To properly use the zip tool to remove or replace a panel of vinyl siding, proceeds as follows:
- Wedge the curved tip of the tool blade under the end of the overlapping panel and hook onto the back lip of the buttlock.
- You can try starting at an end of the panel where you will find a slightly enlarged hole for the tool to slide into, or you can look for a somewhat loose spot in the panel joint.
- Unlock the siding by exerting downward pressure and slide the tool along the length of the siding panel exposing the nail row of siding you want to remove.
- Sometimes you can unzip the siding with your finger once it is started with the zip tool.
- Reverse procedure to relock siding panel.
