M105 or UC as a 1 step?

I personally would never use a compound as a 1 step. I would just wash, clay, and glaze. Being that you have little time...why even bother with compound?
 
I noticed the OP had mentioned he was limited on time to around 7-8 hours but honestly I don't see why you wouldn't be able to do a 2-step in that amount of time. I've worked on a VW Passat (HARD clearcoat) using the Meguiar's MF system and I was able to do the entire car in about 7 hours including taking care of all the trim and whatnot. I did not apply any LSP after using the D301 finishing wax though.
 
I have m105, UC, xmt360 and red mouse glaze. I find that UC is a great 1 step for most paints. If I have a one step correction I do a test spot with xmt360 and UC. Then I look at the results. if xmt360 makes the paint look good, then i save 15mins. if xmt360 doesn't have enough correction then UC and wax. if its just xmt, then i buff off and i'm done.

xmt seems to give a month of protection. maybe 2 if garaged. any product that claims to be an "all in one" really means it doesn't do any one thing really good.

1 step corrections are for daily drivers that want their car to be shinny for almost no money. UC is better at removing oxidation than xmt360 and any polish. It will make the car shine alot more. If the car is white or silver you won't ever see any marring. If its black, then use a polish or all in one product, but preferable do a 2 step. explain this to your client.

for me one step details tend to take 4-6hours, including wax and the interior.

I remember an old meg's commercial that says UC doesn't need to be polished. SMAT tech really works.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRokMbzUcoc]Meguiar's Ultimate Compound - YouTube[/video]
 
I really appreciate all the info. I wish I could knock out a 2-step in the time frame but the client/friend only wants to pay for a 1-step. So that's what he's gonna get, lol. Besides he's already getting a discount. I will take all the great info that was bestowed upon me and will post pics when I get the car done. Not looking forward to taping that STI up, I can't even fathom how long it takes you luxury/exotic detailers to tape up a vehicle.
 
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