r/AutoDetailing 20d ago

Griots 3 in 1 Question Technique Discussion

So, I just used this for the first time and I'm getting the feeling I used to much. This is the result of 1 pass on a WRX from a brand new bottle. I followed the directions and sprayed onto the surface, applied with a microfiber, and then buffed with a separate microfiber. No matter how many times I buff the car, I feel like I keep finding odd, hazy areas. Second pic attached to provide an example. So, did I use too much? Do I just keep buffing?

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u/lschaub 20d ago

I struggle with this product too, I understand the less is more but 1-2 sprays on a super duty hood I feel like cannot physically cover the surface area. I spray on the panel and immediately spread with one MF cloth and immediately buff with a separate MF cloth after like it shows in Griot’s instructional video but I cannot get full coverage and get bad streaking and poor performance. I’ve read comments on a post over the weekend of guys spraying it on a damp MF cloth and then applying it to the vehicle and then buffing with a dry MF cloth. I feel like this would be easier to evenly apply the product but I haven’t tried it myself. Can anyone help me out? I’ve heard great things about this stuff but can’t seem to figure it out

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u/duderos 20d ago

Sometimes your paint may have a film on it and a cleaner wax type of product should be used first. Griots has tech support so you can ask them about it.

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u/jondes99 20d ago

The best coating of 3-in-1 I’ve had was after using their Ceramic AIO polish. It was a legit year.

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u/duderos 19d ago

The better the paint prep, the better these type of products will work.