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Acrylic FAQ's
1. When should I replace my acrylics?
break completely and further damage your tanning unit.
One of the biggest mistakes of salon owners is waiting for their acrylics
to break before replacing them. Even if your acrylic appears to be in
perfect shape, over a period of time it will begin to block a percentage
of the UV light. Most acrylics should be replaced every 1500-3000
hours. The best way to test the UV transmission of your acrylics is to
purchase a light meter. Take a reading with acrylic on. Then, take a
second reading with the acrylic off. If the readings show a difference of
20% or more, the acrylics need replacing.
2. What is the best way to measure my acrylic for ordering purposes?
Take the acrylic completely out of the unit.
With a METAL tape measure, measure the width around the back side
of the acrylic (the side closest to the lamps). Be exact. Do not round
up or down. Most distributors prefer that you get within 1/8".
Measure the length in the same manner.
In some cases, you will need to measure the width of any special
taping. For instance, some acrylics have gray or white tape at the
head and foot of the acrylic to disguise lampholders or other inner
workings of the tanning unit. This is especially true for the canopy
acrylics of units with facial tanners. Make any notations concerning the
specifics of the taping pattern.
If your acrylic has any type of special notches or holes, please notate
the specific location of these features.
Please be sure to tell the order taker what type of acrylic you have:
curved, molded, V-bend, 2 bend, 3 bend, or 4 bend.
Also inform them if it is for the bench (bottom) or canopy (top).
3. What can I do to prolong the life of my acrylics?
To prevent premature cracking, make sure that your bed has all of the
acrylic supports properly installed. Inspect them to make sure that they
are not loose or cracked.
Some units do not have a proper support system to begin with. In that
case, you can either purchase after-market acrylic supports that can
be modified to fit your tanning unit. Or, you can purchase replacement
acrylics in an upgraded thickness for an additional charge.
Use disinfectant and cleaners that are acrylic safe. Most home
cleaning products are damaging to acrylics.
Clean and polish your acrylics regularly with a system such as Novus
Plastic Polish. It comes in three steps: Step 1 cleans and prepares the
acrylic surface for polishing, Step 2 removes haziness and fine
scratches, and Step 3 removes deeper scratches. Using this system
will prevent build up, remove scratches, and help prolong the life of
your acrylics.
Make sure that all of your internal cooling fans are working. Defective
fans can cause hot spots in your tanning unit. In a worse case
scenario, this can cause unnecessary warping of your acrylics.
Do not allow any of your customers to use tanning products that are
not designed for use in indoor tanning equipment.
A1 Tanning Supply carries most acrylics, even the hard to find ones!
Call 800-881-2427 and order your new acrylic today!
break completely and further damage your tanning unit.
One of the biggest mistakes of salon owners is waiting for their acrylics
to break before replacing them. Even if your acrylic appears to be in
perfect shape, over a period of time it will begin to block a percentage
of the UV light. Most acrylics should be replaced every 1500-3000
hours. The best way to test the UV transmission of your acrylics is to
purchase a light meter. Take a reading with acrylic on. Then, take a
second reading with the acrylic off. If the readings show a difference of
20% or more, the acrylics need replacing.
2. What is the best way to measure my acrylic for ordering purposes?
Take the acrylic completely out of the unit.
With a METAL tape measure, measure the width around the back side
of the acrylic (the side closest to the lamps). Be exact. Do not round
up or down. Most distributors prefer that you get within 1/8".
Measure the length in the same manner.
In some cases, you will need to measure the width of any special
taping. For instance, some acrylics have gray or white tape at the
head and foot of the acrylic to disguise lampholders or other inner
workings of the tanning unit. This is especially true for the canopy
acrylics of units with facial tanners. Make any notations concerning the
specifics of the taping pattern.
If your acrylic has any type of special notches or holes, please notate
the specific location of these features.
Please be sure to tell the order taker what type of acrylic you have:
curved, molded, V-bend, 2 bend, 3 bend, or 4 bend.
Also inform them if it is for the bench (bottom) or canopy (top).
3. What can I do to prolong the life of my acrylics?
To prevent premature cracking, make sure that your bed has all of the
acrylic supports properly installed. Inspect them to make sure that they
are not loose or cracked.
Some units do not have a proper support system to begin with. In that
case, you can either purchase after-market acrylic supports that can
be modified to fit your tanning unit. Or, you can purchase replacement
acrylics in an upgraded thickness for an additional charge.
Use disinfectant and cleaners that are acrylic safe. Most home
cleaning products are damaging to acrylics.
Clean and polish your acrylics regularly with a system such as Novus
Plastic Polish. It comes in three steps: Step 1 cleans and prepares the
acrylic surface for polishing, Step 2 removes haziness and fine
scratches, and Step 3 removes deeper scratches. Using this system
will prevent build up, remove scratches, and help prolong the life of
your acrylics.
Make sure that all of your internal cooling fans are working. Defective
fans can cause hot spots in your tanning unit. In a worse case
scenario, this can cause unnecessary warping of your acrylics.
Do not allow any of your customers to use tanning products that are
not designed for use in indoor tanning equipment.
A1 Tanning Supply carries most acrylics, even the hard to find ones!
Call 800-881-2427 and order your new acrylic today!
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