This was very informative!! I’ve been car tinting on the side since I was 18. I want to open my own business when I retire from working for corporate America. I can’t thank you enough for the sauce you given us.
Nice shop, good how you showed ways to save money starting your own shop. With your heat guns, use a cut down film core zip tied to the cord just above the plug with a notch in the top to create a holster for them. Looks better again, saves your guns, adds to safety, winning all around & costs 20c!
I'm in the process of starting my own shop. Iv almost mastered my tinting. I use a torch though and prefer bottom loading but can half and half. I'm excited.
Thank you! My probably is, is finding a place in my area with a garage. And should I rent the space or buy? Also whats a average rent for a space if I do rent.
I can tell you had a deep bag 💰 and good influence to start, and you aiming to charge high,I rather be known for best prices that will bring more customers than the little things word of mouth is great advertising,the #1 thing that scares away a customer is high prices. fancy stuff in the shop won't get them to stay
Great video, very informative. I know pricing has changed, but I don’t think you can get a Graphtec for $3000 now. The cheapest I've found is near $10,000. I started my shop using a GCC plotter, its the chinese version but it was a lot cheaper. Use it to make some money so one day you can get the graphtec.
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's true that prices can fluctuate significantly, and it's always good to explore different options when starting out.
Very informative, also how fast does those horse-stall mats dry up after getting wet. Do you not need drains for a window tinting shop business? Thank you for the great video
Awesome video man, I really need to get into that business I worked hard for past year to save up some cash to start this business 40k save up. I live in metro DC area (DC,Maryland & Virginia ) very booming area the demand is very high. Trust me i don’t wanna start very fancy Shop like you said. I'm struggling to find a location Right now. I hear that there a lot types of films.
I have a 4 car garage with an office built next to it! If you’re still interested i’d love to show you. Its about 30 mins from dc in brandywine, MD. Hmu! I haven’t done my grand opening yet💪🏼
Great video. I am considering adding window tint service to my detail business once i have secured shop space and want to know your opinion what type of tint should i start with a ceramic or something else to offer and then grow organically?
Hi Jesse, thank you for watching. There are a lot of factors when looking for a location; ie foot traffic, proximity to competitors, feasibility of space, price per sq ft etc. If you are looking at different location possibilities for your business and need assistance we do offer 1 on 1 consulting!
Hi. I was wondering how thick the glass is on your wall mounted peel board? And your able to hang that heavy of a piece of glass with metal mirror clips? Thanx
Good video I like the setup you have. We have heat lamps too and it's paid for itself 100x over. We are looking for a new building to move into because our current location is going to be a tear down soon from the property owners. (100yr old building)
Hi, great video! I run a tint shop in Atlanta, GA. We've been shopping around trying to find a POS system that works for us. Do you have any recommendations?
Hi Edgar, you should start with a business license, which you would get locally. As you grow and add residential/commercial tinting you will want to look into getting a contractors license. We have actually just opened a new shop and are doing a case study on it. We will be showing every step of the process. Please subscribe so you get notified when we post those videos.
What company did you use to order your plotter? Curious about how you got one for 3000$ when i look at Graphtec plotters im seeing them for 10,000$ USD from third party vendors with no software or material even coming with it. Did you deal with Llumar direct, or did you use a third party vendor who sells their products?
I could be mistaken, but I believe we got ours at Fellers. That's where we get all our vinyl wrap supplies, etc. as well as our printers/plotters for our wrap department.
Hi Jor, thank you for watching. There are specific things that qualify whether a location will be a good fit for this type of business. If you know what you're looking for you can narrow it down pretty quickly. If you'd like to discuss further please let us know, we offer 1 on 1 consulting and would be happy to Anwser any business questions you have! www.thetintstitute.com/shopping-cart/Business-Consulting-p281497453
Thank you for watching. We send out free stickers with every online order and also offer custom decals on our website. Here is the link www.thetintstitute.com/shopping-cart/Custom-Vehicle-Door-Decals-set-of-2-p281497445 If you'd like you can request the decals to be the Tintstitute logo rather than your own. We use a high-quality air release vinyl for these decals!
The Graphtec is great for window film, we have a separate plotter for vinyl graphics. If you will mainly be cutting window film I recommend the graphtec. Thank you for watching!
Thank you for watching unfortunately we do not have one currently for sale. I would check with your film supplier and see if they have any package deals.
We use Llumar exclusively for window film. Please email us at media@thetintstitute.com or give us a call at 805-741-5751 and we can discuss setting you up with an account. thank you!
