Overview
The process is very simple. A user installs and activates the Tint Tek 20/20 software on his pc, and loads the vinyl cutter with standard window tint film just as a sign shop would open LXi sign software and load vinyl to cut a vinyl sign. The user opens the Tint Tek 20/20 software, selects the template for the make and model of vehicle being tinted and sends the template to the vinyl cutter. The template includes all side windows and the rear window. The templates can be cut all at once or individually, or in groups depending on the user’s preference. Then the pre-cut pieces can be precisely applied to the vehicle.
To make this money making opportunity even more affordable, Tint Tek 20/20 has launched a new internet-based version appropriately called Tint Tek 20/20 Online. With Tint Tek 20/20 Online, a user can install the software from the setup disc, contact Tint Tek20/20 for a username and password, and access the full database via the world wide web. There is a nominal fee for setup which includes 30 days of unlimited access. Users can then renew on a monthly basis. Tint Tek 20/20 Online brings the possibility of starting a profitable window tint installation business within reach of every budget. Now all you need is a Windows pc, a good quality vinyl cutter, and an internet connection.
Tint Tek 20/20 v7.1 includes templates for over 11,000 vehicles including some dating back to 1975. Almost all current North American passenger vehicles are included and the database is continually updated as new templates become available. Updates are generally available at least twice per month and can be downloaded directly from the Tint Tek 20/20 user interface at no charge at the user’s discretion. Tint Tek 20/20 has mobile update teams traveling across North America constantly measuring new models as they become available. Updates are added to the database continuously and appear in a scrolling window in the upper right area of the graphic user interface.
Tint Tek offers the following features:
- The templates can be resized and/or rotated. This allows installers to adapt the template in cases where manufacturing tolerances produce a noticeable difference in window glass sizes from one vehicle to another.
- Tint Tek 20/20 users can save files that have been resized so that the alteration doesn’t need to be done each time that particular template is cut. (This feature is not available in Tint Tek 20/20 Online)
- The rotate feature means large templates can be positioned to fit smaller plotters so users with 30” vinyl cutters can now output large files by rotating a template if necessary.
- Clip art files can be imported into the Tint Tek 20/20 workspace for the creation of flames and other custom graphics in the film. These can add profitable upgrades to your window tint business model. (This feature is not available in Tint Tek 20/20 Online)
- Hundreds of plotter drivers are just a click away. Every major brand of vinyl cutter in pre-installed in the driver database and can be selected quickly and easily.
- The usage monitor keeps track of how many templates have been cut. This is a useful management tool for shop owners who want to monitor use of the software and equipment.
- Nesting options allow the user to arrange the templates on the screen, and therefore, the sheet of film, to suit his or her needs.
- Database updates alerts appear in the scrolling window so users can see quickly if a desired new template has been added.
- Flat Glass module includes templates for commonly used commercial and residential windows enabling Tint Tek 20/20 users to branch out into commercial and residential window tinting. (This feature is not available in Tint Tek 20/20 Online)
Despite all of these powerful, creative options and money-saving updates, Tint Tek 20/20 is still an industry leading value at a price of only $1,995.00 for one year of unlimited use. After the first year, the license and hardware key can be renewed at an annual renewal fee of $1,800.00 or $150/month.
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If the full power of Tint Tek 20/20 is not in your budget, give yourself a running start with Tint Tek 20/20 Online. Tint Tek 20/20 Online provides 30 days of unlimited use, a Tint Tek 20/20 plotter blade *, a training DVD, and clip art CD, and setup disc; all for the low price of $199.00. Monthly renewals are only $150.00; about the average revenue generated by one four door window tint installation. Order online or call 800-699-5514 for more information.
Advantages of Tint Tek 20/20
The Tint Tek20/20 process has several advantages over traditional window tinting and over its imitators. Traditional window tinting is a laborious process in which the film must be measured and cut by hand, usually by placing the film against the car window and cutting out the pattern. This process takes time to learn to do well, is time-consuming, wasteful, and poses the risk of damaging the car window or door as the film is cut.
