Aio?

[Solo Cali]

Will AIO remove all scratches?



I`m using a PC on #4 with Meg`s polishing pad to apply.(after clay bar bath)



Once I applied my LSP by hand the scratches were gone..... My question is if it claims to be a AIO, what am I doing to cause these fine scratches to the paint?



Double bucket theroy in being applied during wash. MF wipe down, Meg`s finishing pad with PC on #5 to remove AIO. LSP applied by hand and removed with clean MF. Clay bath is being lubed by clean Autosmart car wash and is wet at all times. QD is Meg`s Final Inspection? :think:



Is the Clay Bar the cause?

[Solo Cali]

Any advice on this one?

[a.k.a. Patrick]

If you have marring where you didnt before, its probably the clay. AIO of itself, will not remove scratches.........

[Solo Cali]

Thanks Patrick. I`m using the Sonus clay bar. Should I do away with the soap and water and lube?



If so what lube should I go with?

[imported_TheFiveO]

Thanks Patrick. I`m using the Sonus clay bar. Should I do away with the soap and water and lube?



If so what lube should I go with?





It`s possible that your clay may either be too agressive or you may have contaminants in it. (Like dust or other small particulates). You may try a gentler clay.



So far as lubes go, clay lubes that is..... :lol take your pick. I have tried Megs, Mark-V,Sonus,FK and they all seem to work fine.

[a.k.a. Patrick]

Solo, I often use water when claying, so i doubt its the actual lube. Make sure you kneed and turn frequently, dont use uneccessary pressure, avoid circular motion, and avoid long passes, keep your passes relatively short, like 12-18 inches. This will avoid rapid accumualtion of debris which will cause additional marring.

Clay does contain abrasives, so to say you can totally avoid surface marring, may be a little exaggerated.

I usually dont worry about marring as Im polishing (with a true abrasive polish) afterwards anyway.