tom p.
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yakky said:
And that's the exact reason I stopped using it - - it seemed like liquid sandpaper in a bottle and introduced tons of micro-marring on a nice surface.
For all of the NuFinish haters out there...
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And that's the exact reason I stopped using it - - it seemed like liquid sandpaper in a bottle and introduced tons of micro-marring on a nice surface.
Accumulator said:I'll be interested to hear how the Griot's works out. Actually, I'd be pretty surpised if it lasts all that long *or* does all that much correction, but eh...this is just intellectual curiosity on my part, not like I'm gonna be using anything different (gee, don't *I* sound all closed-minded).
If all goes as planned, I'll be doing a black Subaru Forester XT on Saturday. Planning to use Griot's Polish 1 followed by the One Step Sealant.
I tend to trust their descriptions of their products. We'll see what happens. I'm usually too lazy/involved to take detailed pics of a detail, but I'll try to remember. I'll post it in click and brag.
Accumulator
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Gamby- It's been forever since I've used Griot's Machine Polishes (and they might've reformulated them since then), but I'd be prepared to do an intermediate step between the MP#1 and the One-Step Sealant. The latter is, IIRC, like sealant + MP#3 and it might be too big of a jump. "Might" not "will", but being prepared is always good 
Dan
Well-known member
Bringing one back from the dead....
I feel like a moth to a light bulb with this NuFinish stuff. After my AIO test:
http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/132351-durable-aio-4-way-test.html
I wanted to try the stuff again. I recently got a newer Jetta Wagon. I've tried various waxes on it and one thing that I haven't exactly liked on the red is a whole lot of depth. It seems to detract from the color, at some angles making it almost pinkish. This weekend I tried some NuFinish on the passenger side and Collinite 915 on the drivers side.
The photo below shows 915, nice shine and lots of depth:
This is the NuFinish:
To my eyes, the NuFinish seems to flatten the paint, almost like a single stage. It brings out the richness of the red. Very little depth, but lots of shine and color. It almost seems to make it radiate. Granted pictures don't convey as much as reality does, but hopefully you guys can see a bit of the effect. Anyway, just another tool in the arsenal. I really want to try this out on a deep black.
I feel like a moth to a light bulb with this NuFinish stuff. After my AIO test:
http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/132351-durable-aio-4-way-test.html
I wanted to try the stuff again. I recently got a newer Jetta Wagon. I've tried various waxes on it and one thing that I haven't exactly liked on the red is a whole lot of depth. It seems to detract from the color, at some angles making it almost pinkish. This weekend I tried some NuFinish on the passenger side and Collinite 915 on the drivers side.
The photo below shows 915, nice shine and lots of depth:
This is the NuFinish:
To my eyes, the NuFinish seems to flatten the paint, almost like a single stage. It brings out the richness of the red. Very little depth, but lots of shine and color. It almost seems to make it radiate. Granted pictures don't convey as much as reality does, but hopefully you guys can see a bit of the effect. Anyway, just another tool in the arsenal. I really want to try this out on a deep black.
David Fermani
Forza Auto Salon
Love the new ride! Keep us posted on how the 2 sides compare durability/beading wise?
Brad B
New member
NuFinish is my sealant of choice for wheels. Cheap, lots of solvents for cleaning and comes in a big bottle that never seems to run out. (How do they do that?) Plus I saw in on TV!
Dan
Well-known member
I'll get some beading pics up soon. The thing I can't get over is how much of a polar opposite this stuff is to say something like FK1000P. Take FK1000P's hardshell candy look and think the exact opposite. Its a strange look. Brad, how old is your bottle? The one I have is very recent and its actually not that solventy, its actually not that great of a cleaner! Perhaps its now VOC adjusted?
jfelbab
New member
Apparently you are not the only one who likes NuFinish. CU seems to like it too. Not that I've ever agreed with their wax reviews. I do agree that NuFinish leaves the finish rather flat (why I stopped using it years ago) and it stains textured plastic very badly. I also have had the product leave swirls but haven't used it in many, many years so it may be different now. I think I still have a bottle from back in the 70's. It did offer long lasting beading and protection though. I might use it on a beater daily driver, but the looks just don't do it for me.
