ATTENTION: If you're in Phoenix, AZ, and want to have your tint done by Rick & the team call 480-863-9326 // When you call this number it lets Rick know that you found out about him from this video which will lead to us working together, create more videos and build more cars to share stories with you. Thanks in advance, I appreciate you stopping by this video. P.S. Cactus is the best in the valley, so you might have to schedule it 2-3 weeks in advance but it is so worth it, you only do Tint/Clear Bra/PPF once! Make it count.

@Justin-yt7pi

Жыл бұрын

I live in California can he ship that high quality Japanese tint?

@kg0311

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't you just get a new paint job for the price of all those protections and maintenance every week, month etc.

@toneflix

Жыл бұрын

Hey man- I’m starting a window tint business. I was looking to see what a good credit card would be for a business like this. Any recommendations? Thanks!

@Pokka676

Жыл бұрын

Did you go with 20% 3m ceramic on you front windows?

I have never seen that much attention paid to the edges of the window to make it a truly perfect fit- and I’ve had at least 10 cars professionally tinted for myself personally. That is amazing craftsmanship.

Nowhere does anybody take this kind of attention to detail anymore. glad there's at least 1 person out there who does. Awesome!

dude this guy is literally 1.4 miles from my place. i could drop my car off and walk back lol 😂

@carloyourrealtor

3 жыл бұрын

kekw

@qarcon3247

3 жыл бұрын

KEKW KEKW

@kckd7177

3 жыл бұрын

Thats a long walk lol

@ruskibruski

3 жыл бұрын

@@kckd7177 1.4 miles ain’t shit lol that’s a walk in the park Literally

@kckd7177

2 жыл бұрын

@@ruskibruski ok rusty did i say it was hard to do? I said it was long i don't do the walking of the parks pardon me sire. Js uber back and to no? 14$>1.4 walk

This is a seriously high production video. I love how you asked him if optical quality is better or if it’s just placebo.

Watching people tint windows...man I respect you guys! It’s such an art that people take for granted a the patients man. Awesome job

@crazygamer569

3 жыл бұрын

All Work becomes an art when done at this level of expertise.

Extremely informative, sick upload Cameron!

Great video and, most of all, thank you for the information and run through about window tint!

I'm across town from this place. I just requested a quote and mentioned this video sent me. Looks like they did a nice job.

Definitely a pro installation. Nice job and very well explained!

Watching Rick install the tint was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.

Wow this man is a pro! I’ve never seen so much work out into a tint

Keep the mustang content coming so awesome keeps me motivated to work on my mustang thanks.

Very impressive 👍🏻. Ricks attention to detail is what’s missing in most companies today. Too bad I don’t live nearby, he would get all of my business.

@EatLotsOfCurry

2 жыл бұрын

Same.

Educating, great content, I learned a lot. great job you guys Thx

Finally a video that explains more than just one brand of tint

I’m a window tinter. If you want the 3M logo to come off you can use a magic eraser and some water and it comes off with such ease. The alcohol takes a lot more hard rubbing. Magic eraser works insanely easy

@indacouch253

2 жыл бұрын

Or just use LLUMAR like a real tinter and don’t have to worry about it 😏

@sebastian3004

2 жыл бұрын

you know magic eraser is basically a sandpaper? ROFL

@slammedse

2 жыл бұрын

@@sebastian3004 I do but it doesn’t scratch tint 👍

@DadYouNeverHad

Жыл бұрын

@@sebastian3004 technically, anything you rub on anything else is 'sandpaper'. The physics behind something like a magic eraser equates it more to the effect a clay bar has on removing contaminants from paint: it literally creates vacuum on the surface, which emulates friction, and pulls off foreign material. The level of abrasion is actually quite low.

@Jesusiscomingsoon613

Жыл бұрын

Everybody is arguing and I’m still wondering why this guy is wearing a mask

Nice! I love when I find out good places like this are local!

Great video, Rick's the best! He should use this video for his customers.

Got my Lancer windows in my car with Ceramic IR all over including windshield. Can't wait for summer

Dope video, really great way to show off the differences

awesome video, i live in scottsdale so ill definitely be coming in soon

keep em coming bro !

Dope video!! Thanks for breaking it down to me!! 💯

Now that is a pro job! I just bought a new car and looking forward to get it tinted. I will also be getting the ceramic IR as well. They block out 85% IR and 99% UV rays. I won’t be using the 3M brand film but Suntek instead. They provide the same performance and have the same lifetime warranty.

