FK425 Streaking

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When I use FK425, I'm getting some streaking. Could a couple of you experts tell me how much you use per panel and if you spray directly on or spray the pad.



I have a Lexus with several coats of UPGP. I have been spraying FK425 directly on the panels with several squirts (3-5) to "mist" the whole panel before wiping with a MF. Am I using too much? Should I go back over it with another MF?



Thanks,

bw
 
beachwolverine said:
When I use FK425, I'm getting some streaking. Could a couple of you experts tell me how much you use per panel and if you spray directly on or spray the pad.



I have a Lexus with several coats of UPGP. I have been spraying FK425 directly on the panels with several squirts (3-5) to "mist" the whole panel before wiping with a MF. Am I using too much? Should I go back over it with another MF?



Thanks,

bw
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sounds like you're using too much. spray one good ample spray, spread with a mf towel, and then flip it over and buff off...
 
Sounds like too much product. I have applied both ways and couldn't really say which way is better. When you go back over it with a MF do the streaks disappear?
 
I agree that it sounds like too much product. 1 spray should be more than enough even for a large panel. The other thing that can cause streaking with 425 is if the panel is too warm.
 
wascallyrabbit said:
i use 425 with upgp and you are definitely using to much. also heat and direct sun are not you friends when using 425.
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I agree, I use it over UPGP and never had a streaking problem.
 
I got streaking too the first few times. I was trying to treat it like a cleaning QD such as ONR at QD ratio where I apply it pretty liberally.



I think I'll reserve FK425 for use while drying cars, I'm just not confident that it's all that good for removing dust etc as it has to be used pretty conservatively to prevent streaking.
 
Thanks all. I will try less product and yes, I have been using it as a QD for light dust. I have my concerns with that as well, especially with the soft Lexus paint, however, I will be polishing in a week or two so I was giving FK425 a try instead of my usual ONR.
 
BigLeegr said:
Their 146 is supposed to be more for cleaning light dust than the 425.
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Heh heh, I was just about to post that :xyxthumbs :D



Yeah, the FK146 does clean better/safer and leaves things almost as nice as FK425. It's probably just me, but I like FK146 better than QD-strength ONR.
 
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