View Full Version : What is the cause of streaks ?
Mochamanz1
03-07-2005, 05:46 PM
What causes a product to streak ? Is it the over abundance of polymer material, bad bonding, or just plain not curing. I had my first example of this using EXP this weekend. I am at a loss as to why it happened.
togwt
03-07-2005, 09:34 PM
Streaking:
(as in wax/sealants not what they do at Rugby games)
Ensure that you are not using too much wax; a thin layer of product is all that`s required. Be sure also that your applicator is clean and has not become saturated with product. Warm-up the paint film surface in the sun, but do not allow it to become hot (90°F<)
Wax is inherently hydroscopic, allowing the paint film surface to warm-up and then wipe off with 100% cotton, Alpine DF towel should elevate this natural reaction to water moisture or oil.
JonM
Alfisti
03-07-2005, 10:59 PM
Originally posted by TOGWT
Wax is inherently hydroscopic, allowing the paint film surface to warm-up and then wipe off with 100% cotton, Alpine DF towel should elevate this natural reaction to water moisture or oil.
JonM
I`m feeling a bit dumb today. Not sure what you mean by that. :nixweiss
wannafbody
03-07-2005, 11:12 PM
could it be oil content and the wax not being shaken enough?
SK2003TypeS
03-08-2005, 09:36 AM
Originally posted by Alfisti
I`m feeling a bit dumb today. Not sure what you mean by that. :nixweiss
I think he`s saying that cold paint may be causing the streaking.
I get streaking if my paint and climate is too cold.
SK2003TypeS
03-08-2005, 09:39 AM
Originally posted by wannafbody
could it be oil content and the wax not being shaken enough?
I`ve had that with Zaino. I guess that`s why they say to shake vigorously for a couple of minutes, let it sit and then give it a final shake before application.
togwt
03-08-2005, 10:07 AM
Quote:Wax is inherently hydroscopic, allowing the paint film surface to warm-up and then wipe off with 100% cotton, Alpine DF towel should elevate this natural reaction to water moisture or oil.
Should be-allow the paint film surface to warm-up... (apologies)
You are correct, its always advisable to shake any product to ensure proper mixing of its contents
JonM
Glossequation
03-08-2005, 10:35 AM
Humidity
Alfisti
03-09-2005, 04:30 AM
Thanks. :bigups