Nu Finish Replacement

[CKN]

I have been using Nu Finish Polish for years. I like it. Easy on and easy off and it lasts through a winter season where polishing one's car is not practical when it's cold.-and it's CHEAP compared to a lot of others. I have recently bought a new truck-a 2023 BLACK Silverado. Consequently-what I don't like about the Nu Finish is the white powder residue that is an issue with a black truck.

Is there anything else like it? Easy on-easy off and lasts-without an excessive amount of powder? I don't mind paying a little more. OR-am I struck with just dealing with the white powder?

 

[dogememe]

https://www.griotsgarage.com/ceramic-all-in-one-wax/

 

[CKN]

https://www.griotsgarage.com/ceramic-all-in-one-wax/

I have no doubt it's good stuff. It's at least three times the cost based on volume......is it worth it?

Plus this-
One of the benefits of wax over ceramic is that application may be much easier and doesn’t require as much preparation as the application of ceramic. Because ceramic is more of a permanent solution that could last for years, the careful preparation of the surface is essential, which could take countless hours and careful correction and buffing. On the other hand, applying wax is more of a temporary solution to protecting your paint and may wear off in weeks.

I just want to lay it on. Not prep the surface.

 

[dogememe]

I have no doubt it's good stuff. It's four times the cost based on volume......is it worth it?

if ($vehicle_value > 30000) {
    echo 'i think they can afford some nice car care products';
} else {
    echo 'time to go to shop at dollar tree!';
}

 

[spasm3]

I have no doubt it's good stuff. It's at least three times the cost based on volume......is it worth it?

I think the Griots ceramic 3 in 1 spray is better. Its fine for plastic trim. IIRC the one above can stain plastic. The one above does have some microabrasives. The spray ceramic does not. This spray wax seems to last longer than other spray waxes i've used.

The oriellys near me stocks it.

https://www.griotsgarage.com/ceramic-3-in-1-wax/

 

[dishdude]

if ($vehicle_value > 30000) {
    echo 'i think they can afford some nice car care products';
} else {
    echo 'time to go to shop at dollar tree!';
}

@CKN's inner BITOG came out, I see a Crown Vic in his future!

 

[dogememe]

I have no doubt it's good stuff. It's at least three times the cost based on volume......is it worth it?

Plus this-
One of the benefits of wax over ceramic is that application may be much easier and doesn’t require as much preparation as the application of ceramic. Because ceramic is more of a permanent solution that could last for years, the careful preparation of the surface is essential, which could take countless hours and careful correction and buffing. On the other hand, applying wax is more of a temporary solution to protecting your paint and may wear off in weeks.

I just want to lay it on. Not prep the surface.

Valid points, however 3-in-1 products like that Griot's one is kinda like NuFinish... it's a tradeoff in terms of a polish and it's a tradeoff in terms of a wax but it combines multiple steps into one as long as the paint is in decent shape but not perfect. If the paint was bad you'd need to put more effort in, and if the paint was perfect, why not use a wax that was just a wax...

I think the Griots ceramic 3 in 1 spray is better. Its fine for plastic trim. IIRC the one above can stain plastic. The one above does have some microabrasives. The spray ceramic does not. This spray wax seems to last longer than other spray waxes i've used.

The oriellys near me stocks it.

https://www.griotsgarage.com/ceramic-3-in-1-wax/

Yeah, I'd say the spray version is more popular, however if we're trying to recommend a product that's similar to NuFinish but better, the liquid one is more comparable.

 

[spasm3]

Yeah, I'd say the spray version is more popular, however if we're trying to recommend a product that's similar to NuFinish but better, the liquid one is more comparable.

Agreed!

 

[CKN]

@CKN's inner BITOG came out, I see a Crown Vic in his future!

I laughed. It's just IMHO-at the end of the day-it's something you lay on your paint-and wears off. I started off years ago using Turtle Wax paste-by hand.
And whatever I used made the paint on the vehicle shine and last until I traded it in.

My motivation is getting rid of the white powder-without having to do much different what I do today. Lay it on-let it dry and buff it off.

 

[dishdude]

I've used this in the past, it used to be a BITOG favorite. The board used to rave over this stuff, it does do a good job.

https://www.collinite.com/product/no-845-insulator-wax/

 

[daves87rs]

I've used this in the past, it used to be a BITOG favorite. The board used to rave over this stuff, it does do a good job.

https://www.collinite.com/product/no-845-insulator-wax/

Good news is, I still use their stuff…..

 

[CKN]

I've used this in the past, it used to be a BITOG favorite. The board used to rave over this stuff, it does do a good job.

https://www.collinite.com/product/no-845-insulator-wax/

This looks more to what I was looking for.

 

[The Critic]

This looks more to what I was looking for.

That stuff is a royal pain to use.

This is probably the best blend of durability and user experience:
https://www.jbtools.com/meguiars-m2...MIx4Kzyo_7hgMVyw-tBh1HRA5zEAQYASABEgKHK_D_BwE

 

[doitmyself]

My motivation is getting rid of the white powder-without having to do much different what I do today. Lay it on-let it dry and buff it off.

I haven't used NuFinish in decades. Doesn't it have a high dose of cleaners in it - chemical and a bit of abrasives? Don't most of the sealant products mentioned above have no cleaners and require steps prior to application.

Gang, He wants an AIO product that had the increased durability that the Nufinish seems to have, but without the white dust.

Sorry.................I can't assist with a recommendation. I'm a closet Zaino user. Their AIO product is excellent, but you would have a heart attack regarding the price.

 

[GR_CoB]

 

[GR_CoB]

Although the Polish & Sealant version seems to be more favorited by owners of black cars.

 

[shortyb]

I haven't used NuFinish in decades. Doesn't it have a high dose of cleaners in it - chemical and a bit of abrasives? Don't most of the sealant products mentioned above have no cleaners and require steps prior to application.

Gang, He wants an AIO product that had the increased durability that the Nufinish seems to have, but without the white dust.

Sorry.................I can't assist with a recommendation. I'm a closet Zaino user. Their AIO product is excellent, but you would have a heart attack regarding the price.

This. And I'm proud to say I'm out of the closet with regard to Zaino. In fact, never really been IN the closet about it. The stuff works. You don't use much to get great results so it's rather same cost effective-wise. I clean with AIO and seal EVERYTHING with ZCS. About 12 spritzes per vehicle lasts me a year for garaged cars and at least 6 months outside ones. Still have some left in the bottle I bought 3 years ago. Optically pure when applied correctly, ie; a whisper of product. Sal Zaino would answer my questions personally when I'd call.

Sealed my son's GLI yesterday. Took about 30 minutes. Spray panel, spread with applicator, let cure (about 15 minutes in high heat around here). Should last him til around Christmas time. 7 years old with 150K.

 

[Carmudgeon]

I think the Griots ceramic 3 in 1 spray is better. Its fine for plastic trim. IIRC the one above can stain plastic. The one above does have some microabrasives. The spray ceramic does not. This spray wax seems to last longer than other spray waxes i've used.

The oriellys near me stocks it.

https://www.griotsgarage.com/ceramic-3-in-1-wax/

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.

 

[The Critic]

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.

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

 

[R_W_M]

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