So why is NuFinish considered a inferior product?

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I have a bottle of NuFinish here somewhere from when I FIRST started washing my car (about 2 years before I really started DETAILING)... I may have to give that a go (on the gfs car of course). Why is it considered such an inferior product? (apart from the fact it's not once a year)

I do remember it staining my trim lol, but as far as beading went, it actually beaded pretty decently. I mean certainly beaded well for a 8 dollar sealant lol


So why would you say a product like this is inferior to the sealants we all use and love (and cost 5 times more)?
 

I personally don't think it is necessarily an inferior product. I simply think there are better options out there.

To me NuFinish is an AIO / Cleaner Sealant. It will clean up the paint while leaving protection. For most of us we already have a paint cleaner or clay & polish. So an AIO isn't really what we want.

There is a wide variety of AIO products. Some have better cleaning ability while others offer better protection or looks. In the end it is a matter of using what fits your needs and desires.

There are many OTC products that a great and people use them regularly. ClayMagic Blue, Meg'e Ultimate waxes, Megs product in general, Mothers, etc... I mayself was still using Meg's NXT2.0 even last summer because I like the look it leaves behind even though the durability is lacking.

 
Beemerboy said:
It's not inferior, it's the claims the company makes about it, that seem hard to sallow IMO.
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very true - but I think its great stuff for non detailing people - I recommend it every time for the guy who wants to "wax" every 4-6 months - but it needs two coats 12 hours apart....
 
I just know it smells like laquer thinner and I dont like that lol. So never used it just didn't like the smell and said never mind
 
I have used it before and actually liked it because it went and it came off real easy and if I remember correctly it lasted about 4 to 6 months depending on how many times the car was washed. For the average person like myself it is a great product. I don't think it is an inferior product. But now that I bought a new Camaro myself last spring and got bit by the detail bug then a person always looks for something better. I want to make sure I am using the best I can and what I can afford. Right now I am using a whopping $18 can of wax, Finish Kare FK1000P, and that is actually the most I have spent on wax. It is a good wax and only plan on using it for the winter months because I read it had good durability and it does look nice. Before I get back into the car show season next spring the plan I have now is to switch Blackfire products because of how they make the paint look, especially on a black car like mine. Sure they are more expensive but I figure that if I plan on showing my ride off I want it to look great not just average. So I have come to the conclusion that if I want a good product that has a good review I will have to step up to the plate and spend 5 times the amount that old bottle of Nu-Finish cost.

:rockon
 
Never tried it. I have a can of of somewhere. If it is actually an AIO and fairly durable, it might be good for wheels and door jambs.
 
skibik said:
I have used it before and actually liked it because it went and it came off real easy and if I remember correctly it lasted about 4 to 6 months depending on how many times the car was washed. For the average person like myself it is a great product. I don't think it is an inferior product. But now that I bought a new Camaro myself last spring and got bit by the detail bug then a person always looks for something better. I want to make sure I am using the best I can and what I can afford. Right now I am using a whopping $18 can of wax, Finish Kare FK1000P, and that is actually the most I have spent on wax. It is a good wax and only plan on using it for the winter months because I read it had good durability and it does look nice. Before I get back into the car show season next spring the plan I have now is to switch Blackfire products because of how they make the paint look, especially on a black car like mine. Sure they are more expensive but I figure that if I plan on showing my ride off I want it to look great not just average. So I have come to the conclusion that if I want a good product that has a good review I will have to step up to the plate and spend 5 times the amount that old bottle of Nu-Finish cost.

:rockon
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Get some Collinite for the winter! 13 bucks right now from Autopia, and that stuff is amazing!

BFWD sealant is obviously much better, but it's also 40 dollars...
 
Alright guys, you've convinced me to give it a try again... on my gfs trunk.


And here's the best part, I'm going to do a comparison video to BFWD sealant :)

It's going to get interesting... stay tuned ;)
 
I don't see it as an inferior product. I see it as the perfect product for folks that simply want a shiny car with decent durability involving minimal work. I've recommended it to many that wanted just that.
 
ihaveacamaro said:
Alright guys, you've convinced me to give it a try again... on my gfs trunk.


And here's the best part, I'm going to do a comparison video to BFWD sealant :)

It's going to get interesting... stay tuned ;)
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This is a GREAT idea... would be interesting to see how some of the OTC stuff stands up to the boutique products.
 
Jsmooth said:
I just know it smells like laquer thinner and I dont like that lol. So never used it just didn't like the smell and said never mind
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I think the smell is strong because it has a lot of solvent in it according to the MSDS. IIRC, it is like 25% Stoddard solvent.

That is probably where a lot of the cleaning ability comes from, too. I tried it a long time ago and didn't like the dusting and static.

Randy
 
That all being said, the wipe on walk away sealants are clearly superior for me. Easier with just as good of protection, not expensive and no white stuff in cracks anywhere as it dries glossy....WOWA products are a HUGE game changer ....for the weekend novice....
 
RTexasF said:
I don't see it as an inferior product. I see it as the perfect product for folks that simply want a shiny car with decent durability involving minimal work. I've recommended it to many that wanted just that.
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Exactly!

:rockon
 
ihaveacamaro said:
Get some Collinite for the winter! 13 bucks right now from Autopia, and that stuff is amazing!

BFWD sealant is obviously much better, but it's also 40 dollars...
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I am assuming you mean the Collinite 845? I got the impression a person still needed a good base wax or sealant for that stuff. I was going to buy the Collinite 915 but since it seemed to compare to the FK1000P why spend twice as much.

BFWD maybe the better choice but I need durability and I thought it only lasted about 2 to 3 months where FK or Collinite would last over 4 months. I needed something to make it through the tough Northern MN weather and 2 to 3 months of protection just doesn't cut it.

Thanks,
Dean.
 
skibik said:
I am assuming you mean the Collinite 845? I got the impression a person still needed a good base wax or sealant for that stuff. I was going to buy the Collinite 915 but since it seemed to compare to the FK1000P why spend twice as much.

BFWD maybe the better choice but I need durability and I thought it only lasted about 2 to 3 months where FK or Collinite would last over 4 months. I needed something to make it through the tough Northern MN weather and 2 to 3 months of protection just doesn't cut it.

Thanks,
Dean.
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Yeah I meant c845. What do you mean needed a good base wax or sealant? In my browsing, I've read that c845 works great alone by itself. It's almost like a sealant.

I don't know about your winters, because here in Florida, we have two seasons: summer and fall. LOL!

I would think that collinite would be a great wax protection for winter though!
 
I've done a side by side test of rejex, collonite, ultima paint guard and nu finish on a hood. And also a fiberglass hullside.

Results after 3 months is they lasted almost all exactly the same. The nod went to ultima as it was wipe on walk away where the others dusted and required buffing.
 
glen e said:
I've done a side by side test of rejex, collonite, ultima paint guard and nu finish on a hood. And also a fiberglass hullside.

Results after 3 months is they lasted almost all exactly the same. The nod went to ultima as it was wipe on walk away where the others dusted and required buffing.
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Nice! Very interesting test! Would you say there was a difference in how you perceived the shine of each product, or were they all similar looking?
 
All similar....and I looked at it every week from diff angles....I no longer judge products for myself by shine or look, but for ease of use, dusting, etc. For example, I like collonite but can't stand the clumping, having to warm it up etc. BFWD is sooooo much easier to apply and remove.

And personally when detailing is a hobby, I don't give a damn about which ones cheaper, etc.

But crystal seal is my fav shine product at the moment ......it's even easier than BFWD!
 
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