Try Optimum Car Wax. Very good reviews on Detail City. I did my 97 Cougar 30th model and it is very easy to apply and lasts quite a long time.
Tony
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Tony
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NuFinish - Anyone else use it?
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I have used Nu-Finish. The #1 rating got me to try it too. It's OK, certainly not the once a year car polish as they claim(ed). Want something better?
Meguiar’s Polymer Sealant #20. At least as long lasting as Nu-Finish, but somewhat easier to work with and a better shine.
Meguiar’s Polymer Sealant #20. At least as long lasting as Nu-Finish, but somewhat easier to work with and a better shine.
Used Dawn dishwashing soap to remove the NuFinish that seemed to do a fine job protecting the outtards of the conveyance during the salty road winter.
Then, the first use of Liquid Glass. Two coats.
It's been 2 to 3 weeks now and I am thrilled with how the Liquid Glass is holding up.
I gurgle with unequivocable delight when I see the water stream from the hoze nozzle (a gentle spray) remove most of the accumulated crud such as bug excrements, mud, dirt, etc. wash away by the water's action only. The surface is definitely "slipperier" than with the other waxes and sealants I've used. I've never had so much of the unwanted accumulations removed by a stream of water alone.
There is also a decent amount of "shinyness" that is hard to quantify. I have received good comments on how nice the truck looks. It is white so it doesn't shine the way a darker colored critter does but when the sun hits it there is a lot of reflection and when close objects nearby can be seen in the reflection.
By golly boy howdy. So far, I like that Liquid Glass stuff. Pert near good as corn bread and beans for breakfast, ya'll.
Yep.
Then, the first use of Liquid Glass. Two coats.
It's been 2 to 3 weeks now and I am thrilled with how the Liquid Glass is holding up.
I gurgle with unequivocable delight when I see the water stream from the hoze nozzle (a gentle spray) remove most of the accumulated crud such as bug excrements, mud, dirt, etc. wash away by the water's action only. The surface is definitely "slipperier" than with the other waxes and sealants I've used. I've never had so much of the unwanted accumulations removed by a stream of water alone.
There is also a decent amount of "shinyness" that is hard to quantify. I have received good comments on how nice the truck looks. It is white so it doesn't shine the way a darker colored critter does but when the sun hits it there is a lot of reflection and when close objects nearby can be seen in the reflection.
By golly boy howdy. So far, I like that Liquid Glass stuff. Pert near good as corn bread and beans for breakfast, ya'll.
Yep.
I've used Liquid Glass also. Fantastic shine, far better than NuFinish. But, it's much more dificult to apply to me. For my everyday driver and because I like to keep things simple, NuFinish works great. I use it about two to three times a year and always get compliments after washing my vehicle. I think one of the most important things about any wax/polymer/gloss, is to prepare the surface and make it as smooth and clean as possible. Then all of these sealants and such will hold up far better and shine better too. Oh, and keeping a car in a garage is never mentioned enough, if you want to keep your paint nice, that is.
Another vote for Turtle Wax Platinum. Excellent wax!
I'm curious, what do you find difficult in applying Liquid Glass? I find it to be amazingly simple.
It left some streaking that took some effort to remove. No big deal really, I guess I should have said that the preparation of the paint BEFORE applying the Liquid Glass was the hardest part. With a product that produces such a nice gloss, the pre-application cleaning was more important than most average waxes/sealants. On a new car this would not be an issue at all since the paint is as smooth as glass already.
Having detailed for years, my car now wears Meg's NXT topped by Meg's #16. My car is an arctiv pearl white, and the NXT gives it a really good gloss, protection, and slickness. The #16 on top gives depth, and an amazing durability for a 50+ year old wax. It is definitely the longest lasting carnauba based wax I've found. The trick to both is very thin coats, although the NXT is more forgiving, being a true wipe on, wipe off product. #16 can be trickier, especially if applied thick. A PC with microfiber bonnet makes it an effortless removal.
Meg's #20 is in the same league as NXT, but has pretty decent cleaning ability. For those who do not like to properly prep before waxing, #20 would be a very good choice.
I personally use mostly Meguiars products because they give me outstanding, consistent results EVERY time. Not to mention they are competitively priced and readily available, although most Pro series products must be obtained from a Meg's distributor or online.
Whatever you choose to use, proper paint prep is key to not only appearance, but durability also. This includes proper wash/dry technique, clay, polish, and wax/sealant application/removal. Technique is every bit as important as product selection.
I've never believed the hype of a "once a year car wax". I like my car too much to neglect her that long....