@ApShagster

2 жыл бұрын

Go for Xpel Xr plus. It’s even a higher quality. Just got it on my vehicle.

@alanw2235

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tap21201 LOL

@brayanmartinez2923

Жыл бұрын

Just a heads up ir is the cheaper ceramic, look into getting Nano if you want to get the best.

@DopeBoysofAtlanta

7 ай бұрын

@@brayanmartinez2923they just told y’all what the best was at the end of the video

I was just about to do my car tint, woohoo cam coming in clutch

Wish I still lived in Phoenix. I worked in Scottsdale. Awesome video

Perfect I’m moving to az and just got the 35% ceramic ir🙌🏻

Dude, what percentage tint and style did you go with? Can you show off your tint. Thx.

That's a dope vid, yo! Top drawer product and installation-and local? LIT

I just had Cactus tint my Tesla today. So glad I chose them, based on this video.

EXCELLENT VIDEO Thank you for sharing this video

Thank you for making this video. I live in Glendale. Heading out there to get this done tomorrow!

Dude you get me so excited to be getting my gt soon

@MelbourneExclusive0

3 жыл бұрын

Rtr or go home

The 5" on the windshield 5% tint is so essential once you've had it. You never have to use sun visor again or squint your eyes again

@chaselong7257

3 жыл бұрын

35 on the windshield followed up with a brow never need sun glasses again

@emmanuelgutierrez8616

3 жыл бұрын

@@chaselong7257 right, i meant the 5" as the brow. 35 on whole windshield is too obviously illegal in most states. I'm might get 50-70٪ ceramic on windshield.

@chaselong7257

3 жыл бұрын

@@emmanuelgutierrez8616 i have my whole windshield done for over a year im happy that the area im in doesnt bother you with tint at all almost every other vehicle has there windshield done

@clashytoon2375

2 жыл бұрын

I have 20% ceramic best choice I’ve made

@emmanuelgutierrez8616

2 жыл бұрын

@@clashytoon2375 I'm about to get ceramic 75 on full windshield with a 20 at top bar. 40s ceramic all around (basically, trying to stay legal is Louisiana, the windshield isn't legal, but it's invisible at 75

Time to do the windshield next!

Did I miss it, or did you say the % that you went with? Looks great!

Might drive to Phoenix 1000mi, no problem. Rick's the man!

I already have my appointment setup with him!

Awesome video mate

Can you find somewhere like this in Rhode Island for me? Lol. I saved money for the first time in tint and it’s graying. Looks GREAT from outside but not inside and now that I have the documentation for it here in RI I need something with quality for uv protection. Was diagnosed with cancer in June 2018

i don't got patience to do this. lol.. kudos to you and that place... looks great..

What about tellng us what percenatge you got on the front widows.. and whats on the sddies and back, uyo blew right past that gesss

If hes the same owner from 2012 prob the best in town. Accidentally went to some place in TEMPE and shit work. Im heading back to him to fix the mistake. Hes also the best at headlight restoration. Google cactus tint and read the reviews. Worth the penny, dont cheap out. You wont save by going else where. I paid the same for a better job from cactus tint and headlights were included in the price. dope video!

great info bro thank you

He’s got a nice looking shop. Most places near me just look like chop shops with homemade displays.

I have a question, just had 3m installed on my car. the rear windshield is causing the light to look star like im hearing its due to the defroster lines. Is there a fix to this?

I just got ceramic on my benz! Legit bro worth the $$. 20% all the way around even the windshield. Looks super nice!

@730F-Sport

Жыл бұрын

Can you see at night though?

@gogators5762

Жыл бұрын

I have to use my fog lights + regular headlights all stock. I should upgrade to led tho. Ceramic tint is easier to see thru but appears darker from the outside.

So at the dealership I work at we have a guy that comes in 4 times a week and does tint from a shop similar to cactus but you don’t choose what type of film just percentage does that still mean it’s cheap film

Does Xpel ceramic tint affect radar detector functionality in any way please?

I'd love to know where the best place buy the 3M auto tint is. Most of the installers aka dealers around my area won't sell direct.

just had xpel best tint put on 930$ to take off and replace on my 2015 GT premium PP2 Got the car back and it was destroyed on the inside. Wish this guy was closer to Charleston SC. Like when someone has pride in their work.

