Resin showing in repair

[Fullhog]

Hi guys,

I am New to windshield repair! Infact I am still very much on the practise glass.
Now the problem I am having is that the resin is visable in the repair i.e.
around the edge of the repair is almost like halo effect and also the repair looks a little distorted.

Could it be that I am applying to much preasure or do I need a thinner resin?
Or could it be the cold weather. The resin I am useing is delta's premium bond and also magni-bond with the later being more visable.

[screenman]

We need lots of answers on this one.

How old is damage.
What type of damage.
How are you drying out.
What type of equipment.
Where were you trained.

Without some of these answered the replies will only be guesses. Could even be to much irn bru.
The resin is fine you have no problem with that.

[Fullhog]

Hi Screenman

First things first,you can NEVER have to much irn-bru (Scotland's other national drink).

I am useing Delta's B200 bridge
The chips I made indoors so no need to dry out
And I have had no training on the Delta kit although I still intend on taking you up on your training offer when I get some cash together!
I did have a days training on the Esprit kit which wasn't very good.

[Chris Williams (Trinsic)]

Try scraping the excess resin off with a razor blade. Using some pit polish helps take that grey hue away. I would make sure and get the 30 min training DVD from delta kits. You shouldn't need to pay for training... :eusa_snoo
-Chris

[screenman]

Chris,
I must completely disagree with you on this a video will not train you to be a good technician. It may show you how a easy repair is done and no more.

You have misread this guys post he is getting a pressure ring probably caused be either to much pressure or allowing uncured resin to soften the PVB.

Why should anyone not pay for training, I am in business to make money to provide for my family, why on earth should I not charge well for my time. Time spent with trainees is time I am not on the road doing repair. On an average day I make about

[mafsu]

Bravo Screenman.

[Brent Deines]

The halo effect you speak of is typically caused by too much pressure, too much heat, or a combination of the two, and not typically a resin related issue. Be sure not to overheat the glass, and do not use any more pressure than necessary to fill the break.

Training videos like ours are a great way to get started, but I recommend training for everyone. Even old dogs like me can learn new tricks from time to time if we keep our minds open.

Delta Kits offers free training in Eugene, OR. We are able to do this because, although not required to do so, many technicians purchase equipment or supplies at the classes. If it were not for this fact, we would have to charge for training like everyone else. Having said that, we are aware that it is expensive and time consuming for those of you living outside the USA to attend the free training classes.

If you can find qualified trainer in a location close to you, even if you have to pay for it, I think you will find it is money well spent.

You can also take advantage of our free technical support, via e-mail or telephone, if you are using Delta Kits equipment. We have several excellent technicians ready to answer any questions you may have.