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Tinter Battles 2024 Kicks Off at The Wiz Castle in Orlando
Hosted at the all-new, 7,500 square-foot Wiz Castle in Orlando, Fla., Tinter Battles 2024 is the fourth rendition of an event that has infused excitement into the fields of window film, paint protection film (PPF), ceramic coatings, and vinyl wraps. The gathering is...
Two Autobahn Dealers Expand Presence in Idaho
DarkStar Tinting in Post Falls, Idaho, and Exclusive Quality Tint in Caldwell, Idaho, have expanded their respective operations. Both Autobahn Dealers opened up their first brick-and-mortar locations. DarkStar Tinting (Post Falls, Idaho) “I’ve never done anything like...
Eye Magnet Management Announces Merger With Run West Media and Triple 7 Development
Digital marketing and social media management agency Eye Magnet Management announced a merger with Run West Media and Triple 7 Development on April 4, 2024. Run West Media and Triple 7 Development will operate under the Eye Magnet Management name. Merger Details “This...
Pro Tint and Apparel Hosts Architectural Window Film Training Course
Pro Tint and Apparel recently hosted a two-day architectural window film training course at its facility in Hartwell, Ga. The course covered the ins and outs of solar control film (day one), and security film (day two). Training Together The following window film...
‘El Magic’ Snags Second at Inaugural Installer Challenge
Alexis Figueroa (‘El Magic’), Owner of Autobahn Dealer Magic Shade Window Tinting and Detailing in Fort Worth, Texas, placed second at the inaugural Installer Challenge from March 15-17, 2024, in Plain City, Ohio. Hosted by 44Tools, the competition saw 24 window...
48 Hours of Retirement: Tim Ham Talks Film and Felonies
Tim Ham hit a breaking point just 48 hours into his retirement journey following the sale of his Atlanta-based, paint protection film (PPF)-focused business, Felony Film, in February 2024. “I can’t exactly sit still,” Ham says with a laugh. “I was retired for a total...
Winners Out West: Dealers Triumph in Tacoma
“To be recognized for something that I do daily was eye-opening,” says Charlie Kremer, Owner of MC Window Tinting in Alsip, Ill. “I’ve been in the industry for nearly a decade, and awards have never been on my radar. I’m grateful to even be considered." The 2024...
Autobahn Holds Inaugural Window Tinting/PPF Competition
Congratulations to the winners! Autobahn’s Inaugural Window Tinting Competition 1. ByeongYeol Park, the Owner of Korea-Tinter in Gwangju, South Korea 2. Eliu Albelo, Owner of Best Deal Window Tint in Orlando, Fla. 3. Kyle Whalen, Co-Owner of Pro Tint and Apparel in...
Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge Announce 2024 Dealer Awards
David Kratz, CEO of Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge, awarded notable dealers at the 2024 Dealer Conference at LeMay – America’s Car Museum, in Tacoma, Wash., on March 5, 2024. (Autobahn) • Regional (West): Starlit Tint • Regional (West): Humboldt Auto Styling •...