Q+A Weekend Question

[ladybgemini]

Ok, Something I have always wanted to know.

Why does L&P seem to create more heat when filing with an e-file than gel?


Rachel

 

[*JOANNE*]

heat...is caused by friction of 2 surfaces rubbing together ( 2 sticks make a fire theory lol) the faster you file the more friction, the more heat....i suppose e files can cause more heat due to the speed the bit turns and if it isnt been moved around a larger surface ie the whole enhancement, then this will cause alot of heat, saying that a good old 180 file can cause just as much heat if someone files too agressive and keeps filing in one area too long....dont think it makes much difference to either l&p or gel......maybe rough handed ness with l&p is down to application, or gel is softer to file, either way heat is caused by aggresive filing whatever system i reckon

 

[angel fingers]

i'd say because the file does not have to work so hard to file the softer gel whereas you need to file more and thus create more friction to file l/p

 

[Classy Claws]

If your getting too much heat with your E-file your not using it right.. your touch is a tad to heavy and your not moving the file enough.

 

[Apex73]

I reckon its because l&p is harder than gel, and therefore (said in posh tones) the e-file has to file for longer & with different pressure to get a result.

Whaddya think? Seems sensible to me anyway! :green: