Klasse AIO without any (additional) LSP?

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ernie_h

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Since my last bottle of FMJ unexpectedly bit the dust, I have to wait until the BFWD arrives from FedEx. In the meantime, I added a third coat of Klasse AIO to avoid being hacked off about the FMJ (I could use the BF Midnight Sun I have, but I prefer the acrylic/polymer look). This is a 2011 F-150, tuxedo black, first detailing, all applications/removal by hand. Didn't really need claying (believe me, I checked closely), so I washed, 1 coat of AIO, slightly moderate pressure, second coat, very little pressure. Next day, I went ahead with a third coat, very minimal pressure....just enough to spread it evenly..... (heavier than the first 2 coats) it went on very easily and came off like a dream, and I love the look/shine I got from the third coat.

Is there anything "wrong" with leaving it with just the 3 coats of AIO? I guess a wax or acrylic/polymer LSP would help and, perhaps, act as a sacrificial layer, but do you really need one in this case? [I apologize, as this is probably a naive question; I can guess, but I don't have the experience trying enough different permutations to answer it definitively]. Thanks!

ernie
 

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I have used AIO alone with great success. Not sure what multiple applications will do except make your paint really clean. I would think the cleaners would remove the previous application. I may be wrong.
 
Klasse AIO is not a layering product. Its a chemical based cleaner / polish, meaning that its cutting the surface some. That's why they have the SG (sealant) that's the protection.

If you have some wax it would be good to add that to the paint after the AIO
 
Beemerboy said:
Klasse AIO is not a layering product. Its a chemical based cleaner / polish, meaning that its cutting the surface some. That's why they have the SG (sealant) that's the protection.

If you have some wax it would be good to add that to the paint after the AIO
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I agree with this...

Klasse All-In-One is formulated with chemical cleaners that do a pretty decent job at removing grime and minor swirls. Another plus is it leaves behind some nice protection that keeps protecting for a few months.

Klasse High Gloss Sealant is a tremendous product designed to top Klasse All-In-One but goes down great after a freshly corrected and prepped surface...
 
As long your ride in safe from the elements then I see no problem at all as long it's in the garage. Just remember to top it off when the BFWD gets there.
 
Thanks folks; I guess I knew what I should do; just wondering what I could do :) BFWD should be here shortly; weather's been good down here for past few days, so I've been taking a motorcycle where I need to go.

I guess the reason I asked is because I remember reading on one of the boards (quite a long time ago) a number of posts talking about the benefit of 2 coats of Klasse AIO, but applying them a bit differently (more pressure on first application, minimal on second) and the increase in longevity of protection. I applied the third coat this time (again, out of boredom/impatience) as I would an LSP, and was surprised at how easily it went on/came off and how it looked.

FedEx should be shortly, and I'll go out and do what I should do.

Thanks again!
ernie
 
I've never heard of KAIO as being all that great in the durability stakes, so I'd definitely top as soon as possible; though given the situation, looks like you did the best thing possible :)
 
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