why do some put alcahole in there slip

[Guest VOLTRON]

double squeegee? as in going over the film twice to push out the water?

[Guest shadeking]

In winter situations you may need to push out more water so yes, double it up. Thats just me. Your mileage vary.

[KonSiva]

I add alcohol because i like the smell and make my customer believe that it's something special they can not make at home.

[Guest VOLTRON]

the only time I go over the film twice is when installing security film, I dont do any auto so I cant speak on squeegee method there other then most auto guys I see dont use much pressure at all when pushing water out.

[Slick]

the only time I go over the film twice is when installing security film, I dont do any auto so I cant speak on squeegee method there other then most auto guys I see dont use much pressure at all when pushing water out.

then you have never seen me tint a b/g.

[Guest VOLTRON]

the only time I go over the film twice is when installing security film, I dont do any auto so I cant speak on squeegee method there other then most auto guys I see dont use much pressure at all when pushing water out.

then you have never seen me tint a b/g.

You are correct I have never seen you tint But I am just going by the amount of pressure I use on flat even for just solar films I still push probably twice as hard then most auto guys I have seen. I know there are auto guys out there that use more pressure to get the water out but it doesnt seem like its the norm from what I have seen.

[Slick]

It's a wise practice in Canada....where in the winter, your slip solution will freeze and take forever to dry. Often times I will even use both hands on the squeegee.

[Guest VOLTRON]

yea I would imagine its well practiced up there, here in Texas its 109 and you could put the film on and not push any water out and it would dry in 3 days.

[Guest fredstinting]

I have heard a few people say they add a little bit of alcohol to there slip solution. Is there a reason for this? Also is it best to have a lot of slip? And what is your prefer j&j Mix?

i would never allow any alcohol to be any place on a clean window before any film install . what will happen is you film will stick instantly and will never have slip .

if you are ever doing resdiential or commercial tinting and a conner of the film doesnt want to stick take some alcohol and put some on the conner of the film it will stick but dont't use your hard card to much because the glue will clump up and you will see it .

[yz101]

I would not advise it if you use SunTek.

never had any problems when I used Suntek.

I have had some poeple say not to use it with bronze films. Again just hear say.

Their adhesive has changed through the years, but it used to turn to goo. Seemed like the last issue I had was some runoff when working on some dots about 3-4 years ago.