Rafael Fernández, who founded Confianza Window Tinting in Miami in 1990, passed away on August 17, 2026. In addition to his more than 30 years in the film industry, Fernández hosted the “Palabras de confianza” (Words of Confidence) program, which aired on EWTN Radio Católica Mundial (EWTN). Fernández, who was profiled in the September/October […]
by Tom Herron Elmer Rubio got into the window film industry after having his own windows treated. The installer offered him several options, but didn’t show him physical samples. The final result was different than what he expected. “At night, the windows looked shiny,” Rubio says. “I researched it and learned that the film’s interior […]
The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) is returning to sunny Orlando, Florida, in 2027! WFCT is heading back to Central Florida, Sept. 8-10, 2027, for another exciting gathering of professionals from across the automotive, architectural, decorative, security and energy film industries, as well as paint protection, vinyl wraps and ceramic coatings. With a […]
Look for These Products at the 2026 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ They say everything’s bigger in Texas …the food, the hats …and the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT). Join the window film, paint protection film, decorative film, architectural film and wraps industries in San Antonio from Aug. 27 to 29, with […]
The Window Film Magazine 2026 Top Dealers by Abby Bowman Many window film companies make their living by dimming sunlight, but the 2026 Top Dealers list shows that the industry is shining brighter than ever. Based on the 2025 revenues reported by the Top Dealers, it seems film continues to be a high-demand, lucrative service. […]
by Abby Bowman Over 1 billion birds fly into glass and die every year. And, according to the American Bird Conservancy (ABC), that’s just in the United States. “Glass collisions have been implicated in the decline of bird populations all over the world,” says Christine Sheppard, the senior director of ABC’s glass collisions program. “Next […]
The State of the Market: Healthy Snapshots The automotive and architectural film industry is closing out the year in solid shape and heading into 2026 with stability. Even as the broader economy sends mixed signals, the film sector is proving it can stand tall. Dealers and suppliers alike continue to see gains as automotive and […]
New Products SEMA Show Preview SEMA 2025 is rolling back into Sin City in November, bringing the latest window film innovations to the Las Vegas Convention Center. From paint chip repair kits to vinyl wrap restoration film, here’s a look at what the window film industry is showing off this year. Clif Designs’ “Stection” — […]
Windshield Protection Film 101: From Misconceptions to Maintenance Windshields take a daily beating from rocks, sand and road debris. With replacement costs rising, especially for vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), drivers are looking for new ways to protect their investment. That’s where windshield protection film (WPF) comes in. Often compared to a […]
More Than Just Tint by Vinnie Driscoll I write this not just as an editor, but as someone who has experienced the devastating consequences of unprotected sun exposure. Over the past six years, I’ve had five skin cancers removed from my face. The first was on my cheek in 2019. In 2020, during the height […]
