Streaking....

OneQuickGT1 · 10-01-07, 07:11

As you know, I used my Paint Guard this weekend. Great product, but I did end up with some streaks. I know this is from overapplication, but I am just looking for some tips to avoid this? Smaller applicator? Car looks good, but a decent amount of streaks. This will be corrected tomorrow when I wash it, but I am just looking ahead to the next coat!

Thanks!

Bigpikle · 10-01-07, 12:59

I just try and work to the rule of 2 sprays to prime the pad and 1 spray per panel, with perhaps 2 for a big bonnet. Its really hard to see exactly where I've been on my silver car but at least i dont get any streaks or drying problems. I plan on 3-5 layers anyway so should make sure I get 2-3 layers on every area o bodywork, even if I underapply in a few areas.

God luck.

SpoiledMan · 10-01-07, 01:20

Ditto that...

cdodkin · 10-05-07, 05:13

Go back to the car 1 hr after application of the PGP, and use a MF cloth to even out the streaks.

Takes minimal effort and will leave a perfect finish every time.

Works for me!

SpoiledMan · 10-05-07, 05:46

OneQuickGT1, did any of the suggestions solve your problem?

Bigpikle · 10-06-07, 12:16

I did my other car today, a big SUV, and stupidly used a little more product thinking it was bigger etc. Well, its a very dark grey pearl and now shows a few minor streaks in a few places after 5 hours drying time, but a quick wipe with a MF and a spritz of the Ultima GD removed anything very easily. I left one patch just to see if it goes by itself over night....

cdodkin · 10-08-07, 08:21

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Originally Posted by Bigpikle

I did my other car today, a big SUV, and stupidly used a little more product thinking it was bigger etc. Well, its a very dark grey pearl and now shows a few minor streaks in a few places after 5 hours drying time, but a quick wipe with a MF and a spritz of the Ultima GD removed anything very easily. I left one patch just to see if it goes by itself over night....

I've tried leaving a streak or two, but can still see them in the AM - so now I always even-out with the MF towel after 1 hr

OneQuickGT1 · 10-09-07, 06:54

I'm just giving a light buff with a MF mitt an hour or two after application. I'm getting better with the application, too!

beabout · 10-09-07, 06:59

Did the more is better mistake, should learn to read instructions and follow them, anyhow it only took a little elbow grease to fix my mistake, great product...

DJBAILEY · 10-10-07, 03:29

I'll be trying my Ultima kit on my own car this weekend. There has been a lot of talk about streaks with the PGP lately. Are you guys buffing with a dry MF or spritzing the MF with the QD spray?

beabout · 10-10-07, 08:22

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Originally Posted by DJBAILEY

I'll be trying my Ultima kit on my own car this weekend. There has been a lot of talk about streaks with the PGP lately. Are you guys buffing with a dry MF or spritzing the MF with the QD spray?

Tried just the microfiber and it did not work as well as I wanted. So, I started using the UQD with the microfiber and streaks worked out...

I should also mention here that my car is Oxford White so that minor steaking does not show as much as it would on a darker color..

cdodkin · 10-10-07, 08:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJBAILEY

I'll be trying my Ultima kit on my own car this weekend. There has been a lot of talk about streaks with the PGP lately. Are you guys buffing with a dry MF or spritzing the MF with the QD spray?

I use it dry, but only wait 30-60 mins after application before I buff out the streaks.

Seems to work just fine