Using AIO`s

[jmkiang]

If I were to use KAIO or ZAIO, is a Dawn wash and claying necessary before? Or can I just do a normal wash, dry and start with the AIO?

[Accumulator]

jmkiang- IMO the Dawn (or some other super-shampoo type of wash) isn`t necessary unless you have some specific issue that might call for it.



The claying simply depends on whether there is significant contamination on the panels. Generally claying is a good idea. But the AIOs do some cleaning too (albeit of a different nature compared to the clay) and I`d approach it on a case-by-case basis.



We were just discussing this on another thread...it`s not like I`m not a big fan of claying, but it`s also not like people didn`t get by OK for ages before clay came out in the early `90s.



Eh...if in doubt, clay a panel and see if the clay ends up with a lot of contamination.

[jmkiang]

I guess I can just spot clay after a normal wash.



Thanks

[willtothewong]

yup



no need for a dawn wash, keep that in the sink



claying, when done properly with enough lubrication, followed by KAIO is a good basis to put on another wax.



i think you can simply leave the KAIO as a lsp but i dont think it works well that way. i usually go with KAIO and then either souveran or meg`s 26. but i think any other wax will make your paint look great.

[armoredsaint]

definitely use something to top you KAIO or ZAIO - I like either KSG or Z5/Z2 or ZCS:2thumbs:

[jmkiang]

Yeah I`m actually doing this for someone else.



Wash / spot clay / ZAIO / Z5 or Z2 / Z6



If they pay more, then I`ll throw in some ZFX and do ZFX`d Z5 + Z2 :D



I did my friend`s car the other day... started with a Dawn wash since I was polishing. Turned out pretty good. Maybe next time I`ll just do a normal wash and see which I like better. Maybe a normal wash followed by an IPA wipedown.