Squeegee Battles 2024 Competition
What is Squeegee Battles?
Squeegee Battles is a Tinter Battles’ Original Window Cleaning Competition. It took place in the ALL-NEW Wiz Castle Events Center in Longwood, FL. Each competitor was tasked with fully squeegeeing a lathered window in one single stroke without leaving streaks or water on the glass. The fastest competitor advanced and eliminated their opponents until the final remaining competitor was declared the winner.
Squeegee Battles 2024 Competition had a total of 40 Competitors and began with Heats of (4) Competitors each. The rules are simple, fully squeegee a window using only ONE SINGLE squeegee pass for the entirety of the window. No streaks or residual moisture will be accepted. Any lift in the squeegee prior to completing the round will result in a disqualification.
The judges for this competition are:
Sean G. Tintman of Tint Man Gill in Sumter, SC
Avery Wells of Preferred Window Tinting in Valdosta, GA
Selected by Shawn Vogler of SolarFX Window Films.
Official Commentator: Carlos Olazaba as "The Texas Squeegee"
With 40 initial competitors, Tinter Battles launched the Squeegee Battles Competition in heats of (4) competitors each. From these (4) Competitors, only one would emerge as the winner and advancing to the next round of heats.
With bubbling anticipation, the competition heats begin. The first (10) emerging competitors that advanced from their heats are listed below:
Heat 1: Billy Murray
Heat 2: Bruce Slavich
Heat 3: Carlos Omar Garcia
Heat 4: Fernando Sainz
Heat 5: Julian Guzman
Heat 6: Marco Ortiz
Heat 7: Patrick Latman
Heat 8: Ricky Miller
Heat 9: Sean Sud
Heat 10: Vincent Dietrich
The competition was intense! The crowd was roaring with excitement as they witnessed history in the making. The Team of Solar FX was actively engaged watching the competitors to determine a winner. With the FINAL 10, the Squeegee Battles transitioned into a 1v1, Heat-to-Head Elimination Series Competition. This means if the competitor is drawn to compete, they must defend their position until full competition victory or defeat.
The following rounds are listed below:
Billy Murray vs Bruce Slavich: Billy Murray Advances
Billy Murray vs Omar Garcia: Billy Murray Advances
Billy Murray vs Fernando Sainz: Fernando Sainz Advances
Fernando Sainz vs Julian Guzman: Julian Advances
Julian Guzman vs Marco Ortiz: Marco Ortiz Advances
Marco Ortiz vs Patrick Latman: Patrick Latman Advances
Patrick Latman vs Ricky Miller: Ricky Miller Advances
Ricky Miller vs Sean Sud: Sean Sud Advances
The final draw in the competition signifies the FINAL Battle in the Squeegee Battles Competition. Sean Sud takes on Vincent Dietrich!
In Round 1 of the Squeegee Battles, Sean Sud takes the win by completing the Squeegee in 10.19 Seconds.
In Round 2, Vincent Dietrich takes the win by completing the Squeegee in 9.47 Seconds.
In Round 3, Sean Sud wins the 3rd and final battle with a 10.29 Second Stroke declaring the official winner and 1st recipient of the Squeegee Battles Competition at Tinter Battles 2024!
Congratulations to Sean Sud and a special thank you to Geoshield Window Films for sponsoring Sean Sud to the Squeegee Battles Competition!
Want to compete in the next Squeegee Battles? Read the rules below and be ready to BATTLE!
- Competition Format:
Singles Division Battle Rounds. The winner of each round advances and the losing competitors are eliminated.
- Preparation Time:
- Each competitor has 60 seconds to fully prep for their window.
- Tools:
- Competitors will have an official squeegee provided for them during competition to use.
- Methods:
- Any squeegee stroke style is accepted so long as it is completed in one single pass and the squeegee does not lift the glass during this time until completion.
- Objective:
- Each competitor is required to fully squeegee a window using only ONE SINGLE pass for the entirety of the window. No streaks or residual moisture will be accepted. Competitors will display their expertise in the speed and squeegeeing technique.
- STREAK-FREE:
- Glass must be streak free to be accepted as a completed entry. Any streaks left behind will result in a disqualification.
- Disqualifications:
- Lifting the squeegee before completing the full pass will result in a disqualification. Any streaks left behind from improper squeegee technique will not count towards a completed entry.
- Competition Structure:
- Phase 1: Random drawing Bracket Style Tournament Format where winners advance and losers are eliminated until 50% of competitors remain.
- Phase 2: The remaining competitors enter an Elimination Series Competition, battling until victory or defeat, with the loser being eliminated. This phase allows competitors to build undefeated streaks testing endurance.
- Entry and Registration:
- Competitors must purchase an All Access ticket to Tinter Battles 2024 for entry.
- Registration will be available onsite at the event entrance.
- Livestream Viewing:
- Watch the Squeegee Battles via livestream by following @tinterbattles on social media platforms.
- Sponsors:
- Squeegee Battles 2024 is proudly sponsored by SolarFX Window Films.
