I actually take the application thing 1 step further these days (since the black acquisition) I will use the roof as an example, I pour out roughly 5 lines for 1/2 of the roof at which point with a pre loaded applicator I will dab into the wax from front to back. Once the roof is completely dabbed I then with next to no pressure the dabs out. It would be easier if you were watching as I did it but maybe you get the idea. The reason for this is I use next to no pressure when applying my product. of course that all goes out the window tonight with the Porter Cable buffer lol.