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Why You Need Paint Protection Film In Charlotte, NC

If you live in Charlotte, NC, you know what a big deal cars are!  From old, vintage models to cutting-edge race cars, the city loves its vehicles – it wouldn’t

How to Become a Business Super Power – Ask A Pro – Window Film Magazine

Not everyone wants to be a business super power. Some people are happier finding their low key niche and doing a great job by themselves or with a few employees

The Importance of Window Tinting for EV’s

As gas prices and global temperatures skyrocket, people are becoming more and more interested in electric vehicles.  Electric vehicles (EVs) are the cars of the future. Not only are they

Sun Stoppers Partners With Playtime Edventures To Donate Interactive and Educational Bed Sheets To Camp CARE (Cancer Ain’t Really the End)

It’s the day before Camp CARE’s next week-long summer camp for children who have cancer or who have entered remission. These children will be full of excitement when they discover

R1T / R1S Factory XPEL PPF Option to be offered at $4500 starting late 2022

Read more at Rivian forum.

Rivian to offer factory-direct XPEL PPF packages later this year

Rivian has announced it will soon be adding an option to their online ordering process to allow customers to add paint protection film (PPF) to their new electric vehicle. The automaker

Rivian and XPEL to offer factory direct paint protection film to R1 customers

Rivian chose XPEL, Inc. as an exclusive supplier for its new paint protection film (PPF) factory direct program. “We’re pleased to have this opportunity to bring our proprietary design methodology

7 Reasons You Need Residential Window Tinting

Nothing lifts your mood like sunshine streaming through a wall of beautiful windows.  After all, research shows that having plenty of natural light in your home or workspace makes you

Your Ultimate Guide to Understanding Ceramic Coating

There is nothing like the gleam of a pristine, well-made, expertly-maintained car.  A car like this turns heads, elicits murmurs of appreciation, and is, frankly, fun to drive. Your car

Coatings vs Paint Protection Film

I’ve always looked at ceramic coating as a wax on steroids. It’s not a wax at all – it’s a silica-based product, so it’s technically glass, but it provides many

Window Film – Does Brand Matter?

Imagine starting a tinting business at age 21, what film would you buy? Probably whatever is cheapest! Eventually though, as you work to set yourself apart from your competitors, you’ll

Sun Stoppers Wins the XPEL 2022 Dealer of the year Award

Paint Protection Film (PPF): Everything you need to know [& 5 reasons your car needs it]

Your new vehicle turns heads – its immaculate paint job gleams in the sunlight, the wheels shine, and the finely tuned engine hums.  Sadly, It won’t be that way for

Bulking vs. Templates

Bulking vs. Templatesby Mike Burke      There’s a widespread industry sentiment that bulking is the “purist” method of doing paint protection film (PPF), while templates are somehow inferior or

Work-Life Balance

     You hang up the phone after telling a potential customer you’re booked three weeks out and glance at the long list of missed calls you need to return.

The Sun Stops Here: Mike Burke Finds his Team

Mike Burke’s first car was a 1984 Ford Escort Station Wagon, a four-speed, family-hauler that puffed black smoke at the onset of second gear. The 16-year old creative leaned into

How to Find and Train a PPF Apprentice

I’ve traveled to many PPF shops around the country and the topic of how to find and train new installers is always up for discussion. At the shop, after hours

How to Open Your Second Location

Step 1—call Mike Burke. Just kidding, but this is the number one question I’m asked by coaching clients, and the number one issue I’ve assisted business owners with. If you

The Ultimate Guide To Car Window Tint

What’s the only thing hotter than being outside on a sweltering day? Climbing into a vehicle on the same stifling hot day! In fact, research shows that the temperature inside

Hiring the Next Generation

          Many veteran tint shop owners struggle to understand the current generation of workers. We wear all the hats and are used to putting in long