AIO Detailing Help/Advice - Please!

[Jman136]

Hi all,

I have a 2021 Acura Aspec Apex Blue RDX. I want to use an AIO to shine it up and remove some of the fine swirl marks. I don't have a DA, so I will be attempting this by hand. Can anyone recommend the most user friendly AIO they've used with some success? I know this won't be as good as a 3- step polish, but it will be better than nothing. Any thoughts, advice, and/or help would be greatly appreciated!

Last, I have a bottle of Meguiars D166. Should I give it a whirl with a yellow Megs foam pad?

Thanks all!

[dwaleke]

I'm not sure how much success you'll have with working by hand.

I'm not familiar with the paint hardness of your car. Sometimes its difficult enough to get results with a basic DA polisher and an AIO let alone by hand.

3D Speed and Blackfire 1-step are popular AIOs on the forum. Lots of fans.

Since you have D166 use it on a test spot and see what you can make happen.

[glen e]

If this is a 2021 car it shouldn’t need too much work.D166 is fine, but I would probably do it twice to see if that gets it.. Also you probably would have better luck with something like Blackfire one step which is a favorite here.

That being said you’re going to be miles ahead if you to get an orbital like a Griots G9 but you said you don’t want to buy a polisher which I completely understand.

[PaulMys]

I'm not sure how much success you'll have with working by hand.

I'm not familiar with the paint hardness of your car. Sometimes its difficult enough to get results with a basic DA polisher and an AIO let alone by hand.

3D Speed and Blackfire 1-step are popular AIOs on the forum. Lots of fans.

Since you have D166 use it on a test spot and see what you can make happen.

These two products can both be hand-applied, but the results will be sorely lacking compared to using a machine.

[Jman136]

Just placed an order for Blackfire AIO. I really hope that this will make a difference.

[glen e]

Good, if this doesn’t work , what it is pointing you to is a medium pad, a Griots G9 and the blackfire one step. I have detailed a new 20 MDX, it was not unusually hard paint, so multiple passes by hand or an orbital will do the job with the right product.

[Jman136]

Good, if this doesn’t work , what it is pointing you to is a medium pad, Griots G9 and the blackfire one step.

Yep, I may have to invest in a DA.

[Jayfro]

You will be very happy with BF One Step, this is all I use on my black Acura TLX... Generally speaking, Acura’s have soft paint and do not need a compound and polish to correct anything minor, just a good polish or all in one.

Jay


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[Jman136]

Jayfro - Did you apply the BF AIO by hand or with a DA to your black TLX?

[VISITOR]

Yep, I may have to invest in a DA.

trust me, this will be one of your best investments (worth every penny) and your hands & arms will thank you later...