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09-01-08, 08:09 PM
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Hi Chris,
I used Nu-finish on my car and was wondering if there is something that I should put over it to make it look better or am I done as nothing can go on top of it? I thought it was a good product until I read some posts here.
I used Nu-finish on my car and was wondering if there is something that I should put over it to make it look better or am I done as nothing can go on top of it? I thought it was a good product until I read some posts here.
09-02-08, 04:27 AM
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But yes, I'd say we can narrow down a product that you would enjoy using more than nu finish 
What color vehicle and how important is durability (ie: how often its required to reapply).
09-02-08, 07:16 PM
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My GS is Black Cherry Pearl. I do mostly interstate driving around 100 miles a day. I have a 98TL that I use as a DD and the GS is in the garage on most bad weather days. The hood gets nicks and I was hoping to minamize them without going to the expense of a clear bra. The car had a Lexus bra on it the first 5 years(prior owner) and I was contemplating getting a new one for some protection. The old left a fine line across the hood that I compounded most of it out. The car looks good considering it has 85K miles and I would like to keep it that way. Any help is much appreciated
09-03-08, 07:34 PM
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Do you have a machine to use? There are glass polishing pads available if so. You can use it in conjunction with a variety of products from all in one type polishes, to "glass" specific polishes like autoglym, etc. As you mentioned, doing this is more for a deeper clean than correcting scratches. If theres deep defects that you need removed, I always suggest looking into replacing the glass. Polishing and refinishing glass when theres deep defects to remove, make it tough to keep the glass flat without getting distortion in the glass.
Remember, you can also clay glass. So if you have a clay bar laying around, give that a try first. It may clean the glass to your liking. Just follow with stoners and a nice microfiber glass towel
I've been testing out another glass system and will report back soon
Remember, you can also clay glass. So if you have a clay bar laying around, give that a try first. It may clean the glass to your liking. Just follow with stoners and a nice microfiber glass towel
I've been testing out another glass system and will report back soon
One other thing I just thought of, what do you use on seatbelts? I've read that you should be careful not to use anything harsh that could weaken the fibers.
09-05-08, 04:01 PM
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My GS is Black Cherry Pearl. I do mostly interstate driving around 100 miles a day. I have a 98TL that I use as a DD and the GS is in the garage on most bad weather days. The hood gets nicks and I was hoping to minamize them without going to the expense of a clear bra. The car had a Lexus bra on it the first 5 years(prior owner) and I was contemplating getting a new one for some protection. The old left a fine line across the hood that I compounded most of it out. The car looks good considering it has 85K miles and I would like to keep it that way. Any help is much appreciated
For a wax, try out Chemical Guys 5050, EX, Fseal, Butter Wet Wax, Collinite 915, OptiSeal, jetseal or Nattys blue. All would look fantastic on that color imo.
09-05-08, 04:03 PM
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I've got a UDM, would I be able to use something like Zaino Glass Polish or the autoglym you mentioned with a normal foam pad or what would you recommend? I have clayed the glass.
One other thing I just thought of, what do you use on seatbelts? I've read that you should be careful not to use anything harsh that could weaken the fibers.
One other thing I just thought of, what do you use on seatbelts? I've read that you should be careful not to use anything harsh that could weaken the fibers.
And yes, be careful about cleaning belts. What is on them? Anything in particular, or just some dirt?
09-05-08, 06:39 PM
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Hey Chris, I think you should add Prima Swirl to your lineup of polishes. I would rate it between IP and SIP in my experience so far. It even finishes LSP ready as well. I just picked up a 32oz bottle today from a local detailer too (OctaneGuy)
Of course, if you do think about adding it, you can wait until I test out Prima Finish and Prima Banana Armor
I may be getting rid of my Menz IP and FPII if the Prima line proves better...
Of course, if you do think about adding it, you can wait until I test out Prima Finish and Prima Banana Armor
I may be getting rid of my Menz IP and FPII if the Prima line proves better...
09-05-08, 07:18 PM
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09-05-08, 10:32 PM
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question on zaino products like zaino z5...i read the other thread and they keep saying how i need to use zaino this and zaino that...can i just use the zaino z5 as a wax?? also, when I do more than one coat of wax, do I have to wait 24 hours??(as in re-wash and stuff as well the next day)
09-06-08, 06:40 AM
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09-06-08, 05:03 PM
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If Prima does match SIP and 106FF/FA in performance (or IP and FPII), I think I'll have a new winner in my collection. Its just a matter to seeing how much fillers are in it, assuming that there are some
09-07-08, 10:54 AM
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