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-yt7pi2 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?
@michaelmarquez6133Ай бұрын
Awe damn I live in AZ but saw this too late but I have a sunroof that I'm wondering if I should get it ceramic as well? I have all my other windows ceramic even windshield just want to keep heat out, what you think
@ONI1013.2 жыл бұрын
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.
@dickiebrewer12323 жыл бұрын
Nowhere does anybody take this kind of attention to detail anymore. glad there's at least 1 person out there who does. Awesome!
@Swermie3 жыл бұрын
dude this guy is literally 1.4 miles from my place. i could drop my car off and walk back lol 😂
@carloyourrealtor3 жыл бұрын
kekw
@qarcon32473 жыл бұрын
KEKW KEKW
@kckd71773 жыл бұрын
Thats a long walk lol
@ruskibruski3 жыл бұрын
@@kckd7177 1.4 miles ain’t shit lol that’s a walk in the park Literally
@kckd71773 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
@shythawks95493 жыл бұрын
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
@crazygamer5693 жыл бұрын
All Work becomes an art when done at this level of expertise.
@Seniorup2 жыл бұрын
This is a seriously high production video. I love how you asked him if optical quality is better or if it’s just placebo.
@TaillightSolution3 жыл бұрын
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.
@EatLotsOfCurry3 жыл бұрын
Same.
@slammedse2 жыл бұрын
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
@indacouch2532 жыл бұрын
Or just use LLUMAR like a real tinter and don’t have to worry about it 😏
@sebastian30042 жыл бұрын
you know magic eraser is basically a sandpaper? ROFL
@slammedse2 жыл бұрын
@@sebastian3004 I do but it doesn’t scratch tint 👍
@DadYouNeverHad2 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
@Sci-Mon12 жыл бұрын
Wow this man is a pro! I’ve never seen so much work out into a tint
@tariqbacchus2 жыл бұрын
Watching Rick install the tint was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.
@emmanuelgutierrez86163 жыл бұрын
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
@chaselong72573 жыл бұрын
35 on the windshield followed up with a brow never need sun glasses again
@emmanuelgutierrez86163 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.
@chaselong72573 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
@clashytoon23752 жыл бұрын
I have 20% ceramic best choice I’ve made
@emmanuelgutierrez86162 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
@simply-tom3 жыл бұрын
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.
@ApShagster3 жыл бұрын
Go for Xpel Xr plus. It’s even a higher quality. Just got it on my vehicle.
@alanw22352 жыл бұрын
@@Tap21201 LOL
@brayanmartinez29232 жыл бұрын
Just a heads up ir is the cheaper ceramic, look into getting Nano if you want to get the best.
@DopeBoysofAtlanta9 ай бұрын
@@brayanmartinez2923they just told y’all what the best was at the end of the video
@aidenv56303 жыл бұрын
Extremely informative, sick upload Cameron!
@gwins2 жыл бұрын
Finally a video that explains more than just one brand of tint
@jf16363 жыл бұрын
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.
@charlesred61703 жыл бұрын
Dude, what percentage tint and style did you go with? Can you show off your tint. Thx.
@gogators57622 жыл бұрын
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.
@syedhaquecj50553 жыл бұрын
Dude you get me so excited to be getting my gt soon
@MelbourneExclusive03 жыл бұрын
Rtr or go home
@KantstandlamGarage3 жыл бұрын
I tint cars and this guy did a great job. Pro
@phizzledUP3 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
@judichristopher46045 ай бұрын
@@phizzledUP What Top of the line Film do You use?
@juanrbaez17182 жыл бұрын
Definitely a pro installation. Nice job and very well explained!
@MelbourneExclusive03 жыл бұрын
Got my Lancer windows in my car with Ceramic IR all over including windshield. Can't wait for summer
@TeamEpsilonRacing3 жыл бұрын
Did I miss it, or did you say the % that you went with? Looks great!
@andrewpadgett23672 жыл бұрын
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 🤘🏼
@jonholcomb98523 жыл бұрын
Time to do the windshield next!
@MikeinCC2 жыл бұрын
I just had Cactus tint my Tesla today. So glad I chose them, based on this video.
@WAY-wr6ur3 жыл бұрын
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.
