Head Cement

[LopatNympher]

What should I use to thin my head cement. It has become as thick as resin, I assume the solvents are volatile and have flash off. Is acetone a good thinner or do I need something like styrene or methylmethacrylate?

[trout5]

I just use a commercial head cement thinner. I suppose a commercial thinner in bulk would be less expensive, but I worry about leaving an odor on the flies.

[Walshmiko]

I Ditched Head cement a long time ago because it gets gross to fast. I just use a bottle of rod varnish and a pin.. Never needs to be thined and it seems to work just fine, been using it for a few years now.. it really finishes things off..

[LopatNympher]

i was watching a series of fly tying vids and the guy who put them on used varnish and a hat pin as well. I might have to check that out.

[alanb_ct]

I've been using Sally Hansen Hard As Nails clear for my whole tying career. Cut the brush that comes in the bottle in half. One bottle lasts for years.

[AaronJasper]

When it's close to solidifying it's time to buy new! The Hard as Nails it the best one out there... And the cheapest!

[Walshmiko]

Guess its Time to Hit up Sally Beauty Supply!!! Sally Hanson? Hmm Never Heard Of Her

[alanb_ct]

Any drug store sells Sally Hansen Products. Try CVS or Walgreens.

[LopatNympher]

Bought some today at rite aid. 3 bucks

[Walshmiko]

HA HA Stole A bottle of clear out of some drunk chicks bag In hoboken two nights ago.. Tpo is making me into a nail polish junkie!