Nu Finish - #1 rated polish, would any BMW owners let it near their car?

Buckman · 06-28-2009, 08:49 AM

I've had my M3 (white) for a couple months now, and it is now time to get some polish on 'er. I've never paid for professional detailing; I've only ever used inexpensive waxes or polishes on my previous cars (ok, not the worst waxes out there, but certainly common everyday products). I need some fellow M3 owners to help guide me what product(s) they recommend. I'm not really interested in a mega-multi staged deals, just something reasonably simple. I must admit, I've used Nu Finish in the past, and I'm expecting to get blasted on this forum for using such a "top forty" product. But I did think it lasted/worked quite well. So, I'm open to some suggestions. Thanks in advance.

JJM335 · 06-28-2009, 08:57 AM

I use Meguiars NXT. It is fairly long lasting and does a great job of hiding minor swirls in dark paint.

rod1 · 06-28-2009, 11:16 AM

NuFinish is one of the most durable, hot weather waxes. Great for daily drivers.

odgaard · 06-28-2009, 11:17 AM

no

rzm3 · 06-28-2009, 12:36 PM

I use Dupont Teflon Premium. Lasts long and give you a real shine.

Subw00er · 06-29-2009, 07:50 AM

NuFinish is a very durable wax, but at a price. It is super hard to take off with lots of dust. I ended up with Liquid Glass after trying all of them for years (meguires, zymol, etc). It comes in a tin and its quite expensive, but it has a great shine, lasts long and is super easy to take on and off. Check out this bead up!

Buckman · 07-01-2009, 08:07 PM

Ok, I'm gonna give Liquid Glass a try, hopefully this weekend.

Poofyo101 · 07-01-2009, 08:56 PM

that is some nice beading...gonna give it a try
how much does it usually run a bottle?

getlucky · 07-01-2009, 11:29 PM

Try Zaino Brothers you have to order it on line and is a little expensive, so ask your self is a expensive M3 worth a better wax.

SpecC · 07-02-2009, 12:17 AM

it's a pos

Subw00er · 07-02-2009, 10:30 AM

its about 22-$26/tin

emjei · 07-02-2009, 08:46 PM

Wolfgang FTW......

Buckman · 07-03-2009, 10:42 AM

No issues with Liquid Glass. I would agree, less dust than Nu-Finish. Not quite the post bling-bling feeling that I used to get after waxing my sparkling graphite 330i, however, I'm still enjoying the white. Thanks for the suggestions!

anthony @ eas · 07-03-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JJM335

I use Meguiars NXT. It is fairly long lasting and does a great job of hiding minor swirls in dark paint.

+1 Pretty much anything made by Meguiars will do the job for a decent price.

Heat00 · 07-18-2009, 03:53 PM

+1 on the liquid glass!

most people today think it's garbage, but put a few coats on while baking in the sun inbetween coats... tough to beat

fpblue · 07-18-2009, 09:35 PM

I love Zainos #5. It is easy to put on and take off, plus it lasts a long time. I've been using it for 7 years and no complaints. You can see the glossy shine in the below pics.

Subw00er · 07-18-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Heat00

+1 on the liquid glass!

most people today think it's garbage, but put a few coats on while baking in the sun in between coats... tough to beat

Yah, after the first coat it doesn't really seem to coat that well. But if you bake it then later apply a second coat, it gets that slippery surface that makes the water bead up so nice.

There seems to be little benefit to additional coats after that, other than a maintenance coat maybe 2-4 times a year (depending on your level of effort

).

BTw, as for application, It doesn't seem to respond well to random orbitals. It coats well, but applies very thin. I find that a round terry cloth covered sponge works best. I put a slit in one side at the edge and slide a few fingers in.

eclipsisNA · 07-19-2009, 03:19 PM

You said you want to put polish on the car, but then you mention a wax. A wax protects and a polish corrects.

Subw00er · 07-20-2009, 09:50 AM

BTW, the Liquid Glass tin says its a polish, but its really a wax. There are no abrasive properties to my knowledge.

jojogoya88 · 07-21-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Subw00er

BTW, the Liquid Glass tin says its a polish, but its really a wax. There are no abrasive properties to my knowledge.

Can any pro's confirm that?

I use Lusso Oro for the top finish, works pretty good. Whats better Liquid Glass or Lusso?

Subw00er · 07-22-2009, 10:37 AM

I am not a pro, but I've used Liquid Glass on various cars for about 15 years and never had any issue! I've tried new waxes over the years but none seem to offer the same qualities (easy apply/off, LONG lasting, great shine, slippery surface).

BTW, This is a pic I snapped (same as the one above):

I snapped another pic. This is two months after the pic above, and three months since I waxed it last. Still beading up like a champ!

Notice the drops are a bit smaller now. Time to wax in another month or two.

Dascamel · 07-22-2009, 10:42 AM

So no one here uses a sealer?