Since Tint Tek 20/20 software eliminates the need to cut film by hand, production is increased and material waste is greatly reduced. With Tint Tek 20/20 or Tint Tek 20/20 Online, the precise templates for an entire vehicle can be cut in just 3 minutes! Tint Tek 20/20 is so easy to use, anyone who can run a pc and a vinyl cutter can produce precise fits for any make or model. Finding experienced installers or training personnel to cut and install automotive window tint film consistently can be difficult and expensive. With Tint Tek 20/20 software, new businesses can compete with established shops. Established tint shops can reduce operating costs, and increase productivity and profit.
Since Andy Babiek invented Tint Tek 20/20, and pioneered the use of software in cutting automotive window tint film, the Tint Tek 20/20 database has grown to over 11,000 vehicles, with regular updates for new products. No need to buy an upgrade to get the new templates. Just open the software, connect to the web, and download them!
Other companies require a substantial initial investment plus monthly fees to access the database. Tint Tek 20/20 users pay no monthly access fees in addition to the purchase price. Tint Tek 20/20 Online users pay a monthly access fee but a minimal initial fee under $200.00. With either option, Tint Tek 20/20 customers get the best value in the industry.
Unlike other companies, Tint Tek 20/20 users are not restricted to using any particular brand of film. Any standard size or brand is compatible, including SignWarehouse EnduraTint.* The resizing, rotate, and clip art features make fine tuning templates or adding profitable custom effects fast and easy. Tint Tek 20/20 users can save these changes for future use to further enhance efficiency and productivity.
Tint Tek 20/20 includes a free Flat Glass module that enables users to cut templates for residential and commercial window tinting just as quickly and perfectly as automotive window tint. Templates are square or rectangular and the corners can be rounded.
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Summary
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Tint Tek 20/20 is the first and best window tint software product on the market.
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Over 11,000 templates including almost all current North American passenger vehicles and some models dating as far back as 1975.
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Cut the film for an entire vehicle in just 3 minutes.
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Tint Tek 20/20 allows users to work without having to access the internet for each tint job.
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Tint Tek 20/20 Online allows users to access the full Tint Tek database and most of the features with a minimal investment of under $200.
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Tint Tek 20/20 software greatly reduces costs due to waste and errors
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Increases productivity, even for established tint shops with experienced personnel
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Works with any window tint film
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Tint Tek 20/20 includes support for importing clip art, flat glass templates for architectural tinting, flexible nesting options, the ability to resize and rotate templates, and hundreds of plotter drivers.
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Tint Tek Online includes all these features except clip art importing and the flat glass module.
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Sign Warehouse recommends the VE Q Series and Graphtec Pro Series because of their superior media handling characteristics. The Graphtec Tool Soft Landing intelligence and Q Series SBL system actually measure the thickness of the media. The plotter adjusts the contact point and pressure of the blade accordingly. This is one of the features that make the Graphtec Pro Series and VE Q Series plotters more suitable for use with window tint film.
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Customers who wish to buy a complete package can get one with the full version of Tint Tek 20/20 with a Vinyl Express Q42 cutter and Designers Productivity Suite for only $5,995.00.
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A Q42/Tint Tek 20/20 Online bundle can be purchased for as little as $4195.00
TINT TEK 20/20 FAQs
Q: Do I need special training?
A: Tint Tek 20/20 software has a very simple user interface and makes applying window tint film fast and easy. Anyone who can use a computer and a vinyl cutter can use Tint Tek 20/20 software. To make it even easier, SignWarehouse does provide a free training video with each purchase.
Q: Can I use the software with any brand of vinyl cutter?
A: Tint Tek 20/20 comes with drivers for all major brands of plotters. SignWarehouse recommends the Vinyl Express Q Series cutters and the Graphtec CE5000, FC7000, or FC8000 cutting plotters.
Q: Can I use the software with my 24” or 30” vinyl cutter?
A: Yes. Tint Tek 20/20 supports rotating the templates so that vinyl cutters smaller than 42” can be used. For maximum versatility, the optimal plotter width will still be 42” or more so that templates for rear windows can be cut in one piece.
Q: Can I use Tint Tek 20/20 with any window tint film or do I have to buy a particular brand?
A: Tint Tek can be used with any brand of window tint film.
