Adhesives....
It sounds like your adhesive is soaking into the material rather than drying on top. I've been using Sally Hansen's, Hard As Nails or many years and haven't experienced what you describe. Maybe your glue is too thin to accomplishing the affect you're after. You might consider using one of the UV cure adhesives, if you haven't already tried them....
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