{"product_id":"180-shaping-files","title":"180 Shaping Files","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy our thin white 180 grit shaping files work well:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eABS 180 grit shaping file is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoarse enough to shape efficiently\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt refines the free edge without taking too long\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFine enough to avoid deep scratches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLower grits like 80 or 100 can leave heavy grooves in ABS enhancements that may show through polish, chip or weaken the structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSafer around the natural nail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen filing the shape of natural nails, 180 fine grit, thinner files create a smooth shaping finish. 180 grit reduces the risk of over filing and heat friction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest uses for a 180 grit ABS file:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRefining side walls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePerfecting shape after application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBlending tip seams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmoothing surface before buffing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShortening extensions with moderate control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen NOT to use 180 grit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor heavy bulk removal on hard gel\/acrylic → use 100\/180 grey file grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor final shine prep → switch to 240 grit or buffer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ABS - Allure Beauty Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54001158848839,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/4244\/8455\/files\/2_9360bd74-c703-44a0-b7ee-01ba4644267e.png?v=1779797863","url":"https:\/\/allurenails.co.uk\/products\/180-shaping-files","provider":"ABS - Allure Beauty Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}