What is the best way to remove the lacquer polish? I bought the OPI Lacquer Remover, but no directions on bottle.
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Mary beth, file the polish until it is foggy... Then take squares of foil to secure remover soaked cotten balls to the nails... I like to leave it soaking for 20 min... Then you can use a scraper tool to get the polish off... But with the 20 min soak it pretty much falls off!
652994
I just use a cotton ball. It comes off quickly. That has always worked for me.
652995
What they do at the salon- soak a piece of cotton in the solution (just big enough to cover the nail), then fold a piece of foil that has been cut to fit around your finger. Let sit roughly ten minutes (less if you file the top layer of lacquer off first), then scrap off with an orange stick or finger nail.
268646
I had the same cover and the same problem. I tried polish remover and alcohol, nothing worked the cover doesn't look good nd it is not Mint color anymore. I think the company should answer to this issue since it tells about the durability of their product. Very disappointed.
927516
There's a product that works so darned WELL, I don't know why they S-T-U-P-I-D-L-Y replaced the inner [squirt] cap with some sticker with a hole over the bottle neck... you guessed it... the "GOO GONE" desolved THAT, too!Any sticker problem can be solved with "GOO GONE" and a slightly d-u-l-l single-edge razor blade. Never use a brand-new sharp blade. You'll either scratch/cut something -- or, yourself. Use the wonder-product,but rember to let it soak a few minutes. THAT stuff is great on ANY sticker on ANY surface. Patience is the key.
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As others have said, do the prep as directed. DO NOT paint to cuticle. Leave a tiny space unpainted. Takes some practice. I'm on my 4th self-manicure and it's much, much better this time. As a fix, where I hit the skin/cuticle and it starts to bubble up... I used cuticle clippers to remove loose edge, then file smooth with a cuticle file. Until I am very competent, I'm using the OPI pink (almost tranparents) starter set so it's not noticeable that I'm not perfect.
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It's not the best idea to do that. It can "melt" the lacquer by trapping it's (the lacquers) own solvents under the clear if the lacquer isn't well and properly dried for a few days. Try at your own risk. Good product though.
997834
opi nail envy is completely clear, it looks cloudy in the bottle and white in the picture, I have used it for a very long time and the quick dry top coat which is also excellent, they are both clear. hope this is helpful.
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Run lacquer thinner , mineral spirits or water thru it depending on the paint you used. If not sure use thinner ...it doesn't clog quickly but you can buy replacements. I have not had to...it also should remove and clean with the bristle brush...haven't had to do that either but have painted a lot with no problems.
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It does not come off easily and before you can even try to get it off you need to file off the gel layer on the top. The only way I am able to get it off is to put acetone on a cotton ball and wrap my nail in foil for a good 5-10 minutes (longer is better) and then after that, it will scrape off. It does not just rub off like normal nail polish but properly applied, it does wear much longer and is therefore worth the extra effort. the remover MUST be straight acetone.
549810
I would try MAAS. It removes stains and polishes without any damage. I have tried other suggested products and concoctions and this is the only one that I feel safe using on my precious metals. It is amazing!
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I have been using it for many years; but only on silver-sterling or silverplate with a sponge (one usually comes with). On stones use a good liquid that comes in a bottle-use the brush that comes with it to brush gently on the stones so as not to damage them. Rinse both jewelry and silver with warm water no soap so as not to rub off the polish. I love the results!
540240
I had no problem using it with regular polish on acrylics. I have Question? What do you use to remove your acrylics?
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Try peeling or scraping it off. And then to remove the residue just use household fingernail polish remover.
1200142
It works great with regular polish. Just remove it with nail polish remover like you would regular nail polish
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I found using Goof off does a really good job and doesn't damage the cup. You might also try polish remover, too.
1822491
The best way is to purchase a gel nail polish remover, normal nail polish remover will NOT work. Roughing up the surface first helps before applying the remover. The only other real way is to peel it off, but it's not too easy or good for your nails to do.
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Didn't apply too much; problem is that you didn't remove it all. The finish should be smooth as silk and super bright. This is a CLEANER and a polish. It takes a lot of work to remove it all. Use a very soft cloth, but you will need to rub hard, and concentrate on one small area at a time. Also, don't let it get wet for 24 hours; it has to "cure". All worth it, though.
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I held the paper towel with polish remover on my nails and then gently pushed the stones off. It is not hard just took some time. It also depends on how much top coat you use.