new elmer's for matrix Options

[nc_wlch]

for everyone using elmer's blue glue for the matrix, there is a completely clear elmer's out now. imho works 1000 times better. i've done two now, one mustang, and one grand am, and they both turned out awesome! sorry if everyone has already seen it.

[spyghost]

what kind of elmer's glue is that? pic will be very helpful

[nc_wlch]

sorry, my camera is completely worthless, and i know this pic isn't very good, but this is the stuff. i think blue gluers will really like it!

[spyghost]

how is it when it dries?

[thatsnappyguy]

is the consistency the same? this is good news

[nc_wlch]

i will snap a pic of one i did last week as soon as i can, it looks awesome. and its a little runnier than the blue glue, which i almost think works better. but it doesn't clump, like the blue glue sometimes did, at least for me anyway.

[spyghost]

i will snap a pic of one i did last week as soon as i can, it looks awesome. and its a little runnier than the blue glue, which i almost think works better. but it doesn't clump, like the blue glue sometimes did, at least for me anyway.

now that's what i am talking about... c'mon dude post some good shots there :P

[maddtinter]

I have never heard of this technique before.I am curious I would like to know will the Elmers glue be affected by the UV light of the sun after exposure?How long does it last?

This has been edited by maddtinter: Oct 3 2008, 10:57 AM

[zolar]

I have never heard of this technique before.I am curious I would like to know will the Elmers glue be affected by the UV light of the sun after exposure?How long does it last?

works really well ive used it for years
holds up longer than most tint

maybe elmers should make mounting and laminating adhesive

[wetintcars.com]

for everyone using elmer's blue glue for the matrix, there is a completely clear elmer's out now. imho works 1000 times better. i've done two now, one mustang, and one grand am, and they both turned out awesome! sorry if everyone has already seen it.

How long does this stuff hold up?

[TINTDESIGNZ]

Awesome tip-the clear seems to work better than the blue.I've noticed the blue not holding on all matrix-so far the clear is so much easier to work with and has held and dries invisible!

[Tint Artist]

How does this compare to sanding and doing the drop and heat meathod?

[thatsnappyguy]

got me 3 bottles. used it the other day. works great, a lil thinner that the blue from what i find and this helps fill the dots alot better. i like it

[rondy_]

how much time should you let the film dry (I mean after squeezing), then peel and apply the glue?

[willie]

Awesome tip-the clear seems to work better than the blue.I've noticed the blue not holding on all matrix-so far the clear is so much easier to work with and has held and dries invisible!

Nice tip, TDz where did you find it. My walmart here doesnt have it

[thatsnappyguy]

how much time should you let the film dry (I mean after squeezing), then peel and apply the glue?

i never wait. i blue max over it and peel it down so i can do the glue. been glueing like that for about 5 years now and never had a problem. well there are some cars that the blue glue doesnt really do a great job on so i would love to see how the clear works out.

[rondy_]

how much time should you let the film dry (I mean after squeezing), then peel and apply the glue?

i never wait. i blue max over it and peel it down so i can do the glue. been glueing like that for about 5 years now and never had a problem. well there are some cars that the blue glue doesnt really do a great job on so i would love to see how the clear works out.

thanks. great Im going to try this with one of the new 2 door civic. it has a small matrix on the top. going to use another glue. no elmers down here

[wetintcars.com]

how much time should you let the film dry (I mean after squeezing), then peel and apply the glue?

i never wait. i blue max over it and peel it down so i can do the glue. been glueing like that for about 5 years now and never had a problem. well there are some cars that the blue glue doesnt really do a great job on so i would love to see how the clear works out.

thanks. great Im going to try this with one of the new 2 door civic. it has a small matrix on the top. going to use another glue. no elmers down here

So what's the verdict? And where are those pics everyone suggested get taken and posted?

[rondy_]

how much time should you let the film dry (I mean after squeezing), then peel and apply the glue?

i never wait. i blue max over it and peel it down so i can do the glue. been glueing like that for about 5 years now and never had a problem. well there are some cars that the blue glue doesnt really do a great job on so i would love to see how the clear works out.

thanks. great Im going to try this with one of the new 2 door civic. it has a small matrix on the top. going to use another glue. no elmers down here

So what's the verdict? And where are those pics everyone suggested get taken and posted?

have not done it yet lol

[wetintcars.com]

Went ahead and tried it on a 2008 Civic coupe. Elmers glue gel for school work. Worked awesome. Loved it. Will use from now on.

[EWF]

Gents,

We probably get 3-4 calls per week about this topic. Although we understand it completely, trying to explain it over the phone is very difficult. If anyone has any pics that illustrate how to do this, please email them to me. I have a free roll of True Black for whomever sends us the best/most useful pics.

Please email it to me at howard@buytint.com

Thanks guys,

Howard
Express Films

[crusty old tinte...]

I currently use the elmer's and yes it looks great. anybody ever heard of a product called McGoups. The stuff is supposed to work great,

[wetintcars.com]

Went ahead and tried it on a 2008 Civic coupe. Elmers glue gel for school work. Worked awesome. Loved it. Will use from now on.

UPDATE - After it dried out it looked like so I have adopted another technique. After the window has been installed, I take my side swiper and press on both ends of the blade real firmly and squeegee in an upward motion all the way across the window. I do it with Accord coupes too. When it dries out, it dries out white, but in a uniform appearance. Everybody likes this over ANY other method.

Try it. It works best!

[Zrok]

vinyl won't let you down

[TintDude]

Vinyl sucks the big one. Not as bad a paint though, but really, learn how to sand and glue.

[tintman Pa]

ya cant sand over defroster or antenna lines.....guess i gotta try the glue again....last time it was clumpy and didnt look as how i thought it should...

[TexasTinter]

have any of you ever let the film hang down from the dots? usually what i do is, i will install the back glass first. i will go over the dots with my side swiper and then i will pull the film away from dots and allow the film and water dry off of the dots. i will continue on with the rest of the car. then after i am done with that i will put a little heat on the outside of the window around the dot area. i will then after that take a gray lidco card wrapped in a paper towel and work the film down 3" at a time from left to right until all the film is layed. it looks really good. even sometimes i will let it sit outside under the sun if i have time then come back and then lay the film down.

[after13yrs]

Vinyl sucks the big one. Not as bad a paint though, but really, learn how to sand and glue.

you are the never failing rescource for tips so tell more about the sanding

[TintDude]

Vinyl sucks the big one. Not as bad a paint though, but really, learn how to sand and glue.

you are the never failing rescource for tips so tell more about the sanding

I was just being blunt with my opinion

You can sand the dots down with 2500 wet/dry sandpaper and it makes a big difference, many times you don't even need glue afterward.