trailhead Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hey, I have a jar of head cement that is a bit too thick and viscous for my liking. I thought there was thinner that you can buy, but have been having a tough time trying to find any. So anyone know where I can pick some up or what I could use as a substitute? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flytyer Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 What kind of cement? It does make a difference as to what kind it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirocco Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 There's cement out there called Head strong and it has a sister product called Head Strong Thinner. Distributed by Springbrook so it would be available through most major shops in town. But I haven't heard of any general thinners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailhead Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 What kind of cement? It does make a difference as to what kind it is. It's H&H solvent based cement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flytyer Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 What kind of cement? It does make a difference as to what kind it is. It's H&H solvent based cement. Call Darren Banasch at H&H , he would be able help you I assume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroy Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I use Sally hansen Hard as Nails with nylon and finger polish thinner. Very inexpensive and easy to get. The gals at Wal Mart will look at you kind of funny, but who cares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytyer101 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I like to use Hard as Hull. It gives the fly a great finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMasson Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Zap-a-Gap, I have yet to find a stronger, more adhesive glue. Who cares what the head looks like, the fish certainly don't. They're for fishing not for showing. I'm not familiar with the brand of cement you're using so I can't really offer any advise on a thinner to use. Possibly nail polish thinner....that's really just acetone though but it might work. I'd definitely recommend calling the manufacturer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Depending on the base I use laquer thinner. The only place I have found laquer and thinner is a place called "Belaire". 1 Litre at a time and I mix it about 50 50 in a baby food jar, glass with a metal lid. I have to agree with the Zap-a-Gap great adhesive and much faster to set then laquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQUATCHER Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 zap a gap is great for double bunnies. but take pride in your flies man! keep searchin for what you like. however, i once used tree sap while camping. always check yer portabox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryfly Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Leroy got it ... Toss the thick stuff and buy Sally Hansen Hard as Nails. Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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