Anyone use mylites4’s? 0

[jmt999]

I bought some but I wasn’t ready for how hard it is to get the board or book in or out of the bag.
 

I tried 2 silver age books and actually stopped because I thought I might damage them. I tried 2 modern books and it worked but it still wasn’t smooth like with mylites2’s.

I assumed they were the best, but I just ordered some mylites2’s which work better. Lesson learned I guess.

[comicquant]

I had the same issue with the 4’s.  Every time I put a book in I thought it would end up slicing through the spine.  I’ve never had any issue with the 2’s.

Edited April 28, 2021 by comicquant

[lizards2]

[adampasz]

[theCapraAegagrus]

They're dangerous.

[innocuous]

I use the 4mils, Silver/Gold size with FB on some nice SA books. 

[musicmeta]

Yes, inserting the book into the 4mil Mylar's is a bit nerve racking sometimes.  I still like them and may switch from the Mylites2. 

[DavidTheDavid]

I tried them but now use M2's exclusively.

Edited April 28, 2021 by DavidTheDavid

[jmt999]

Appreciate the replies. Surprised I’ve never heard of the issues with mylites4’s. I can see why people still like them though, the 2 modern books do look and feel nice.

[Randall Dowling]

[InfantTerrible]

19 hours ago, jmt999 said:

I bought some but I wasn’t ready for how hard it is to get the board or book in or out of the bag.
 

I tried 2 silver age books and actually stopped because I thought I might damage them. I tried 2 modern books and it worked but it still wasn’t smooth like with mylites2’s.

I assumed they were the best, but I just ordered some mylites2’s which work better. Lesson learned I guess.

 

yes, they are stiff, but can be loosened up

so if you really want to use 4-mil, the trick is to take 3-5 backing boards, and force them into the mylar. Once the edges a bit loose, then put your comic + board in there

folding the top is also tricky, once I fold the top, I put heavy books on top of them and leave them overnight or even longer to create folding crease

they offer good protection, I use them for my important SA books

 

Edited April 28, 2021 by IronMan_Cave

[Mirkinator]

I accidentally got some 4mils and immediately noticed the same issue. Wasted $20.  Went back to 2 for the right tight fit that feels oh so good.  Not sure I would have it in me to stretch 4mils to make them fit right. 

[Point Five]

I found the trick with Mylars is to buy an extra size larger (if you have BA books, buy SA size, etc) so they are roomy enough that there's no risk of a spine snag or corner chip when putting a book in. Though in the case of golden age books, it means buying a size called 'Super Golden Age' that hardly anyone carries, and they feel kind of outlandishly large.

Since I discovered Mylite2s a few years back, I love them, have used them heavily and never once had a problem. I really don't see going back to Mylars.