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 […]
Some jobs require a little more planning than others. Sun-Kool Window Tinting NC can attest to this. The crew climbed 50 feet and dodged air traffic control personnel for a unique recent installation. Eric Perez owns the Hickory, North Carolina-based company. He received a call from a local private airport in early August asking if […]
A customer left one Georgia shop with a fresh tint job on a Thursday. On the following Monday, he called the shop to say his back glass had shattered and asked what the shop owner was going to do about it. Here’s the Situation Sam Prez, the owner of REZ Tint in Savannah, Georgia, recently […]
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 […]
“How much should I charge if a customer brings their own film?” a tinter asked in an industry Facebook group recently. Over 100 people responded, offering varied and sometimes contradictory advice. Window Film spoke with several commenters to get their perspectives. Just Say “No”… Sort Of Brandin Hall of Clean Tintz in Fort Walton Beach, […]
It’s the season of giving, but what does that mean for window tint businesses? Many capitalize on the festive spirit with special holiday promotions that attract customers or give back to the community. Christmas Giveaway Every Christmas season, D&L Professional Window Tinting of Parkville, Maryland, hosts a gift card giveaway on social media. Office manager […]
“Saying the word ‘free’ gets people’s attention,” says Jordan “Shady Jay” Jernigan. That’s why he recently made an unusual, but strategic, business decision: he offered to tint a Tesla Model 3 for free. Jernigan owns and operates Stay Shady Tinting in Greenbrier, Arkansas. He needed practice tinting a Tesla Model 3 to prepare for an […]
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has announced a partnership agreement with Oracle Lighting providing franchisees with access to over 25 years of design and development expertise. “Our franchisees represent Tint World in their local markets, so giving them direct access to premium products and proven expertise is essential,” says Charles Bonfiglio, founder and CEO of Tint World. […]
Two years ago, Kevin Koval was ready to move on. The owner of Solaris, a window film installation company based in Crested Butte, Colorado, had been in the industry for more than two decades and was exploring other passions. But a moment of reflection—and a challenge from a keynote speaker—completely changed his trajectory. “I was […]
