KMKZ INSECT RELEASE

THEORY

A new bug remover, made for coated cars.

As a Japanese car chemical brand, what can we offer? That question is where this product began.

Our development theme: Not too strong. Not too weak.

In the heat of summer, paint and coating layers are more delicate than you might think. Depending on the type and conditions of use, a strongly alkaline bug remover can affect the coating layer, and in some cases even damage the paint.

A chemical meant to remove bugs shouldn't cause unnecessary damage to your coating or paint. KMKZ INSECT RELEASE is KAMIKAZE COLLECTION's answer to that problem.

PERFORMANCE

Most bug removers are formulated to be alkaline. To break down insect body fluids, proteins, fats and chitin, they may use sodium hydroxide, sodium metasilicate, organic solvents or relatively aggressive surfactants.

We took a different approach with KMKZ INSECT RELEASE.

Without relying on harsh solvents or excessive cleaning agents, it softens and lifts bug residue so that a pressure washer can remove it with as little contact as possible.

On KAMIKAZE COLLECTION-coated cars, it can remove most bug residue (except large insect remains) while keeping the impact on the coating layer to a minimum. We've also kept the load on the paint as low as we can.

Unusually for KAMIKAZE COLLECTION, this product contains a minimal amount of thickening agent. It keeps the product on vertical surfaces long enough to work on bug residue. Too much thickener, however, can leave residue that traps dirt, so we kept the amount to the minimum needed, balancing cleaning performance and finish.

When removing bugs, the thing that does the most damage to paint is actually rubbing. This product is designed so that you spray it, wait 1 to 2 minutes, and rinse with a pressure washer (warm water at about 30 to 60°C works even better) to remove most bug residue. If you do need to rub lightly, the thickener provides lubrication that reduces friction on the paint.

A bug remover made for coated cars. It seems obvious, yet nobody had made one.

That is KMKZ INSECT RELEASE.

A NOTE FROM OUR CEO

One of my hobbies is touring hot springs across Japan, and this product was actually born on one of those trips.

On a long drive from Tokyo to Aomori, the front of the car collected far more bugs than I ever expected, so I bought a bug remover at a local store in a hurry. Afterward, the QUICK DETAILER 3.0 I applied at the car wash had completely turned hydrophilic.

"Why is a chemical this harsh sold as if it's normal?" That thought was the starting point for this product.

I analyzed many bug removers from Japan and overseas and studied their formulas and how they work. We kept what was needed and cut what wasn't. Through the "addition and subtraction" that is so typical of KAMIKAZE COLLECTION, we arrived at a single formula.

The question I kept asking throughout development was: how should this act on a coated car?

The answer I arrived at was this: instead of forcibly removing bugs, release them from the paint. With a pressure washer, the bugs simply lift away from the surface. That's why we chose the name RELEASE, not REMOVER.

It doesn't scrub off bugs with powerful ingredients. It releases them through a chemical reaction. That idea is the theory behind KMKZ INSECT RELEASE, and I'm confident you'll feel what I mean once you use it.

For this product's signature CEO quirk, the fragrance is mint, a Hokkaido specialty also known for repelling insects. As a Hokkaido native, I grew up with this refreshing scent, and I wanted the application process to be pleasant, too.

"What's the point of removing bugs if the bugs bite me while I'm doing it?" I hope you can picture me saying that while developing this product.

KMKZ CEO

DIRECTIONS

This product was developed for coated cars. Degraded coatings, or films that have lost their durability, may be affected. If needed, maintain your coating with our coating products.

1. Spray generously onto the target area.
2. Wait about 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Rinse with a pressure washer, or a jet nozzle with sufficient water pressure.
4. Finish by rinsing thoroughly with plenty of water.

Other Uses

• Clay lubricant: Can also be used as a lubricant when claying to remove iron fallout. Its moderate slickness helps the clay glide and makes the work easier. Rinse thoroughly with water afterward.
• Bird droppings and tree sap: Can also be used to soften and remove bird droppings and tree sap. Rinse thoroughly with water afterward.

FAQ

Q. Will it strip my coating or wax?
A. Depending on the type of coating or wax, how it was applied, and its condition, it may be affected. That said, it is designed to be gentler on coating layers than typical strongly alkaline bug removers.

Q. Can I use it without rinsing?
A. No. This product must be rinsed. Always rinse thoroughly with plenty of water after use.

Q. Can I use it in the rain?
A. It isn't the recommended method, but our CEO has confirmed that spraying it on and driving in heavy rain naturally removes much of the bug residue. We generally recommend using it with a pressure washer.

Q. Can I use it on glass, plastic and wheels?
A. Yes. It can be used on glass, unpainted plastic, wheels and other areas where bugs tend to stick. Rinse thoroughly with water afterward.

PRODUCT INFO
Ingredients: Special surfactant, special chelating agent, thickening agent, fragrance (mint), water
pH: 6.5 (neutral)
Volume: 300 ml / 1,000 ml (1 L)
Country of Origin: Japan