Why use an eye dropper?

[shepardh1]

I am thrilled with the Delta resin I just received, but have always used a plastic bottle to squeeze drops of resin into the injector from the injector tip end. I am now using the eye dropper method and it seems cumbersome and I don't understand why one would do it that way? What am I missing?

Also, why is the resin in a bottle that is see-thru rather than the white plastic bottles that are squeezable? Thanks.

[Kgobin]

Also, why is the resin in a bottle that is see-thru rather than the white plastic bottles that are squeezable? Thanks.

The resin is in an amber glass bottle to help protect against UV rays.

I am now using the eye dropper method and it seems cumbersome and I don't understand why one would do it that way? What am I missing?

One of the most important parts of a windshield repair is getting the end seal filled with resin, which means using a dropper or syringe so you don't waste any resin in the threads.

[shepardh1]

I am thrilled with the Delta resin I just received, but have always used a plastic bottle to squeeze drops of resin into the injector from the injector tip end.

I pour from the injector tip end, not the threaded end ... many folks put the resin in the threaded end... wondering why?

[Kgobin]

May I ask what kind of windshield repair assembly do you use?

[Brent Deines]

Delta kits resins are available in the industry standard 15ml squeeze bottle for those who do not like the glass bottles and droppers. If using a top load injector I would recommend using a dropper or syringe to minimize resin waste and mess.

[shepardh1]

I am using a CAT bridge from Polylite ... with aluminum injectors from Glass Magicians that can be top or bottom loaded ... I always load from the bottom because I was trained by the guy that was trained in the 80's by his dad... I am open to new and better methods, I am honestly and humbly asking why one would "top load" a standard injector?

Brent, your answer answered my question, I will simply pour the contents of your glass bottle into an empty squeezable bottle ... I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything.

[shepardh1]

For the 4 years I have been on this forum I have doubted Delta's resin would be worth double (or even triple) what most other resins cost. I finally bought a couple bottles. I don't want to use profanity on this forum, but friggin aye! Wow! I love this stuff! I did my first full day yesterday with it and it seems to fill faster and more clearly than the Polylite resins I have always used. Thanks for a great product ya'll!!!

Now I might need to bite the bullet and close up shop for a few da to drive up and try the equipment in a class...

[screenman]

Go for it, investing in yourself is one of the best things you can do.

[wingrider]

Potential newbie here, don't get me wrong, I like Delta and more than likely will order my equipment from them but I have to question resin costs - even thought I have no idea how much differant brands vary in price. I have read some reviews on "Fix a Flats" Fix a Windshield DIY product, the whole kit for somewhere around 14 dollars. Out of curiosity I read some of the reviews from this product, from what I would consider "professional" or "capable" DIYers, the reviews are rated very high with many comments of how the repair was almost invisable. It was almost depressing to know a person could make this repair themselves if they had common sense and could read and follow directions. I am aware that there are plenty of people out there that wouldn't attempt this themselves or even consider it - the customer we are all seeking. Anyways, in this package quite a few people mentioned they have enough resin left over for at least a few more repairs. To me, the resin costs are a drop in the bucket compared to marketing and all the other business costs, I will try my best to determine who has the best, regardless of price and use it. Whats the big deal on the price of a few drops of resin? If you are concerned about a couple of dollars of resin, personally, I wouldn't want you working on my windshield. Same with saving a minute or two on a repair, I have seen compaines advertise how "fast" their system is, again, whats an additional couple of minutes? I'm into quality, not quantity, I sleep very well at night.

[Nomad]

I am using a CAT bridge from Polylite ... with aluminum injectors from Glass Magicians that can be top or bottom loaded ... I always load from the bottom because I was trained by the guy that was trained in the 80's by his dad... I am open to new and better methods, I am honestly and humbly asking why one would "top load" a standard injector?

Bottom loading works well on vertical windshields, even upside down if need be. The disadvantage is that if more resin is needed for any reason the injector will have to be removed and reloaded. The GW is used in this way and the LR can be loaded that way too. The one I use can be used either way and it depends on what I'm doing as to which way I use it. For top loading injectors it may be somewhat more difficult on vertical windshields as the resin will tend to run out and away from the tip. If you have two chips close together and can slide the injector, then when done with the first chip you can slide to the next and add resin without having to remove and reset the bridge and injector (top load). I carry a DK, GW, LR and one other injector and have occasion to use them all at times. Today I had a pickup with ten chips on it, mostly small ones, and used five injectors all working at the same time. If you have multiple chips it really helps to have more injectors than just the one. I think the DK injectors are great but others swear by different setups. As long as they work properly and do the job, it's a matter of personal preference.