Huper Optik and Edge Exhibit at Neighborly’s 2023 Reunion
Window film suppliers Huper Optik and Edge are showcasing their solutions at Neighborly’s 2023 Reunion this week in Aurora, Colo., at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center. Attendees will hear from Huper Optik and Edge CEO David Kratz, who will highlight the history of the brands and their significance in the marketplace during a […]
Autobahn Sponsors Festivals of Speed
Autobahn sponsored its second Festivals of Speed event at Avalon in Alpharetta, Ga., on October 8. The car shows represent an opportunity for industry suppliers and dealers to increase awareness surrounding automotive window film, paint protection film (PPF), and ceramic coatings. Raising Awareness “A lot of my customers have cars at these events,” says Chris […]
Tinting Together: Jeff Welch Leans on Newfound Teammate
Eggs, grits, bacon, coffee, and sunrises power Jeff Welch’s mornings. The owner of Surface – Tint, Wraps, and Design in Forsyth, Ga., Welch is a regular at his local Waffle House on 444 Tift College Drive. Fuel For the Day “It’s more efficient for me to go to Waffle House than it is for me […]
A Conversation With the Creator of Tint’er Brand
“I wanted to create something that would represent and highlight the installers themselves,” says 26-year industry veteran Jason Omoletski, Founder of Tint’er Brand. “There are all sorts of film suppliers and tool companies. I wanted to highlight individuals, not necessarily companies.” For the People Omoletski founded industry merchandise provider Tint’er Brand in 2018. “I just […]
Matthew Jones Protects a 2023 Ford Bronco With Autobahn Incognito PPF
“In the realm of automotive enthusiasts, the 2023 Ford Bronco has emerged as a head-turning spectacle,” shares Matthew Jones, owner of Harker Heights Ceramic Coatings in Harker Heights, Texas. “Notably, this marks our second encounter with the 2023 Ford Bronco; the first being a remarkable 2023 Ford Bronco Raptor PPF project, dazzling in a vibrant […]
Huper Optik and Tint Wiz Host Roundtable For Window Film Industry
Huper Optik and Tint Wiz hosted a live roundtable focused on the ins and outs of generating sales with Tint Wiz on October 4. Cody Becker, Huper Optik’s Architectural Training Consultant and Wiz Trainer, and Erik Devash, founder of Tint Wiz, led the demonstration and discussion. A Distinct Shift “The window film industry has prioritized […]
Autobahn and RUPES USA to Host Paint Correction Training in Puerto Rico
Autobahn and RUPES USA will host a paint correction training session for Autobahn dealers on October 20, 2023, in Puerto Rico. Leading the course is Christopher Wright, Southwest Area Sales Manager at RUPES USA; Alexis Figueroa (‘El Magic’), owner of Magic Shade Window Tinting and Detailing in Fort Worth, Texas; Eliu Albelo, owner of Best […]
How to Watch Rotek Racing Compete in GT America’s Season Finale
GT America (powered by AWS) heads to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for its season finale races on October 5-8. Robb Holland, driving the No. 099 Rotek Racing Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, looks to finish the season strong. In the Conversation “ … The championship conversation is not complete without the No. 099 Rotek […]
Breaking Barriers: A Puerto Rican Perseverance Story
“We started tinting competitions in my neighborhood in Puerto Rico when I was 12,” says Eliu Albelo, owner of Best Deal Window Tint in Orlando, Fla. “Neighbors would compete to find out who was the better tinter. That pushed me to get better.” Working For More Growing up in a low-income family in Bayamón, Puerto […]
Brandon ‘Hoss’ Evans Tests Incognito PPF
“We applied Autobahn Incognito Paint Protection Film (PPF) on the passenger side of the shop van, and did things that no person would have ever in their right mind done to their personal vehicle.” – Brandon ‘Hoss’ Evans, owner of Xtreme Shades in Smithfield, N.C. Editor’s Note: Attention Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge dealers—I want […]