Thank you for posting your feedback. We’re sorry to see your low star review on DAP Silicone MAX Premium Kitchen & Bath Sealant. Silicone Max is specifically designed and formulated for fast skinning (surface curing), which enables the product to develop water resistance (return to service) in 30 minutes. This rapid skinning characteristic means that there is reduced open time (time to apply/tool). As indicated in the product data: “Tooling Time (Working Time): 5-10 minutes”. The issue that you describe are not likely related to a product performance issue, rather as a result of the application technique employed. All tooling must be conducted prior to the product “skinning”. Attempting to tool after skin formation will likely result in a poor surface appearance (as depicted in your photograph). At your convenience, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477 so that we can obtain some additional information regarding your project and to offer some additional application guidance and/or to recommend a product with a longer working time.