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I used the Wolfgang Uber spray coating about 3 weeks ago. Today after a wash I tried the Uber SIO2 spray on the hood. I think I shook it up first. I applied it in the shade and still this stuff streaked like crazy. Has anyone else had this issue?
 
DUBL0WS6 said:
I used the Wolfgang Uber spray coating about 3 weeks ago. Today after a wash I tried the Uber SIO2 spray on the hood. I think I shook it up first. I applied it in the shade and still this stuff streaked like crazy. Has anyone else had this issue?
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From my experience with Pinnacle Crystal SiO2 Spray, a comparable item, it’s a wipe on, let dry/haze, then wipe the haze off. Similar to a lot of traditional spray waxes.

I assume though you are talking about streaks that would not come out after final buff?

I think @Bearcats98 may have used this combo, or the SiO2 Paint Sealant followed by Uber SiO2 Spray. Calling on him, we’ll see if he has any insight.
 
Yep. spray, wiped and buffed and streak city. Several hours later I tried a QD and it seemed to help but some streaks are still there.
 
DUBL0WS6 said:
Yep. spray, wiped and buffed and streak city. Several hours later I tried a QD and it seemed to help but some streaks are still there.
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I’m sorry, that’s quite the surprise. Is it a black hood, was it pretty hot out?

Actually, why I didn’t just think of this, but it has to be applied very sparingly. I’d suggest maybe trying it on anywhere else besides the hood. Do sparingly and hopefully it does much better for you. Once you feel comfortable with how little is needed, then perhaps try the hood again.

I’ve had this problems many times with BF SiO2 Spray on black hoods. But light application usually prevails.
 
It's a dark blue, 70% black. I tried using a suede MF and that didn't seem to make a difference. Could this be humidity related?
 
are you working outside? if inside try putting 1 spray on microfiber and do 1/2 hood and wipe it in a bit longer till you really dont notice it anymore. then wipe down with second towel. it does not take but 1 spray per panel in my experience
 
I was working outside. I'll try a lighter mist next time. Have you guys tried spraying it on the towel and then wiping it on?
 
I would suggest having the towel damp with cold water. Then give the towel one spritz per panel you apply it too. Have a seperate towel for a buff off afterwards. Then with your damp towel that has some product on it (don't spritz anymore on) when you're done with the whole car, go ahead and if you see any streaks, wipe with the damp towel and then re-buff.
 
WillSports3 said:
I would suggest having the towel damp with cold water. Then give the towel one spritz per panel you apply it too. Have a seperate towel for a buff off afterwards. Then with your damp towel that has some product on it (don't spritz anymore on) when you're done with the whole car, go ahead and if you see any streaks, wipe with the damp towel and then re-buff.
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I'm assuming based on your comment that the SIO2 spray is water based. I was wondering if water would help.
 
No, it has nothing to do with whether or not it's water based. It's because you're giving the solvent more liquid to try to dry off or flash and leave the streaks behind. Basically, it gives you more time because now there's more liquid to dry, so you're buying yourself more buffing time.
 
I tried misting some water on the towel and spritzing the towel with product and that seems to have solved the problem. Must be a pretty concentrated formula.
 
DUBL0WS6 said:
I tried misting some water on the towel and spritzing the towel with product and that seems to have solved the problem. Must be a pretty concentrated formula.
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Awesome, and good advice probably for anyone else who has this issue.
 
This is how I apply any SiO2 spray product. I dont apply any of it on a towel by itself.
 
I will say that the Uber SIO2 spray is seriously wet looking. Maybe it's cause I tried 3 times to get it right. I'll report back when I get to 25 coats :laughing:
 
I never saw the call out. Sorry. I have only used the spray twice. I didnt have issues with streaking; at least that I can tell on a white car. I wash with WGSiO2 wash and blow dry. Then I use WGWW to the panels when I dry areas with a towel.

When I do the WWSiO2 spray I dont use the WGWW. I just washed mine again today and its in the garage waiting for a application of WGSiO2 spray. Ill look closer. I am constantly shaking the bottle. More of a nervous twitch than anything. LOL!
 
So I put it on yesterday afternoon. I DID (comfirm) have some light streaking on some panels. Not all. Hood, rear quarter and one of the front fenders. Since my process was the same I either had "something" in my buffing towels or there is something on the paint that didnt get washed off. I think my hood streaking was attributed to over application of the product thought. The other panels...not so much.
 
I think the streaking is a characteristic of the SiO2 infused sprays. I've had streaking with Cure and Elixr. I've not tried the Wolfgang spray.

The only way I could avoid the streaking is to use far less than I imagined and to not directly apply it to the surface. I also have to go back and buff it off, some times more than once. These are not wipe on-walk away products like some of the older products.
 
I wonder if the streaking might not be the carrier agents. I washed my car after applying Wolfgang SCC and had an oily looking type film wash off the car in some spots.
 
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