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Which Optimum and McKee's products have you tried?

Two completely different products. One is a detail spray, one is a soap.

An AIO and 845 do different things. An AIO is a time-saving one step that corrects and protects. 845 is a pure wax/sealant that does not correct. If your finish needs correction, and you have an LSP in mind, I would not use an AIO and top it with 845 PERSONALLY. I would use an appropriate polish...

I'm not Desertnate, but asking how long an LSP lasts is usually a loaded question. The answer depends on so many variables. I always try to pick something that's going to last as long as I need it to before I'm going to be motivated to apply a fresh coat. More importantly, I want to know that...

As the name implies, an "all in one" does it all. It polishes and protects.

As a general rule of thumb, any recommendation you get here, whether it be product or process.... is good. Otherwise, it wouldn't be recommended.

The days are long but the years are short my friend. Seems like a lifetime ago, doesn't it?

Bull, when are you planning on doing this?

Yes, I use the #520 Quick for that.

It's been discontinued.

Not sure I used it as a drying aid, but to be fair, back in 2005? 2006? a drying aid was still kind of a foreign concept to me!

Correct. Detail sprays, spray wax, some spray sealants. There are also products specifically marketed as "drying aid". For me, which one I use depends on the LSP I have on the finish and what wash I'm using.

Drying aids are sprays that you spritz on the car (panel by panel usually) while drying to do a couple of things. They add/boost protection and gloss, and they add some slickness to the paint under your drying towel to potentially minimize the risk of causing damage while wiping. Another benefit...

Let us know how it goes.

I think you need to adopt a KISS method until you're comfortable with the basics. Wash, wax, maintain. Repeat.