@@thetintstitute great vdo help me slot ,I've just start planning my tint shop business would like to set up an account as well could you help as well?
HeyYC, hard work and dedication my friend. It didn't come easy, but if you're willing to put in the sweat, you'll see the results! We have business coaching and consulting on thetintstitute.com if you're ready. Stay golden!
Awesome video, thank you! I live in a town of about 25,000 people and we only have one window tinting place in town. I called to make an appointment and they were booked 3 months out! That’s when a light bulb clicked in my head to start my own business. The demand is definitely there and the supply is very low. I haven’t taken any steps forward yet. I’m doing my research first. I’m really enjoying your videos so far. Very informative. One question I have so far is when you buy the plotter, does it come with the software to cut the film to which car you have? Or do you have to purchase that as well?
Hi Stephan thank you for watching. The plotter does come with cutting software. It sounds like you have a great opportunity ahead. Please let us know if we can help you in any way!
@@thetintstitute Nice! Also, I posted another comment on this vid. You might have missed it. I've recently taken over management of a TintShop in ATL. It's been around for 20 years and they're still using antiquated systems for work orders, inventory, scheduling, etc. I'm wondering if you've done a video with recommendations for handling the back office portion of the business. We've been looking at several POS systems(ShopMonkey, Clover, ShopBoss, Quickbooks) but still haven't decided on what the best option is for us. Any thoughts?
The title says about tint shop but he talks about the renovation of the shop like we own it😂. Not everyone gonna start with a big ass building so therefore just mention important stuff like the equipment that’s needed not the renovation bullshit 😂
Make sure you're not a clown that tries to upsell and charge $500 to 850.00 to do a car because the dude down the street will do it for 275.00 and it's truly not rocket science....nice clean cuts, no bubbles and good product....
I appreciate your time. Where you get the plotter from I really like it and like the price too
Thank you
We bought our graphtec from LLumar. It’s been great to us. Thanks for watching.
Soon I will be taking some tint courses and will start mobile. But having a shop one day is my goal. Watching this video has helped alot .
Great! Thanks for watching, and I wish you the best on your journey to opening a shop. It'll be an amazing day.
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Thanks for the shout out!
This was very informative!! I’ve been car tinting on the side since I was 18. I want to open my own business when I retire from working for corporate America. I can’t thank you enough for the sauce you given us.
Nice shop, good how you showed ways to save money starting your own shop. With your heat guns, use a cut down film core zip tied to the cord just above the plug with a notch in the top to create a holster for them. Looks better again, saves your guns, adds to safety, winning all around & costs 20c!
Thank you Thank you
I'm in the process of starting my own shop. Iv almost mastered my tinting. I use a torch though and prefer bottom loading but can half and half. I'm excited.
Thank you! My probably is, is finding a place in my area with a garage. And should I rent the space or buy? Also whats a average rent for a space if I do rent.
Great video and great shop setup! Thanks for the video!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and liked the shop setup!
Dude amazing video. Right to the point!!! Love it, huge help. Thank you and keep these videos coming.
You got it!
Awesome video man, straight to the point and all facts
Thank you!
Awesome Video ! Keep up the work OG
You bet! Thanks for the motivation!
I can tell you had a deep bag 💰 and good influence to start, and you aiming to charge high,I rather be known for best prices that will bring more customers than the little things word of mouth is great advertising,the #1 thing that scares away a customer is high prices. fancy stuff in the shop won't get them to stay
Great stuff, very helpful bro
Glad you think so!
Hello i would like a close up on how you mounted the film to the wall
Thank you for the video!!! it was amazing!!! Does the plotter cutter also cuts PPF?
This shop is beautiful ‼️‼️‼️
Thank you!
Great video, very informative. I know pricing has changed, but I don’t think you can get a Graphtec for $3000 now. The cheapest I've found is near $10,000. I started my shop using a GCC plotter, its the chinese version but it was a lot cheaper. Use it to make some money so one day you can get the graphtec.
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's true that prices can fluctuate significantly, and it's always good to explore different options when starting out.
Very informative, also how fast does those horse-stall mats dry up after getting wet. Do you not need drains for a window tinting shop business? Thank you for the great video
Hi Lam, thank you for watching no extra drying efforts are needed. We have concrete flooring underneath.
Thank you for the video it was super thorough and informative 👍🏼
No, thank you! I'm glad that it helped :)
Awesome video man, I really need to get into that business I worked hard for past year to save up some cash to start this business 40k save up. I live in metro DC area (DC,Maryland & Virginia ) very booming area the demand is very high. Trust me i don’t wanna start very fancy Shop like you said. I'm struggling to find a location Right now. I hear that there a lot types of films.
