You can add window tinting film to car windows or store front windows, even home windows. No matter where the film is added attention to detail is what will make the finish job look professional or not. To get started you will need equipment, customers and supplies.
For equipment you will need variety of squeegees, bondo cards, and rubber scrapers. You will also need a spray bottle, razor blade, heat gun, and rags. Some professionals have a tinting board. A tinting board is clear plastic board used to work with or storage to the film with install tint on other windows. You can hand cut each window or use a plotter the cuts the film to the car manufacturers specs. Whenever you cut the tinting film always use just enough pressure to cut through the film but not scratch the window. Always apply even pressure and keep the knife at the same angle.
The heat gun will help you form the window to curvature of the window. Make sure to remember which way you pull the film from the box. Often times the film only shrinks in on direction. Before applying make sure to clean the window inside and out. Pay attention to the corners, below the gaskets and the area below the window. Once the window is cleaned apply the preformed tint to the window using the various squeegees, cards and scrapers. Make sure to keep the film wet to prevent damage during installation. Finally, wipe off any access liquid.
Customers have many reasons for tinting windows whether it is glare, heat reduction, privacy, or just aesthetics. You can be mobile or workout of a shop. If you are mobile you will need somewhere to work out of the sun and wind.Whatever their reason is social media will be your connection to them. As always, show before and after photos. Accept multiple forms of payment such as Cash, Cash App, and PayPal. Make sure to have a website and ask for five star reviews. The power of a referral is huge.