@DeliriousMike7

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a detailer in Columbia SC let me know if you're in need of any services like polishing and ceramic Coatings my guy! Mike's Premium Detailing on Facebook.

Amazeballs! thanks man, quite informative.

Nice video! Do you have any recommendations in Atlanta?

Good job

Does ceramic IR fuck with your vision if you're wearing polarized sunglasses?

Sorry im not great at english from hearing. How dark you went with the tint on your mustang and which one you picked? Also which is the best from 3m to have nice look and have the best visibility while driving at the night time

Great vid

I tint cars and this guy did a great job. Pro

@phizzledUP

3 жыл бұрын

He did but him putting dealership film kinda tilted me because I use top of the line film he should just put cheap tint I get what he’s trying to do he’s trying to shit on the other tinters around him to take their jobs but still

@judichristopher4604

3 ай бұрын

@@phizzledUP What Top of the line Film do You use?

Where do you find all these amazing shop owners, all the people in my area suck

Can you please help me find it for personal installation? Like where can I buy a roll ?

Guys, does Ceramic tint affect radio waves, does it affect the signal or no?

So cool

Good video 💯

Funny I was gunna call that place Monday and looking around tint stuff this pulled up of course. Hoping they'll do my windshield so I don't have to myself 🙄

How much more is ceramic or nano ceramic tint compared to regular film?

I’m a firm believer in you get what you pay for. which protects the best and is most durable?

Clean

Dang, I wish you guys were in Jersey!

Where can I order a bulk order of this window tint

So much for protecting the door panels from water like he said in the last video 😅

@shanda2600

2 жыл бұрын

Yea that no regards for the customer panels.

We’re I could get this in New York please I’m in the New Jersey

You gotta be shitting me.. I’ve owned 2 vehicles with 3m in the middle of the windows for years because I thought they didn’t come off 😂 long live Tim 🤘🏼

I will bring my car there if I'm in Scottsdale. And I have friends and family on Scottsdale so...

Crystalline is actually worse than the 3M Ceramic IR. Lot of places here in Texas are not carrying it any more because they have had failures with Crystalline and have rarely seen problems with the 3M Ceramic IR just if you are wondering.

@DekGT5mad

2 жыл бұрын

As usual 3M sell you the world & deliver 💩

@jetblackwindowtinting___

2 жыл бұрын

It’s also a fucking pain to install

@Legomax18

2 жыл бұрын

How is it worse? Comparing the spec sheets, Crystalline supposedly has better performance (particularly IR rejection, but also glare reduction & IRER) at the same VLT level as Ceramic IR. Interestingly, Crystalline’s VLT seems to be heavily incongruent with the “titled” tint strength. For example CR 70 has 58% VLT. Why not name it 60 then?? Interesting, regardless. Tomorrow I’m replacing the crappy Rayno S5 that was (unbeknownst to me) put on my Tesla MS plaid, when I thought I was getting SunTek CIR. Shop had great reviews and I’d just moved to a new area, so didn’t have any known quality shops. I wouldn’t call it a scam, because it was rather cheap, and it was partially my fault for not verifying that they were applying SunTek, when I brought the car in. They, like many shops, seemed to have the attitude (at least customer-facing attitude) that Ceramic = good/best/“premium” option and all ceramic tint is the same. To them, tint is only differentiated by Ceramic/dyed/metallic and etc… disappointing. Anyway, I’ve since found a good shop, and am having the tint redone. Was going to do Crystalline 70% on the windshield, for a happy medium (58%) between true-70% and 50% VLT. And the higher TSER rating for Crystalline is a plus, because I suspect a lot of heat, discomfort, and etc. originates from the windshield (never had a tinted windshield before) and I’m looking forward to getting it to reflect as much solar energy as possible. Was going to get the rest in Ceramic IR, because Crystalline doesn’t come in the VLT levels I’m looking for (25% fronts. 15% rears & hatch window). Does that sound like a prudent call? Or should I switch the Crystalline windshield for Ceramic IR. My guy at the shop said he liked IR better than Crystalline too, but it was over message and I haven’t heard him elaborate yet.

Alford Cameron

Where can we get the 3m films?

I got the Suntek!

