f1ss Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) Edit - These pictures were taking with a Blackberry rip off cell, so please excuse the pictures as they are not crispy clear. Just what the title says, straight and simple. I had originally planned on using 3M polish and then Nu-Finish, however I felt the need to cover it with some scratch and haze remover (Nu-Finish) and then the polish (Nu-Finish again). So I am saving the 3M for the next coat (tonite) and the other car in the garage. Let me know what you guys think of the detail with $5 products (is not a complete detail, I did not claybar or seal). Edited April 30, 2013 by 03mass (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoney23 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Paint looks wet!! Very nice.. what size tire you runnin? Those aren't 275/55 are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ss Posted April 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Stock size tires, still factory rubbers (on the rears, Ls2's up front). In the first pic it does look a little lowered or a bigger tire I have to admit...your truck is looking spiffy also Cmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chivo 1986 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 looks nice man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chivo 1986 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 seal it with chemical guys jet seal 109. last for up yo 1 year. proper was and detail spray/sealant hybrid V07. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggs Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Lookin good bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC03SS Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Not to bash on ya but I would never use new finish again and to me it's trash compared to a ton of other stuff out there and it sucks taking it off. The one year thing is BS. I wax my truck atleast once a month and have done so for many years and there are way better waxes out and way easier to remove. Adams is pricey but good stuff along with mothers n meguiers. I personally like surf city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ss Posted April 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) ^^I definitly have used other more expensive waxes like Zymol and numerous other ones, and I think Nu-Finish comes out best. But I will agree Adams or Zaino is the way to go. As long I add 2 coats of nu-finish polish it seems to last and repel water very well for at least a month, and the paint speaks for itself it barely has seen sunlight. I can only imagine what a true paint specialist could do with this paint... edit - meguiers is what my dealership uses, I like it but the Nu Finish in my case, has lasted longer. I will have to look into surf city (is it only available at certain shops or online?) Edited April 30, 2013 by 03mass (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70chevy03ss Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Adams polishes!!! Just saying can't get any better Free Otto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC03SS Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 ^^I definitly have used other more expensive waxes like Zymol and numerous other ones, and I think Nu-Finish comes out best. But I will agree Adams or Zaino is the way to go. As long I add 2 coats of nu-finish polish it seems to last and repel water very well for at least a month, and the paint speaks for itself it barely has seen sunlight. I can only imagine what a true paint specialist could do with this paint... edit - meguiers is what my dealership uses, I like it but the Nu Finish in my case, has lasted longer. I will have to look into surf city (is it only available at certain shops or online?) Yeah you can just get it online or Walmart I think may carry it. It's not real cheap either. It leaves a bright shine. I used it the other day look at my 2 pics at the top of the forum. The blue one. It really pops and it's easy to come off is the nice thing. I'm sure for you with the migraines n all the less time scrubbing on the wax the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bfast Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Nu-Finish is good stuff but its not just a wax. Its hard to remove because it is a form of a polishing compound. Andrew I bet if you looked at ur paint in the direct sunlight it would be hazed like crazy. Im not saying this is bad but there are extra steps to remove the hazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSchevySS Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I have used The Wax Shop products for around 20 years, Which is now Wax Depot they make a great product !!! Tried Zymol did not think it lasted very long...May try out Adams Next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bag Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 So ur truck does fit in ur new garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ss Posted April 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 JC03SS- I appreciate all the info! As far as the migraines its really only sound that gets to me. However I need shoulder surgeries on top of back surgeries so the less buffing/polishing the better. Im willing to sacrifice pain to make this truck look its finest though. Nu-Finish is good stuff but its not just a wax. Its hard to remove because it is a form of a polishing compound. Andrew I bet if you looked at ur paint in the direct sunlight it would be hazed like crazy. Im not saying this is bad but there are extra steps to remove the hazing As soon as I roll the truck outside the first step will be to go over the entire paint and look at the haze left over from the Nu Finish, I remember the first time I used this product I drove down the street with haze marks left on the paint This stuff is tough to rub off, but well worth the protection and polish. I was going to take a deer spotter and go over and see if that did the trick, truck is not movable yet Brian. If you have any other suggestions please PM me or just feed me your valuable info here. Thank as always man. So ur truck does fit in ur new garage? Not in that place just yet. Way to many variables going on, may move to FL or PA on top of building here. Need to close on the house first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bfast Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Not sure how you are applying the product but its going to be tough to get rid of those haze marks if you are doing it by hand Again, I dont think Nu-Finish is a bad product but I think used with an orbital wheel such as a Porter Cable or a FLEX with the proper cutting pad it can be used with grood results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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