Doing This Will Make Your Car Paint Last Twice as Long
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- Doing This Will Make Your Car Paint Last Twice as Long, DIY life hacks and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. How to make car paint look new. How to fix car paint clear coat. How to fix car paint damage. Car life hacks. How to make car paint last longer. Car paint maintenance. How to keep car paint clean and shinny for years. Car hacks that will save you thousands in car paint repair. 5 minute life hacks to make your car paint last as long as possible. Car paint tips. 5 minute hacks. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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What about Turtle Wax "Power Foam Bug and Tar remover?" I use it and it works on bird crap and Bee Poop too. Or is Goo Gone better?
"Rev up your shotgun" so birds don't poop on you car!
People over due car washes which will take off your clear coat quicker. Just because car washes sell unlimited wash packages doesn't mean it's good to wash your car every day
Lol number 4
Hi there Mr. Kilmer I have been wanting to get a sports/muscle car and I like the V8's. I've tried the mustang and the ergonomics just aren't for me and I don't particularly like the Camaro because of its usability is non-existent so that leaves me with the Challenger. I'm wondering if a manual Challenger RT (5.7l) is a decent vehicle? I'm looking at 2015 models and up. And I ask this because I know how you feel about FCA which I have to agree with you on many points.
Co-worker told me he didn't understand why people put their cheap lawnmower in the garage and keep their expensive vehicle outside. I know most of us use the garage as storage.
😒 yes its true, pretty fkn sad 😒
Because lawnmowers are easier to steal
Keep it in the garage (or better yet rent a storage unit) you don't want the neighbours to know what you think is valuable.
I put my car in the garage theres no other option for me then that. No way I'm gonna let my nice car sit out in the weather. Hell no
Because a lawnmower gets wrecked pretty quickly by the elements, maybe if you tarped it or something, a car doesn't. Also, lawn mowers sitting out look trashy, a car in a driveway doesn't. And most people trade in or sell their vehicles by the time their clear coats are worn down anyways.
So, Scotty. You've been at this for 51 years. I got started late, so when I retired, I'd only been at it (professionally) for 46 years. I've now watched a LOT of your videos, and I have to say, I agree fully with at least 99% of your wise counsel. What a public service you are performing. Nothing like being in the trenches forever to lock in the right way of doing things. All but 6 years of my service work was done in Houston or the surrounding area. Different eco-system than the time in Phoenix.
My progression was from Volvo to Mercedes Benz to Lincoln/Mercury to industrial pressure washer repair in Pasadena! Ownership largely followed that same track but veered off when I came to my senses and started buying Toyotas! My wife's RX350 Lexus is the pinnacle of car ownership for us, SWEET ride, for two tall, old people with bad knees. And it's safe from hurricanes up here in Georgetown. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK and take care of that tuxedo cat who does the cameos in your productions.
“Tried over 51 years lots of different stuff” shows pick of smoking weed 😂😂😂
I missed that. Re watching video to catch that
andrew lee 5:06
🤣
“Dirt and grime” - picture of Congress 🤣
Lolol...
Absolutely true.👍
Just the Democrats, the rest are fine
@@patrickwall8517 All the parties are in agreement, they only debate silly matters to give you the illusion you have a choice! ;)
Should have been "Dirt and crime" to be more accurate!
Nufinish is great! I used it on my 19 year old truck twice a year and it still shines like it did brand new.
An old man once told me on a quiet night, if you listen really good, you can hear a Chevy rust......
As a Chevy man myself.....i chuckled
Wow Chevys' paint is the worst actually
😆 My 63 had more rust than paint and it almost burned more oil than gas but I loved it.
For the past 20 years I have followed what Scotty has recommended in this video in the care of my 2000 Toyota Corolla. Keeping the car clean and polished (waxed) makes a huge difference in how it will present. I remember once taking this car in to the mechanic for an oil change recently and the one mechanic called his buddy over saying "Look at this." Both we're pretty impressed with how a 20 year-old Corolla can look. Wish I could say I have held up as well.
Great learning experience on the auto paint process!
Thank you Scotty Kilmer, for the best car channel on RUclips.
