All in one's

[MyFirstES300]

In the professional line, is there currently any product that contains a polish/cleaner/wax combination? I would be applying it by hand.

Thanks!

[Murr1525]

Re: All in one's

In the Pro Line, #6 and #66.
In the Detailier Line, D151.

#66 seems most like ColorX (ColorX being one of my favorites), and D151 is supposed to be strongest.

[MyFirstES300]

Re: All in one's

In the Pro Line, #6 and #66.
In the Detailier Line, D151.

#66 seems most like ColorX (ColorX being one of my favorites), and D151 is supposed to be strongest.

Do you think d151 can be applied by hand OK?

[Murr1525]

Re: All in one's

Yes, it will b fine by hand, though havent used it yet myself. Still have a bottle of ColorX to finish up before I decide to get some or not.

If you needed a strong cleaner/wax, that would certainly be the one. More "normal" strength would be ColorX/#66.

If you go to ADS, you should be able to order a sample size bottle of #151 instead of the whole gallon. Thats what I will do if I decide to get some. Probably will get some...

[Markus Kleis]

Re: All in one's

What are you trying to accomplish? Is your biggest goal defect removal, or leaving lasting protection?

It might actually take longer, and possibly give lesser results to try and use a single AIO for the wrong type of job than to simply use the most ideal products in a 2 or 3 step process.

Pictures, or detailed descriptions of your problems and desired solutions would really help us to give you the best advice possible!

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: All in one's

You should not have a problem applying 151 by hand. Very good product.

[akimel]

Re: All in one's

You may find this thread of interest: What's is your favorite AIO Cleaner Wax?

[MyFirstES300]

Re: All in one's

Mark, and all,

Thank you for the replies. I'd take pictures, but I may not be able to because it's cloudy out today and may rain. I have a semi-neglected 02 Corolla that has metallic blue paint. The paint is not oxidized, but has numerous scratches from car washes and people. Some scratches have been there for years. There are acid rain/water marks, bird dropping etchings. The hood has a white haze on it from where a mask sits on it.

I don't have too much time, and was primarily looking to remove most of the defects while bringing out the color and shine a bit. That's why I wanted to know about the AIO's. I guess it may appear I'm trying to take a short cut, but I wanted to try an AIO first and maybe later get dirty and put elbow grease into the paint and hopefully restore it. Thanks to all that replied!

[akimel]

Re: All in one's

I don't have too much time, and was primarily looking to remove most of the defects while bringing out the color and shine a bit. That's why I wanted to know about the AIO's. I guess it may appear I'm trying to take a short cut, but I wanted to try an AIO first and maybe later get dirty and put elbow grease into the paint and hopefully restore it. Thanks to all that replied!

If you have limited time, you may not want to attempt any real paint correction, especially since you are working by hand. It's a lot of work, time-consuming, and not nearly as effective as machine-polishing.

May I suggest you get yourself a claybar, a bottle of ColorX, and a bottle of NXT. After washing, clay your car to remove bonded contaminants. Then apply a coat of ColorX and work it into the paint. This will remove oxidation and light swirls and leave behind a layer of protection. Then apply a coat of NXT. I think you will see a significant improvement! You can then decide whether you want to invest more time and money into your detailing.

Check out: Your Daily Driver.

Another suggestion: Find yourself a good and reliable professional detailer. Pay him to buff out your car, and then assume the responsibility of regular maintenance.

Good luck!

[MyFirstES300]

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Akimel, I saw the pictures of you Altima from one of the classes. Your hood came out great! I think I may take your advice about the professional detailer route and start out fresh with the maintenance. It will save me some time!