Nu Finish?

[Basket Case]

Does any one have any opinion on using Nu Finish? I have used it int eh past on other cars, boats, etc. but nothing that was new (mostly the family cars).

With all the rain we are about to be getting here in Florida I would really like something that is going to last through the summer and help protect the paint since my car is a D and out in the elements all the time.

My thought was to do a full clay and then seal with Nu Finish and maybe use a carnuba wax over that depending on how it look and touch that up every few months depending on how it looks. Any opinions on this route? I am considering this simply because form my understanding Nu Finish is a great sealant for paint that is already pretty clean.

[Guzic]

Originally Posted by Basket Case

Does any one have any opinion on using Nu Finish? I have used it int eh past on other cars, boats, etc. but nothing that was new (mostly the family cars).

With all the rain we are about to be getting here in Florida I would really like something that is going to last through the summer and help protect the paint since my car is a D and out in the elements all the time.

My thought was to do a full clay and then seal with Nu Finish and maybe use a carnuba wax over that depending on how it look and touch that up every few months depending on how it looks. Any opinions on this route? I am considering this simply because form my understanding Nu Finish is a great sealant for paint that is already pretty clean.

They key to making your car look good is constant maintenance. Nu Finish is an infomercial over the counter product. It might last a long time but I've personally never seen it as a quality product, especially as it will really stain trim. And lord forbid you let it dry too long as you will need a jackhammer to remove it.It might be good for an old car that gets driven throguh a sandstorm daily but I wouldn't put it on a car you really care about.There are many great sealants out there that will last months (depending where you live) and are much better quality. If you want long lasting protection go with a synthetic blend of wax and your choice of sealant.Try to avoid all in one products as those are generally (Not all) just a blend of cleaner waxes with polish and fillers to give your car the appearance of looking good for a few day but they will fade quickly.

[NLS8520]

^THIS.

There are plenty of affordable products on the market today that offer spectacular results and protection. I am using Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant right now. Its fantastic stuff, lasts about 6 months, has a nice hard candy like look to it. It costs about $35 and lasts forever when applied thin like any wax or sealant should be. Nu Finish is for an old beater if even for that to be honest.

[Wilso]

I get a lot of rain here and there up here in Canada and the key is just weekly maintenance. Even though I know it's going to rain, I still give it a good wash and wax, even if it's a quick wax with Meguiar's Tech Wax or something similar, just to help protect from the hard water and acidity of the rain. If you only wash it when you know it's going to be nice, you'll never wash your car lol! I try to do mine twice a week, minimum once. My car is nice n fresh besides the dead bugs and stone chips T_T lol

[Guzic]

Originally Posted by Wilso

I get a lot of rain here and there up here in Canada and the key is just weekly maintenance. Even though I know it's going to rain, I still give it a good wash and wax, even if it's a quick wax with Meguiar's Tech Wax or something similar, just to help protect from the hard water and acidity of the rain. If you only wash it when you know it's going to be nice, you'll never wash your car lol! I try to do mine twice a week, minimum once. My car is nice n fresh besides the dead bugs and stone chips T_T lol

I've washed my car in rain and high speed winds. Washing it often avoids all the pollution and dirt to bond and really stick to the paint.

[Wilso]

Originally Posted by Guzic

I've washed my car in rain and high speed winds. Washing it often avoids all the pollution and dirt to bond and really stick to the paint.

LMAO I've done this too, pouring rain after I drove through a construction zone and I had to get rid of all the shit on it xD

[Magyarman]

Nu-Finish is good if you have expectations of durability of protection. It does not make your paint pop better than the shine you started with.

I have used back in the day "Classic Car Wax" It was very hard going on and just as hard coming off,it would bead like nothing else,but did not last very long.

I've used Maguiars products for cleaning,polishing and waxing for a very good shine,but the same short lived durability. The same results for Mother's products.

So now I just use Nu-Finish because it gives an OK shine ,but lasts a good length of time , say 4 to 6 months out in the weather 24/7.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Magyarman

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I have used back in the day "Classic Car Wax" It was very hard going on and just as hard coming off,it would bead like nothing else,but did not last very long..............

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GAD! ....... you must be old .......!!

I still have a partially used can of that in the garage. I waxed my 1970 BRG MGB ........ ONCE ....... with that, back when it was new.

I thought I was going to have to use gasoline or a grinder to get it off ......


humfrz

[Magyarman]

Originally Posted by humfrz

GAD! ....... you must be old .......!!

I still have a partially used can of that in the garage. I waxed my 1970 BRG MGB ........ ONCE ....... with that, back when it was new.

I thought I was going to have to use gasoline or a grinder to get it off ......


humfrz

Yes I am well seasoned at 68 yo. I used Classic Car wax on my 1966 VW beetle. I used to wax the bug on most weekends. My neighbor then said that I should slow down on the waxing as I was liable to rub the paint right off of the car! That stuff would give you Popeye arms!

[Gunman]

My truck gets Nu Finish, easy on, easy off, provided you don't let it age on there, lol. It does dust a lot though.

BRZ gets Zaino.

[PeterFRS]

recently saw a youtube video from ft86speedfactory guys, jetseal sealant.. price is expensive given its in USD.. but might give that a try