Consumer Reports 2011 Car Wax Buying Guide
Consumer Reports 2011 Car Wax Buying Guide
Nth Degree
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I won't comment about the product itself, but rather their claim of durability. It is all too common that waxes carry a claim of durability that can often only be achieved if a car is garaged, driven once a week and never in poor weather. The words "up to" are often ignored by consumers and cause them to improperly believe that their car is protected for the full time.
The major companies are guilty of this as well as causing the confusion between a "polish" and a "wax" or "sealant" and "wax". The words are too often used interchangeably by the industry, and thus by the uninformed (John Q. Consumer). I am constantly having to educate customers and potential customers about what products do what and what the realistic expectations are. My favorite is when a customer tells me they want me to use "Product XYZ" on their car. I always gather information about the use and care of the car to determine the appropriate products to use. When I explain to them why "Product XYZ" may not be the best choice and show them a side by side comparison I often expect to see their heads explode. It's like they've just seen a magic trick that they didn't think was possible.
So I decided to look at Nu Finish's website.:spy: They make my case perfectly:
"WAX vs POLISH: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
When you know the difference, you’ll know what’s best for your car.
Both car waxes and car polishes are used to achieve a clean, glossy appearance to your car's paint, but there's been an ongoing discussion as to which product works best to protect one of your biggest investments.
A polish is a substance used to give something a smooth, shiny surface when rubbed in. A wax is anatural or synthetic treatment believed to help create a temporary barrier from UV rays.
The common myth that waxes add long-term protection is not correct. Natural elements like acid rain, UV rays and road salt break down waxes more quickly than a polish that is specifically designed to protect your paint."
:doh:No wonder it's so hard to convince people that it will require hundreds of dollars to make their car look great.
The major companies are guilty of this as well as causing the confusion between a "polish" and a "wax" or "sealant" and "wax". The words are too often used interchangeably by the industry, and thus by the uninformed (John Q. Consumer). I am constantly having to educate customers and potential customers about what products do what and what the realistic expectations are. My favorite is when a customer tells me they want me to use "Product XYZ" on their car. I always gather information about the use and care of the car to determine the appropriate products to use. When I explain to them why "Product XYZ" may not be the best choice and show them a side by side comparison I often expect to see their heads explode. It's like they've just seen a magic trick that they didn't think was possible.
So I decided to look at Nu Finish's website.:spy: They make my case perfectly:
"WAX vs POLISH: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
When you know the difference, you’ll know what’s best for your car.
Both car waxes and car polishes are used to achieve a clean, glossy appearance to your car's paint, but there's been an ongoing discussion as to which product works best to protect one of your biggest investments.
A polish is a substance used to give something a smooth, shiny surface when rubbed in. A wax is anatural or synthetic treatment believed to help create a temporary barrier from UV rays.
The common myth that waxes add long-term protection is not correct. Natural elements like acid rain, UV rays and road salt break down waxes more quickly than a polish that is specifically designed to protect your paint."
:doh:No wonder it's so hard to convince people that it will require hundreds of dollars to make their car look great.
Dan
Well-known member
jfelbab said:
The old stuff used to be like rocks in a bottle. Man was it coarse, and yeah, caused swirls. The new stuff is as silky as hand lotion.
Dan
Well-known member
Nth Degree said:
I agree with you, but if you follow the instructions (re-apply after one month), I think you could get a year out of this stuff. I've certainly gotten six months out of it (just a single application), with plenty of touchless car washes (read heavy chemicals) that destroyed a few other products I was testing. I certainly wouldn't bet any sort of money if you put NuFinish against Zaino or Collinite in a durability test. Have you compared it to anything on the same car?
Nth Degree
New member
Dan said:
Not for durability. Long time back I gave it a shot out of curiosity. It didn't last past an hour before I removed it. Didn't like the look as much as others and not easy enough to use. I'll leave the Nu Finish to those who also do pressure washing, house painting, auto repair, babysitting, etc.
Dan
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Nth Degree said:
Yeah, the looks are for sure very different, easy of use is probably mid pack, but I certainly wouldn't dismiss it because it costs $7. Sealants are amazingly cheap to manufacture.
MarcHarris
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David Fermani said:
This exactly. Fermani hit the nail on the head.