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Tint-Off – Automotive Division

International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive Division Competition

Competitions – Rolling With Winners

Competition Rules & Regulations
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Do you have what it takes to be #1? Competitors from all over the world and walks of life will face off for the title of “World’s Best Automotive Window Film Tinter.” The International Window Film Architectural and Automotive Tint-Off™ Competitions will be held September 18-20 at the Tampa Convention Center. The champions will be crowned at the Gala Awards Reception and Ceremony on Friday, September 20, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
The International Window Film Tint-Off Automotive division is an opportunity for tinters from around the world to compete and demonstrate their tint applications. Industry veterans judge the competitors’ tint jobs as well as their procedures, safety and cleanliness. This event provides the opportunity for competitors to learn from other professionals, execute quality film applications, pick up innovative techniques and of course compete for the chance to hold the title of “World’s Best Automotive Window Film Tinter.”

In Order to Compete
You must be employed currently as an installer in a bona fide operating window film company and you must have at least one year of experience as a technician in the industry in order to compete. Be sure to register early. Registration deadline for contestants is Friday, July 8, 2013. No registrations will be accepted after this date.

The first-place winner’s company is awarded:
• Extensive media coverage and press releases sent on behalf of the champion’s company;
• Use of the Automotive Tint-Off Winner logo on stationery, business cards and advertising for one year;
• Use of the 2013 International Window Film Tint-Off – Automotive Division logo for an unlimited time; and
• A congratulations ad and coverage of the victor and his/her company will appear in WINDOW FILM magazine.

For Our Champion
The first-place winner of the International Window Film Tint-Off 2013 – Automotive Division will receive $10,000, a gold medal and trophy, as well as bragging rights as the “World’s Best Automotive Window Film Tinter.” Second place will receive $3,000 as well as a silver medal, and third will receive $1,000 and a bronze medal.

The competition was founded by WINDOW FILM magazine.

Schedule at a Glance

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Tuesday, September 17

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Registration
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Vendor Move-In

Wednesday, September 18

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Registration Open at the Tampa Marriott (Closed 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Vendor Move-In
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – IWFA Accreditation Courses
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch Break
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive Division Mandatory Contestant Meeting
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Registration Open at the Tampa Convention Center
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Wednesday Keynote Speaker to be Announced (Joint Session)
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – IWFC Exhibition/Extravaganza
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Competition Welcome Ceremony/Parade
5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive Division Preliminary Heat 1
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Cocktail Party
6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. - Vehicle Wrap Demonstration on the Show Floor

Thursday, September 19

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Registration Open at the Tampa Marriott (Closed 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Architectural Division Mandatory Contestant Meeting
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – IWFC Educational Seminars
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Registration Open at the Tampa Convention Center
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Architectural Division Preliminary Heats
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – IWFC Exhibition/Extravaganza
3:20 p.m. – 6:10 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive Division Preliminary Heat 2
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Paint Protection Film Demonstration on the Show Floor

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Cocktail Party
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Silent Charity Auction (Final bids due by 6:45 p.m.)

Friday, September 20

7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Registration Open at the Tampa Convention Center
7:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. – Announce Finalists International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive and Architectural Divisions
7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. - IWFC Dealer Roundtable for Auto Glass
7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. - IWFC Dealer Roundtable for Architectural Glass
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – IWFC Exhibition/Extravaganza
10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive Division Finals

11:50 a.m. -1:30 p.m. – International Window Film Tint-Off™ Architectural Division Finals
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Paint Protection Film Demonstration on the Show Floor
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Vendor Tear-Down
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Gala Awards Reception and Ceremony

Schedule tentative and subject to change.
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International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (IWFC) 2013 is set to be held September 18-20, 2013 in Tampa, Florida at the Tampa Convention Center and the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina.

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Tint-Off – Automotive Division

International Window Film Tint-Off™ Automotive Division Competition

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Schedule at a Glance

International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (IWFC) 2013 is set to be held September 18-20, 2013 in Tampa, Florida at the Tampa Convention Center and the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina.

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