Mine is problem free .  .  . .    However, I have found the following procedure to work well for getting the product where it belongs instead of all over everything else.  It also cuts down on waste as you apply tiny amounts where it actually is need instead of anointing large areas.

Mix thoroughly.  ( shaken or stirred - your choice  )  Remove applicator cap.   Dip tiny paintbrush in Slipstream.  Apply where needed. 

Cap bottle.  Clean brush.   Done.

You can find these brushes at an artist's supply house or hobby store.  They are used for fine detail.  I prefer the ones that are rated for acrylic paint as they seem to hold up better but any good quality brush will do.  Do yourself a favor - don't "cheap out" on the brush.  You will use it over and over again just like any other tool.  I have an assortment of sizes but my total investment is still about in the ballpark with a combo pack of Slipstream.   They work with all the products - oil, grease and STYX.   The longish handles allow great control and the tiny points allow access to tiny spaces.   They are far superior to Q-tips or any other swab type applicator.   

Just my $.02   

Thanks for the advice. Maybe I'll get to use all of the contents of bottle number 3 when it arrives. Now, any idea what will remove the Slipstream from the pullover I was wearing at the time? I know, I should have been wearing an apron...but my grandson was doing the dirty work. 

I though you had to send it to Joe for that.

The first occurrence happened in the slide of an new M&P9. It's been flawless.

Mine is problem free .  .  . .    However, I have found the following procedure to work well for getting the product where it belongs instead of all over everything else.  It also cuts down on waste as you apply tiny amounts where it actually is need instead of anointing large areas.

Mix thoroughly.  ( shaken or stirred - your choice  )  Remove applicator cap.   Dip tiny paintbrush in Slipstream.  Apply where needed. 

Cap bottle.  Clean brush.   Done.

You can find these brushes at an artist's supply house or hobby store.  They are used for fine detail.  I prefer the ones that are rated for acrylic paint as they seem to hold up better but any good quality brush will do.  Do yourself a favor - don't "cheap out" on the brush.  You will use it over and over again just like any other tool.  I have an assortment of sizes but my total investment is still about in the ballpark with a combo pack of Slipstream.   They work with all the products - oil, grease and STYX.   The longish handles allow great control and the tiny points allow access to tiny spaces.   They are far superior to Q-tips or any other swab type applicator.   

Just my $.02   

I use a foam swab, and never clean it. I also never use my supply of oil. I only use the grease. If I need it thinned out, I drop a little M-Pro 7 on top and let the action do the mixing. But since the swab never gets cleaned, I never waste any magic stuff, and since it's foam, it doesn't get all shredded like cotton swabs.

I'll give that a try. Nothing else has worked.