Blackfire SiO2 spray streaking

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I coated my car about a month ago with Blackfire ceramic after the car was clayed and polished. I washed and dried the car and then applied the SiO2 spray inside the garage. The car is black and after going out into the sun you can see streaks. What would cause that? Was there something wrong with the way I applied it? What is the proper application technique? How do I get the streaks out?
 
You need light that gives an actual representation of the car color in the garage. That will allow you to see streaks before you take the car out
 
And in general, try to wipe it off sooner, maybe apply to smaller areas at a time. Also, test buffing with a few different nap towels. I found that a very low nap, general purpose towel to work the best. YMMV. I had some streaking only on coats after the initial one but the towel and smaller areas, quicker buffing time fixed the issue.
 
This is a really nice product and I've never seen it streak on clean paint in good condition.



Technique Tip

After misting onto a panel and the spreading it out, remove using a clean, dry microfiber towel using an overlapping circular motion.



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rwlc5 said:
What would cause that? Was there something wrong with the way I applied it? What is the proper application technique? How do I get the streaks out?
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My guess is you likely applied too much product. Try it again using one mist per panel, work it in using light pressure with towel #1 and then buff with a second towel. The streaks should come out by reapplying.
 
I enjoy working with the Blackfire SiO2 Spray Sealant. A little goes a long way.

Streaking is caused by too much product being applied. If you're working inside of your garage make sure you have excellent lighting. You only need a light mist of the SiO2 Spray Sealant per panel. Use one towel to spread it out and use a 2nd clean towel for your final wipe and work in small sections at a time.
 
Based on these replies, I have no doubt my temporary streaking issues with SiO2 Spray were due to over applying. The big bottle makes me do it. :)
 
Played around with this method this morning after my wash. I LIKE IT! Just 1-2 spritzes per panel. Spread it out with the Griots mitt, then flip it for a final buff. I have noticed with this product, and agree, LESS IS MORE. Don't use it like a detailer or spray wax.
 
Just used this again today. The vehicle had not been washed for about two months and I was surprised by how easy it cleaned up. I just have a little sample of the stuff but it's gone a long way. If I bought the 32oz bottle I would transfer it to something smaller with a fine mist. You don't need to use a lot.
 
Some have wondered the difference between BF SiO2 and BF Coating Booster. The Booster can be loaded on and will easily wipe off with no streaks. When I used BF SiO2 Spray I was using similarly and that’s when this streaking occurred. It’s a higher solids formula, no doubt.
 
I like to spray on panel and then the microfiber towel before spreading it out. Swap towels every section using the last drying towel as the next spreading one.
 
Try spraying onto a damp microfiber and then applying or even a dry microfiber instead of spraying directly onto the panel. About half of the SiO2 topper directions tell you to apply it this way. I’m not sure what the directions on BF say. Spraying onto a microfiber keeps you from over applying to your panel. Using a damp (not wet) will save you money too by not saturating the microfiber with expensive product. I keep a mister with distilled water with my toppers for this purpose.
 
I had streaking on my black car when I first tried this as well, after some fiddling around I figured out I was slightly over applying and working too large of an area at a time. It was drying before I could finish wiping the excess off. Lightly reapplying and then wiping off sooner seemed to help.


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