Opal Extra Fine – Black DLC - Lifespan up to 8 months
Pickup available at Willow Academy HQ
Usually ready in 24 hours
A specialist extra fine bit engineered for controlled surface refinement and base-safe product removal.
The Opal Extra Fine is designed for low-impact removal, allowing technicians to remove gel polish from a standard base coat without disturbing the base layer - making it essential for precision-focused services and The No-Soak method.
Grit Level: Extra Fine
Function: Gel polish removal for standard base coats / base-safe reduction
Shape: Rugby Shape
Cut Pattern: Spiral Cut
Material: Tungsten Carbide
Coating: Black DLC Coating
Rotation: Suitable for Right-handed & Left-handed use
Recommended Speed: 22, 000 rpm - 25,000 rpm for removals.
Pressure: Light, controlled pressure only
Sanitisation: Suitable for professional cleaning, disinfection & sterilisation. Autoclave Safe.
Engineered for precision surface work, the Opal allows you to refine and remove product without aggressive cutting.
Removes gel polish cleanly without damaging the base layer
Ideal for BIAB infills and soft structure refinement
Smooths remaining product to create an even surface for reapplication
Reduces risk of over-filing and heat build-up
Gel Polish Removal with standard base coat
Most fine bits still cut aggressively if misused.
The Opal is engineered for controlled, low-impact removal.
Extra fine cut allows the removal of colour without penetrating structure or base
Rugby shape full visibility when manouvering around the nail
Speciality teeth ensure layer-by-layer removal
Carbon coating enhances glide and reduces friction
Designed for base-preserving techniques
This is not a bulk remover - it’s a precision control tool.
Black DLC Coating – Carbon Coated & Maximum Lifespan.
This version features a Black Carbon coating designed to:
Last 4 times as long as a standard E-file Bit Coating
Lifespan up to 8 months (use & storage dependant)
Protected in Carbon our Diamond like coating
Coating best for: Technicians looking for maximum life & cost per use. Those who wish to order less frequently.
Qualified E-File Technicians
Beginner & Advanced skill level
Techs performing gel polish removals with standard or thin base coats
Not suitable for:
Untrained users without e-file education.
Working at 22,000–25,000 RPM
Use light, controlled pressure
Work from cuticle area to free edge in long strips, not back and forth
Keep the bit moving to avoid heat concentration
Not suitable for:
Filing the natural nail, use on product only.
For best results, use as part of a structured removal system:
Step 1: The Opal Extra Fine – Removal of gel polish colour
Step 2: Refine the remaining product using a Sanding band in 240 or 180 grit
Step 3: Follow with cuticle work
Pickup available, Usually ready in 24 hours
Unit 2 Norman Business Park, 61 Thorby Avenue
March PE15 0AR
United Kingdom
We continually test, measure and compare all our e-file bits so you can trust them to perform when you need them most. The Willow Guarantee means that we will refund or replace any e-file bit that doesn't do its job.
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