ACRYLIC - tanTALK

international · 07-13-2006, 10:49 AM

My acrylics are in ok shape but im thinking they could be changed. I have owned the salon for over a year and have changed a couple of them. Others look better when taken out and polished, scrubbed and cleaned but i still think they should all be switched out. How often do u all change your acrylics completely. Any tips on keeping them clearer throughout the year. thanks in advance

Tanzenite · 07-13-2006, 10:51 AM

I know some that only change them when they crack or break.

international · 07-13-2006, 10:52 AM

Yeah thats the advice i got too but I think thats not enough. I mean some are foggy at times. they clear up great when they are buffed and polished but still i dont want them to be blocking out anything for the tanners.

Tanzenite · 07-13-2006, 10:55 AM

True. I also know that some salons (depending on the usage of the bed) change the acrylics every six months.

international · 07-13-2006, 10:56 AM

yeah i was thinking about just doing it once a year and doing good polishing and buffing in between to keep them looking nice. i think if i am doubting it it just needs to be done...its just going to be a big expense

ramcat · 07-13-2006, 10:56 AM

Florida policy (Health Department) states that if you can feel the crack with your nail, the acrylic must be changed. I had a scratch in on that they made me change.

international · 07-13-2006, 10:58 AM

so are you both saying you wouldnt change it unless there was a crack or break? i read somewhere that it can block up to 7% of the bulbs etc etc...

Tanzenite · 07-13-2006, 10:59 AM

What type of equipment do you have international?

international · 07-13-2006, 11:09 AM

I have two 20 min. Kalfsun Pro 3000 beds, i have 4 VHR Kalfsun units and i have a stand up (its old) and a face tanner and the Apollo 8000

Tanzenite · 07-13-2006, 11:14 AM

The acrylics for those beds are inexpensive. I really don't think there is a time schedule for changing acrylics. I think its more if they break, or how ever often you feel the need to change them.

07-13-2006, 10:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
international I love Derf!! Join Date: Jun 22 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 997 Rep Power: 14	ACRYLIC My acrylics are in ok shape but im thinking they could be changed. I have owned the salon for over a year and have changed a couple of them. Others look better when taken out and polished, scrubbed and cleaned but i still think they should all be switched out. How often do u all change your acrylics completely. Any tips on keeping them clearer throughout the year. thanks in advance __________________ International Tan Great Skin. Great Tan. Great You. www.ComeTanWithUs.com Internationally known as the best place to tan...

07-13-2006, 10:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tanzenite Don't you dare! Join Date: Jun 2 2005 Posts: 1,816 Rep Power: 25	Re: ACRYLIC I know some that only change them when they crack or break.

07-13-2006, 10:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
international I love Derf!! Join Date: Jun 22 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 997 Rep Power: 14	Re: ACRYLIC Yeah thats the advice i got too but I think thats not enough. I mean some are foggy at times. they clear up great when they are buffed and polished but still i dont want them to be blocking out anything for the tanners. __________________ International Tan Great Skin. Great Tan. Great You. www.ComeTanWithUs.com Internationally known as the best place to tan...

07-13-2006, 10:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tanzenite Don't you dare! Join Date: Jun 2 2005 Posts: 1,816 Rep Power: 25	Re: ACRYLIC True. I also know that some salons (depending on the usage of the bed) change the acrylics every six months.

07-13-2006, 10:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
international I love Derf!! Join Date: Jun 22 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 997 Rep Power: 14	Re: ACRYLIC yeah i was thinking about just doing it once a year and doing good polishing and buffing in between to keep them looking nice. i think if i am doubting it it just needs to be done...its just going to be a big expense __________________ International Tan Great Skin. Great Tan. Great You. www.ComeTanWithUs.com Internationally known as the best place to tan...

07-13-2006, 10:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
ramcat Join Date: Oct 26 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 2,262 Rep Power: 16	Re: ACRYLIC Florida policy (Health Department) states that if you can feel the crack with your nail, the acrylic must be changed. I had a scratch in on that they made me change.

07-13-2006, 10:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
international I love Derf!! Join Date: Jun 22 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 997 Rep Power: 14	Re: ACRYLIC so are you both saying you wouldnt change it unless there was a crack or break? i read somewhere that it can block up to 7% of the bulbs etc etc... __________________ International Tan Great Skin. Great Tan. Great You. www.ComeTanWithUs.com Internationally known as the best place to tan...

07-13-2006, 10:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tanzenite Don't you dare! Join Date: Jun 2 2005 Posts: 1,816 Rep Power: 25	Re: ACRYLIC What type of equipment do you have international?

07-13-2006, 11:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
international I love Derf!! Join Date: Jun 22 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 997 Rep Power: 14	Re: ACRYLIC I have two 20 min. Kalfsun Pro 3000 beds, i have 4 VHR Kalfsun units and i have a stand up (its old) and a face tanner and the Apollo 8000 __________________ International Tan Great Skin. Great Tan. Great You. www.ComeTanWithUs.com Internationally known as the best place to tan...

07-13-2006, 11:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tanzenite Don't you dare! Join Date: Jun 2 2005 Posts: 1,816 Rep Power: 25	Re: ACRYLIC The acrylics for those beds are inexpensive. I really don't think there is a time schedule for changing acrylics. I think its more if they break, or how ever often you feel the need to change them.

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