quick ? about polish then wax

**KBCobra** · 08-17-2012, 04:46 PM

So.... just a quick question regarding polishing a vehicle then waxing. Yes through the years I've tested my fair share of waxes, polishes, etc etc... Since I've had my Silverado, I've REALLY fallen in love with Nu-finish. No it's not a wax, but a polish. they suggest 1 application, then 1 30 days later.

I don't think it lasts a year as there claims suggest, but it is amazing stuff. I apply it twice a year, once being right around Fall. I go through whole winter full of salt covering the truck, nasty roads at work, etc etc... my truck washes 100% clean and very easy, dirt and debris wash off instantly.

To get to my question lol, would it make sense to follow up Nu-finish with an application of wax? I tried finding info on the manufacturer site, but it says nothing. Only reason I ask, although Nu-finish protects amazingly, it doesn't really give that high depth, wet paint look that I like.

Would applying wax hurt anything, would the 2 treatments counter each other and not retain there characteristics?

Few years back ( see old thread by me) I found Autoglym super reisin polish. My latest trend is claying, PC with the autoglym, then Nu-finish by hand. Truck looks flat out amazing, highly recommend Autoglym products for those who haven't tried them. (pepboys stocks it).

Once again, no real importance to me wanting to finish off with a wax, just looking for a better wet look out of the paint.

Any suggestions or opinions welcome.

thx,

Dan

**Terminated** · 08-17-2012, 05:06 PM

Dan,

To give extra depth and shine you can definitely follow up with a coat or two of wax to build it up. Polish is meant to clean the surface of scratches to bring back the clarity of the clear coat, make it pop with wax. What color is the truck and does it have any flake in it?

I used to like Mother's Reflections for a finish coat, and I use Collinite's #845 which has good shine on metallic and it lasts forever as far as protection goes.

**KBCobra** · 08-17-2012, 05:51 PM

Truck is silver, no flake. I do understand the purposes of a polish, hence why I always start with the autoglym stuff. However it you read up on nufinish, it's not a typical polish with cutting characteristics so to speak. That's why I'm curious about putting another layer on top of it

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**no1sirbutler** · 08-17-2012, 06:18 PM

If you want a great wax that lasts step up to DoDoJuice Supernatural. It makes Collinite look like turtle wax. Once I tried it, it's all I use. Goes way further than Collinite also.

**Seer** · 08-18-2012, 07:25 AM

After polishing you will want to apply a sealant and/or a wax for protection and appearance.

90% of a car's finish is in how it is treated and polished.

**VaderGT** · 08-20-2012, 09:31 AM

my first advice is Throw that junk away. 2nd advice if you want a Cleaner wax as what it sound like you do. I would look into Klass All in one, Mothers Cleaner wax, Sonax nano technology Paint cleaner, Optimum Poli-Seal. Then for Durability put a coat of Collinite 845 over it and that will last you a long time.