Nu Finish Car Wax - Reviews?

Phoenix_Rising

My mom has a 1995 Miata that my daddy bought her for their anniversary years ago (used). Although it was repainted years ago, the sucker has gone DULL. I thought of using the Nu Finish car polish on it... the one with the ads on tv where they restore the shine to old junkers. Wanted to get some reviews first.

Wondered if it will harm the paint? Like it's a quick fix that does more damage than good?
Wondered how long the new shine will last?

Any feedback appreciated!

PS- Daddy has waxed the thing and immediately after, it shines but it wears off quickly. Traditional waxing won't hold long for this car.

PPS- their website: http://www.nufinish.com/products_polish.html

zave

Hi Phoenix, I took this from the website because it describes better than I could. But, before you use the Nu Finish polish you have to treat the surface first for best results. Nu Finish does work well. If you follow the steps. And after you polish it, apply the polish again in 30 days. You are a sweet daughter! Good luck.

You probably have "oxidation." You don't usually see oxidation, but the dulling of your paint's finish may mean that you have oxidation. Your car's color slowly changes due to oxidation, stripping your car of the shine that it once had when it left the
showroom.
Oxidation is caused by the weathering of your painted surface on your car, primarily from the intensity of the sun's rays as well as exposure to moisture. The natural oils are lost because the sun dries out the top layers of paint. If these oils aren't replaced, the paint oxidizes. The oxidized paint is also described as "dead paint." The surfaces that are most affected are the flat surfaces, such as the hood, roof and/or trunk of the car because of exposure to direct sunlight.

How do I remove dead paint and oxidation from my paint's surface?

Use a prewax cleaner or a liquid oxidation remover for removing dead paint and oxidation (refer to previous question). You should then polish your car with Nu Finish Car Polish, once the oxidation has been removed, in order to protect your paint's surface and provide a long lasting shine.

Phoenix_Rising

Thank you, thank you, thank you for that info!!!

I'm not sure it's oxidation as the dull finish covers all of the car with the exception of the door jambs. It seems to be a very even dull, even on the lower areas of the car (as it's very 'bubble' shaped). I'm sure it's elementally related, as the car isn't typically garaged.

Would treating the paint as though it was oxidized hurt anything, if that isn't the case??

I'll be sure to read the directions and recommendations thoroughly. I want Mama's car to shine . She's been unemployed (from a 6 figure job.... talk about HARD) for 3 years now... corporate recruiter. Any little thing I can do and afford to make her smile is worth the effort :flowerforyou:


Aww crap, just remembered Mom is on MFP and might have read this post. If so, SURPRISE MOM!! hahahahaha

zave

Hi Mom! If are are reading this. haha

I don't think it would hurt. It should only remove the dead paint. This is a pretty good website with a lot of "how to" sections.

http://www.autogeek.net/detailingtips.html

Hope it helps.

Phoenix_Rising

Thanks again, Zave!!!