The everlasting search for a streak-less finish continues:
Question taken from do-it-yourself.com forum
Yes, I do! Using Arm R Seal
I have 2 cabinet sides left to do and of course they face the sink where any flaws are very noticeable. I already stripped one side and tried again. Called General Finishes and was told to thin 10 – 15% OR mix in a little gloss with the stain. Tried both and they are better, but still a little streaky. They also said that I could use some lemon oil on 0000 steel wool to buff them. That didn’t work when I used it on the 100% satin, but might on the satin/gloss mix (I’m going to let it dry a couple more days). But they did turn out more shiny. I am now out of ideas and will have to live with the streaks. 
Here’s my answer:
You have said that the finish has been stirred thoroughly. The possibility of the solid content being unevenly distributed in the liquid presumably has no bearing!
Could it be that your doing the work in a cold area? This wouldn’t help.
You need to do the work in a warm place. It is recommended to apply finishes at around 70 D Fahrenheit.
You could always point this out, and insist you do your work in the house! *
*Joking of course.
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