Klasse AIO vs Menzerna Acrylic Jacket

[BearZDefect]

Not obsessed with the cars' appearance, more concerned with keeping them relatively clean and preventing damage to the paint. Don't want to 'wax' more than twice a year, don't want multiple steps, and don't have an electric buffer. Of these two products Klasse AIO costs a bit less. Is it just as good as Menzerna one-step Acrylic Jacket or is the latter worth the extra $ ?

Thanks!

 

[Wasatch]

I have used both, and I would go with the AJ. It's easy on/easy off, leaves the paint pretty clean and glossy. AIO is also a very good product, but I believe the AJ has more durability.

 

[kkreit01]

Thanks for the info. I had never heard of AJ. A quick google search found me this article: comparing AIO and AJ:

http://www.properautocare.com/meonacja.html

 

[BearZDefect]

Thanks for the replies.

Wasatch, first hand experience is what I am looking for. If I may ask for more details -- how long did you find AJ to hold up for, and under what conditions?

kkreit, properautocare sells both these products. I was looking for experiences from people who are not trying to sell the products. I always try google too.

 

[Wasatch]

I apply something about every 1-3 months depending on what I have just bought or bought in the last few months. Right now AJ is on my truck with a coat of Collinite 845 on top. I had the AJ on for about 2 weeks before layering with 845. It's been about a month and a half total time. Still looks great and slick as ________. I'm sure this will be good till about Jan-Feb. It has rained a few times since applying also. This weekend I will do a wash and maybe apply another coat of 845, this should definitely get me into the Feb-Mar time frame, when I'm sure the weather will be in the mid 40s-50s to apply something again, most likely a new product I have.

 

[BearZDefect]

Thanks, Wasatch. You are much better at keeping your vehicle slick than I am!

 

[ChrisJH]

Ive had good experiences with AIO, but Ive never used it alone. Always used it as a base for something else (4* UPP, Collinite IW, etc).

The slickness from AIO is quite nice.......but unfortunately I cant compare it to the AJ. Since I never just leave AIO (or AJ, if I had it) as the only product, it hasnt really been a huge deal to me how durable they are. I do two coats with a Porter Cable random orbit, using a fine (aka very little to no) cut pad, then I top off with 2 coats of whatever last-step-product I feel like using. Currently trying out the Collinite IW for the first time, as a winter wax. During the spring Ill be using FinishKare products exclusively.

-Chris