I have a car paint tip for ya - clean out your garage and park your car in there! ;-)
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Scotty Kilmer LOL
@@scottykilmer... 🤣🤣🤣👍🇧🇻
@@scottykilmer LMAO
@@scottykilmer LoL, you sound like you really mean it.
DIRT and GRIME.....lol loved the picture....Thanks again!
Lol accurate
Was he aiming at Trump?
Hank Hill he was attacking congress. That picture he used is the congress building
Big gov sucks.
Could be called dirt and crime too
Scotty you are a legend, spot on about making your cars paint last, I’m a spray painter and those simple steps will make your cars paint last along time, resprays are not cheap, I always watch your videos you tell it how it is and are honest, if only more people in this industry were like you, respect from Australia 👍
I've been using nu finish for decades. Love it
Ceramic coatings do work- good name brands like Carpro or Gyeon are great! The prep work is the most important part of it- you have to have it clayed, polished, stripped of waxes, and have almost perfect paint for them to get the best results. If you do this, yes, they work. If you don't, they won't be able to cure and bond properly. If you dont have the time, money, or dont really care about having completely perfect paint, then ceramic coatings arent worth it for you. Just wax your paint with a cleaner wax to give it a nice coat of protection and a light polish all at the same time. Just my 2 cents
MSTWNTD yeah it’s all about the prep I’ve had mine for almost two years still repels water like a dream. And yeah some special coating needs to cure for a week
@tyvek05 no, that's not at all what I just said. A simple one step correction with a dual action polisher will set it perfectly in the right conditions.
I really like Scotty but I agree with you; there’s a lot of things he got wrong in this video. I trust that he really knows his stuff when it comes to the mechanical part of cars, but this video shows he’s not as knowledgeable when it comes to anything regarding the paint
You happen to be right... too much prep to be worth it on a Toyota... lol...
He's probably referring to the average Joe here, and also just his own opinion. Great that you have a wax that's still there two years later, are you saying you've not done any polishing/waxing/etc since? Or is it significantly, as in showing to someone who knows nothing about cars, so much better in color and shine than what the factory can give you? Chances are, no. You're still likely having to maintain with a minimum of washes but chances are waxing/polishing as well, you're still having to take care of it, and the traditional stuff works about as well, has similar end-results, easier and more likely for the average person to do, and costs a fraction of the cost. It just might need to be applied more often; yet if it requires far less prep to begin with, seems like it's a wash at that point.
It's just like the oil debate. Sure, some $50 a jug special oil may be a little better, but chances are it's really not for most, has to be in the right circumstances for it to actually be better, and for the average person is an unnecessary expense vs just maintaining properly at normal intervals using traditional tried-and-true practices and products.
Never use the automatic car washes with rotating brushes, you will gather a load of microscratches
The Occasional Comment he already did a vid on it
They also recycle the water, loaded with dirt.
Very true
Get silver. You can't even see them.
Learned this the hard way. Also knocked out my satellite radio because the sharkfin wasn't sealed enough against the power wash and it corroded inside. Now if I want XM I'm faced with removing the headliner to replace the part. AFAIK?
Hi Scotty - just a side note: after I tried Nufinish on my car (worked great) . . . I cleaned our toilet super clean and dry on the inside and put that stuff on there - dried it and buffed off (before use - ha!) now it litterally self cleans! been 2 months and it still works like a charm. Thanks for the great videos!!
Omg I died when you posted a picture of Congress at the same time you said "dirt and grime".
This guy is always interesting, 😀😀😀😔👍👍👍🇬🇧
Hope he doesn't blow a gasket!
Finally a video that's informative and not biased towards a Toyota or Honda. Good job Scotty.
All that and you forgot to mention the "double bucket" wash. Rinsing your cleaning cloth/sponge in a separate bucket keeps dirt from going back on when soaping it back up from the first bucket. Seems to make quite a difference, even if you slack off in some other regards.
I have a suggestion that nobody else seems to mention for keeping your car looking good if it is not always garaged. Just buy a car cover that has a protective layer against the sun. When I was driving my car to work I kept a big plastic bag in the trunk to use when you get caught in the rain. It has worked great for me and I save time not having to clean the car as often.
