Can I use it as a base coat?
821026
It's not a base coat. Just use it as preparation for your base coat. I have oily nails, so I need to prep them before applying polish, otherwise I get the chips. Hope this helps.
2280215
I guess....but why you would want to do that idk. You might want to add a clear coat afterwards if you actually try that.
997617
sure.....start with a light coat and after that dries you can do heavier coats. I made a bunch of brackets out of aluminum sheet and put 4 to 6 coats on them. Turned out good.
620027
I used it as a base coat, put on my regular nail polish before this dried completely, then second coat of regular polish, and use this as a top coat also when the nail polish is not all the way dry.
408551
I use as a top coat. Works well for my short nails. I did notice as a base coat it causes drying so I do not use it as a base coat.
1476446
I use it as a base coat, but it's not made to be a top coat; just a polish applied daily
716343
This base coat is meant to be used with a top gel coat and then cured with uv light. I know that without the light the polish never and i mean never dries. I don't know if you could put regular polish over it. I feel like you would still need to use an uv light.
2202803
I think you can use any base coat! My favorite is Orly Bonder but I've used multiple others (Seche Vite, OPI, Sally Hansen) and they're basically all good.
563276
I have worn it as a base coat under polish and I have worn it just by itself as we'll. both ways seemed to work but wearing it by itself seemed to work a bit better
1975284
Using it as a base coat, you would not need to reapply over your color every day
1288173
You're likely putting it on too thick...I had the same issue. You want a very thin coat.
1988597
I don't know why you couldn't, as long as it is smooth leather and not suede. It is a light protection, so I wouldn't count on it in the arctic circle, but a single coat continues to protect my leather shoes as I walk through wet grass.
1593641
this is the base coat so no. You put the base coat on and then a color and then use a uv lamp for 120 seconds and then the top coat and another 120 seconds of uv light and then wipe with a cottonball and alcohol and you are good to go.
100904
Yes you can. I actually don't use anything because this product is so awesome it coats and protects and the color is rich. I love it
445889
Yes, I've used it many times. I would recommend two light coats rather than one heavier coat.
1132742
I purchased from "General Supply" and did NOT get the base coat that is supposed to come free with this polish. You might have better luck with a different vendor. I would ask each vendor before ordering. The base can NOT be purchased separately according to OPI.
1104951
You may be a little short or just make it. It may be good for two Coats. Maybe not for three.