Reddit reviews Bob Smith Industries BSI-157H Maxi Cure/Insta-Set Combo Pack (3 oz. Combined),Clear

My nails went to crap earlier this year, and the free edges were barely visible. I spent a fair amount of time trying to figure out a way to protect my nails while they grew out. And even when they would grow out, they would break and tear again. The Sally Hansen maximum growth polish actually worked, but did nothing to strengthen my nails.

So I went the nuclear route. Using this method, it's kind of a pain, but I haven't torn or broken a nail since I've been using it. Now all of my nail free edges extend 6+mm, and they are practically bulletproof. Plus my nail polish last beyond two weeks, with zero chips. I will actually have to add polish to the inner part of my nail where it grows out a couple of times before I get tired of the color, and change it.

I use a thick super glue to adhere a silk nail wrap to my entire nail plate. I then add a second layer of silk to the very tip of my nails. This makes the nail HARD, and extremely durable, and also increases the thickness at the edge of my nail. The extra thickness, and rounded edges have eliminated inadvertently scratching myself due to the longer nails as they are no longer razor sharp.

I've then round the edge with a nail file, and wrap every coat of nail polish around the edge to the inside, so every bit of the underside of my nail is painted to match the top side of my nail. The nail polish adheres to the silk wrap many, many, many times better than it does my nail plate.

This is also a perfect way to repair a ripped, dented, or broken nail.

Gluing the silk to your nail plate is a tedious task. You don't want any of the glue to get down inside of your cuticles. The thick Super Glue does not set instantly. You have a good 20 seconds to get the silk into place and the excess glue wiped away from your cuticles before you use the accelerator to instantly set everything in place.

Regular nail polish remover will not effect the super glue/silk layer. Pure acetone will. So you can use a regular nail polish remover to remove the polish and repaint. But if you want to remove the glue/silk layer, acetone will be needed.

This is what I've been using. It's from Amazon, but you can also get the same items from Hobby Lobby. 💕E


❗❗ JUST DON'T EVER USE A THIN GLUE ❗❗


Supernail Swiss Silk Wrap Self-Adhesive Tabs, 40 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MFWH70/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_poZVDb2WR7EVW

Bob Smith Industries BSI-157H Maxi Cure/Insta-Set Combo Pack (3 oz. Combined) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0166FFCHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-pZVDbR9TGP00O

Could you provide some photos? I'm a big fan of CA glue, it sets almost instantly after you activate it, and it's super strong.

CA glue works well, but buy an "activator." It basically instantly hardens the glue.

Here's a decent set with both the glue and activator.
https://www.amazon.com/Bob-Smith-Industries-BSI-157H-Insta-Set/dp/B0166FFCHS/

So the tools I purchased for my printer are:

Usb sd card reader https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZYXR7DL

Microfiber cloth ( I use this with the isopropyl alcohol to wipe the bed down)

A hand held led flashlight

Flush cutters

Bob Smith Industries BSI-157H Glue, works great for multi part prints https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0166FFCHS

Sand paper

Hobby knife

Edit to fix phone autocorrect fail

It's just super glue. Sometimes the thicker gel type is more handy; I prefer something that's in between runny and gel. See if you can get some kicker as well to cure it instantly.

I use this for everything: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0166FFCHS/

Sorry one last favor: could you recommend a CA?

I see the following that I looked up on Amazon, but if there is some other one you recommend, please do:

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Here's the one I was introduced to. Naturally, it worked well, so I have no reason to shop around brands. I'm sure any other brand would work as well, but we are creatures of habit.

https://www.amazon.com/Bob-Smith-Industries-BSI-157H-Insta-Set/dp/B0166FFCHS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487793551&sr=8-3&keywords=ca+ACCELERATOR

Note: it works with any superglue that is CYANOACRYLATE and you don't need that brand.

Hey hey!!! I know your struggles, so not many students at my university knew this, but it's a quick way to glue stuff. Buy any cynocralyte glue, good one though like insta cure. Then buy an accelerator preferably one that sets clear. You only need a little bit of glue then as a drop of accelerator. Usually I would have small dab a glue and a small plastic I could put a small amount on bass wood the place and add drop of accelerator. Here is link to some

Bob Smith Industries BSI-157H Maxi Cure/Insta-Set Combo Pack (3 oz. Combined) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0166FFCHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_28BGDb1PTXAZ0

I believe most hobby shops will carry it as it's used in model making

I prefer super glue with an activator these days, I use this stuff. Sets in a couple of seconds and you can use it on places you won't be able to get UV light to cure the resin.

Do yourself a favor and check into different brands of glue: Bob Smith Industries BSI-157H Maxi Cure/Insta-Set Combo Pack (3 oz. Combined) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0166FFCHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_e4nIDb7KDMA0T