Thanks correct, Some people don't have garages or covers of ANY kind, it's parked outside in elements, Also That Nu Finish is great stiff. ... 👍
REV UP YOUR HANDWASHED, CLAY BARED AND WAXED CARS!!! Do NOT take it to the car wash!!! Clean it yourself and do it properly! I’ve seen too many people neglect their paint and not wash it! SAD!
I have used the clay and amazing what gets pulled from the surface.
Chad Dentandt yessiree
Car Wash = Swirl City 🤦♂️
RaceRedMustang84 HAHAHAHAHAHA SWIRL CITY
Herbert Wingfield your patience was rewarded
"The dirt and crud in our modern society is all over the place." Gotta love Scotty.
I've been using the wash & polish for years with good results. Have to admit that I don't polish every season though unless you count just spring and fall. Scotty, love your imagination with editing
I am obsessed with detailing because after regular maintenance, regular detailing helps retain the value of your Fiat.
Jk
Car. Fiats are not cars, they are financial instruments designed to ruin your bank accoun.
Hey it’s not bad though, especially if you own the car for a long time. I plan to keep my first car for 10 years and maintain it paint wise but also maintain it yourself mechanically
@@jorgenvonstrangle000 10 years is nothing today, hell the AVERAGE car on U.S. roads today is 10. Want a challenge? Aim to keep your car for 20 years - and yes, it can be done!
Dirt and Grime, U.S. government LOL
Its True.
🤣🤣 It's true!
That's the federal reserve
When I was a young man, worked for a place that reconditioned cars for dealerships. After a car was buffed, I'd follow with Yellow Wax, carnauba wax, couldn't let it dry or you'd never get it off, but did it leave a shine!
Use 2 buckets when you wash your car. One is the suds bucket and the other to rinse your sponge. Never put the sponge in the suds bucket without rinsing first. When you finish, let the rinse bucket settle for about 30 minutes, then pour it out slowly and look at all the grit in the bottom!
Back in the early 90s when I was around 17 or 18 my father took my older brother and I into Illinois Harley Davidson in Berwyn Illinois. This was back when there were still neighborhood Harley shops before these bloated poser shops you see now. When we were in there the sales guy was detailing the bikes and my Dad asked him what they used. They used Nufinish on all their bikes. I have used it ever since.
Thanks for sharing your story. I'll be a new rider and I'll be looking into that product too!👍🇺🇸 🇮🇱
Meguiar's products are great.
Yeah, I used Chemical guys for years, excellent stuff but i heard good things about Meguiars, so I bought some of the Meguiars gold class shampoo, got to say it’s just as good as the Chemical guys, if not better. It really makes the paint work shine as if you’ve just polished it, and it smells great at the same time! Very reasonably priced aswell.
As a painter by trade, I can tell you that the quality of paint on a vehicle is directly proportional to the cost of the vehicle. Actually, a good hand painter can do a better job than a machine. The biggest difference is in the paint. A top quality auto paint can run from $600-$2000 a gallon. Nobody uses that in body shops, which is why a repaint never looks as good or lasts as long. If you really want a good paint job (say you have a classic car) find an individual pro like Charlie Hutton.
Thanks for the tip on the NuFinish Scotty! I usually do a clay bar treatment on July 1st and then wax the vehicle immediately afterward, but the white wax usually remains in some nooks and crannies, but this clear NuFinish looks a lot easier! I really like the clay bar treatment, as it takes out all the micro-particles sticking in the paint. Thanks again!
I prefer using micro fiber....paper towels are made of paper. Paper contains wood particles that SCRATCH. That's why you should NEVER wipe eye glasses with paper towels.
Glass is much harder than wood, it wouldn’t scratch glasses like that.
James Hurst Sands off dry poop from previous poops. Keeps your roids tough and calloused to keep from bleeding. Plus, it's strong enuf to reuse it.
Righteous RedNeck Good point. Never thought of that. Thought my eyesite was going. Glasses foggy. Micro fiber from now on. (Except in the bathroom).
@James Hurst use baby wipes. Guess you like havin splinters back there, and leaving tiremarks....
