P21s cleaner and AIO... hows it work?

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Andy69

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Im a bit confused. Its in relation to applying p21s cleaner and AIO. Ive read somewhere that its a good idea to apply p21s cleaner. Then apply a few coats of AIO, before sealent/glaze and wax. This is where im confused. P21s is obviously a cleaner, but so is AIO. Wont the AIO do exactly the same as the p21s? Also, why apply a few coats as each coat you apply just cleans the last one off surely?



Ami being dumb and missing a point somewhere?



I also have a quick AIO question. Applied it thinly to my car on sat, and it was a complete pain to remove. Each panel took 3 good buffings to get all the residue off. Also once its rained, im finding more residue on my windows and painted trim. Is this right?
 
Hi Andy,



I thought the difference between P21s GEPC and AIO was a bit like day and night. AIO is a strong chemical cleaner/polish/acrylic procector and P21s GEPC is a very mild cosmetic polish/cream to add the final step prior to a LSP........I could be wrong :o



I used AIO a couple of weeks ago and topped it with EX-P and Natty's C/wax. I applied the AIO with a blue 4" finishing spot pad on the PC, polished it for a short while and it was a breeze to remove...almost too easy to get that amaxing finish !



I then applied some to hard to get bumper areas by hand and I guess I did not work it for long enough as it was a PITA to remove !



I wish I had purchased AIO sooner, I would have saved a lot of money in the long run.....but isn't that half the fun, buying and testing new products ;)
 
Andy69 said:
I also have a quick AIO question. Applied it thinly to my car on sat, and it was a complete pain to remove. Each panel took 3 good buffings to get all the residue off. Also once its rained, im finding more residue on my windows and painted trim. Is this right?
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Obviously wasn't thin enough. :p



Seriously, you probably did have it on a bit thick. I like to apply AIO with a PC and an LC white pad. This puts it on relatively thin but I notice that AIO is still a little harder to remove than other products.



You can always lighlty spritz a panel with QD if you're having trouble removing.
 
They are both pre wax cleaners. AIO leaves some protection behind but most use it for it's cleaning ability. They both do the same job basicly. That is clean the paint and prepare it for a LSP. The big difference is that P21S GEPC will leave oils behind and is best used before a wax. AIO does not leave oils behind and works well with a sealant or wax as a LSP.
 
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