon Rahn as long as you’re using a stainless steel blade, break off a fresh blade throughout and don’t use a lot of pressure (just enough to cut the film). You can still scratch the glass w a stainless blade but you have to use a lot of force. Avoid carbon blades, those are more sharp and a harder metal so it will scratch the glass.

[@dnawrapsatl]

How many hours to do a standard 9 window 4 door sedan? People say 4 hours but i think thats alot of time for a pro correct me if im wrong

[@simplybuilt_1708]

4 door sedan can be knocked out in less than a hour

[@edgargonzales4210]

Hello, What kind of film are you using? Thx

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

+Ed Barber in this video I'm using Maxpro but I prefer Johnson (Marathon line) just using up the last bits of my inventory.

[@IAutoEnthusiast]

Very good. Thanks man

[@robh23a1]

The spray you use is it just water?????

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

Mostly water with Johnson’s baby shampoo

[@Nodirm93]

What if fingers keep pops up while shrinking ?

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

use more heat to shrink them down. If it ain't glass its ass.

[@adriancota7393]

Great job

[@qhongnguyen]

What other services do you offer at your business besides tinting?

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

qhongnguyen headlight and tail light tinting, emblem black out w plasti dip, I'm going to be learning how to install PPF (paint protection film). other good ones is vinyl wrapping rims.

[@qhongnguyen]

I am going to start training tomorrow for window tint. How long does it take to become efficient in window tinting? Where do you go to learn new services?

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

qhongnguyen a solid 6-9 months in a shop for me. But everyone's different. some are quicker & some are slow.

[@qhongnguyen]

What are the "bread and butter" of our industry?

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

qhongnguyen window tinting is the bread and butter for me. But I think offering other services is good for business to diversify it. that way you can fill your void time w other services. detailing is another good one too! exterior and interior detaing.

[@Pbabyjoker]

What's your go to tint brand?

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

LLumar for now

[@jorgevega238]

Detailed video

[@mikep03]

How easy is it to scratch a window with your knife??I am temped to try it.

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

Easy if the blade is dull and you’re pushing hard to cut the film but forget it could etch the glass.

[@alend175]

Dont you have to shring the top as well?

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

No you do not. The process in this video will eliminate all fingers

[@Mad-Man84]

Why do all these cars you tint guys heat shrink be easy cars to heat shrink, can somebody heat shrink something more challenging like a Ford crown vic or a Grand marquis, thanks in advance

[@edgargonzales4210]

suntek

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

I haven't used suntek enough to give my opinion on the film.