Adam Nope eyeglasses aren’t made of glass
Lots of good advice here from Scotty, I love videos that advise on how to make your car last longer. I notice that a lot of comments say not to use automatic car wash, but some people due to where they live have no real choice. I'd say that using a good quality automatic car wash is much better than not washing you car, and if you polish it 3 or 4 times a year then it will be protected from mircoscratches anyway.. That's my opinion, interested to know what others think.
Ceramic coatings work extremely well had mine on for 4 years
Thanks, I'm gonna try the nu finish on my gf's car. BTW, I had ceramic applied on my car two years ago and haven't waxed since but it still looks new and feels smooth. All I've done is run it through a touchless wash once a month or so.. I don't think its a marketing scheme.
how did the Nu Finish do?
He used nufinish and switched.
Great advice! Been using Nu Finish polish for years and it works great!
thank u Scotty. my daughter and i love you. watching from md.
I appreciate honest people telling the truth
Previously had a 2001 Nissan Pulsar with metallic paint. Never washed it, or waxed it. I used Meguirars Dry Ultimate Detailer, which is a mist spray, you simply wipe off the car with micro fibre cloths. It removes dust and does not in any way scratch the paint, providing you do not apply pressure to the cloths, and wipe in an horizontal pattern, so as to avoid swirls. The shine is incredible, and after 17 years, the paint was immaculate. Takes about 5 minutes to do your whole car, unless it is a US barge. This product also locks in the paint color, against fading. I now use it on my new Suzuki Swift Sport. Costs $32 in Australia. It is the ideal product product for people who live in apartments, and don't have access to a hose. I began using it when there were summer water restrictions, and never change back to water, which helps rust your car.
Did Scotty just say ceramic coatings were useless crap, he’s very knowledgeable but that is ridiculous. A quality ceramic though expensive is much longer lasting than any wax or polish combination and provides way more effective protection
Scotty probably doesn't realize that the paint finish has to be perfectly clean for the nano coating to properly bond to the paint finish.
yes very elaborate 3 or so stage prep for it to work but will last much longer.
Nu Finish does make your car look good.
I've used clay bars and Meguiars wax when I had a Mustang GT. As my father would say, "I washed the paint off the car." xD
Now I have an old F-150. I use Turtle Wax car soap and use Nu Finish every couple of months
Works just fine. xD
27 year old RAV4, and a 20 yr old Scion XB.
Used NUFinish their entire lives. 1x a year.
They both look brand new with the exception of small rock chips.... I started out clay barring the finis. And I'm in Southern California region that gets up to 125 degrees. People comment all the time how well the cars look
NU FINISH is great, been using it for years.
Use a microfiber rag or sponge to soap your car..never use brush or a automatic brush car wash (stay away from those)
“Red hot sun, don’t you come, wash away my paaaaint”
I use Nu Finish on my 97 Explorer, and it looks great. I find that Nu Finish bonds better & longer after the car has been clayed with a high quality clay bar like one from 3M. Good video Scotty!
I tried this video and like porridge just right! Not too hot not too cold. You have one of my favorite videos Scotty. Yea! I learn a lot from you and it's not all just about cars. Thanks for all of the hard work you do in producing these excellent videos. Outspoken persons are unfortunately, such a rare breed these days.
Good call, Scotty. I believe Consumer Reports rated Nu Finish as the longest lasting polish for cars.
TheNortheastAl - I’ve been using NuFinish for years. Great stuff. 👍
Use McGuires don't believe all u read
David Klimmek NuFinish is for people that know nothing about detailing
😒 meh nu finish is for noobs that dont know any better, this isnt the fkn 80s 🙄 Avail at any store please checkout the Meguirs Line called the 'Ultimate Series', good stuff that is similar to the Profesional Stuff that a Detail Shop wud use, just a little bit more watered down so you dont make a big screw up and mess up ur paint, please NOTE a body shop is not a detailing shop, they sometimes disagree as to how u go about 'detailing' a car, it can get really OCD and Controversial what products and techniques are best, just wanted to warn u guys, chkout actual Detail video channels for more info ☺️👻
Consumer reports is not the end all. I find it has some pretty lame reviews.
