Tint Takes

Touching Home Base

Sep 2nd, 2026

Just like that, another International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is done. The colors of the show floor, the electric energy of the competitions, and the opportunities at sponsor booths now exist only in our memories. And what a memorable event it was. That’s especially true for the competition winners, whose names will go […]

No Crystal Ball Required

Aug 12th, 2026

Do you ever wish you could see the future? If so, you’re not alone. Many people are so desperate to see what’s coming that they’ll pay a fortune to be told theirs. That’s not an exaggeration. The psychic industry raked in more than $2 billion in 2025, according to the data analyst IBIS World. Whether […]

What Do Hall-of-Famers Do in Their Off Hours?

Aug 5th, 2026

In a few weeks, Chris Brooks of Kauff’s Wraps and Tint and Erik Devash of Tint Wiz will be inducted into the Window Film Hall of Fame during the 2026 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™. While many already know the important details about these industry pillars’ careers and accomplishments, how much do you know […]

Getting the Word Out

Jul 1st, 2026

In my last blog post, I explained how sharing tinting expertise with local news media is an underrated way for a company to generate publicity. Now, you may be wondering how to get your foot in the door at a news outlet and what to say when you do. Who You Gonna Call? The answer […]

What’s the Scoop?

Jun 24th, 2026

I frequently find myself distracted while scrolling industry Facebook groups or dealers’ Instagram posts in search of story ideas. It’s not because I’m bored or that the posts are uninteresting. It’s actually the exact opposite. All the rare cars, tricky installs and colorful personas in my feed have me hooked. This is how I discovered […]

What’s Your Masterpiece?

May 13th, 2026

I recently visited the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City for the first time. I only had a couple of hours in the museum, so I headed directly to the floor that held my favorite era of art: 1880s – 1940s. This era includes impressionist art (such as Monet’s Water Lilies) and […]

From Plato to Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Benefits of Mentorship

Apr 29th, 2026

Quick, who or what do you picture when you read the word “mentor?” Personally, I instantly think of the philosopher Plato and his student, Aristotle. Then my brain jumps to a fictional duo: Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker of the Star Wars franchise. I recently began watching the 2011 hit legal drama “Suits,” which also […]

Talk it Out

Apr 8th, 2026

My family members are absolutely terrible at communicating important information to each other, as you might have been able to tell from my last blog on skin cancer awareness. I haven’t found out about several major health issues with my siblings or parents until days or even weeks later. I’ll admit, the problem goes both […]

Some Things are Worth a Phone Call

Mar 11th, 2026

Around five years ago, I was enjoying some free time lounging on my couch when my phone buzzed. I glanced at the screen to check the notification and saw it was a text from my father. “Hi Sunshine,” it read. “I just wanted to let you know that they got all the cancerous spots off […]

Sitting with the Cool Kids

Feb 18th, 2026

My apartment building is set up in such a nonsensical way that I feel like I’m in a sitcom. All the apartment entrances are at right angles to each other and no more than a foot apart. If you try to leave your apartment at the same time as your neighbor, you end up running […]