You can do it! look for anything even if its just a garage!
I have a 4 car garage with an office built next to it! If you’re still interested i’d love to show you. Its about 30 mins from dc in brandywine, MD. Hmu! I haven’t done my grand opening yet💪🏼
Great video. I am considering adding window tint service to my detail business once i have secured shop space and want to know your opinion what type of tint should i start with a ceramic or something else to offer and then grow organically?
We just did it 4 months a go, we are installing Xpel Ceramics and HP, the Ceramics are the best sellers, just do it my amigo !
Thanks for the video Austin and the shop looks great. I like the granite look. I wanted to ask you what do you look for when choosing a location?
Hi Jesse, thank you for watching. There are a lot of factors when looking for a location; ie foot traffic, proximity to competitors, feasibility of space, price per sq ft etc. If you are looking at different location possibilities for your business and need assistance we do offer 1 on 1 consulting!
Hi. I was wondering how thick the glass is on your wall mounted peel board? And your able to hang that heavy of a piece of glass with metal mirror clips? Thanx
Golden video. Thanks brother
You bet! Thanks for watching!
Do you ever have problems with cars coming in whenever its raining and bringing in all the water and water gets trapped on the mats then smell?
Good video I like the setup you have. We have heat lamps too and it's paid for itself 100x over. We are looking for a new building to move into because our current location is going to be a tear down soon from the property owners. (100yr old building)
Awesome! Thank you for the feedback!
Thank you for the help, what size was that plotter?
question , are you buying that building ? or is there a lease you pay monthly ?
Hi, great video! I run a tint shop in Atlanta, GA. We've been shopping around trying to find a POS system that works for us. Do you have any recommendations?
Thanks for watching! I recommend "Clover" for a POS system and that's the one that we use. Its amazing
@@thetintstitute Thank you!
Great vid 💯
Do you need any type of license to start a window tint business?
Hi Edgar, you should start with a business license, which you would get locally. As you grow and add residential/commercial tinting you will want to look into getting a contractors license. We have actually just opened a new shop and are doing a case study on it. We will be showing every step of the process. Please subscribe so you get notified when we post those videos.
What company did you use to order your plotter? Curious about how you got one for 3000$ when i look at Graphtec plotters im seeing them for 10,000$ USD from third party vendors with no software or material even coming with it.
Did you deal with Llumar direct, or did you use a third party vendor who sells their products?
I could be mistaken, but I believe we got ours at Fellers. That's where we get all our vinyl wrap supplies, etc. as well as our printers/plotters for our wrap department.
What brand of tint do you use and what brand/set up are the spray cans I see
We use Llumar window film. You can find 10 kegs at www.sundistributingdirect.com Thank you for watching!
What is a good residential/ commercial tint to start out with as a newbie a beginner?
Avery Dennison, you can get it in Fellers.com
Hey bro thanks for the video, I just have one simple question. Is it hard to find location for the business?
Hi Jor, thank you for watching. There are specific things that qualify whether a location will be a good fit for this type of business. If you know what you're looking for you can narrow it down pretty quickly. If you'd like to discuss further please let us know, we offer 1 on 1 consulting and would be happy to Anwser any business questions you have! www.thetintstitute.com/shopping-cart/Business-Consulting-p281497453
Where can I get those black Mats for your shop?! Been wanting something like that.
Tractor Supply co
@@thetintstitute thank you!
What was the bar that you used on your shelf that you made to hold your tint on the wall
Those our pallet racks. We purchased ours used from another local business. Thank you for watching!
curious question. why do we need to replace the heat guns so quick?
They stop working after being used so often. thanks for watching!
How exactly do you find
work places/ shops.
Where can I get those Tintstitute decals to put on my peel board?
Thank you for watching. We send out free stickers with every online order and also offer custom decals on our website. Here is the link www.thetintstitute.com/shopping-cart/Custom-Vehicle-Door-Decals-set-of-2-p281497445
If you'd like you can request the decals to be the Tintstitute logo rather than your own. We use a high-quality air release vinyl for these decals!
Is that plotter worth it or should I get a Roland
The Graphtec is great for window film, we have a separate plotter for vinyl graphics. If you will mainly be cutting window film I recommend the graphtec. Thank you for watching!
@@thetintstitute thank you!
Great video thanks for your help 👍
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you found it useful.
is there inexpensive window pattern software to use?
Currently Looking for a plotter do you happen to have an extra one you’d be willing to sell?
