My good experince with nu-finish car polish. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

y5mgisi · 08-08-2012, 10:35 PM

Not trying to pimp out this product as much as im trying to encourage folks to get out there and try it out on their rigs. I used the stuff in the bottle. Its about $8.00 a bottle and will easily do two or three vehicles. Contrary to what the bottle says, there was a fair amount of rubbing and buffing involved. I think i would have been better off buffing with buffing compound first but i was able to get these results by just using the wax on-wax off tecnique with just two normal rags and the nu-finish. Like i said, lots of rubbing and lots of going over spots 3 or 4 times. But heres what it did for me.

Here is a little test spot of what got me encouraged.

Before,

After,

So with that, i was amped. So i did a whole half of the hood. In the dark... Well ok it was under the flood lights from the front of the garage.

Before,

After,

Day time shot.

Then i moved onto the fender,

Then i went back to the hood to do the rest of it.

Keep in mind that the hazy areas are not wax. Thats just how the truck looked after a good wash job. THe paint really was that hazy!

The other fender,

Before,

After,

I was stunned at how slippery the surface was after ward!

And a video of the sexay!

y5mgisi · 08-08-2012, 10:36 PM

Here is a couple before pics.

And some after shots,

THE "10" SILVERADO · 08-08-2012, 11:23 PM

I've never been a fan of waxes or anything but that is a big difference. The middle strip really came out on that.
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y5mgisi · 08-08-2012, 11:27 PM

Supposedly the thing about this nu-finish is that its "not a wax". There web site said something like a cross linked zink polymer or some crazy thing. Im mostly curious at this point to see how long it holds up.

***Liz*** · 08-09-2012, 12:59 AM

unless it has changed over the years, it wont last long. If you dont mind using it every few weeks its great. Its been around forever.

y5mgisi · 08-09-2012, 01:45 AM

Thats what im curious about. It says its the "once a year car polish"... But i cant imagine that shine actually lasting a year. I had figured i would have to do it maybe every couple months. I dont need it to look good all the time, but its good to know that it can still look good. Now i just need a set of wheels and tires and i will be dialed in.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 08-09-2012, 04:09 AM

Now wax it. Your trucks paint got that way because it wasn't waxed and had no protection from the sun. Once it's waxed the paint will shine up a little more and stay cleaner longer.

My experiment with wax is that most will go about 2-2.5 weeks before a revolt is needed in summer and 3 weeks if it's good spendy wax.
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DBLSPRT68 · 08-09-2012, 04:55 AM

You've got some great Squares! That looks pretty good

Yesturday, I actually cleaned my BMW really good, the factory 1982 paint was in way, way worse shape than yours.... Now I've got to use some cleaner/wax to buff it out. Thanks for the inspiration

motornut · 08-09-2012, 11:04 AM

looks good but yes it won't last a year
I do mine X2 when I polish it

y5mgisi · 08-09-2012, 03:15 PM

Thanks guys! I'll keep an eye on it and re-do it/wax it as needed.

y5mgisi · 08-09-2012, 10:50 PM

Well hot damn if i didnt just stubble into some rallys! :smokin:

$50!!!

y5mgisi · 08-10-2012, 03:10 PM

Uber rough paint shop of how it will look with the new wheels and tires. And i really want to drop the rear an inch or two. It just has too much rake for me right now.

y5mgisi · 08-13-2012, 04:07 AM

Picked up my new wheels today!

motornut · 08-13-2012, 06:57 AM

great shape

72BlckButy · 08-15-2012, 03:09 PM

Nice work... looks good!

y5mgisi · 08-15-2012, 10:12 PM

Thanks! I can not wait to get tires mounted up on those rims and get them on the truck! My lug nuts should be here tomorrow. At this point its looking like next week before i can get tires... BOO!!! Oh well. It will be worth the wait! Its going to look so sharp!

y5mgisi · 08-17-2012, 12:34 PM

Mounted the hub caps today. Looks pretty good.

Pics,

And why i need to tires!

y5mgisi · 08-17-2012, 02:28 PM

On another bit of good news, i was able to get the pioneer stereo that it came with working again! Bitter sweet as i already got the new radio. Oh well. Only $27 bucks... Im hoping to pick up some $15 speakers from walmart soon as these ones are uber toast. The driver side stil works but its 15 years of moisture exposure has done it no good. The passenger side only has the tweeter that works.

y5mgisi · 08-18-2012, 11:13 PM

New wheels and tires! LOVE the way it looks! Sorry for all the random pics but i just took a bunch and uploaded them in a hurry cause i gotta be somewhere soon.

86swb · 03-14-2013, 04:12 PM

Nothing wrong with pictures. Just tells us how much you love your truck. And guy, you really love your truck.

y5mgisi · 03-14-2013, 06:30 PM

Actually, as it were, i ended up selling this one. Pretty much sick about it. But i did it because i bought a brand new 2012 GMC SLT 1500 crew cab 4x4!

86swb · 06-24-2013, 03:10 PM

Man, what happened to the love? Oh well. Enjoy your "new" truck. Hope it went to a good home.

y5mgisi · 06-24-2013, 08:23 PM

I hope so too! I still REALLLY miss the 77. A lot! But the 12 is pretty much a thing a beauty. So it makes the pain hurt less.

