Does 2 coats of AIO by anything?

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BlueZ71

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I am about to apply the twins and read on some threads of people applying two coats of AIO. Is this worth it and if using a PC to apply - any tips?
 
BlueZ71,



Don't have a PC yet, but I think most people that apply AIO x2 are trying to insure complete coverage.



If you apply AIO and get total coverage I'm sure you'll be ok.
 
AIO doesn't layer, from what I understand, so I think the point of two coats is that the first coat cleans and preps, and the second coats, um, cleans and preps even more. Just to be sure. It made sense to me, so I did it. Besides, you use so little that it's cost-effective.
 
I use two small MF terry applicators for AIO. I followed the 2x AIO and on the second application the MF did (slightly) discolor so I must have missed some spots on the first AIO.
 
Using the PC, with slow overlapping passes, one application of AIO should be more than adequate to clean, prepare, and protect the surface.



I keep a small applicator pad handy for small crevices and corners that the PC just can't get.



Remember, one panel at a time. Wipe it off right away. Move on.



Jim
 
Thanks - I decided to apply AIO by hand. It seems like I'm using way to much product, but if I don't than it starts to streak when I'm applying it (like I'm wipe it off on the back stroke). I got a little better with it and will be sticking with one coat. I applied a second coat to the hood and it did'nt seem to do much.



I'm moving onto the SG.



Thanks for the advice.





blue
 
I followed YoSteve's application process with AIO on Son's '91 S10 Blazer (white). Applied first coat (by hand - MF applicator) to entire vehicle and then followed with a second application (again by hand) without removing the first application and finally removed by MF towel(s). We preceeded this process with a wash and spot claying. The AIO went on and came off easily.



As a result of the claying and AIO application, the surface was left with a very smooth feel, but there was very little gloss or shine. The vehicle was only very mildly oxidized. We are going to try applying the AIO once more with the PC and a polishing pad.
 
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