People over due car washes which will take off your clear coat quicker. Just because car washes sell unlimited wash packages doesn't mean it's good to wash your car every day
Scotty is spot on. Been using Nufinish on my cars since the 70's. On a dollar for dollar basis it is cheaper and out performs most car wax products that cost twice the price. I now only do it once a year. But then again I am now retired and my car is in a garage most of the time. I'm not on the road day in and day out like I used to be. Back when I was on the road all the time I found just twice a year was more than enough. Once in the spring and once in the fall and the water would bead up on the surface all the time.
I happen to live in an apartment complex that once a week comes through with blowers and my car ends up covered in crap every week, im sure that these clowns have ruined my brakes and definitely made my paint job suffer horribly, I live in Arizona and the dust and sun are killer all by their selves, but it really pisses me off to see the that they just cover my car with garbage and have been every week for the last three years, I cant even imagine the damage to my engine as well from one end to the other. and when i catch them in the middle of trashing my car i go off. and they look at me like whats your problem. On top of that they all act like they speak no English. I have to wonder what they think they might be causing to the over all health of my car. was wandering if you can offer any words of wisdom about the situation. I love listening to your helpful videos
scotty forgot tree sap can also ruin paint
yes I could not get sap off my paint
No he didn't that's why it's his wife's car under the tree and not his.
LOL! I love how you've sculpted that tree into a "carport" Scotty! 😎👍
As a auto body repair & paint tech with over 10+yrs experience, Scotty is spot on. Protect your clearcoat and you’ll have a nice shiny car for years to come. You don’t want to find yourself in a situation where an explanation of how destructive bird poop is, isn’t nearly as effective as when it gets cleaned off to reveal a cluster of craters. Also, the condition of Scotty’s wife 17yr old Lexus is impressive since Toyota’s reliability doesn’t extend to its paint factory finish.
My favorite wax is the Meguiars Ultimate wax. The stuff goes on super easy, wipes off easy, and smells great. Best and easiest wax I have ever used.
Scotty, I've been watching and learning from your videos for a long time but a thought just popped into my head. As long as you have been doing this, you've probably shopped and bought parts at all kinds of stores like NAPA, Autozone, Advance/Carquest, Pepboys etc. In your opinion and from your own experience, which company would you say is better or not as good as others, pros and cons of each company etc. As a parts counter guy myself (I work for Advance), I would love to see a video voicing your experience with different aftermarket parts stores. Maybe lemme know what you think?
Wax four times a year and wash once a week.
@TakeAmericaBackfromISRAEL same nice name
You must reek
Very True, wash at least once a week,, and hand wax it 4 times a year. Safe driving everyone.
Once a week is overkill..
F that, I wash and then wax it each week.
My dad used NuFinish for many years on his cars and he worked for DuPont, I use it too today on my Ford Maverick :)
Two bucket wash system. First bucket with warm soapy water and a second bucket with warm, clean water for rinsing out the microfiber wash cloth. Keeps dirt off the car.
Tip - it's ok parking a car under a tree, EXCEPT when:
a) it's a lime tree, which will deposit its sticky sap all over the car;
b) if other cars parked under a tree or the ground below is covered in bird droppings, as it's obviously a busy meeting/sleeping place for your local feathered friends, and they don't car if they cr@p on your car!
Additionally, when there's a poorly-fitted roof gutter, toilet cistern or water tank overflow above the car that, like with the birds, shows evidence that it has been emptying its contents of late - especially for owners of older cars or convertables that are more susceptible to water ingress. My 13yo car found this out the hard way, and ruined the nice cardboard box my new tyre footpump which I'd left in the boot (trunk) of the car.
@@Dr.Westside No, lime trees are real (in the UK at least) which produce large quantities of sap that drip onto the ground (or cars) below. Not sure about pin trees though - it's just that lime tree sap problems are real - I know as the stuff got on my car at a former workplace.
I never park under any trees if possible. They drip sap, leaves and twigs fall from them, and birds live in them. When grackles come to town, trees are at their worst. I've had more paint problems as a result of trees than I care to remember.
They don't car! Hahaha!
Pine tree! I bought a new Audi when I was getting out of the navy. I parked it at my moms under a pine tree and put a car tarp over it. I went back and was processed out and two weeks later the sap had been baked on somehow and ate at the clear coat. Car was never the same.