06-28-2009, 08:49 AM	#1
Buckman Private First Class 29 Rep 115 Posts Drives: '22 X5 M50i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	Nu Finish - #1 rated polish, would any BMW owners let it near their car? I've had my M3 (white) for a couple months now, and it is now time to get some polish on 'er. I've never paid for professional detailing; I've only ever used inexpensive waxes or polishes on my previous cars (ok, not the worst waxes out there, but certainly common everyday products). I need some fellow M3 owners to help guide me what product(s) they recommend. I'm not really interested in a mega-multi staged deals, just something reasonably simple. I must admit, I've used Nu Finish in the past, and I'm expecting to get blasted on this forum for using such a "top forty" product. But I did think it lasted/worked quite well. So, I'm open to some suggestions. Thanks in advance.
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JJM335 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	I use Meguiars NXT. It is fairly long lasting and does a great job of hiding minor swirls in dark paint.
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rod1 Private 8 Rep 91 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	NuFinish is one of the most durable, hot weather waxes. Great for daily drivers.
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06-29-2009, 07:50 AM	#6
Subw00er Bates '08 Interlagos Launch 126 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: 440i xGC, ZL1, JCW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	NuFinish is a very durable wax, but at a price. It is super hard to take off with lots of dust. I ended up with Liquid Glass after trying all of them for years (meguires, zymol, etc). It comes in a tin and its quite expensive, but it has a great shine, lasts long and is super easy to take on and off. Check out this bead up! __________________ Custom Exhaust Project: Bates Valvetronic exhaust: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253661 -- Exhaust Mod pics in here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40236795@N03/ DON'T BUY Race Ready Performance electronic cutout valves. Here's why: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...40#post9589740
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06-28-2009, 12:36 PM	#5
rzm3 Moderator 673 Rep 4,737 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	I use Dupont Teflon Premium. Lasts long and give you a real shine.
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07-01-2009, 08:07 PM	#7
Buckman Private First Class 29 Rep 115 Posts Drives: '22 X5 M50i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	Ok, I'm gonna give Liquid Glass a try, hopefully this weekend.
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07-01-2009, 11:29 PM	#9
getlucky Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Everywhere iTrader: (1)	Try Zaino Brothers you have to order it on line and is a little expensive, so ask your self is a expensive M3 worth a better wax.
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Subw00er Bates '08 Interlagos Launch 126 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: 440i xGC, ZL1, JCW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	its about 22-$26/tin __________________ Custom Exhaust Project: Bates Valvetronic exhaust: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253661 -- Exhaust Mod pics in here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40236795@N03/ DON'T BUY Race Ready Performance electronic cutout valves. Here's why: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...40#post9589740
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07-03-2009, 10:42 AM	#13
Buckman Private First Class 29 Rep 115 Posts Drives: '22 X5 M50i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	No issues with Liquid Glass. I would agree, less dust than Nu-Finish. Not quite the post bling-bling feeling that I used to get after waxing my sparkling graphite 330i, however, I'm still enjoying the white. Thanks for the suggestions! Attached Images Last edited by Buckman; 07-03-2009 at 04:18 PM..
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07-18-2009, 03:53 PM	#15
Heat00 Major 51 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Weston, Florida iTrader: (0)	+1 on the liquid glass! most people today think it's garbage, but put a few coats on while baking in the sun inbetween coats... tough to beat __________________ 08 - M3 Sparkling Graphite/blk leather/tech/6 speed 08 - 335i Sport/Prem/Auto White/Terra - AA Exhaust 07 Acura MDX Tech, 07 G35S /Nav
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07-18-2009, 09:35 PM	#16
fpblue Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 2008 Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: My Couch iTrader: (0)	I love Zainos #5. It is easy to put on and take off, plus it lasts a long time. I've been using it for 7 years and no complaints. You can see the glossy shine in the below pics. Attached Images __________________
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07-19-2009, 03:19 PM	#18
eclipsisNA Colonel 350 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW 428i [7.76]	You said you want to put polish on the car, but then you mention a wax. A wax protects and a polish corrects.
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07-20-2009, 09:50 AM	#19
Subw00er Bates '08 Interlagos Launch 126 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: 440i xGC, ZL1, JCW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	BTW, the Liquid Glass tin says its a polish, but its really a wax. There are no abrasive properties to my knowledge. __________________ Custom Exhaust Project: Bates Valvetronic exhaust: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253661 -- Exhaust Mod pics in here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40236795@N03/ DON'T BUY Race Ready Performance electronic cutout valves. Here's why: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...40#post9589740
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07-22-2009, 10:37 AM	#21
Subw00er Bates '08 Interlagos Launch 126 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: 440i xGC, ZL1, JCW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	I am not a pro, but I've used Liquid Glass on various cars for about 15 years and never had any issue! I've tried new waxes over the years but none seem to offer the same qualities (easy apply/off, LONG lasting, great shine, slippery surface). BTW, This is a pic I snapped (same as the one above): I snapped another pic. This is two months after the pic above, and three months since I waxed it last. Still beading up like a champ! Notice the drops are a bit smaller now. Time to wax in another month or two. __________________ Custom Exhaust Project: Bates Valvetronic exhaust: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253661 -- Exhaust Mod pics in here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40236795@N03/ DON'T BUY Race Ready Performance electronic cutout valves. Here's why: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...40#post9589740 Last edited by Subw00er; 07-22-2009 at 02:23 PM..
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Dascamel Lieutenant Colonel 48 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3, 2010 e91 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (0)	So no one here uses a sealer? __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Jerez Black,DCT,Fox Red ext,Prem,Tech,19", ipod/usb, CF roof and trim 2010 E91 328i Space Gray,Black int, M sport, most options 2007 Montego Blue 335i (retired)
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