fine grit files / different numbers...?

[Mieke]

HI,

I noticed that in ezflow,s range the file used for the natural nail is a 180 grit file where as cnd,s is a 240 grit.

Does this mean that ezflows grey fox is a bit harsher then cnd,s koala buffer?
If so does it mean that ezflow needs a rougher surface to adhere to then cnd,s products?

I,m just curious
:hug: thx

 

[naturalnails]

The higher the number the smoother the file.

If you can imagine one square inch of file then a 240 grit has 240 pieces of grit whereas a 180 has 180 pieces hence they are bigger and therefore rougher.

 

[beautilou]

The higher the grit the softer the file is I only ever use 240 grit or higher on the natural nail :green:

What ever company the grit should always be the same

 

[geeg]

HI,

I noticed that in ezflow,s range the file used for the natural nail is a 180 grit file where as cnd,s is a 240 grit.

Does this mean that ezflows grey fox is a bit harsher then cnd,s koala buffer?
If so does it mean that ezflow needs a rougher surface to adhere to then cnd,s products?

I,m just curious
:hug: thx

To answer your question. ... That would appear to be correct or they would recommend a softer kinder abrasive, I would have thought.

With CND (whose product is chemically quite different) you need neither primer nor a rough surface for the product to adhere. You only need a CLEAN, DRY surface.

 

[Mieke]

Very interesting,

I always assumed automatically aswell that you always use a 240grit no matter what. But obviously different systems have different requirements which i never thought about When you here info from others it"s always like...yeah ofcourse, makes sense...Even though It would never cross my mind by myself. :lol:

I always wondered about the numbers aswell so thx fiona for explaining.

 

[geeg]

Very interesting,

I always assumed automatically aswell that you always use a 240grit no matter what. But obviously different systems have different requirements which i never thought about When you here info from others it"s always like...yeah ofcourse, makes sense...Even though It would never cross my mind by myself. :lol:

I always wondered about the numbers aswell so thx fiona for explaining.

All systems are not the same chemically.

Some are made with the health of the natural nail in mind and most are just made to cling to the top of the natural nail no matter what you hve to do to it to make it stay on.

 

[CurlyQs]

Very interesting,

I always assumed automatically aswell that you always use a 240grit no matter what. But obviously different systems have different requirements which i never thought about When you here info from others it"s always like...yeah ofcourse, makes sense...Even though It would never cross my mind by myself. :lol:

I always wondered about the numbers aswell so thx fiona for explaining.

Hmmmm.... Interesting observation.....
Using 180 on the natural nails makes me a bit uncomfortable - you can definitely see scratches on the nail..... I've always stuck with nothing rougher than 240.

 

[beautynails]

If so does it mean that ezflow needs a rougher surface to adhere to then cnd,s products?

I,m just curious
:hug: thx

When I used Ez Flow I prepped with a 240 grit and never had any problems with it. I never could understand why they recommended 180 grit.