Q: Do I have to download the templates every time I use the software?
A: Tint Tek 20/20 does not require downloading each template from the internet. The templates are already in the software and can be accessed without connecting to the internet. Tint Tek 20/20 Online is an web based version that requires internet connection to access and use the software.
Q: What kind of blades should I use?
A: Since window tint film is very thin, the lower the degree angle of the blade, the better. Most vinyl cutters are shipped with 45o blades, which cut too deeply for optimal performance. For best results, use Tint Tek 20/20’s specially designed window tint blade. The Tint Tek 20/20 Blade is designed specifically for Vinyl Express Q Series and Graphtec vinyl cutters and cannot be used in cutters that will not accept a Graphtec blade.
Q: Can I save the templates to my hard drive for future use?
A: Yes and No. When using Tint Tek 20/20, the templates are downloaded to the computer’s hard drive, making a constant internet connection unnecessary. But the dongle key must be installed in a usb port in order for the software to be used. The key will 12 months after initial installation and registration. After the key expires, the downloaded files and software will not be usable until the software license is renewed. With Tint Tek 20/20 Online, the templates are stored in Tint Tek 20/20’s server and are not downloaded to the user’s pc.
Q: Do I have to pay a monthly access fee?
A: If you purchase Tint Tek 20/20, there is no additional monthly fee required to use the software. The $1,995.00 price covers unlimited usage for the entire first year with no additional fees. There is an annual renewal fee of $1,800 or $150/month. If you purchase Tint Tek 20/20 Online, there is a monthly access fee required after the first 30days, but the initial investment is under $200.00. Choose the option that best fits your needs and budget.
Q: Do I have to pay the annual renewal fee?
A: If you purchase Tint Tek 20/20, there is a renewal fee due after the first 12 months of use. At the end of this time period, the software will not be usable until the license is renewed. Renewal can be done annually or monthly.
Q: How do I get updates for new vehicles?
A: Just open the software, connect to the internet, and select the Update Database function. New templates will be downloaded and installed. Updates are available continuously and appear in a scrolling window with the date added so users don’t have to use the download function to see what’s new.
Q: Does the software come from SignWarehouse?
A: Yes. The Tint Tek 20/20 software will be shipped from SignWarehouse along with the vinyl cutters, training video’s and supplies. If not in stock, it may be drop-shipped from Tint Tek 20/20 in Ontario, CA.
Q: What are the system requirements?
A: Tint Tek 20/20 is compatible with Windows Operating systems from Win 98 through Vista. It requires a Pentium II processor or higher, 128 MB of RAM, 40 MB of Hard drive space, and Internet Explorer 4.0 or above. Tint Tek 20/20 Online requires a high speed internet connection.
Q: Is it Mac compatible.
A: Unfortunately, there is not a Mac version of Tint Tek 2020 available, but it can be run on a Macintosh computer using a Windows simulator.
Q: Can I lease it?
A: Yes! The Vinyl Express Tint Tek 20/20 packages can be leased for as little as $165.00/month **. That’s less than the average price of one tint job on a sedan!
Q: How do I register my Tint Tek 20/20 software?
A: Registering Tint Tek 20/20
When you receive your Tint Tek 20/20 CD, follow the instructions below.
- Install the USB dongle key in an open USB port on your pc.
- Install the software.
- Connect a compatible vinyl cutter to your pc.
- Click on the green Cut icon and follow the instructions to load the proper driver for your vinyl cutter.
- You are now ready to begin using Tint Tek 20/20
A: Registering Tint Tek 20/20 Online
When you receive your Tint Tek 20/20 Online package follow the instructions below:
- install the software using the setup disc.
- Open the software and click on Help.
- From the drop down menu, click on About Tint Tek 2020 Online, and note the “Machine Serial No:” in the bottom of the window.
- Call Tint Tek 2020 at 877-483-5200 and give the operator the machine serial number. You will then be provided with a username and password.
- Logon using your new username and password.
- You are now ready to begin using Tint Tek 20/20 Online.
* Tint Tek 20/20 blade is only compatible with vinyl cutters that accept a Graphtec .09U blade.
** 60 month lease with approved credit |
