UPDATE Thread: Wolfgang Uber AIO

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Smoke....I just put it on my girlfriends 06 3 series today. It's a light color. Kinda like a frost green. Theven color presented a challenge to me as it was difficult to see the product haze. Also it didn't wipe off like a wax.....sorta sticky. It did give a nice shine but not a lot of depth...IMO. All in all the car came out real nice. It had a different feel from a wax....however it's the first time I ever used an AIO.
 
streetglide12 said:
Smoke....I just put it on my girlfriends 06 3 series today. It's a light color. Kinda like a frost green. Theven color presented a challenge to me as it was difficult to see the product haze. Also it didn't wipe off like a wax.....sorta sticky. It did give a nice shine but not a lot of depth...IMO. All in all the car came out real nice. It had a different feel from a wax....however it's the first time I ever used an AIO.
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You hit the nail on the head. It is a little sticky but so far so good!
 
Thanks for the update Justin!

Smokinss said:
You hit the nail on the head. It is a little sticky but so far so good!
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The most common mistake people make when applying an AIO is they don't use enough product. You need to use an ample amount (I think that's one of Mike Phillips' favorite words :) ).

We all get caught up in the saying "less is more" so most people only apply 2 or 3 "pea sized" drops. While this might make sense for a finishing wax or sealant, it doesn't pertain to an AIO or cleaner wax. An ample amount of product is required so the cleaners in the AIO can effectively remove any embedded dirt and grime.

As with any other product, it can take a car or two before you're able to fully dial in your technique. I think it's safe to say that most every product we carry is easy to use once you get the hang of it.

Tips for using Wolfgang Uber All In One:

1. Ensure an ample amount of product is applied
2. Don't work the product too long - 4-5 passes is all it takes
3. Wipe the product off within 30 seconds of applying it - this is all the time it takes to "dry to a haze." You can eliminate the "drying to a haze" step completely if you can't get the hang of it. This will hardly impact the durability.

Products like Wolfgang Fuzion or BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection are so easy to remove that they tend to make every other product seem "finicky" or "difficult" by comparison. :laughing:

Keep us updated on the durability! :dblthumb2:
 
Nick@Autogeek said:
Thanks for the update Justin!



The most common mistake people make when applying an AIO is they don't use enough product. You need to use an ample amount (I think that's one of Mike Phillips' favorite words :) ).

We all get caught up in the saying "less is more" so most people only apply 2 or 3 "pea sized" drops. While this might make sense for a finishing wax or sealant, it doesn't pertain to an AIO or cleaner wax. An ample amount of product is required so the cleaners in the AIO can effectively remove any embedded dirt and grime.

As with any other product, it can take a car or two before you're able to fully dial in your technique. I think it's safe to say that most every product we carry is easy to use once you get the hang of it.

Tips for using Wolfgang Uber All In One:

1. Ensure an ample amount of product is applied
2. Don't work the product too long - 4-5 passes is all it takes
3. Wipe the product off within 30 seconds of applying it - this is all the time it takes to "dry to a haze." You can eliminate the "drying to a haze" step completely if you can't get the hang of it. This will hardly impact the durability.

Products like Wolfgang Fuzion or BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection are so easy to remove that they tend to make every other product seem "finicky" or "difficult" by comparison. :laughing:

Keep us updated on the durability! :dblthumb2:
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Thanks for the tips Nick! Your right about getting the process down after a few cars. Have a car coming in soon that I will use it on. I am really liking it so far.
 
Tested Wolfgang Uber AIO on a 20 year old worn out bumper. I'm sure this product wasn't intended for paint in this condition.

Just examples of the importance of the right product with the right pad. On the left, no correction, in the middle Wolfgang AIO with Purple Foam 4" Wool Pad, on the right WG AIO with white foam polishing 3 1/2" pad.

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Nick@Autogeek said:
Thanks for the update Justin!



The most common mistake people make when applying an AIO is they don't use enough product. You need to use an ample amount (I think that's one of Mike Phillips' favorite words :) ).

We all get caught up in the saying "less is more" so most people only apply 2 or 3 "pea sized" drops. While this might make sense for a finishing wax or sealant, it doesn't pertain to an AIO or cleaner wax. An ample amount of product is required so the cleaners in the AIO can effectively remove any embedded dirt and grime.

As with any other product, it can take a car or two before you're able to fully dial in your technique. I think it's safe to say that most every product we carry is easy to use once you get the hang of it.

