Jump to content

Nu Finish Polish

Beer Belly

Recommended Posts

Beer Belly Enthusiast

Beer Belly

Posted
Posted

Years ago in my younger days, I would dedicate one weekend day to cleaning our cars. Now in my mid 50's, my time has become more used for house chores, and I spend a few hours on a weekend cleaning the Wifes new Maxima, and maybe the pup and I will take the truck to a local car wash. This weekend, I decided I wanted to put a coat of polish on the truck, and picked up a bottle of Nu Finish from the auto parts store, as it claims to be a "once a year polish". I followed the directions, and applied it to one section of the truck.....unfortunately, it was a big section (drivers side of bed)....let it dry to a haze, and quickly figured how this product got it's name.....after using it, you may need a body shop to give you a "new finish".......I couldn't get this stuff off my truck....it's as if it soaked into the finish. Luckily enough, I had some Topps All Cleaner Wax that was able to cut thru and get this crap off my truck.....my quick day of polishing the truck turned into hours of work, but let me tell ya.....the truck now looks awesome. When we returned the Nu Finish to the auto parts store, the clerk told us he hates this stuff. Oh yeah, couldn't find a contact number, or any way to get hold of them to ask how to remove the haze....nothing on the bottle, nothing on the website.

 

j-ten-ner Senior Enthusiast

j-ten-ner

Posted
Posted

Thanks for the warning.

Although I think that you should have only covered a small portion at a time, you should still be able to polish it off w/o a headache.

 

I use "Mothers Carnauba Wax".

Works awesome.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

 

therink Enthusiast

therink

Posted
Posted

I just did half my truck today and it looks great. I have been using this stuff exclusively for 20 years and numerous vehicles and rvs. I feel that this is the easiest stuff to use and comes off easily by hand. I do all my vehicles once or twice per year and keep them clean the rest of the time. I do not let it touch any rough plastic parts, only smooth painted surfaces. Not sure why you had an issue with it?

Beer Belly Enthusiast

Beer Belly

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Thanks for the warning.

Although I think that you should have only covered a small portion at a time, you should still be able to polish it off w/o a headache.

 

I use "Mothers Carnauba Wax".

Works awesome.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

 

 

 

I just did half my truck today and it looks great. I have been using this stuff exclusively for 20 years and numerous vehicles and rvs. I feel that this is the easiest stuff to use and comes off easily by hand. I do all my vehicles once or twice per year and keep them clean the rest of the time. I do not let it touch any rough plastic parts, only smooth painted surfaces. Not sure why you had an issue with it?

I was looking at Mothers Carnuba when we returned the Nu Finish....will likely get it next time around. I have no idea why the Nu Finish reacted the way it did, but I can tell you, I will not give it a thumbs up or a second chance.....I could not believe how it just seemed to soak into the finish.....nothing I used worked to remove it till I got to the Topps All Cleaner Wax.....could it be that the truck was in the sun ??....it sez it can be used in sunlight.....I totally freaked, but all ended well with a great looking truck....maybe time to trade it in while it looks this good

cev103 Enthusiast

cev103

Posted
Posted

There is no such thing as a once a year car wax/polish. Further more, if you only apply wax a few times a year you should clay bar your paint first then afterwards apply your wax.

 

Do yourself a favor and look into Adam's Premium Car Care products. I use to be a loyal Mothers user, but have since swapped to Adam's and I'll never use anything else again. Buy their clay bar kit that comes with some detail spray and then get some of their Paint Sealant (this is a synthetic based product that can last for up to 6 months).

 

You can only buy online and right now they have a 15% off Father's Day sale when you enter the promo code DAD15, this is a good time to try some of their stuff. www.adamspolishes.com

Beer Belly Enthusiast

Beer Belly

Posted
  • Author
Posted

There is no such thing as a once a year car wax/polish. Further more, if you only apply wax a few times a year you should clay bar your paint first then afterwards apply your wax.

 

Do yourself a favor and look into Adam's Premium Car Care products. I use to be a loyal Mothers user, but have since swapped to Adam's and I'll never use anything else again. Buy their clay bar kit that comes with some detail spray and then get some of their Paint Sealant (this is a synthetic based product that can last for up to 6 months).

 

You can only buy online and right now they have a 15% off Father's Day sale when you enter the promo code DAD15, this is a good time to try some of their stuff. www.adamspolishes.com

I do have a Clay Bar, and other assorted goodies.....ran a new car Prep and Detail Dept. for a Porsche / Audi Dealer for 3 years.....just looking for a quick wax on, wax off.....just not up to the task like I used to be.

cev103 Enthusiast

cev103

Posted
Posted

I do have a Clay Bar, and other assorted goodies.....ran a new car Prep and Detail Dept. for a Porsche / Audi Dealer for 3 years.....just looking for a quick wax on, wax off.....just not up to the task like I used to be.

I totally get it, the days seem to get shorter and shorter the older I get. I would still check out Adam's Paint Sealant, it comes off super easy, I think you'd like it.

Beer Belly Enthusiast

Beer Belly

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Just wouldn't come off.........

http://017_zps4olcpxao.jpg

 

Until Topps All Cleaner Wax.....

http://022_zpsxmbpqo6r.jpg

kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

kstruckcountry

Posted
Posted

There's no shortcut IMO. I rarely get time do it either so when I do I want to do it right. Adams is the favorite here but the cost is prohibitive for me so I have used Meguars. This time around I used 3m soap, followed by Megs polish and 21 synthetic sealant. Very happy with the results.