Thank you for watching unfortunately we do not have one currently for sale. I would check with your film supplier and see if they have any package deals.
Hey could you help me with the link for the graphtec plotter that’s $3000
I’m barely starting my business, in terms of finding a supplier for tint, do you use multiple or just one “brand” ?
We use Llumar exclusively for window film. Please email us at media@thetintstitute.com or give us a call at 805-741-5751 and we can discuss setting you up with an account. thank you!
@@thetintstitute great vdo help me slot ,I've just start planning my tint shop business would like to set up an account as well could you help as well?
Where to buy the film?
How did you build capital to be able to open a shop ? Thank you !
HeyYC, hard work and dedication my friend. It didn't come easy, but if you're willing to put in the sweat, you'll see the results! We have business coaching and consulting on thetintstitute.com if you're ready.
Stay golden!
Can you post your prices? Thanks
follow us on instagram there should be pictures posted there!
Do you need to have it a llc?
No you don't you can start as a sole proprietorship. Thanks for watching!
Very great info, looking to get a graphtec plotter myself but they’re currently 5k 😩🥺
Awesome, thanks for watching. Definitely worth the investment! I know we got a deal because we made the purchase through Llumar.
Handcut
start with 1000.00 go mobile then build to all this......hand cut 24 years banging....
Where can we get that plotter
Fellers
What graphtech model do you have ? FC8600 ?
Yes the fc8600, thank you for watching!
Where i can buy this printer and what the name is this printer Thanks
We use Mutoh Printers, and you can buy them at Fellers.com!
where did you get the plotter from? thank you
it’s a graphtec CE6000-120 Plus
5:09 what do you need to make a heat display
Do you do phone call consultations? I want to start a shop in south texas I'd love some feedback
Yes! send me an email to media@thetintstitute.com
Where did the plotter come from
Fellers
What state are you in ??? And are you hiring ?
We are in California and are always hiring! Thanks for watching
Great video
Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate you watching.
whats the company you bought it from the plotter
we purchase dit from Llumar!
Awesome video, thank you! I live in a town of about 25,000 people and we only have one window tinting place in town. I called to make an appointment and they were booked 3 months out! That’s when a light bulb clicked in my head to start my own business. The demand is definitely there and the supply is very low. I haven’t taken any steps forward yet. I’m doing my research first. I’m really enjoying your videos so far. Very informative. One question I have so far is when you buy the plotter, does it come with the software to cut the film to which car you have? Or do you have to purchase that as well?
Dont overthink it, just do it bro
And yes they come with the software
Hi Stephan thank you for watching. The plotter does come with cutting software. It sounds like you have a great opportunity ahead. Please let us know if we can help you in any way!
Dope!!!! Thanks
Thank you! I appreciate your feedback
Great video!!!
Thank you! I’m glad you found value in it!
Thanks for sharing🍺🍺
Thank you for the feedback :)
Thank you
No, thank you for the support!
good stuff. i need to order a pricing usb drive from you
Thank you for the feedback! Let us know on the USB.
Need parts for peel board and glass rack. HappyGrinding
How much would u sell me a heat box like this
Nice 👍 video .
Thank you! Cheers!
How would I build a peel board?
Using a saw, screws and 2x4s.
Great vid. Hope you've gotten a lavalier since you made this.
I did!
@@thetintstitute Nice! Also, I posted another comment on this vid. You might have missed it.
I've recently taken over management of a TintShop in ATL. It's been around for 20 years and they're still using antiquated systems for work orders, inventory, scheduling, etc. I'm wondering if you've done a video with recommendations for handling the back office portion of the business.
We've been looking at several POS systems(ShopMonkey, Clover, ShopBoss, Quickbooks) but still haven't decided on what the best option is for us.
Any thoughts?
Old mate said 10g worth of tint, bro makes at least that per box on the table
I wanna know this
thank you for watching! Im glad you found this information useful!
It should be base on the car they are driving.
Sir I know this work I need visa
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you for watching!
Blue rul
The title says about tint shop but he talks about the renovation of the shop like we own it😂. Not everyone gonna start with a big ass building so therefore just mention important stuff like the equipment that’s needed not the renovation bullshit 😂
Background music is annoying
30 k for a paint job is ridiculous....whoever pays that is a fool
I wish it cost 3000
Make sure you're not a clown that tries to upsell and charge $500 to 850.00 to do a car because the dude down the street will do it for 275.00 and it's truly not rocket science....nice clean cuts, no bubbles and good product....
This guy knows nothing about business lol... he knows what works for HIM... not for the industry.
what works for the industry?