I've been a Meguires fan for some time now. I like to wax vehicle a couple times a month. Not being aggressive though . Always like your editing with the pictures!! Thanks again Scotty.
I used Nu Finish on my 1994 Miata for 25 years and I was always happy with Nu Finish. I would give the Miata a good spring cleaning and another in the fall. I am convinced Armor All ruined the clear finish after I used Armor All on the trim. Thank you Scotty.
I’ve put ceramic coating on my new p/u and it turned out awesome and 11/2 year later still awesome and it’s the cheap bought in China type so I don’t think you know squat about detailing a paint job
Ahhh, dish washing liquid, those were the days....🤔😁
Nu Finish DOES last 1 year. Some guy had a hood with about 30 different products...NuFinish came in 3rd against in a 1 year long test, in texas, outside all the time.... all waxes and included 5 different ceramics. Its only $8 !
Link to this test? Was it a RUclips video?
Hi Scotty, in Norway we have snowy, slushy and salted roads during winter. And the roads aren’t very straight; not even the motorways (over 90 km/h, two lanes). Rainy rest of the year. Sometimes sunny, but don’t count on it.
So I chose a Mazda 6 skyactiv stationwagon, 2.0 liter petrol. Naturally aspirated 165 ps.
2016 model. Automatic. Dark grey metallic.
Mazda delivers their cars in Norway with Tectyl-coating against corrosion. Toyota doesn’t so I skipped them. Also, these days Toyota mostly sells hybrids in Norway. Honda doesn’t sell the Accord now either. So I skipped them as well.
I’m a tall fellow with long legs. I need a relatively large vehicle. I love big stationwagons.
Mazda has good handling and I like their skyactiv automatic. Really easy to use! Useful in shitty weather.
I got a new coat of Tectyl done at a professional garage. It should last 3 years.
And now I’m going to get a coat of Permashine over the paint. The dealer offers it. I’m a bit lazy and the weather here most of the year is mostly shitty. So I’m hoping that extra coating will replace the need for waxing the car. I don’t have a garage, I live in an old village. So I always have to park in the narrow streets.
Cars are expensive in Norway! Stupid taxes/fees!
I stay away from used ones here. I’m not interested in rusty german cars which will be a nightmare to repair.
So what else can I do to keep my Mazda last many years and many km?
And what do you think of Mazda’s plans to make straight six engines? Both petrol and diesel.
It's great to see someone from the old generation telling the new. Very few actually are. Thank you Scotty
Don't use paper towels, they are abrasive and will scratch the paint!
"Dirt and grime" shows photo of the Capitol Building LMAO!
Right? He should have shown the White House!
As a Canadian, I absolutely agree that NuFinnish is a really good long lasting product. It's not wax, it's better!!
Sunlight also rots plastic and rubber parts, headlights show it most obviously when the covers yellow. If you'er going to sell a sun exposed older car one of the most effective way to dramatically improve appearances is to replace plastic light covers.
The plastic headlight covers can often be polished with rubbing compound on a microfiber cloth, then with Nu Finish. However, they will probably need to be polished again about every 6 months after the original surface is gone.
@@jeffruebens8355 I understand they can be restored, I tried it a couple times with stuff sold for the purpose and found it very time consuming with marginal results. For my old '96 Chevy 1 ton which I'm keeping I replaced all the front lights for around $100, a much better deal for me. As for my mid to old age BMWs I keep them under a roof almost all the time and covered much of the time, even the 2001 still looks great. (always waxed)
Having a 17year old car is evidence of wisdom.
My 2002 RAV4 just hit the 17 year mark 😝
jeff medvin got an 18 year old Subaru import from Japan, been lucky cause the original owner must’ve barely drove it cause it came over mint. I just helped keep it that way.
More like evidence he doesn't live up here in the rust belt anymore, lol
26 year old e36 makes me broke
I got a 2002 Doge Neon with 220k miles bought new Never had to replace the alternator.. Got a 2008 CIvic also, hit 180k mark, alternator just gave out.. Love both of them.. I treat the neon like its a tank.. Civic on the other hand, i treat very delicately... its all plastic.
