Tint Foundations & Tools
Understand film choices and set up a clean, protected tint workstation.
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What you’ll explore.
Skill focus: Ask about heat, glare, appearance, privacy and visibility needs
Ask about heat, glare, appearance, privacy and visibility needs; record priorities.
Skill focus: Identify the actual film lines, shades and construction from labels and sample cards.
Identify the actual film lines, shades and construction from labels and sample cards.
Skill focus: Explain VLT and distinguish visible darkness from heat/UV performance using the manufacturer data.
Explain VLT and distinguish visible darkness from heat/UV performance using the manufacturer data.
Skill focus: Verify applicable rules for the vehicle/location before recommending coverage
Verify applicable rules for the vehicle/location before recommending coverage; do not assume a universal legal shade.
Skill focus: Match the selected product to the stated needs and document expectations and limitations.
Match the selected product to the stated needs and document expectations and limitations.
Skill focus: Name each tool and separate clean tools/towels from dirty items.
Name each tool and separate clean tools/towels from dirty items.
Skill focus: Read approved cleaner/slip-product instructions
Read approved cleaner/slip-product instructions; measure the actual batch using the documented ratio.
Skill focus: Inspect blades, squeegee edges and sprayers
Inspect blades, squeegee edges and sprayers; replace contaminated or damaged items.
Skill focus: Protect trim, switches and interior surfaces
Protect trim, switches and interior surfaces; secure cables and stage waste collection.
Skill focus: Test solution/tool behavior on appropriate material and confirm the bay is ready.
Test solution/tool behavior on appropriate material and confirm the bay is ready.
The learning goal
Understand film choices and set up a clean, protected tint workstation.
Before you start
No prior tint experience required. Start here before practicing installation.