86swb · 06-24-2013, 09:19 PM

Well, I would think so. It is a GM.

y5mgisi · 06-25-2013, 08:47 PM

The new ride,

08-08-2012, 10:35 PM	#1
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	My good experince with nu-finish car polish. Not trying to pimp out this product as much as im trying to encourage folks to get out there and try it out on their rigs. I used the stuff in the bottle. Its about $8.00 a bottle and will easily do two or three vehicles. Contrary to what the bottle says, there was a fair amount of rubbing and buffing involved. I think i would have been better off buffing with buffing compound first but i was able to get these results by just using the wax on-wax off tecnique with just two normal rags and the nu-finish. Like i said, lots of rubbing and lots of going over spots 3 or 4 times. But heres what it did for me. Here is a little test spot of what got me encouraged. Before, After, So with that, i was amped. So i did a whole half of the hood. In the dark... Well ok it was under the flood lights from the front of the garage. Before, After, Day time shot. Then i moved onto the fender, Then i went back to the hood to do the rest of it. Keep in mind that the hazy areas are not wax. Thats just how the truck looked after a good wash job. THe paint really was that hazy! The other fender, Before, After, I was stunned at how slippery the surface was after ward! And a video of the sexay! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

08-08-2012, 10:36 PM	#2
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. Here is a couple before pics. And some after shots, __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

08-08-2012, 11:23 PM	#3
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. I've never been a fan of waxes or anything but that is a big difference. The middle strip really came out on that. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

08-08-2012, 11:27 PM	#4
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. Supposedly the thing about this nu-finish is that its "not a wax". There web site said something like a cross linked zink polymer or some crazy thing. Im mostly curious at this point to see how long it holds up. __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

08-09-2012, 12:59 AM	#5
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. unless it has changed over the years, it wont last long. If you dont mind using it every few weeks its great. Its been around forever.

08-09-2012, 01:45 AM	#6
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. Thats what im curious about. It says its the "once a year car polish"... But i cant imagine that shine actually lasting a year. I had figured i would have to do it maybe every couple months. I dont need it to look good all the time, but its good to know that it can still look good. Now i just need a set of wheels and tires and i will be dialed in. __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

08-09-2012, 04:09 AM	#7
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. Now wax it. Your trucks paint got that way because it wasn't waxed and had no protection from the sun. Once it's waxed the paint will shine up a little more and stay cleaner longer. My experiment with wax is that most will go about 2-2.5 weeks before a revolt is needed in summer and 3 weeks if it's good spendy wax. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

08-09-2012, 04:55 AM	#8
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. You've got some great Squares! That looks pretty good Yesturday, I actually cleaned my BMW really good, the factory 1982 paint was in way, way worse shape than yours.... Now I've got to use some cleaner/wax to buff it out. Thanks for the inspiration __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

08-09-2012, 11:04 AM	#9
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. looks good but yes it won't last a year I do mine X2 when I polish it __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

08-09-2012, 03:15 PM	#10
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. Thanks guys! I'll keep an eye on it and re-do it/wax it as needed. __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

08-09-2012, 10:50 PM	#11
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. Well hot damn if i didnt just stubble into some rallys! :smokin: $50!!! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

08-10-2012, 03:10 PM	#12
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. Uber rough paint shop of how it will look with the new wheels and tires. And i really want to drop the rear an inch or two. It just has too much rake for me right now. __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

08-13-2012, 04:07 AM	#13
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. Picked up my new wheels today! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

08-13-2012, 06:57 AM	#14
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. great shape __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

08-15-2012, 03:09 PM	#15
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08-15-2012, 10:12 PM	#16
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. Thanks! I can not wait to get tires mounted up on those rims and get them on the truck! My lug nuts should be here tomorrow. At this point its looking like next week before i can get tires... BOO!!! Oh well. It will be worth the wait! Its going to look so sharp! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

08-17-2012, 12:34 PM	#17
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. Mounted the hub caps today. Looks pretty good. Pics, And why i need to tires! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

08-17-2012, 02:28 PM	#18
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. On another bit of good news, i was able to get the pioneer stereo that it came with working again! Bitter sweet as i already got the new radio. Oh well. Only $27 bucks... Im hoping to pick up some $15 speakers from walmart soon as these ones are uber toast. The driver side stil works but its 15 years of moisture exposure has done it no good. The passenger side only has the tweeter that works. __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

08-18-2012, 11:13 PM	#19
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. New wheels and tires! LOVE the way it looks! Sorry for all the random pics but i just took a bunch and uploaded them in a hurry cause i gotta be somewhere soon. __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

03-14-2013, 04:12 PM	#20
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. Nothing wrong with pictures. Just tells us how much you love your truck. And guy, you really love your truck. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

03-14-2013, 06:30 PM	#21
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. Actually, as it were, i ended up selling this one. Pretty much sick about it. But i did it because i bought a brand new 2012 GMC SLT 1500 crew cab 4x4! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

06-24-2013, 03:10 PM	#22
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. Man, what happened to the love? Oh well. Enjoy your "new" truck. Hope it went to a good home. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

06-24-2013, 08:23 PM	#23
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. I hope so too! I still REALLLY miss the 77. A lot! But the 12 is pretty much a thing a beauty. So it makes the pain hurt less. __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

06-24-2013, 09:19 PM	#24
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. Well, I would think so. It is a GM. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

06-25-2013, 08:47 PM	#25
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: My good experince with nu-finish car polish. The new ride, __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

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