That'll do it. But - because paint is the UKNOWN VARIABLE - always do a Test Spot and prove that with your "system", system = pad, product, tool and technique, you can make ONE SECTION look GREAT - before buffing out the entire car.
If you can make one section look great - you can make the entire car look great.
If you cannot make one section look great - it's time to stop and test another system.
There are now two terms that are used to describe One Step Products and both are very different. Me thinks I'll write an article. But just to elaborate,
- One-Step Cleaner/Wax
- AIO
- One-Step Cleaner/Sealant
- Primer Polishes
These 4 names mean the same
category of product. These are products that will,
- Clean or remove defects.
- Polish to restore and/or maximize gloss and clarity.
- Protect - leave some type of protection behind so after this step - you can be done.
The newest product in the above are the
Primer Polishes. These are like a cleaner/wax only instead of leaving behind wax they lay down a base layer of some form of ceramic or quartz or ? ingredient that not only seals the paint but can be the base or foundation for to which to then install a ceramic, quartz, polymer, or ? paint coating. The key benefit is the product is made in such a way that it does not have to be chemically stripped with a panel wipe, (solvent), to remove whatever the polishing oils or agents are, or the lubricating ingredients, of the carrying agents for the base protection ingredients. In my opinion, a somewhat complicated product.
The second type of One-Step are compound/polishes. These are a new innovation in abrasive technology where the product can be used with a cutting pad and in this situation the product cuts like a compound. Or you can use the product with a polishing or finishing pad and now the product abrades like a medium to fine cut polish. One example that I used recently that I thought worked incredibly well is the 3D One.
See this review.
What separates an One Step Cleaner/Wax, AIO, Cleaner/Sealant or Primer Polish from a One Step Compound/Polish is that the one-step compound/polish does NOT leave behind any type of protection whereas the other 4 category of products do leave behind some form of protection.
With the first group of product, after application you can stick a fork in the project, call it done and kick it out the door.
With the second group of products, after application you should then use something to "seal" the paint as these types of products will tend to be water soluble and offer no lasting protection against rain, inclement weather, washing or even wiping with a spray detailer or waterless wash or rinseless wash as all of these things introduce WATER to the finish and usually some type of cleaning ingredient and any gloss created by the polishing oils will wear off leaving bare naked paint.
Clear as mud? :laughing:
I have used this a few times and was impressed with the abrasive technology. It's been a few years since this product was introduced and I did a FULL-ON paint correction using it in the process so I DON'T know if the formula has changed but I expect it has been improved simply because that's how GYEON rolls. :wink:
When I did use it, I initially found wipe-off to be a tick sticky but I'm pretty sure I was over using the product. Once I reduced the amount of product so I was leaving behind only a THIN film of residue to wipe-off, the wipe-off was much easier.
Here's my review and this car was 100% swirled-out BLACK paint before starting.
Review and How-To: Gyeon Compound, Polish and Primer - 1932 Ford Roadster detailed by Mike Phillips
I'd say give it a go.
I'm normally a Systems Guy, meaning most of the time I prefer to use products from a single brand when doing paint correction. Sometimes I do live on the edge and mix it up. Just depends on the project.
Synergistic Chemical Compatibility by Mike Phillips
