Best AIO Polish for 1 step?

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After reading several threads on professional detailers who are doing just a 1 step polish followed by a wax/sealant based on customers' demands, I would like to know what does everyone think is the best AIO?



I would like to post a poll but don't know how.



Poli-Seal

Megs D151

Klasse

Menzerna Final Polish



I know there are many others. Just wanted people to mention their favorite AOL and why.



Thanks
 
As an AIO connoisseur (I have probably 10-15 in my bin), I'll be glad to stick my neck out here...



Zaino AIO aka ZAIO - Strong cut for AIO, finishes great, the shine is WYSIWYG, lots of AIO's look like poop after a rain washes away the oils/fillers, and there is no AIO out there that has the durability of ZAIO.



I like Poli-Seal for quick cleanups but it does fill a bit and doesn't look very good after a rain. Durability stinks. I do love how easy it is to use though.



D151 is awesome for really rough cars, though I also really like M66. No durability though.



If you need only mild cleanup and a touch of polishing, the stuff in the orange bottle!



Now for my controversial soap box stand.... if you are topping an AIO, you are wasting your time and/or your customers money. You would be much better served using UNO with a Polishing pad and then top with Optiseal if you are in a hurry or 845IW if you have a few more minutes. If you don't trust your AIO for protection, why even bother with an AIO? If you are applying two products, use two dedicated products.
 
Of those I've tried over the years, the two I like most are Z-AIO and Optimum's new GPS (which I find is much more user-friendly than Poli-seal).
 
I'm another fan of ZAIO, and I never expected to like it *nearly* as much as I do. [INSERT kudos to Dan for more or less talking me into trying it]
 
U know I really didn't realize that AIOs also provided protection. I am a guy that likes to wax so I think I will skip the AIO and use Menzerna Final Polish followed by my LSP.



I can probably use an AIO on a mild winter day when time is very limited. Thanks for your info.



As far as final polishes, I really enjoy Menzerna.
 
Some AIO products do claim to provide protection. IME, that "protection" is typically very short-lived, sometimes measured in days or a couple weeks :( There are some out there that offer staying power.
 
ZAIO is my go to one step I have poliseal not to thrilled about the results, Dan is right pretty much one rain or 2 weeks it's done.ZAIO looks pretty good on most colors and holds up well,a little goes a long way.
 
D&D Auto Detail said:
How can a product cut if it doesn't have abrasives?
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With chemicals. KAIO is amazing on oxidation, but it doesn't have any abrasives to speak of.
 
D&D Auto Detail said:
More like a paint cleaner with protection then.
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I'm with you on that one, I wouldn't call KAIO a real AIO. To me an AIO needs to:



-clean oxidation and other contaminants like tar/road grime/etc

-polish using an abrasive

-provide protection
 
Dan said:
With chemicals. KAIO is amazing on oxidation, but it doesn't have any abrasives to speak of.
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KAIO works awesome on a red finish to clean up oxidation, but IMO needs to be followed up with a sealant/wax. KAIO has no real punch in protection area, but one of my favorite products with plenty of uses.
 
BigAl3 said:
can any one chime in on how ZAIO and DG501 differ from each other and which you like better?
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DG501 is a great product but ZAIO is much better. Much stronger polish and looks quite a bit better. Durability is also a bit better.
 
I can tell you based on Dan's advice I purchased ZAIO. I was stunned on how well it worked. It has lasted about 4 months on a DD Tahoe. I could not be more pleased. Thanks Dan.. Now the Red RX8 gets the best treatment with Poxy or Vintage!
 
I just apply to a clean surface one area at a time. Then move to next section. Come back and buff it all off. Very easy to use.



Deep Gloss Auto Salon said:
Dan: what's your zaio process?





Jason
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