Tips for using Wolfgang Uber All In One:

1. Ensure an ample amount of product is applied
2. Don't work the product too long - 4-5 passes is all it takes
3. Wipe the product off within 30 seconds of applying it - this is all the time it takes to "dry to a haze." You can eliminate the "drying to a haze" step completely if you can't get the hang of it. This will hardly impact the durability.

Products like Wolfgang Fuzion or BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection are so easy to remove that they tend to make every other product seem "finicky" or "difficult" by comparison. :laughing:

Keep us updated on the durability! :dblthumb2:
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I've been letting it sit for 5 to 10 mins. Glad to know I can just wipe it after polishing. It's not a difficult product to use once you get the hang of it.
 
Did you try an orange pad on that bumper?


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4bidden said:
Did you try an orange pad on that bumper?


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After your question I tried a orange CCS 5 1/2" on the old bumper following Nicks instructions. The correction and gloss are almost as good as with the foamed wool LC pad. It's hard to tell from the photo but the wool is slightly better but not much.

AG has hit a home run with this one. I can't wait to do a one step with it on a customers car. I will try it with the Flex 3401 tomorrow and I expect similar results. I will try to post some photos.

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I had to look at the initial picture again... Due to the reflection I initially thought the white pad did better.

So the clarify - it performed better on that panel with the most aggressive pad, the purple foamed wool. Correct?


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4bidden said:
I had to look at the initial picture again... Due to the reflection I initially thought the white pad did better.

So the clarify - it performed better on that panel with the most aggressive pad, the purple foamed wool. Correct?


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Yes the Purple Foam Wool pad was a little clearer than the orange CCS pad. But you have to take into consideration the bad shape of the panel. I think on a newer panel in better shape the orange pad would be as good.

I apologize for not knowing but I moved the precious post pictures to another folder in the gallery and I guess that made them not show up in the other post. I know now not to do that anymore. I accidentally deleted the previous photos from the other post not knowing any better. It won't happen again.

The main point to make is that Wolfgang AIO is a top notch product that gives excellent results with a good buffer pad and the correction was a surprise to me. With a good pad almost as good as a compound but with the gloss of a wax or sealant.

The photo speaks for itself.
 
NEXT UPDATE! 11-14-14

Got home from work and my wife mentioned that she wanted her truck washed. And boy did it need it. After 2weeks since initial application of Uber AIO the truck was covered in mud from her going to her barn.

The Wolfgang Uber AIO is still going strong. After a thorough wash with Meguiars car wash soap the beading is still strong. And the gloss is still there.


 
I detailed a beautiful 2012 burgundy Honda, Saturday using Pinnacle XMT 360 on the front part of the car and Wolfgang Uber AIO on the back half. Both gave good correction and gloss, wiped off very easily and worked about the same with my rotary buffer.

When the car comes back into my shop I will see which one beads water the longest.

I tried something new by lubricating the orange CCS LC 5 1/2" pad with Wolfgang Deep Gloss Spritz Sealant. Worked well and may have increased the gloss.

Front half of car Pinnacle XMT 360. Owner was very pleased with results.

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Back half of car done with Wolfgang Uber AIO.

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Polished headlights with Meguiars PlastX.

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Picking up my bead of XMT 360 at 10 o'clock from 0 to 600 RPM. Buffed at 900 RPM.

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The Wolfgang Deep Gloss Spritz increased buffing time.

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Buffing to a brilliant shine.

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Breaking open the center of the polished and waxed area with a Gold Plush Junior MF towel.

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Cleaning my CCS orange 5 1/2" pad with a cotton terry towel. The three products used on the paint, setting on the cart.

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Cleaned the tires and wheel covers with Meguiars Wash & Wax. Dressed the tires with Lexol Tire Shine, a free gift with an order from AG.net. I like it and will be ordering more.

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I forgot to add the picture of the Flex 3401 that I used on the Honda to Nano Skin the contaminants out of the paint with the Nano pad after I did a waterless wash with Meg's Ultimate Wash &Wax. I normally use Nano Shock but a bottle of Windex was handy so I tried it on a small section with the Nano Pad and it worked fine.

I finished with the Nano Shock but these pads are not picky. Just about any lubricant works with them. I did the baggie test and it was as smooth as silk.

I have a gallon of Nano Shock that I use to refill the little spray bottle.

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