Mike Norng’s Recommended Starter Tool Kits: Tint + PPF (New & Updated)

Mike Norng’s Recommended Starter Tool Kits: Tint + PPF (New & Updated)
Up-and-coming installers ask Mike Norng the same question all the time: “What tools do you recommend I start with?” So we made it simple.
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f you’re brand new and want to build your setup the right way—or you’re a seasoned installer ready to refresh your workspace—these are the new and updated kits Mike recommends.
Tint Professional Kit

This is the complete starter setup Mike recommends for anyone getting into window tint. It’s built to cover the real day-to-day work: clean prep, consistent installs, and the small tools that save you time when the job gets tight.
Inside the kit you’ll find a full squeegee lineup for every situation, including the Tinter Pro Pack, Superman and Mini Superman for quarter windows, Conquerer (Blue), Grey Bondo Card, Black Wing, Platinum Reach, plus a no-stopper squeegee handle and MXtractor 90D options (cropped and rectangle). It also includes a 6" prepping handle squeegee to keep your workflow moving.
For spraying, you get a ProMaster spray bottle that can be used for slip or tack depending on your preference and the job.

For card work and shaping, the kit includes a Blue Hard Card (Soft), White Hard Card (Hard), and a Pink Chizler.

For cutting and trimming, you’re covered with a clear film slitter, AccuTec Pro razor blades (100 per box), a magnetic blade breaker, an OLFA SAC-1 9mm knife, and OLFA stainless steel blades (50 per box).

For scraping and tight access, the kit includes a long handle scraper and a hook tool.

For solutions, you get InstaGel (1 gallon) and InstaSlip (32 oz), along with a 100ml syringe for controlled application.

For prep and cleaning, the kit includes tint guide tape, microfiber, windshield rope, a banana scrubber, and a scrub pad rollback.

For glass and windshield work, you’ll have glass prepping blades, a scrubber, a long bend edge squeegee, a Bulldozer, a Titan Red squeegee, and a Short Cut squeegee.

And because the small things matter, Mike’s must-haves are included too: a Blue Shank, Door Saver Set (Plastic), Gasket Loader, Tint Button, CRL Push Stick, Suction Measuring Tape, Clay Pad Set, and a K Brush (10").

PPF Professional Kit

This is the complete starter setup Mike recommends for anyone getting into PPF. It’s built for clean installs, better control in tight areas, and a workflow that helps you move faster without cutting corners.

The kit includes the core squeegees you need to prep and finish cleanly, including the PPF Pro Pack Plus squeegee, a 65D UltraSoft prepping squeegee, an 8" prepping squeegee, a Mini Extractor, an MXtractor 90D rectangle, and a no-stopper squeegee handle.

For spraying, you get an electric spray bottle for hot water and two ProMaster spray bottles you can dedicate to slip and tack.

For wrap and tuck work, the kit includes a titanium tweezer, a magic wrapping stick, and a 7-piece magnetic tucking pro tool set.

For cutting, trimming, and detail work, you’ll have a clear film slitter, a magnetic blade breaker, an NT yellow knife, an OLFA SAC-1 9mm knife, a 6mm ninja knife with blade, a 30-degree carbon blade (OLFA), the AeroBlade, and a PPF decon needle.

For solutions and prep chemicals, the kit includes InstaGel (1 gallon), InstaSlip (32 oz), STEP 1 (16 oz), and a 10ml syringe.
To round it out, Mike’s must-haves are included: a tint brush (10"), a PPF torch, a gasket gap set in 2"/4"/6", a Ghost Wrap Glove (color may vary), and a suction measuring tape.

Which kit should you choose?

If you’re focused on window tint, the Tint Professional Kit gives you a complete setup that covers prep, install, and finishing. If you’re installing paint protection film, the PPF Professional Kit gives you the tools that help you control edges, reduce mistakes, and keep your workflow efficient.
Ready to build your setup the right way?

These kits are built around what Mike actually uses and recommends—no filler, no guessing, just the tools that matter. If you’re not sure which kit fits your work (or you do both tint + PPF), reach out and we’ll help you pick the right setup.

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