KMGZ400 Senior Enthusiast

KMGZ400

Posted
Posted

There's no shortcut IMO. I rarely get time do it either so when I do I want to do it right. Adams is the favorite here but the cost is prohibitive for me so I have used Meguars. This time around I used 3m soap, followed by Megs polish and 21 synthetic sealant. Very happy with the results.

Meguiars and mothers have some great over the counter wax, I have used the most expensive and it's just not worth it when you can get the same results from over the counter stuff.

Beer Belly Enthusiast

Beer Belly

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I'm happy with the way the story ended, but if I had planned my time accordingly I would have taken a few more steps.....the truck hasn't looked this good in 2 years (new). Next time, I will "do it right" :thumbs:

FogDucker Enthusiast

FogDucker

Posted
Posted

I've had great results with Zaino over the last 10+ years. Take a peek at my gallery for results.

 

www.zainostore.com

patriot Enthusiast

patriot

Posted
Posted

I saw my Dad's best friend wreck a red T-bird with NuFinish. Oh, it shined it up...the little bit of paint that was left!

Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

Rawyzf

Posted
Posted

I thought no waxing in direct sunlight was a rule?

cev103 Enthusiast

cev103

Posted
Posted

I thought no waxing in direct sunlight was a rule?

It is

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Forum Statistics

    250.4k
    Total Topics
    2.7m
    Total Posts

  • Member Statistics

    342,837
    Total Members
    8,960
    Most Online
    bellssn690
    Newest Member
    bellssn690
    Joined

  • Who's Online   4 Members, 1 Anonymous, 544 Guests (See full list)

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • Chuck FB
      Gas Prices

      By Chuck FB · Posted

      Interesting, I suspect I would have fueled up in Lee Vining as the day prior I would have filled up either in Laughlin or near there and maybe again before I entered Death Valley and once out the other side late that evening as I kept on driving into the night up near Lee Vining. Next morning I most likely fueled up in LV before heading over Tioga Pass into ( as I refer to it as "Yose .... Mite" 😁 ). And again that was 19 years ago but the price then must not have jumped out at me like the 5 bill a gallon theme of nutty cult hippy country Big Sir or head so far up their rear Aspen. I'd be curious to know where the highest prices are in the lower 48, I probably would not be far off to guess somewhere in Cali forn ie. Coldfoot and Prudhoe bay may have those prices beat but that is a whole other world up there and when prices are more normal elsewhere that is about what they can be up there I believe in no mans land. Anyway interesting that the 395 corridor is hosing people and the thing is, its tourist season and its not like there are a lot of competition options when driving up that highway from what I could see. Yup, big ole Boaterhomes and various other RV's ahead and behind me at the Yosemite entrance gate and they have to get their fuel somewhere.  
    • Atlas
      Gas Prices

      By Atlas · Posted

      Those can be high, as well as the big California cities. The ones that will pop your eyes out are the 395 corridor on the Eastern side of the Sierra Nevadas. Lee Vining, $7.19 for regular and $8.89 for diesel is what the Google said right now.
    • newdude
      2020 Trailboss 6.2 replacement

      By newdude · Posted

      Correct.  2019-2021 model years are serviced by a different p/n.  19420611.  Recall 2021s use 19420611.   The recall engines 2022-2024 model years are serviced with 12740076.     The difference between 19420611 and 12740076 is GM changed injector size for 2022.  The injectors are smaller on 12740076 with smaller injector bores in the cylinder heads to match the smaller injectors.  So you can't install a 19420611 in a 2022-2024, and you can't install a 12740076 in a 2019-2021.     Both engines are the replacement engine p/ns that are in the L87 recall.  So both of these are the updated engines.     Here's a version of the L87 recall with the p/ns for all the parts needed.    RCRIT-25V274-7075.pdf   Note it shows 19420611 and 12740076 with an asterisk to a footnote "Use the VIN and the GM Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) to determine which part to order if two or more part numbers are listed for the same part, as it may vary by vehicle options."    
    • 2017Z
      2020 Trailboss 6.2 replacement

      By 2017Z · Posted

      Looking for advice from this group. Took my flawless 2020 6.2 TB to an unnamed shop for routine rear brakes and oil change. Tech forgot to put oil back in after the full service and needles to say, destroyed my engine.  It’s all on their shop video so they are responsible.   I had my Chevy dealer do the analysis and they confirmed its compromised and said engine replacement. The manager said they only get GM reman engines from GM with full 3 yr warranty and the one they would put in is not same as what’s they are swapping out on 21-25 for recall.    I am looking for advice why that would be a different engine because obviously I had the good 6.2 year and replacing it has my concerns with that recall for 21-15   Also what’s the pros and cons of accepting the engine swap vs telling the shop that bricked the truck to pay up so I buy a new truck. I’m concerned about stigma resale eventually if I just decide to get rid of it after the swap or other issues showing up after the swap out.  
    • GN2018
      AFM Disabler Question

      By GN2018 · Posted

      Just looked up my records.  I've never gone over 5000 miles between oil changes.  At 46K miles, I have 10 oil changes.  I hope that will help.  I also installed the disabler last year.  I've still had a few times when it didn't seem to engage (which I can tell because the start stop feature kicks in), but for the most part, I think it's working.  For some reason, GM did not include the number of cylinders running in the information screen like I had on other models.  In my Cadillac, it shows me when it's running on 4 cylinders on the fuel milage screen.  I can't find that on my '21 Denali.

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...