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Nail polish or acetone?

Posted by andy evans on September 20, 2017 at 01:08:57:
Eli D writes "First, try a solvent, like acetone or MEK. "Reactivating" the old cement may be all that's needed. If additional holding power is needed, try cyanoacrylate".

He seems to be saying use acetone to re-activate the old glue, not add fresh nail varnish.

If that's the case I like the idea of re-activating what's already there before adding either superglue or RTV silicone. Seems to make sense.