DO you HAVE to use the pH cleaner before the base coat, or is that optional?
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I use 70% Isopropyl Alcohol from the drugstore and it works perfectly for me. The point is to make sure the nails are free of any soap residue, etc. DO remember to swipe your nails with a cotton ball soaked in acetone nail polish remover AFTER applying the base and top coats and drying with the light treatment dryer. Just using the light treatment alone will absolutely not dry my nails. I use the base coat first; dry with the light treatment for 90 seconds; immediately follow with the top coat and dry for another 90 seconds with the light treatment; and then briskly swipe each nail several times with the acetone cotton ball and it hardens immediately. I know it sounds odd but it absolutely works for me and nothing else does! Good luck!
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I use a cheaper primer from sensationails but I have done my nails without a primer. Just make sure to buff the nails first in order to remove any oils. You want them to be clean and oil free in order for the base to stick and not peel.
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No. I just wipe my nails with rubbing alcohol. Then apply base coat, color, then top coat. Then wipe with alcohol to finish off
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You don't have to but it works like any powder you would use for any foundation. It gives a finishing touch.
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I did not use a buffer but you will need some elbow grease to get the shine you want. I was pleased with the result I got.
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No its like nail polish but, you must use the top by CND. No base coat. Works fairly well.
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You need a base coat, primer and top coat and light. It's all part of the system.
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I've have not tried to use without a base coat BUT I would imagine you're nails are still contaminated with oil. Make sure to clean the mail plate with alcohol. Using pH bond might be more helpful.
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I used it for just regular base coat. It works great this way for me, hope this helps.
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It's not a base coat. Just use it as preparation for your base coat. I have oily nails, so I need to prep them before applying polish, otherwise I get the chips. Hope this helps.
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Yes, you need both a base coat & top coat. I use the top coat by gellish :)
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No, it does not require a buffer, I have a "buffer" and use it with the polishing compound. One can hand rub this wax then buff, but it is not necessary.
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If you're using this product on acrylic tips you do not need to use the base coat just apply the color directly to the acrylic nail.
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You have to wipe nails with the cleanser after last coat, they will be hard and non tacky immediately
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Ron, you don't need any extra stain remover. Use the test kit to keep your levels even with the Floatron. If it get to high, take it out or a few days. I absolutely love this solar power ion machine. No brushing, adding in extra chemicals., or longer time running the pump. I have a in-ground pool with white granite and have no problems in months. Hope this help ! P.S. it helps if use use a low release stabilizer with the Floatron.
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It comes with a bottle with solution that fits over the tip. There is no separate bottle of storage or cleaning solution. As a tip for our more expensive Orion Meter we have used standard pH 7.0 buffer solution for years as a storage solution without any problems.
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It's not necessary, but I think it works better if you are clean before you apply it.
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Yes, it does. To remove the coating, boil a solution of baking soda water in the kettle for about 20 minutes. Use a soft nylon cloth and soapy water to wipe it clean of the remaining lacquer. If you can submerge your kettle in a larger pot of boiling water, you can easily remove the lacquer from the outside too. Be careful not to damage the handle of the kettle. You can also use lacquer thinner available at most hardware stores. Just wipe it off using a soft clothe and then clean your kettle with soapy hot water. In both instances, followup with copper cleaner for best results. Good luck! :)
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Hi Jenny, sure we usually include a base coat and a top coat in the combo. Best, Mighty Gadget