Nu Finish Replacement

[Carmudgeon]

I still think you can a more even, thorough application with a crème type product due to the quantity of liquid being applied.

True, even more so with a paste, but application skill is a fundamental part of the task, no?

Everyone has their own criteria, and priorities, and can decide accordingly.

I have no experience with M27, so I can't speak of it.

I have used 845, and if the OP's motivation is to avoid "white powder," then it can be eliminated from the list, along with other typical products in emulsified form.

 

[CKN]

This is the way.

Spray on, wipe off, like a quick detailer. Couldn't get any easier, short of a wet rinse product. Overdose it, or try to use it on a hot panel, and it will streak. But that's no different than other LSPs. Only extra prep suggested is a 24hr gapped second coat for the initial application, for ultimate durability. And it's not a "polish," in the colloquial sense, because it has no abrasives.

Durable. Plenty of YT testing showing that while it might not beat some more "exotic" products, it's competitive, and beats many of the off-the-shelf products.

Readily available. ORAP, AZ, AAP, etc.

No white powder. Suitable for trim. Some even use it on glass.

The remnants of my bottle of 845 now sits on the shelf, along with the chamois, reflective of their age and origins.

Chemistry and materials science have advanced since animal skin and the old school products were state of the art. Similar, if not better, results with less effort is there for the taking.

Using this on a Black vehicle scares me honestly. We all know that black shows every imperfection. Can I get a satisfactory application without streaking?
Maybe try it on my wife's Silver/Grey Highlander first?

 

[rekit]

Turtle Wax Seal and Shine, it is amazing. You can use it also on glass and black plastic. No residue, use as little as possible, lasts months. #2 and 3 the Kia hood.

 

[CKN]

Turtle Wax Seal and Shine, it is amazing. You can use it also on glass and black plastic. No residue, use as little as possible, lasts months. #2 and 3 the Kia hood.View attachment 227168View attachment 227169View attachment 227170

Looks good. Is this the ICE Seal and Shine we are talking about?

 

[Jump1]

Personally a big fan of Maguires Ultimate Liquid. Goes on and rubs off super easy. Lasts a long time and it doesn't leave any residue on trim. Seems to have a bit less cleaners in it than Nu Finish so you need to wash good first but the no trim residue or stains is a big + for me

 

[rekit]

Looks good. Is this the ICE Seal and Shine we are talking about?

Yes. 11.84 at Amazon now.

 

[shortyb]

Another vote for Zaino Clear Seal. I have been using it for the past fifteen years, or so. Not cheap, but goes a looooong way! Easy! Just wipe on and walk away. And leaves NO white residue. It holds up under the Florida sun. I do my car 2 or 3 times/yr.

I use it a little differently than shortyb; I do not use the AIO. I use Clear Seal as my only product. The ease of use and the durability are why I keep using it. It's easy enough that at age 82, I can still do my Forester in about ten minutes.

https://www.zainostore.com/product/Z-CS.html

Maybe I should have clarified a bit on my use of ZCS. Most times its the ONLY product I apply on EVERYTHING, including glass, black textured plastic, and rubber trim. Then I walk away and let it cure. I use the AIO for minor corrections on occasion, THEN top with ZCS. The absolute fastest, easiest, most durable (has UV sunscreen protection) sealant I've used.

 

[nickaluch]

Personally a big fan of Maguires Ultimate Liquid. Goes on and rubs off super easy. Lasts a long time and it doesn't leave any residue on trim. Seems to have a bit less cleaners in it than Nu Finish so you need to wash good first but the no trim residue or stains is a big + for me

Big fan easy on / off ,no black trim stain, lasts through the winter, everything you need to apply n remove is included in the box, can apply in the sun and a great shine.

 

[Carmudgeon]

Using this on a Black vehicle scares me honestly. We all know that black shows every imperfection. Can I get a satisfactory application without streaking?
Maybe try it on my wife's Silver/Grey Highlander first?

I don't have a black vehicle, so I can't say from personal experience, but it's really no different than using common sense with any other product; working on a cool car, out of direct sunlight is the ideal. If you mistakenly overdo it, going over the section again with a damp MF towel is the usual solution.

Getting a feel for how to use it on the other vehicle first wouldn't be a bad idea, for any unfamiliar new product.

If you want to mitigate the risk of not liking the Griot's in particular, the TW sprays (also consider the Hybrid ceramic) also have good reputations, at a lower cost than the Griot's products.

They may also serve as the gateway drug to switching to a modern spray wax.

That's really the main thing I'm trying to impart -- these modern products deliver good results with less effort, and no sacrifice in performance. And as well as relieving the need for careful application to avoid excess leaving dried residue in seams and crevices. (The only time I've ever been not too lazy to tape something is when I've painted bodywork)

The tried-and-true products like NF and 845 are still fine, and might better fulfill any latent, subconscious feeling of deriving more satisfaction from having "worked for it," but as I've said before, as I age, my desire is to spend less time and effort detailing. But I've found that I'm actually more likely to do a refresh after a wash because it's so easy, and quick, which means that the level of protection is better maintained in the end.

 

[CKN]

I don't have a black vehicle, so I can't say from personal experience, but it's really no different than using common sense with any other product; working on a cool car, out of direct sunlight is the ideal. If you mistakenly overdo it, going over the section again with a damp MF towel is the usual solution.

Getting a feel for how to use it on the other vehicle first wouldn't be a bad idea, for any unfamiliar new product.

If you want to mitigate the risk of not liking the Griot's in particular, the TW sprays (also consider the Hybrid ceramic) also have good reputations, at a lower cost than the Griot's products.

They may also serve as the gateway drug to switching to a modern spray wax.

That's really the main thing I'm trying to impart -- these modern products deliver good results with less effort, and no sacrifice in performance. And as well as relieving the need for careful application to avoid excess leaving dried residue in seams and crevices. (The only time I've ever been not too lazy to tape something is when I've painted bodywork)

The tried-and-true products like NF and 845 are still fine, and might better fulfill any latent, subconscious feeling of deriving more satisfaction from having "worked for it," but as I've said before, as I age, my desire is to spend less time and effort detailing. But I've found that I'm actually more likely to do a refresh after a wash because it's so easy, and quick, which means that the level of protection is better maintained in the end.

Nice post. Thanks!

 

[dbias]

I’ve used the groits 3 in 1 on my dark green Jeep Grand Cherokee and my black GTI and it works fine on both. Produces great shine and very slippery surface and good water beading well past four months.

 

[THORROMIG]

You spent how much money on that truck and dont want spend for a upgrade from Nu Finish for acouple bucks more????

 

[CKN]

You spent how much money on that truck and dont want spend for a upgrade from Nu Finish for acouple bucks more????

It's like this. You put polish on the truck. The Polish wears off. You put more on. NuFinsh is less than 10.00/bottle. Yes-I am not paying double or triple the amount for something that you put on-and then wears off again.
It's besides the point how much I might have paid for the truck.

 

[THORROMIG]

It's like this. You put polish on the truck. The Polish wears off. You put more on. NuFinsh is less than 10.00/bottle. Yes-I am not paying double or triple the amount for something that you put on-and then wears off again.
It's besides the point how much I might have paid for the truck.

Different strokes for different folks.