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    AIO? Duragloss/Meguiars

    Been into minor detailing for years and have used Mequiars Car Cleaner wax, 1Z glanz and most recently Duragloss 501 and 105. I am tasked with taking car of wife`s, daughter`s, mom`s and finally my own vehicle. Hence the favor or one step products. I do have a PC and several polishes when the need arises but mostly I end up AIO.

    Moving forward just brought home a new 2015 Subaru and have spent the last couple days cleaning it up, remarkably it was in very good condition and I started hitting it with the Meguiars cleaner wax and it removed just about anything that popped up. Then I moved onto the DG501 as a sealer and then 105. Am I really gaining anything by using the Duragloss? I`ve tried them on my wife`s bright red Kia Forte Koup and the cleaner wax always seems to remove the most gunk. I bought the 501/105 combo after reading thinking it would be far more effective than the cleaner wax but I`m just not seeing it.

    Is there something out there with the cleaning/polishing capability of the Meguiars product but with longer durability? Or should I just concede and use the car cleaner wax exclusively? It seems like I go back to it every time anyway. I`m confident I`ve got the new Subaru sealed adequately for the time being but I just don`t feel like I`m getting the most bang for my effort.

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    Re: AIO? Duragloss/Meguiars

    Meguiar`s white wax has more cleaning ability than the A12 cleaner wax (maroon container) and it will last a little longer. It`s pretty common to top an AIO with a sealant for a little longer protection. Another option is a polish and a sealant for longer protection.
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    Re: AIO? Duragloss/Meguiars

    give BLACKFIRE Total Polish & Seal a try. it`s blackfire`s aio sealant and will last longer than wax. it can be easily topped with Create WHIPLASH on paint, plastics, and metal! , BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Polymer Spray, or Blackfire Wet Diamond, All Finish Paint Protection for even more durability. very easy to work with. are you claying the surface also?

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    Re: AIO? Duragloss/Meguiars

    Yes I clay when needed, I have Blackfire SRC when polishing is required. I forgot about their Total Polish and Seal, may have to order some.

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    Re: AIO? Duragloss/Meguiars

    HD Speed is a good AIO

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    Keep it simple (and most effective)!

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    Another option is a polish and a sealant for longer protection.
    ^^^ This.
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    Re: AIO? Duragloss/Meguiars

    I`ve had very good results using Prima - Amigo and then Epic. I noticed the other day that even after driving in the rain and letting my car sit in the garage till late afternoon, it appeared very clean and dry. I like beads too, but if it sheets and looks good afterwards, I`m sold!
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    Re: AIO? Duragloss/Meguiars

    Any of the listed choices have minimal or no dust? Decent cleaning and cut?

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    Re: AIO? Duragloss/Meguiars

    PB Polish w/sealant
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    Re: AIO? Duragloss/Meguiars

    Quote Originally Posted by Envious Eric View Post
    HD Speed is a good AIO
    +1 The job I just did today I used speed. Nice product

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    Re: AIO? Duragloss/Meguiars

    My experience:

    DG 501/601 combo- paint cleaning ability on white and silver with great protection -
    D151- great cutting ability, decent protection
    BFTPS - very easy to use, light cutting, decent protection
    HD Speed- very easy to use, meduim cut as an AIO, looks great, all around performer

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    Re: AIO? Duragloss/Meguiars

    Quote Originally Posted by KBsToy View Post
    XMT 360, Optimum GPS...
    +1 on GPS. Very impressive in looks and durability.
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    Re: AIO? Duragloss/Meguiars

    I like Wolfgangs AOI. I really get a great shine,

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    Re: AIO? Duragloss/Meguiars

    I`m really liking the reviews on the Blackfire, both it and HD Speed both look like good choices!

    Thanks for the opinions, it is appreciated.

 

 
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