@DeliriousMike73 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.
@bnzstheboy65202 жыл бұрын
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
@tacos4me2173 жыл бұрын
Great video and, most of all, thank you for the information and run through about window tint!
@ameliaantonelli9063 жыл бұрын
I like"don't let friends buy dealership tint😅🤣
@paparazziico45633 жыл бұрын
So much for protecting the door panels from water like he said in the last video 😅
@shanda26003 жыл бұрын
Yea that no regards for the customer panels.
@VigneshDhakshinamoorthy Жыл бұрын
Might drive to Phoenix 1000mi, no problem. Rick's the man!
@judichristopher46045 ай бұрын
EXCELLENT VIDEO Thank you for sharing this video
@aaronis Жыл бұрын
Perfect I’m moving to az and just got the 35% ceramic ir🙌🏻
@dirtyharry58782 жыл бұрын
Educating, great content, I learned a lot. great job you guys Thx
@bobwells1517 Жыл бұрын
Great video, Rick's the best! He should use this video for his customers.
@pimppeters693 жыл бұрын
Keep the mustang content coming so awesome keeps me motivated to work on my mustang thanks.
@ganstathuganomics112 жыл бұрын
Nice! I love when I find out good places like this are local!
@shortround91342 жыл бұрын
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...
@esthermcgough39952 жыл бұрын
Wish I still lived in Phoenix. I worked in Scottsdale. Awesome video
@mazar11221122 Жыл бұрын
Guys, does Ceramic tint affect radio waves, does it affect the signal or no?
@justkickinit6878 Жыл бұрын
That's a dope vid, yo! Top drawer product and installation-and local? LIT
@mrhappytroll3 жыл бұрын
Where do you find all these amazing shop owners, all the people in my area suck
@slhines7 Жыл бұрын
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.
@en3rgy1872 жыл бұрын
Does Xpel ceramic tint affect radar detector functionality in any way please?
@tedk46052 жыл бұрын
11:20 I think you meant 9 mils thick not 9mm. Mils are not the same as mm
@Hellblaue2103 жыл бұрын
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.
@DekGT5mad3 жыл бұрын
As usual 3M sell you the world & deliver 💩
@jetblackwindowtinting___2 жыл бұрын
It’s also a fucking pain to install
@Legomax182 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.
@figy12882 жыл бұрын
Dope video, really great way to show off the differences
@luizazevedo61133 жыл бұрын
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!
@Gladiator19723 ай бұрын
How much more is ceramic or nano ceramic tint compared to regular film?
@brucebuffguy49822 жыл бұрын
awesome video, i live in scottsdale so ill definitely be coming in soon
@amb1582 жыл бұрын
He’s got a nice looking shop. Most places near me just look like chop shops with homemade displays.
@Shcubaskeez3 жыл бұрын
keep em coming bro !
@hectorteresa2523 жыл бұрын
I was just about to do my car tint, woohoo cam coming in clutch
@babbo5072 жыл бұрын
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?
@shadeshine81993 жыл бұрын
XPEL FOR THE WIN!
@conorsandin65553 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I live in Glendale. Heading out there to get this done tomorrow!
@veerukabaka6470 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video mate
@vicenteb86 Жыл бұрын
I’m a firm believer in you get what you pay for. which protects the best and is most durable?
@njramsfan303 жыл бұрын
i don't got patience to do this. lol.. kudos to you and that place... looks great..
@AZombiePENGUIN12 жыл бұрын
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 🙄
@michaelguardado18353 жыл бұрын
How much was the cost for the two front windows?
@derealized7972 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?
@derealized7972 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.
@CaVeRuNnEr3 жыл бұрын
I already have my appointment setup with him!
@jamesdash19065 күн бұрын
As a retired GRANDMASTER with 40+ years at this 3m and sunteck are JUNK !!!!!! And you NEVER USE A METAL FILE ON GLASS !!!!!!! That's a damn good way to pop a glass !!!!!!!
@shythawks95493 жыл бұрын
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
@litoloco4fish3 ай бұрын
great info bro thank you
@123bluecatky2 жыл бұрын
I will bring my car there if I'm in Scottsdale. And I have friends and family on Scottsdale so...
@toobalicious2 жыл бұрын
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)!
