Frosted Acrylics Vs. Regular. . . which is better?

missyhot · 07-28-2005, 01:12 PM

I'm getting ready to purchase more beds. The ones I have now have frosted acrylics. Through research I was led to believe they allow for a more even tan. However, some customers say they don't feel like they get enough tan with frosted and prefer regular (see through). Is one better than the other?

Neon Beach · 07-28-2005, 01:29 PM

Try the search function for that one, it was discussed a while back.

Neon Beach · 07-28-2005, 01:38 PM

http://www.tantalk.com/viewtopic.php?topic=2340971&forum=1

missyhot · 07-28-2005, 01:47 PM

Duh! I'm new to this. Thanks for the advice-I just found out all I needed to know!

MidloTan · 07-28-2005, 01:50 PM

I had no idea frosted acrylics even existed! Neon, sounds like you're against them! ) We have brand new beds and brand new shiny clear acrylics, so I don't foresee us making any moves to frosted anytime soon. They seem more cosmetic then actually effective. When the time comes though, Neon can you teach me how to sand them down all pretty with that sandpaper you have! LoL

Neon Beach · 07-28-2005, 02:02 PM

I think they look great, but they must decrease the UV that clients receive. Maybe not significantly though. I can't decide anymore.

tanman0302 · 07-28-2005, 02:08 PM

I WAS TOLD BY SONNENBRAUNE AND UWE THAT THEY DO NOT DECREASE UV BUT ACTUALLY HELP AS ACRYLICS GET OLDER. AS I UNDERSTAND IT THEY "BEND" UV LIGHT, WHICH HELPS DISPERSE THE LIGHT MORE EVENLY IF AN ACRYLIC HAS A SCRATCH.

missyhot · 08-01-2005, 05:29 PM

Just cleaned/maintained my beds and I found out a huge PLUS to having frosted acrylics . . . they really hide the dust, etc. in the beds.

Sherin · 08-02-2005, 10:25 PM

I have both in my salon and see no difference in tanning results!

mr belvedere · 08-02-2005, 10:31 PM

Tony the Tiger says they're "Grrrrreeeaaaaat!" Frosted baby, yeah! Do I make you Randy, baby?!

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07-28-2005, 01:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
missyhot I love Derf!! Join Date: Jun 30 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,659 Rep Power: 102	I'm getting ready to purchase more beds. The ones I have now have frosted acrylics. Through research I was led to believe they allow for a more even tan. However, some customers say they don't feel like they get enough tan with frosted and prefer regular (see through). Is one better than the other?

07-28-2005, 01:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 46 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	Try the search function for that one, it was discussed a while back.

07-28-2005, 01:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 46 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	http://www.tantalk.com/viewtopic.php?topic=2340971&forum=1

07-28-2005, 01:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
missyhot I love Derf!! Join Date: Jun 30 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,659 Rep Power: 102	Duh! I'm new to this. Thanks for the advice-I just found out all I needed to know!

07-28-2005, 01:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
MidloTan Join Date: Jul 19 2005 Posts: 69 Rep Power: 0	I had no idea frosted acrylics even existed! Neon, sounds like you're against them! ) We have brand new beds and brand new shiny clear acrylics, so I don't foresee us making any moves to frosted anytime soon. They seem more cosmetic then actually effective. When the time comes though, Neon can you teach me how to sand them down all pretty with that sandpaper you have! LoL

07-28-2005, 02:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 46 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	I think they look great, but they must decrease the UV that clients receive. Maybe not significantly though. I can't decide anymore.

08-01-2005, 05:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
missyhot I love Derf!! Join Date: Jun 30 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,659 Rep Power: 102	Just cleaned/maintained my beds and I found out a huge PLUS to having frosted acrylics . . . they really hide the dust, etc. in the beds.

08-02-2005, 10:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sherin I love Derf!! Join Date: Aug 10 2004 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 4,765 Rep Power: 10	I have both in my salon and see no difference in tanning results!

08-02-2005, 10:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
mr belvedere DERFERATOR Join Date: May 10 2005 Age: 39 Posts: 8,667 Rep Power: 52	Tony the Tiger says they're "Grrrrreeeaaaaat!" Frosted baby, yeah! Do I make you Randy, baby?!

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