Head cement.

[outdoorsmanfool 0]

Hi everyone, after i get done using my head cement it turns white after drying, it has never been left open or anything and it is about a year old. is there a way of fixing it with something around the house? or do i need to get something from a special store or get a new bottle?

 

Thanks, nick.

[SilverCreek 0]

Sometimes head cement that absorbed water will dry white. That may be what has happened. Go and buy a bottle of Sally Hansen's clear "hard as nails" nail polish.

 

OR maybe you bought Wapsi Flexament. See:

 

http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=66530

[FlaFly 0]

I agree. Sally Hansens is cheap, and works fine, and they sell it everywhere. Do save your other stuff though... you can't tell when you might actually want a white head.

[flytire 0]

When in doubt, leave it out.

 

Wax the tying thread and tie a good whip finish knot and its not even needed

[outdoorsmanfool 0]

alright, thanks for the tips haha. but i am in doubt kinda cause i am making them for a brothers friend and he wanted to buy some so i am kinda being picky on every fly i make so i am not sure what to make now? i need to make 10 flies total bass and bluegill flies..... any options?

[fisherousdotcom 0]

Go with either the Sally Hansen's or step up and get some Loon Hard Head. It works great and will not dry white on you.

[Chase Creek 0]

I've never had a problem with Sally Hansen's. I normally use clear, but you can get it in black and different colors. I also apply it by putting a drop of appropriate size on a toothpick instead of trying to brush it on. Never kept track of how long it lasts before degrading, but have had a bottle on the desk for several months at a time.