@jalene1502 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.
@dontbfamouscsmusic1862 жыл бұрын
Dang, I wish you guys were in Jersey!
@definitionXrp Жыл бұрын
I been trying to get my windows tint and I've been calling around getting prices now I'm worried about what brand I choose...lexen, xpel, global, solargard.....prices from $680 to $268 🤕 I hurt my head calling all these damn tint shops 😂😂
@Chocobohunter Жыл бұрын
Which one did you end up going for?
@definitionXrp Жыл бұрын
@Chocobohunter solargard with heat shield 5% in the back 15% in front can't tell if it's the best because this my 1st tint lol...but definitely made my car look better and the temp inside cooler...was about $550
@TheFlyingGoat2 жыл бұрын
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.
@tyrailjones3 жыл бұрын
Dope video!! Thanks for breaking it down to me!! 💯
@TommyDrivas4 ай бұрын
what percent did you use on windows?
@derrickoconner40173 жыл бұрын
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
@brotendo2 жыл бұрын
Does ceramic IR fuck with your vision if you're wearing polarized sunglasses?
@kayrealist9793Ай бұрын
Curious about this also. DId you find out?
@brotendoАй бұрын
@@kayrealist9793 Yup I found out. I put them on my car. No vision issues at all.
@mohammedshah36243 жыл бұрын
So cool
@gav68083 жыл бұрын
Many tinters get burnt by heatguns or blowtorches,we call that the tinters tattoo.
@GameHoardGame2 жыл бұрын
By the end of wrapping season the back side of my fingers start to peel from heat gun use.
@elonmusk86672 жыл бұрын
I got the Suntek!
@salty_eyez68043 жыл бұрын
Alford Cameron
@garys.6743 жыл бұрын
Good job
@charliemendez1479 Жыл бұрын
4:25 that way will melt the car trim plastics
@fardin_hossain Жыл бұрын
Good video 💯
@bluesky-ud9wg3 жыл бұрын
So with a so "Advanced" tint shop, why don't you have the computer cutter?
@CameronAlford3 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-ud9wg3 жыл бұрын
@@CameronAlford Ah, gotcha! Thx!
@CrossWindsPatАй бұрын
Damn Arizona... Id have fucking limo tints on every car I own if I lived out there man...
@theluxlyfe2 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Do you have any recommendations in Atlanta?
@murzynek69442 жыл бұрын
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
@geefim214410 ай бұрын
Which one did you go with ? Name exactly
@conjohn143 жыл бұрын
Great vid
@jdaddy8133 жыл бұрын
That’s funny, I work in a car dealership and we use the SAME crappy dealership tint that you got on your mustang, 3M ceramic IR.
@robglobal1 Жыл бұрын
What's a good tint to use?
@MegaHEC12 жыл бұрын
We’re I could get this in New York please I’m in the New Jersey
@Halfrightfox3 жыл бұрын
Clean
@VikingsFan2711 ай бұрын
Is there anybody in Minnesota that installs the spectra photosync tint?
@Impower-yr1vt3 жыл бұрын
Can you please help me find it for personal installation? Like where can I buy a roll ?
@lobbyrobby2 жыл бұрын
I need to do my 2020 gt. Side front windows should be 50% however that's not dark enough for my likings. I was planning 35% front side windows but it'll be illegal in my state. Hopefully the cops leave me alone.
@sergeiholtman170410 ай бұрын
Just drive with your windows down😭😭😭
@RoninCC Жыл бұрын
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!
@Vito362-q5h2 жыл бұрын
Where can I order a bulk order of this window tint
@Jasiel.952 жыл бұрын
Last brand I want that clear on my windshield. God I won’t even I won’t have to worry about reflective stuff. …
@patrickspaceman3053 жыл бұрын
Amazeballs! thanks man, quite informative.
@85boxchevy102 жыл бұрын
What percent tint did they use
@glenzee90834 ай бұрын
Fantastic video. Wish I lived there. From canada it's just too far 😂. And the clear bra at the end is 9 millimeters thick? 9 mills perhaps as a quarter inch is pretty damn thick lol.👍👍
@sepultura802 жыл бұрын
More of a necessity in AZ than maybe a place like NY then?