Which AIO do you guys use in one step details?

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Currently I'm using D151, I was wondering what you all use for your one steps? Do you guys charge extra for Klasse or just offer it as an option for the same price?
 
Totally optimum now. Sealant extra. Most of my customer don't the diff. They want it shiny,NOW.
 
D151 has good cut and is the most economical.
Poli Seal has very good shine and leaves surface extremely smooth.
CG Blacklight is my favorite, but cost a little more.

Now Blackfire has a new AIO called "Total Polish N Seal". Looks real promising so far.
 
Meguiars A12 Cleaner/Wax. Easy, simple, OTC, works in the sun, cheap.
 
Formerly Optimum Poli Seal or now Optimum GPS. Meg's 151 is good but I have had best luck with Optimum products.
 
I use Opti-Seal for one steppers. If I need a bit more cut I mix it with a bit of Optimum polish II.

Been meaning to try the Opt GPS.
 
For decent correction and sealant(6 months or better) I use XMT 360, but Opti Seal does well for moderate correction, just not as good of a sealant/wax.
 
Mother's Carnauba Cleaner Wax and XMT 360 are my 1-steps. They just work. I will typically top them with another Carnauba like a Dodo or a spray wax like OCW. Therefore, my 1-step is nor usually my last step.
 
SonOfOC said:
D151 has good cut and is the most economical.
Poli Seal has very good shine and leaves surface extremely smooth.
CG Blacklight is my favorite, but cost a little more.

Now Blackfire has a new AIO called "Total Polish N Seal". Looks real promising so far.
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My favorite AIO is XMT360. To be honest I don't do many one steps though.

Blacklight is a great product, but if you do use it as an AIO, it doesn't have any abrasives so the cutting comes from your pad. I prefer to use it as a LSP. I was confused if blacklight had abrasives in it even after I got it. The label doesn't really explain much. So I called CG and they confirmed that there are no abrasives. :)

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CG Blacklight does have fine abrasives in it. It blows away poliseal in both gloss and long term protection and it's the easiest to use AOI I've used. Blackfire remains the only question mark for me and I will order some as soon as its offered. I have Used GPS and xmt product as well as D151. Blacklight gets my vote hands down if used correctly by applying it as you would any correction product. Apply it like an LSP and you won't get any correction. CG doesn't market it as an AIO but nobody really knows what many of their products really do as their marketing is like a twilight zone spot. Blacklight is indeed an AIO.
 
I think we need to separate one steps and AIO's. To me a one step, is doing one step of correction, which is totally different than using an AIO which by definition is a compromise of cutting and durability.

I personally only use AIO's when I want to give a wash and wax customer a little more for their money, and I always top with another wax or sealant. My AIO of choice has always been Opt Poliseal, it gives some correction, amazing gloss, and decent protection that can be topped immediately with most LSP products.

I have used D151 and didn't care for it at all. Also I do like blacklight, but it's a stretch calling it an AIO. It really doesn't have any corrective abilities, more just cleaning and filling abilities IMO. If I want a really strong cleaner I reach for Werstat Prime Strong. That stuff pulls out dirt from paint that you would never guess was even there!

If we are talking a true one step job however, my favorite combo at the moment is Menzerna Powerfinish (old formula) on yellow buff and shine pads. It gives awesome correction and will finish out next to perfect on all but the softest paints.
 
Personally, I still love Klasse AIO. I do like Poli-Seal, however, I just find myself always reaching for KAIO when needing that product. Mind ya, when conditioning OC, I do always grab PS.

I have been wanting to try GPS now.
 
silverfox said:
CG doesn't market it as an AIO but nobody really knows what many of their products really do as their marketing is like a twilight zone spot. Blacklight is indeed an AIO.
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AMEN - CG is confusing and too many overlapping products
 
Poorboys polish with sealant (most times)

XMT 360 (if looking for more correction)

Klasse AIO (if looking for just cleaning and / or a base for something else - in which case I guess its not really be used as an AIO)
 
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