Was 4 times a year!!!? Im lucky to do it once a year 🤣 the new spray on wipe off waxes/sealants are making it quicker and easier though 👍
Problem is it only last weeks.
I love your videos because I actually learn. I know next to nil about cars. I have learned so much from these vids.
I used to use the Nufinish, then I tried Mothers Carnauba and never looked back. I agree 100% about the soap, never use dish soap, it will destroy your finish.
I laughed my butt off with "dirt and grime attacks your car" with an image of US congress
Scotty - can you do a segment on you favorite car wax buffer? Electric vs cloth?
Scotty,
I remember waxing my dads boat 30 -40 years ago and used that Nu finish and it was awesome. I still use it today.
Mr. Kilmer, I am also a Houstonian love your new style of education. Im learning a lot and laughing all the way .
Modern paint shops are 50\50 either you get someone who both knows what there doing and has actual skill or you'll get some one who may know what to do but usually has no real skill. Unfortunately both will charge you an arm and a leg these days...
Gorak Uhm-Kal I agree I found an absolutely amazing garage near me that sprayed my bonnet on my Type R my car is black and she did an amazing job honestly it’s like glass will be going there forever for all my paint work but I got lucky like you said some of them are really shitty seem some horrendous paint jobs 😂
Wax 4 times a year? That's dedication. I wax once every 4 years 🤣🤣🤣
I keep saying I gotta do it, but then I think about how tedious it is and my brain finds other things to do.
22chachalaca liquid wax isn’t as good as wax/wax. It comes off faster when wet. But, I guess it’s better than nothing.
I have a 95 Saturn with half of the clear coat pealed off. Bought it 6 months ago and have washed it once and haven't waxed it. Still looks the same. Paid $600 for it with 129K miles 15,000 miles later the only things I've needed to replace was a section of brake line, a front caliper and wiper blades. Put some new speakers in cause they were blown. Gets me 35mph for about 6 or 7 hundred miles per week. Back when I had a nice car like my 98 Trans Am I sold three years ago with 136k miles I used the Nu Finish and the stuff works great. Would also clean and wax under the rear wheel lids where those cars were prone to rust and never got any there. Live in the North East where the Patriots beat all the loser teams from other parts of the country and cars rust but never got any. Only drove it in winter a few times when my Bronco was broke down which helped too. So use the Nu Finish, put it where you can't see it and keep off the salty roads as much as you can and your car will be like the Patriots and will look good for decades and not suck like the Chiefs and the Chargers.
Nu finish is awesome been around forever too. Scotty Kilmer knows stuff he will lead us into the apocalypse...
We will have cars with nice paint in the apocalypse and will be fighting over the last supply of nu finish to maintain our glorious finishes, it has been told. ©️
Peeling paint & body dents makes other drivers wary and keeps the thieves away.
Call it a 'sleeper' (a wolf in sheep's clothing) if you will, but it works for me.
Always have *tons* of room at parking lots.
Ha!
LOL, I have a Civic like that and it gives me worry free parking in public lots.
Hey Scotty,
Any suggestions for those of us who have no choice but to park our cars in the beating hot sun all day (I'm in NorCal, so similar to Texas where the sun is unrelenting during the summer, and our parking lot doesn't have shade). I mean will waxing/polishing even more often assist with prevention of UV radiation? I do also use the Nu Finish (although only once or twice a year), and my current car is fine as it's newer, I'm just trying to avoid what happened to my old Civic which had it's clear-coat obliterated after a little over 10 years from sitting in the sun (and you can tell it's UV that wrecked it because it's on the side the sun would always hit it in the parking lot, the other side's clear-coat was fine).
That's a really good tip. Just got my 2019 Corolla 3 months ago and I'll definitely do this
I always avoid parking under trees. Washing a car is easy but the typical toughest stuff to deal with is the lower part where you get tar kicked up off the road and all the sticky stuff from trees. If you want to go next level you can clay and use chemical fallout removers to get the embedded particulates out of the paint.
Scotty, I love your stuff and this video is no exception (mostly).
