Can you use this as just a clear polish coat, alone?
1353442
Yes, I have used it alone and also over regular nail polish. Over regular nail polish it doesn't last as long as over the colored vinyl polishI love this polish!!Jan
1353443
I tried that once as I thought it would be a nail strengthener but it didn't work very well. You could try it and see if it works for you.
374634
You probably will only be able to get a single coat. If you have a rough surface like we did you will need more coats to get a consistent finish.
969349
It's just fine. It is a glazing polish unlike a cut or cleaner. This is for the final step after cutting and buffing. It will leave a smooth glossy finish.
1861790
Yes... This can be applied by hand or with a polisher.... Thank you for asking. Eric
1831922
Yes, you can use ultimate compound, if necesssary. Sometimes a less abrasive compound or polish is enough, depending on the condition of your paint.
1220540
I haven't tried that myself but I don't see why not. From what I read on other sites before I made the purchase, the top coat is actually the more durable coat. I think in salons you can get just the top coat on and shellac is a lot harsher. This stuff comes off with no nail damage. Hope that helps. :)
2008459
No, you cannot use this alone. It requires primer and top-coat to stay on, or it will just peel right off. The pH bonder can be skipped if you want to, but it does wear longer if this is used (OPI brand is BondAid). More importantly, these products all require the use of either a UV or LED lamp to cure, followed by cleasing with rubbing alcohol. If you're thinking of trying this, I strongly recommend either getting a shellac/"no chip" manicure in a salon or watching a few you tube videos on the process first. It definitely takes some practice and good application technique.
889793
I personally have not put this over my polish. It's a treatment for your nail so I think it would be redundant if you are using it over your polish. What I do is if your still repairing your nails then just do the treatment for one week and use it as a base coat next week. Hope that helps �
661588
Yes, I usually use plan nail polish and then use this paint to make polka dots or any design for that matter. Also, I always put clear coat over it because it washes off when it comes in contact with water.
380193
No. It suggest that toothpaste be used. I purchased polisher separately. I think that toothpaste is gone and its less abrasive
1339467
yes you can I use it not only for my gels I use it for regular polish with a top coat that needs lightsI use session vit Sech vit
1619006
As long as it's a opi brand you can try it might work I've done it everyone's experience is different but on safe side use soak off polish
563275
I use it alone (looks like clear nail polish) and under nail polish. Both work for me!! Still loving the product!!
1437149
I have never tried it other products. I assume it is designed to work with its own products, chemically. However, you can just put on the clear top coat if you don't want any color. I use the almost transparent pink so my nails look very, very natural. That works for me.
563968
Nope, just nail polish remover, but be through, because some can get left behind because it's clear and hard to see.
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.
1323267
Sorry I do not know. I use it only as clear polish directly on my unpolished nails.