Dave
Meg's #20 is in the same league as NXT, but has pretty decent cleaning ability. For those who do not like to properly prep before waxing, #20 would be a very good choice.
I personally use mostly Meguiars products because they give me outstanding, consistent results EVERY time. Not to mention they are competitively priced and readily available, although most Pro series products must be obtained from a Meg's distributor or online.
Whatever you choose to use, proper paint prep is key to not only appearance, but durability also. This includes proper wash/dry technique, clay, polish, and wax/sealant application/removal. Technique is every bit as important as product selection.
I've never believed the hype of a "once a year car wax". I like my car too much to neglect her that long....
Dave
"I've never believed the hype of a "once a year car wax". I like my car too much to neglect her that long...."
No hype, just reality for many. I managed to hurridly wax our cars late summer last year with Rain Dance, and even though they aren't garaged water still beads. I noticed that they often test car waxes by how many times they can go thru a commercial car wash and still bead, so I try to avoid them and just use warm water with some wiper fluid to clean them. I'll try some Nufinish this year, if I get around to waxing them :^)
No hype, just reality for many. I managed to hurridly wax our cars late summer last year with Rain Dance, and even though they aren't garaged water still beads. I noticed that they often test car waxes by how many times they can go thru a commercial car wash and still bead, so I try to avoid them and just use warm water with some wiper fluid to clean them. I'll try some Nufinish this year, if I get around to waxing them :^)
Been using new finish for years.My mom's '86 Corolla still looks new after waxing it.It's been ouside in Miami heat and pounding rain from day 1. Usally do it every other month.I use it also in '99 Crown Vick and works great.Tried everything and the only that works in brutal Miami heat and heavy rain which it does almost every day in the miserable summer is NU-FINSH.
I use Nu-Finish on the outdoor car. It beads well and seems to hold up well in the Texas Heat. I wax spring and fall with it. The outside car is a '94 Explorer and the paint is holding up very well. I think the real deal is to make sure you wax twice a year. I use the nu-finish on the claim about better paint protection. After-all if the manufacturer says it, it has to be true
When I lived in Florida some time ago, I used Nu-Finish on my cars. The cars always seemed to look great when I was done. The product sure is easy to use. I would sometimes actually wax a car in the FLA. sun, go in the house and have lunch, and then come back outside and remove the wax form the car like it was dust. I guess that my only complaint is that Nu-Finish is very dusty. I had to shake out my cloth more often than with other products and had to remove much of the dusty reidue form the door jambs. Although I don't make it a practice of waxing flat black areas of a vehicle, I did notice that should one get some Nu-Finish on a flat black area, it seemed to remove without much fuss. I can't attest as to how long Nu-Finsih lasts, as I keep my cars cleaned and polished pretty regularly regardless of the product.
I finally got around to trying some NuFinish, on the headlights of our 93 Taurus :^)
They're the old style diffused plastic headlights, unlike the newer clear ones with the diffuser built into the reflector. They get hazed up from dirt and aging, and after trying a few different cleaning and polishing techniques the easiest that I've found is:
1. Auto rubbing compound for bad areas. This will leave visible, fine scratches.
2. Auto polishing compound everywhere. Do it long enough to remove the fine scratches from the rubbing compound. This will leave a light haze.
3. NuFinish, doing lots and lots of rubbing. NuFinish evidently has a mild abrasive as it seemed to do a fine polish, and it also filled in the surface leaving a nicely polished headlight.
They're the old style diffused plastic headlights, unlike the newer clear ones with the diffuser built into the reflector. They get hazed up from dirt and aging, and after trying a few different cleaning and polishing techniques the easiest that I've found is:
1. Auto rubbing compound for bad areas. This will leave visible, fine scratches.
2. Auto polishing compound everywhere. Do it long enough to remove the fine scratches from the rubbing compound. This will leave a light haze.
3. NuFinish, doing lots and lots of rubbing. NuFinish evidently has a mild abrasive as it seemed to do a fine polish, and it also filled in the surface leaving a nicely polished headlight.
NuFinish is OK but I quit using it due to the white dust. If you just graze the pad against black plastic it'll turn white. It also gets in little cracks and pits and turns white.
If you have a dark car don't use it or make sure you stay away from any seam or trim piece. You should really mask your car to use this product.
Now I use Klasse AIO followed by Poorboys Ex. They're much better and there is no white dust produced.
If you have a dark car don't use it or make sure you stay away from any seam or trim piece. You should really mask your car to use this product.
Now I use Klasse AIO followed by Poorboys Ex. They're much better and there is no white dust produced.
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