But:
1) Though Nu Finish calls itself a polish, it's not technically just a polish. Nu Finish is a polish and a polymer coating and it's pretty good stuff. I know Consumers' Union rated it #1 in their testing. The reason I bring it up is there are technically polishes you can buy that are JUST polishes. When you use those you use them as part of a multi-step process, where polishing is followed up by "waxing". Waxing could including an actual real wax or a polymer sealant. The sealants are said to last a little longer. Nu Finish is a time-saving combination product. Probably not a bad way to go unless you have all day long to do a ridiculous multi-step process.
2) Parking under a tree to avoid the sun? I agree that sun is bad for your car, but trees usually drip all kinds of horrible stuff on your car. I'm not sure which would be worse, but I'm thinking it would be the tree sap. It might depend on your location, though. I'm up in Washington and our sun isn't as intense as down in Texas. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the info on Nu Finish. Used to do the multi step ones but used Nu Finish recently because I had it sitting around for years and didn't want to buy anything. First time someone has ever stopped me at a stoplight to say how nice it looked. 06 Tacoma feels good. I do have little micro scratches/swirls if you look close. What would you recommend?
Rev up your rust buckets.
Hey, you gotta clean rust buckets as well sometimes.
Star Brite Teflon Marine Polish is by far the best for cars in winter climates - at least in my 45 years of car ownership. I apply 2 coats every November to every metal and plastic (or fiberglass) surface - it'll get your vehicle through the winter. Available in fishing/boat aisle at WalMart - or Amazon, check out user reviews. And no, I don't work for Star Brite or WalMart!
Scrap your rust bucket Ford engines!
Nothing replaces a good Brazilian Carnauba like Mothers makes. Nu finish is not an adequate substitute for Brazilian carnauba. It may be more difficult to remove, but the protective coating is far more substantial.
I use any half decent wash and wax shampoo and then Autoglym Rapid Aqua Wax. It's a wax polish that you apply to the car when it's wet and to the glass rubber seals and plastic trim it's a lot easier than polish or normal wax and the results are amazing. I wish I had discovered it years ago. In complete contrast my brother washed his car once when he bought it 11 years ago and has never cleaned it since. Now it's covered in algae and lichen and has moss growing round the window seals !
Says not to buy into marketing hype, buys Nu Finish.
I would not use Nu Finish on any paint I care about. Nu Finish is an abrasive, the elbow grease bit should clue you in. It works so well because it grinds down a fine layer of the clear coat so that once the paint protestants are gone you still have some clear coat to save you. Use a real quality wax, you won't use elbow grease and it won't damage you're paint in the process.
Nu Finish isn't meant to be used all the time. The point of Nu Finish is to remove all the oxidation. You can do this with a buffer, but many people lack the skill to use one properly; so this is a decent substitute.
Hey Scotty can you make a video about ceramic coating?
I would like to see scotty do a comparison of Ceramic coating vs wax :)
Having worked in Microbiology at UF lab with Electron Microscope back in the early 1980's, I totally understand Microns. By the way: Parking your wife's car under the tree is not a good idea either. The tree leaves or foliage release sugars into the air through photosynthesis, and those sugars stick to anything on their path, thereby creating the dark sut that is difficult to remove from cars, driveways, walls, windows, etc. But you are definitely speaking my language. Beam me up Scotty!
If you really want to protect your car from external contaminates, use Turtle Wax ICE Seal and Shine! Amazing strength and chemical resistance!! 🐢🐢🐢
i truly believe parking outside ruins vehicles. i moved from a garage to parking outside and all my vehicles have aged a ton in 6months between the hot sun, rain and frost
@That Guy facts
That Guy
true that
on a hot day i feel legit bad for my vehicles in the sun lol
@That Guy Fluid Film can work wonders but don't inhale it.
Dude UV rays are what will destroy your paint. There is nothing that will stop it except for a proper clear coat
Clean polished and waxed comment
Ride it hard & put it away wet Man!
not sure if you remember something called liquid glass, but Ceramic coating is something that was called "liquid glass", but now someone decided to market it as ceramic nano coating etc.
As far as wax goes, any wax ( sealant, cleaner, synthetic, carnuba etc) you use is fine as long as you do it routinely( every season is ok).
If you are older i do advise to stay away from carnuba, a little more elbow grease is required to remove it.