Looks like Rick does a great job - but @ 4:11 - doesn't he cover the lower part of the door where the "squeegie slobber" drops on the leather? Seems like a little prep with light plastic would keep this from dropping all over the door. Or, is this an option that you can pay for? Also, does he cover the dash to keep water runoff out of the vents, etc.? That said, I'm in the area and will likely visit Cactus for my new car (WHEN it comes in)!

@jalene150

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what I’m worried about. Last time I got a tiny job, I had to really clean out my car again. I always keep my car sparking, but geez. Just a little plastic mat would solve a lot of issues.

Which one did you go with ? Name exactly

I have a 2021 Jeep Compass and I was told that my back window & back seat windows have privacy screens on them. I want my tint ti to look Professional & Uniformed. Are they pulling my leg or should I keep looking for a place that knows what the hell they're talking about? #LifeInWisconsin. I'm about to pack a bag a head to AZ #CatusWindowTint

XPEL FOR THE WIN!

Omg, where can I find an honest business like that near by. I strongly support business like you guys and willing to pay. But all I have so far is rip off and lies after lies.

What percent tint did they use

what percent did you use on windows?

Sorry that's not the best way to tint a car if your a pro, the best I've seen is where we go and get out cars done, tinter takes your Vin number, puts into the custom software and the 3m printer cuts out each window size from the tint roll and all the installer does is lay down plastic coverings on all your interior so it doesn't get wet or damage and apply the tint on to the inside windows, that's it, no adjustments needed since everything is cut perfectly by the 3m printer...

11:20 I think you meant 9 mils thick not 9mm. Mils are not the same as mm

Hey cam, Great Video! Wanted to ask if when shrinking the film, is in between the film & window supposed to dry? Or do I need to be spraying it a bit more.

@phizzledUP

3 жыл бұрын

When shrinking side windows you want it wet but when doing the back window it’s “tacky” you want a film of a dried soapy mix

@phizzledUP

3 жыл бұрын

Hard to explain just look up videos on yt

I like"don't let friends buy dealership tint😅🤣

has anyone used johnson ceramic tint?

Is there anybody in Minnesota that installs the spectra photosync tint?

Where you guys located?

More of a necessity in AZ than maybe a place like NY then?

How much was the cost for the two front windows?

@derealized797

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I came here to ask about myself, but like, I'm wondering about what I can expect to pay for the whole car? Just trying to at least get an idea of what to expect. I have this every day driver car, which is nothing special, I got it for the good gas mileage. But I still take good care of all my vehicles and keep them clean, and want to be comfortable while I drive. I decided that tinting the windows would be more relaxed for me and make it look better. So especially lower range, I don't need the best thing out there, but I'm not buying Walmart tint and doing it myself because... I don't want garbage. I guess lower to mid range, if that's even possible. I have no idea what it costs. Also. I don't need people to rip me off. Can anyone give me an idea of what it would cost? Or what I should expect to pay?

@derealized797

2 жыл бұрын

@Basketball American way things have been, gas prices and such, i decided to put that aside and haven't looked into it since. I did ask someone at this small car audio place if he could give me some idea, and it turned out the guy who did tints there just stopped showing up a few weeks earlier. CV related stuff or something. But he did 'guess' it was somewhere around $150. So $570 may sound like a lot, but i think that depends. Quality of material and how professional the place is. My car isn't anything that special, so someone who has experience installing something that's not cheap walmart tint is good enough for me. If you have something newer, something nice that'll be on the road for a good long time. Then I'd go with that because it makes more sense not to risk it with half ass stuff.

Handsome 🥰 Thanks for the help. 🙂💞

I put window film on my house windows that was a pain lol I think for my car I’ll go to the pros I dont wanna screw it up

So with a so "Advanced" tint shop, why don't you have the computer cutter?

@CameronAlford

3 жыл бұрын

They do! Rick just likes to do free hand on cars that are simple. They use it mainly for windshields I think and rear windows hard to get to places

@bluesky-ud9wg

3 жыл бұрын

@@CameronAlford Ah, gotcha! Thx!

Not totally true about the car dealer tint. Just picked up a 2023 f150 xlt 302a (tinted) to replace a 2015 v8 F150 (no tint) and the first thing we all remarked about was how cool the interior of the cab was in comparison to our previous car. Were in Georgia so the heat is no slouch here!

Last brand I want that clear on my windshield. God I won’t even I won’t have to worry about reflective stuff. …

Where are you located?