The Tint Guy The Clear Choice for Window Tinting By Michelle MartinFor nearly 30 years, Chris Robinson has been known as The Tint Guy. Robinson, at age 16, just wanted to customize his first car by tinting the windows himself, but quickly realized there could be a future in window tinting professionally. Window tinting was just a hobby, he says, but as more and more friends asked me to tint their car windows, I realized it was a good way to earn some extra money. Before long, Robinson had built a reputation as The Tint Guy, and in 1989 was contracted by a national automotive accessories company based in Lexington, Ky., to help train and hire employees of its new window tinting division. It was just a one-year contract to get the program started, Robinson says. The owners of the company recognized there was a real market in window tinting. Robinson returned to Georgia after working in Lexington for a year and continued to do window tinting out of his home, eventually opening The Tint Guys first retail store in Woodstock in 1994 and a second store in Jasper last year, with plans for a third store in the north Cobb/Acworth area next year. In addition to auto window tinting, The Tint Guy offers commercial and residential window tinting. This isnt the dark window tinting seen on cars, Robinson explains. Ours is virtually clear, scratch-resistant film that is applied to the interior surface of glass that blocks out 99% of the suns damaging UV rays and can reflect as much as 90% of the suns heat. Its a very high-tech, multi-layer process, and offers consumers cost savings through reduced energy bills and extra protection against sun exposure. In fact, Robinson says reports show that applying 3M Window Film to residential and commercial windows can reduce summer energy bills up to 40%. Commercial developers could see substantial savings, including government tax breaks for energy-efficient building design. In most instances, residential consumers could recoup their costs in just a few years and commercial consumers sometimes in less than a year, he says. Typically, its a more economical investment that offers long-term savings over expensive blinds and shutters. The Tint Guy offers free estimates, including an industry specific E-Film energy audit program that assesses residential and commercial owners square footage, HVAC system, elevation and current energy costs to estimate the likely payback period on the initial window tinting investment. Robinson and all other technicians of The Tint Guy are trained and certified according to manufacturer guidelines for installation and safety, and participate in continuing education to stay current on new products and industry trends. All we do is tint all day, every day, Robinson says. This is our specialty. We know every type of film and which one is best for certain applications, Robinson says. The only full-service 3M window film dealer in metro Atlanta, The Tint Guy was named 3M Dealer of the Year for Georgia in 2010 and continues to be recognized year after year by the 3M Company for excellence. We appreciate being recognized by one of the worlds leading manufacturers. We know 3M is highly selective, so to be honored as the best in the state year after year attests to our commitment to providing quality, personal service by experienced professionals, Robinson says. We use only the best window film that the industry has to offer and is proven to last, he adds. Its durable, but doesnt require any special cleaning or care. You clean and care for it just like you would regular glass. Best of all, Robinson notes that window tinting works 24/7 for you protecting your furnishings and reducing your energy costs isnt based on remembering to close the blinds. As a Cherokee County native, Robinson takes pride in serving the community where he lives. Until I lived away, I didnt realize what home meant. This is my home and it was important to me to establish my business in my hometown, he says. The Tint Guys work can be seen all around Cherokee County: in the windows of the Cherokee County Administrative Offices at The Bluffs, the Cherokee County Courthouse and all the Cherokee County Property and Tag offices, just to name a few. Every job that The Tint Guy does benefits Cherokee County and is an investment toward growing Cherokee County, says Robinson. Residential, Commercial & Automotive Window Tinting WOODSTOCK10262 Main Street770-592-4265 JASPER4077 Camp Road706-622-6681 TheTintGuy.com
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