AIOs as cleaner prep?

CharlesW

The Rainmaker
I recently read some discussion about various AIO products regarding whether or not they removed what was previously applied to the painted surface.

I have always felt the Klasse AIO, Optimum Poli-Seal and Poorboy's Polish with Sealant cleaned the finish to the point where it was ready for any LSP.
Have I been wrong?

I don't think I am having any problems with the products I use after the AIO, but it is possible I might be compromising the results with out knowing it.

As far as products that might leave some polishing oils after use, about the only one I can think of would be Meguiar's #80. Even then, it is usually followed by another Meguiar's product such as NXT 2.0.

At this point in time, my LSPs seem to be Dura Gloss 105, Optimum Opti-Seal, NXT 2.0, and S100 Carnauba.
Chances are that my applying more every 4 to 6 weeks takes care of any possible durability problems.
Using Dura Gloss Aqua Wax a few times during that 4 to 6 weeks probably helps, too.

Most likely a moot point for me, but still of some interest.
 
It's my understanding that they do Charles. The only thing that might be left would be a very durable sealant. If you had a fairly new layer of 105 on the car, it might not be removed. KAIO is used by a lot of detailers as a base for another LSP, so that's not an issue. As you said, you don't leave it alone long enough to be concerned about durability issues! :D
 
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