How do you....?

[cantrelax]

Mend a crack in the stress area at the side wall? I was probably taught this when trainig but as the training was not very good I have to ask again. Do you have to saok off the nail. Or can you simply file it down, blend and then fill? I use gel.

 

[Urban Geek]

File a 'v' into where the crack is, ensure that the remaining product is sealed to the nail and fill in the crack. Hey presto! No need to soak off.

 

[cantrelax]

Cheers

 

[Prionace]

If there is lifting sorrounding the crack area it's probably better filing straight down than a V. I think you should only soak if it is a large problem, that would be more time consuming to repair than to soak.

 

[cantrelax]

This is all basic stuff I know, but how exactly do I file a v in to the nail?