Need Advice on AIO's

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I am looking into AIO products, for use on inexpensive details. If you guys had to chose an all in one which would it be and why?

I don't know if I want good correction, with little protection, or little correction, with better protection. I know they all must contain cleaners. I think I am leaning toward more correction, and cleaning, then if I want to add more protection sealing or waxing is much quicker. It seams like this would be more productive, and yield better results.


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I love my polish with carnuba blue and white, I have not had to do any heavy work with them as far as correction.
 
I have been happy with Optimum Poli-Seal and it seems to do a fair amount of correction depending on the choice of pad. I can't vouch for how long it lasts since I seldom fo more than 4 to 6 weeks without adding more of something.
There's also a pretty good chance that I will use Duragloss Aqua Wax after the next wash. Kind of does away with any durability assessment.
The Duragloss #501 Marine & RV Polish does a great job of cleaning, but doesn't do much in the way of correction. I have heard that it has good durability, but I don't really know.
 
I've used Klasse AIO and Menzerna Acrylic Jacket for my AIOs. Out of those two, i'd say the KAIO is easier to work simply because it won't stain trim, but the Menzerna definitely polishes better. The KAIO is a chemical cleaner while the Menz actually has some abrasive polish, Final Polish II IIRC
 
 
I have used PwC, But this seems to be more of a second step. I have done a few cars with 2.5 orange followed by PwC polishing with good results. I also used quite a bit on my car (already corrected) to maintain the finish every few months.

I have also used K-AIO and it is a very good cleaner, with nice protection. I have no use for it really other then if no correction is being done this is good before adding a sealant. Even then I use other paint cleaners. PB's PP to name one..


How aggressive is meguiars ColorX and PwS?


My choices, Please let me in on if you use anything else.
PRC
ColorX
PS
PwS
 
My 2 cents and I have thought about this a lot, I'm selling/trading all the "AIO" products I have - WHY? well, when someone brings me a car to detail, and they don't want to spend the money for paint correction, you know (just make it shiney and pur-dee) I just use FFII or IP and Blackfire Sealant. It cleans up the paint enough to look good and the sealant is super slick/longer lasting than any AIO, plus it's so easy to use.

Before - every AIO was a compromise, more cut vs less shine, limited duribilty and none could match the looks that a good 1 step polish could get.
 
I now have in my possession, poli-seal, and PRC. I got these for doing a favor for a friend. So from reading the boards I see PRC is more aggressive then PS, Both are good cleaners, and PS may leave a bit more protection. Please correct me if I am wrong, I have not used these products yet.

My questions are:

What are everyone's favorite pads to use with these polishes?

Anything I should know when working these AIO'S?

How should it look when poli-seal finishes?

Everyone's tips on using these products will be greatly appreciated, Thanks
 
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