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Acrylics
Resources: Sunbed Service & Supply will special order your acrylic shields to fit your tanning bed needs. We make every effort to ship acrylic orders the same day!
Care / Maintenance: Many factors such as heat, weight and tanning bed lotions can add to the decrease in performance of your acrylics. Proper maintenance and deepen the tan of your customers.
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Disclaimer: Please note that our prices are subject to change.
Acrylics FAQ's
1.
When should I replace my acrylics?
Acrylics
should obviously be replaced when they are broken, especially if the crack is
large enough to either pinch a customer, or 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 1/16".
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 aftermarket 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.
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