Adding Griots Ceramic 3-in-1 to Griots Ceramic Speed Shine - Boosting Speed Shine?

[Desertnate]

I've never even thought of using it as a drying aid, CSS yes but not 3 in 1.

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My thoughts too. 3 in 1 is so easy to use, I'm not seeing what you would gain by mixing them. If the 3 in 1 is starting to fade, just apply more. If you're after the short term extra boost after a wash that's the whole purpose CSS was created. I might see mixing up some concoction if we were talking about a hard to use product or a QD with no protective abilities, but 3 in 1 is a super easy spray/wipe application and CSS seems to have some protection already built in.

[jlindyman]

3-1 every 3-4 months, CSS after maintenance washes in between has worked great for me


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[oneheadlite]

I take care of my parents cars, they live in the city and have no room for me storing things there so I just keep a few items there. I was using OptiSeal,Aquawax and now use the 3 n1, works great at 1 mist into a towel per panel and I’ve seen no issues with stacking it at a monthly rate and both cars are going strong at 10 months

This was what I found as well.

[Coatingsarecrack]

I find 3-1 a tad grabby to remove and just recently used as a drying aid. Worked great.

I see no problem mixing a little 3-1 with CSS. Exactly what were doing when we mix up a batch of Merlins elixir.

Add 3-4oz 3-1 to CSS and try it as a drying aid. Report back with results.


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[MrOneEyedBoh]

I find 3-1 a tad grabby to remove and just recently used as a drying aid. Worked great.

I see no problem mixing a little 3-1 with CSS. Exactly what were doing when we mix up a batch of Merlins elixir.

Add 3-4oz 3-1 to CSS and try it as a drying aid. Report back with results.


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This. I found it to be a bit grabby too and honestly Elixr had me thinking of adding 3-1 to CSS. Maybe its a bit grabby from me over applying it? Not buffing it soon enough?

[Coatingsarecrack]

This. I found it to be a bit grabby too and honestly Elixr had me thinking of adding 3-1 to CSS. Maybe its a bit grabby from me over applying it? Not buffing it soon enough?

Over applying with this stuff can be an issue but when I did it on a warmer day (70 degrees). My normal 1.5 sprays per panel wasn’t spreading well and didn’t want to over apply.

Next wash 2 sprays per panel as drying aid and work superbly. Nice gloss.


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[CleanIT]

I wonder if Ceramic Speed Shine changes the water behavior at all when layering it on top of 3 in 1?

[jlindyman]

Not that I’ve noticed; adds slickness and longevity


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[ZRX61]

This stuff has been on the '11 Camaro (1 coat) for a few days now. It wasn't this shiny when it was new...

[UncleDavy]

I applied Griots 3 in 1 to the truck in June and then I have been topping it off with Ceramic Speed Shine after each bucket or rinseless wash. This is the result. I brought the truck to my little nephew’s birthday party and I got compliments from all of the dads.
Both the 3 in 1 and the Ceramic Speed Shine can be streaky especially on dark paint. I have found that a little product goes a long way and the type of towel you use makes a big difference. The Griots plush edgeless are very good for this task.
Griot's Garage Microfiber Plush Edgeless Towels 6 Pack




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