McKee`s paint coating streaking?

**JoshLSTV** · 08-07-2017, 04:44 AM

This is my first time using a coating and reading reviews on McKee`s 37 paint coating most agreed that it was a good coating for first timers. I`m having trouble getting rid of streaks from it though. I did an IPA wipe down on my panels after a 2 step paint correction, and applied the coating as per the directions (5-6 sprays per panel.) The majority of each of the panels look great and are incredibly slick, but in some areas there are streaks that I can`t seem to get rid of. I`ve taken a microfiber and lightly buffed the streaks which gets rid of the streaks for a few minutes but then the streaks reappear. I applied the coating over 24 hours ago and it`s still doing the same thing when I buff them off. Any ideas what could be causing this?

**Ronkh** · 08-07-2017, 07:10 AM

High spots.

May have to polish those areas and re-coat. Myself, I spray the applicator, not the paint.

**Angus** · 08-07-2017, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by Ronkh

High spots.

May have to polish those areas and re-coat. Myself, I spray the applicator, not the paint.

+1. Sorry about the high spots. Like Ron said, you`ll need to polish them away OR just ignore them.

In general applying a product to an applicator vs directly on the surface will always give you more even results. This is true for both interior and exterior detailing products.

**dcjredline** · 08-07-2017, 09:03 AM

Where did you read this "as per the directions (5-6 sprays per panel.)" Ive not seen that before and I just checked the descriptions on AG, ACC, and McKees websites. Far as I know 5-6 sprays PER PANEL is using way too much coating. Heck most coatings 1 spray will usually cover more than one panel (but not recommended) I think you used way too much. You are probably going to have to do what the others have said...polish off and re-coat those areas.

**nickclark08** · 08-07-2017, 09:13 AM

Is it possible you might have confused the instructions for the Hydro Blue SiO2 coating for the McKees Paint Coating?

The Hydro Blue is a "spray and rinse" application, where you apply semi-liberally to the paint when wet, then rinse off with a strong blast of water. They also have a longer lasting "traditional" paint coating, where you would apply to dry paint following Ron`s guidelines.

Which one do you have?

Originally Posted by JoshLSTV

This is my first time using a coating and reading reviews on McKee`s 37 paint coating most agreed that it was a good coating for first timers. I`m having trouble getting rid of streaks from it though. I did an IPA wipe down on my panels after a 2 step paint correction, and applied the coating as per the directions (5-6 sprays per panel.) The majority of each of the panels look great and are incredibly slick, but in some areas there are streaks that I can`t seem to get rid of. I`ve taken a microfiber and lightly buffed the streaks which gets rid of the streaks for a few minutes but then the streaks reappear. I applied the coating over 24 hours ago and it`s still doing the same thing when I buff them off. Any ideas what could be causing this?

**The Guz** · 08-07-2017, 11:28 AM

Joe has a good video on how to apply the paint coating. Check out around the 13 minute mark.

**JoshLSTV** · 08-07-2017, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by Angus

+1. Sorry about the high spots. Like Ron said, you`ll need to polish them away OR just ignore them.

In general applying a product to an applicator vs directly on the surface will always give you more even results. This is true for both interior and exterior detailing products.

They`re not that bad so I`ll probably just leave them alone until I polish the truck again or need to reapply the coating. Just trying to figure out how to prevent them in the future. I really like how glossy the coating is. It really makes my black truck look like glass even though it has almost 200k miles on it!

I haven`t finished the truck yet. Ran out of time this weekend so I`ll try using the applicator to apply it (like in the video posted) next weekend after I finish compounding and polishing the rest.

Where did you read this "as per the directions (5-6 sprays per panel.)" Ive not seen that before and I just checked the descriptions on AG, ACC, and McKees websites. Far as I know 5-6 sprays PER PANEL is using way too much coating. Heck most coatings 1 spray will usually cover more than one panel (but not recommended) I think you used way too much. You are probably going to have to do what the others have said...polish off and re-coat those areas.

I read it on the back of my bottle. I have McKee`s 37 Paint Coating. Here`s pics of the bottle and directions. It really seems like 5-6 sprays isn`t even enough. My applicator seems really grabby using just the directed amount of sprays. I need to get an applicator that will allow a better grip.

Untitled by Josh, on Flickr

**Ronkh** · 08-08-2017, 05:44 AM

Lake Country Coating Applicator

**Angus** · 08-08-2017, 12:14 PM

Carpro`s applicators + suede cloths are another good option:

CarPro Cquartz Applicator 2 Pack

CarPro Suede Microfiber Cloths 10 x 10 cm, 10 Pack

When you`re done simply toss the suede. Easy peasy.

**JoshLSTV** · 08-08-2017, 03:44 PM

Which applicators do you think would be better? The suede one seems like it would waste less product and probably wouldn`t drag on the paint as much. Is there anything wrong with applying the McKees coating with suede vs foam?