KMKZ PAINT CLEANSING

KMKZ PAINT CLEANSING
A pH-neutral cleanser that strips sacrificial coatings and resets the paint surface

Since our founding, our approach to protecting paint has been the "sacrificial coating": a coating applied to be removed later. Until now, the only ways to remove one were alkaline detergent or polishing. This product removes it by peeling it off. Resetting the film is one of the key steps in getting the most out of KAMIKAZE COLLECTION products.

Why neutral, not alkaline
Dissolving a film with alkali inevitably affects the paint film as well. Strong surfactants and alkaline ingredients can make a surface look hydrophilic when the real cause is often insufficient rinsing, and repeated use of such products may dissolve the paint surface. That is why we hesitated to make a stripping detergent. We developed this product to be as close to neutral as possible, with the effect on the paint surface in mind.

Fine ceramic abrasive
The product contains a minimum amount of spherical fine ceramic abrasive, which acts as a helper in removing the sacrificial coating while it reacts at neutral pH. The particles are extremely fine and nearly spherical, so they do not scratch the paint unless rubbed dry with a hard sponge or similar. The result is a sharp reflection and a lightly polished look that ordinary stain or oil removal does not give. Exposing fresh paint film is also intended to help coatings and waxes bond. In our own testing with our products, we confirmed improved durability and water repellency, with fewer water droplets remaining on the surface.

We especially suggest it to those who have never exposed fresh paint film by machine or hand polishing.

One extra step after washing
Add one step after washing, then rinse with water. We focused on making it safe to use on wet paint right after a car wash, adjusting the viscosity, the reaction time against the sponge action, and the abrasive ratio several times. We also considered ease of use outdoors, so it is designed not to dry out quickly.

In one step it:

• Removes wax and water-based emulsion coatings and leaves the surface hydrophilic
• Safely removes light water spots, water stains and oil
• Improves reflection and smooths the paint film surface

Directions

1. Wash the car thoroughly first. If you want to remove water spots or silica scale, do that beforehand.
2. Put 1 to 2 pumps on a microfiber sponge. Apply with light pressure (hold down firmly, but not heavily) over a 50 cm square, treating it as one panel.
3. When a white film of the product covers the water-repellent surface and the paint is no longer visible (about 2 to 3 passes), rinse with water.
4. Check that the surface has become hydrophilic. If any areas remain, reapply to those spots.
5. If a white film remains after the surface turns hydrophilic, rinse it off lightly with a wash sponge or similar.
6. Avoid using the product under strong sun.

Precautions

• The purpose of this product is to remove wax and water-based emulsion coatings. It may also affect ceramic and glass coatings already applied, including professional inorganic curing coatings.
• On paint known to be soft, such as some black paints, wash thoroughly beforehand and do a patch test with a clean microfiber sponge before use.
• Applying it dry with a firm sponge will scratch the paint film. Always apply it wet, with a soft material.

PRODUCT INFO
Ingredients: Surfactant (non-ionic), fine ceramic abrasive, fragrance, stabilizer, ionized water
Capacity: 300 ml (about 10.1 fl oz)
Country of Origin: Japan