Learn to 3M/Tint

[Cody D]

Hello all, I would like to know the best way to learn how to apply 3M/Tint. I've wanted to learn for a while. Do I just watch youtube videos and fumble my way through a couple attempts? Is there someone who offers a class locally?

Where do I purchase supplies?

Thanks.

[RealJimmyJames]

Get Jeff The Car Guy to teach you.

[benyl]

I think shadow tint has a school.

[nobb]

It definitely takes experience. I bought precut tint and clear film for my car when it was new and it's a huge PITA! Never done it before, but I wanted to try it.

I think for a noob, it's ok to attempt the exterior wrap by yourself as long as you buy the stuff pre-cut. It's not rocket science and as long as you have *some* hand eye co-ordination and common sense, it should turn out ok. You might get a bit of imperfection/dust here and there, but I don't think that's a big deal on the outside.

Tint is another story. Bubbles and imperfections in tint are HIGHLY obvious, IMO. Despite my best efforts, I could not get a perfect tint job. I ended up taking it to a professional.

Clear film, I would DIY again. Tint should go straight to the pros unless you don't care about imperfections.

[dj_rice]

Originally posted by benyl
I think shadow tint has a school.



I believe that's where my dealership sent our Detail/3M guys to for training as well

[Cody D]

Thanks guys, I found a place called Shadow Shield that has a course that they offer it's five days for $1500. I think I'll give that a shot.

As for Shadow Tint, I used to live near Nuno when he owned it and he had told me he trained people, I'll call them and see if the new owners still offer courses.

[benyl]

Shadow shield and shadow tint are the same company.

tint is retail location, shield is the school and the wholesale supplier.

[Cody D]

I guess that makes sense, haha. Thanks for the information.