Punch list for contamination

Lacquer Bottles, Base Coat and Topcoat can become contaminated due to a variety of reasons. Bear in mind that Dazzle Dry is scientifically engineered to function as a system and all the components are designed to synergistically work together. Do not separate the components or incorporate other product into the 4-step system (plus Revive). See below for identifying contamination, causes, remedies and prevention methods.

What causes contamination of Base Coat?

• Not allowing each layer to dry matte prior to applying next layer can cause dragging of semi-wet rubbery Base Coat onto the brush, therefore transferring into the bottle and causing contamination.
• When the neck of the Base Coat bottles become crusty, you cannot achieve an air-tight seal. When bottle is placed in hot water and water gets past the shoulder, you risk water entering the bottle, therefore contaminating the contents. This can lead to premature chipping and/or other issues. Keep necks of bottles clean using a lint-free wipe saturated with pure acetone, being cautious to not drip acetone into the bottle when cleaning the necks.
• If oil/lotion are not properly removed with Step #1 Nail Prep prior to Base Coat application, your brush will become contaminated with oil/lotion and transferred to the bottle.

How to identify contaminated bottles of Base Coat.

• If Base Coat bottle seems gooey, snotty, slimy or will not stay clear after putting in hot water, this is indicative of contamination.

How to remedy contaminated bottles of Base Coat?

• Contaminated bottles of Base Coat cannot be remedied and must be discarded.

How to prevent contamination of Base Coat?

• Allow each layer of Base Coat to dry well prior to applying next coat to prevent dragging semi-wet rubber polymers onto the brush.
• Do not allow water to get in the bottle when putting in hot water by only filling below the shoulder of the bottle with hot water.
• Bottles may also be wrapped in a hot towel for a few minutes until it de-clouds.
• Do not store in or on hot towel cabinets.

What causes contamination of Lacquer?

• Not allowing each layer to dry matte prior to applying next layer can cause dragging of semi-wet rubbery Base Coat onto the brush, therefore transferring into the bottle and causing contamination.

How to identify contaminated bottles of Lacquer.

• If you pull out the brush and notice that there is a rubbery bounce, slimy and/or snotty texture to the Lacquer, this is indicative of contamination with semi-wet Base Coat.

How to remedy contaminated bottles of Lacquer?

• Contaminated bottles of Lacquer cannot be remedied and must be discarded.

How to prevent contamination of Lacquer?

• Allow each layer of Base Coat and Lacquer to dry well prior to applying next coat.
• Tip, the second coat of Base Coat is not quite as “matte” as the first coat and may have more of a sheen. You will notice that it goes from looking wet and watery to dry.
• Tip, not all colors dry chalky or matte. Your indication that the Lacquer is dry and ready for the next coat is that it loses the wet and watery appearance.
• Make sure your Lacquer is reconstituted with Revive prior to application. This will help the Lacquer glide on vs. having to brush over and over. Do not try to perfect the first coat of lacquer, it may appear streaky and uneven, the second coat will cover imperfections.

What causes contamination of Topcoat?

• Not allowing each layer of Lacquer to dry prior to applying Topcoat can cause contamination.
• Using other brands of regular polish with Topcoat. These polishes dry slowly.

How to identify contaminated bottles of Topcoat.

• If the Topcoat contains a tint and is not clear, this is indicative of contamination with pigment from the Lacquers. Topcoat should be clear without any color tint.

How to remedy contaminated bottles of Topcoat.

• Topcoat bottle contents may be poured out, clean the bottle by adding several drops of Revive, swirl around and dump several times until bottle is clean. Refill Topcoat bottle using larger Dazzle Dry refill sizes of Topcoat.

How to prevent contamination of Topcoat?

• Allow each layer of Base Coat and Lacquer to dry well prior to applying Topcoat.
• Apply Topcoat generously to avoid dragging pigment from the Lacquer.
• Make sure your Topcoat is reconstituted with Revive prior to application if needed, (do this before starting the manicure to give any bubbles time to disappear). This will help glide on vs having to brush over and over.