All in one for a cheaper job?

[Mr. Slick]

Hmmmm nice. I can try different approaches. They`re my sisters husbands parents that live in a condo nearby. They don`t care what I do to it. Just shiny it up and clean it. Good practice.


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[Mr. Slick]

Downside is they are pretty frugal. It`s not a new van it`s just another caravan a few years newer than the one they had.


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[WaxAddict]

Finish Kare`s AIO is inexpensive and works very well IME, and it actually finished down better than PB PwS on one of my cars.

[danlc95]

I like Meguiar`s M66 Quick Detailer cleaner wax. Orange or white CCS pads, and you`re good to go.

[dschribs]

The only "one step" I have ever used was Optimum`s Poli-Seal. It was so easy to use and I was so pleased w the results I never found the need to buy anything else. Probably the most "user friendly" product I have ever tried. Eliminates fine imperfections in the paint and leaves behind some pretty decent protection as well. Zero dust as well. Can be used w a finishing or polishing pad depending on the condition of the paint.

Having said all that - I have heard good things about Poorboy`s World Polish with Sealant as well although I have never tried it.

[JustJesus]

... Having said all that - I have heard good things about Poorboy`s World Polish with Sealant as well although I have never tried it.

No experience with Poli-Sea, but the Optimum products I`ve tried, I`ve liked.

I recently tried Poorboy`s Polish w/Sealant (PWS) and liked it. I used a black finishing pad, but I *think* I may have switched to a white polish pad. Though, maybe that was what I did with the trunk lid? Yeah, I think I only used black foam on the hood. Easy to use. Smells nice. I would say, based on my experience, it`s a fairly mild AIO. Great for those cars that just need a deep cleaning!

Before PWS...





After PWS...





and if you`re having trouble seeing a difference...well, here`s a pic of the after. I drew some red around the spot that hasn`t been cleaned up. You should be able to see the difference.

[JustJesus]

OH, and if it`s worth anything to anyone....

I`ve also tried Klasse (KAIO) and HD Speed.

KAIO is another easy to use cleaner product, BUT doesn`t come off as easily as Poorboy`s PWS.

HD Speed is what I would reach for if I wanted something more aggressive (with an orange cut pad). The trade off here *might* be lack of durability on the protection side.

[Migue]

I vote for HD Speed, you can use it with an Orange LC Pad for more cut and finishes down nicely still. I would top it with HD Express for synergy, it has nice sheeting behavior from what i`ve been noticing on my test hood i got sitting outside right now going on 4 weeks which is good enough for me for such an affordable and easy to use spray on product.

[Mr. Slick]

Do you guys clay before doing an AIO? Thinking maybe $120 for a van that size. Wash,clay, AIO with a polishing pad...


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[JustJesus]

Do you guys clay before doing an AIO? Thinking maybe $120 for a van that size. Wash,clay, AIO with a polishing pad...

I do. Don`t want to risk instilling swirls (i.e., you knock some crap loose during polishing, it gets caught in the pad, and look at it go, round and round)

[Mr. Slick]

Ok I`m thinking wash, clay bar decontamination, one step AIO machine polish $120
interior vac, wipe down, extract carpets and seats, $75. probably both at different times so they get what they want and I still get $195 for the basic detail.....

any thoughts?

[Mr. Slick]

I ordered Optimum poli seal, ONR, 2 yellow Meg`s flat pads and one maroon one. I already have one yellow pad, hopefully 3 is enough for an AIO. Booked a full exterior detail for our landlord. I quoted $250. I`m thinking ONR wash, wheels detailed, Poli seal, and Meg`s synthetic sealant as LSP. It`s a PT Cruiser, black. This should be fun!

[The Guz]

I ordered Optimum poli seal, ONR, 2 yellow Meg`s flat pads and one maroon one. I already have one yellow pad, hopefully 3 is enough for an AIO. Booked a full exterior detail for our landlord. I quoted $250. I`m thinking ONR wash, wheels detailed, Poli seal, and Meg`s synthetic sealant as LSP. It`s a PT Cruiser, black. This should be fun!

Sounds like a good plan. You could actually combine your ONR and clay step into one. Then proceed to poli seal. Will save you some time.

You would basically be doing something similar to this other than using optimum car wax. You could mix up some ONR for clay lube and spray that back onto the panel to keep it lubricated.

[dschribs]

Good choice. You will love Poli-seal.

Here`s some tips:

Optimum Poli-Seal Review | Ask a Pro Blog

Make sure to post photos of your results after you`ve completed the job.

[Accumulator]

Mr. Slick- I like the maroon Meguiar`s Cutting Pads, but I wouldn`t use one with any of my AIOs. Just too aggressive a pad to match well with that type of product IMO.

With KAIO, IME it`s best to buff it off before it completely dries/flashes.