[oogabooga]

Hey everyone. I am new on the forums here (long time reader though). I am also new to the more serious side of car detailing and was wondering if the products that I selected for my black sapphire metallic 335i will work nicely with one another. I picked these products out based on the fact that everyone seems to think they work well but was wondering if they work well together and dont overlap one another in terms of one acting as both a wax and sealant, etc.

Thanks in advance for all of your input, really appreciate it. I've already searched the forums and read all of the stickies regarding basic detailing but just wanted to run my combo by you guys before I buy all the products.

Shampoo: Dodo Juice Sour Power Gloss Enhancing Shampoo
Clay Bar: Detailed Image Fine Grade Clay 200g
Clay Lube: Poorboy's World Spray and Wipe
Polish: Poorboy's World with Sealant
Sealant: Klasse SG
Wax: Poorboy's World Liquid Natty's Blue Wax

BTW: I plan on using all of these products in that order.

Thanks and i apologize if this question is inappropriate for the forum

[ssmith96]

I would use Menzerna PF4500 for polish

[mbanks21]

Why not Klasse AIO if you're using their sealant

[oogabooga]

Thank you both for the suggestions. I looked into the Menzerna polish. I can only find the SF4500, not the PF4500. I did come across PF2500 (Power Finish) though, is that what you were referring to?
Do the AIOs work as well as using the products separate?

Obviously I know nothing about detailing so I appreciate your patience with bearing with me and offerring your help.

[psnt1ol]

Are you doing this by hand or with a machine???


SF4500 is a great jeweling polish. It will level out minor imperfections but it is still a finishing polish nevertheless. What is the current condition of the paint and most importantly.....what is your goal???

The purpose of a AIO is to do everything in one step. By having subsequent steps after an AIO seems to be working backward. AIO has its limitations and most hard core fanatics tends to use a dedicated polish (in some cases....compound then polish) follow by a sealant/wax.

[oogabooga]

Thanks for the response. I will be attempting this by hand. I will probably pick up a dual action porter cable if the first attempt by hand doesnt turn out well. My paint has swirl marks here and there as I bought it used with 47,000 miles. My goal is to get a durable hard gloss/protectant finish on the car that will last a few months. I live in Los Angeles and have to park in a parking garage. Hence, I probably wont be able to wash my car as often as I would like to.

I will work on posting pictures as I am sure a simple description is not helpful at all.

[psnt1ol]

you could remove the swirls by hand but it is a daunting task. If you are young, have the energy, and got the time.....its worth a try.

If you are thinking about doing a proper correction down the road then you might want to consider using a glaze follow by a stout sealant. Do understand that the result you get from this is only temporary and the swirls will be back. This will save you tons of work now.