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My problem was my incorrect use of the term AIO, thus a vocabulary problem. I thought what I had was considered was an AIO but it in fact is a one-step polish. Once we sorted that out, the rest then made more sense.

Thanks everyone for the super helpful tips, suggestions, all of the above! I've almost finished the car with SF2500 this go-around and I must say, it looks really good with a respectable amount of gloss thus far. I was looking to throw that little extra step of using a finishing polish since...

Thanks Desertnate! You are correct, I had my vocab wrong. I was calling SF2500 an AIO but it's a one-step polish (which I assumed to be an All-In-One). So based on at least what you're saying, then I'm good to go with the SF2500 (not an AIO) followed by a finishing polish. I want to try the...

Ok gotcha. What would you recommend if I wanted to perform a light polish and to end with a ceramic coating?

Or, now that I'm thinking about it, the finishing polish is what I may be not understanding correctly. SF2500 takes out 2500 grit marks and the Blackfire SRC Finishing polish I have takes out 3000 (I believe). 3000 is finer than 2500, correct? I assumed that if I wanted that "Extra" finish to...

Hmmm...Ok I must of misunderstood the products. So, the Mezurna PF2500 is an AIO that is designed to: Menzerna Medium Cut Polish 2500 is made for the OEM market as a quick way to polish out light flaws and amplify the paint’s gloss. It has the cutting ability just a step below Super Intensive...

I was going to apply the finishing polish after the AIO. I know that Menzurna products typically are oil-based. Would doing the finishing polish + the paint prep not ensure I don't have issues with the AIO? Or, what am I supposed to do after using the AIO but before putting ceramic coating?

Hey guys, I know I've seen this answer before somewhere but it's been a challenge to find the info (for me) via the search feature. My question is, if I'm using an AIO to do some light correction (using PF2500) and I want to do a round with a finishing polish (looking to buy 3D HD+ today), is...

I just experienced this my self using McKee's paint coating for the first time. Its my first time using a ceramic coating. I was surprised to see how much it streaked which I assume is due to me using too much product. The paint was squeaky clean as my coating applicator (also a Lake County...

I've used sonas on this car thus far with no issues. I do cut it slightly with a little bit of water but I've used it full strength, too.

I can skip using the ironx on the wheels and just focus on the cars paint.

Hi everyone, I'm hoping to get some advice/critique on my current plan of attack on correcting and then coating my 2016 S63 Sedan. Currently the car needs a very light paint correction due to the dealership washing the car after service as well as parking it overnight at a hotel where the...

Awesome! Thanks for the replies everyone. Based on the two products, I suppose I'm leaning towards liking the BlackFire better simply due to its really easy on easy off and super slick feel. In hind sight, I would of bought the gallon (or two) of the Blackfire for the cost of the gallon of the...

Hey everyone! I'm hoping to get some feedback regarding an observation I recently had while using Wolfgang Fuzion (spray) for the first time. I picked up a used 2013 S63 AMG Sedan in Black and performed a simple 1-step paint correction followed by applying 2 coats of sealant (both Merzurna)...

I've never used this product before but picked up the gallon size to try it out :-). It seems like the most logical choice when you break down the price for the single serving versus the gallon.