Very easy to use and hard to mess up. Not for show cars, but much better than the agerage product in that price range.

So, I just purchased a 1999 Pathfinder whose paint was in decent condition. It wasn't that the paint wasn't shiny, but there were areas where the previous owner tried to use touch-up paint to disguise various blemishes on the car. The problem was : the touch-up paint was shinier than the paint on the rest of the vehicle! I purchased Nu Finish after reading the reviews on this product (which, by the way, costs $1 more in stores than it does on here). After hand washing my car, I poured the finish into a damp rag, applied it to the car, & let it dry to a haze. After letting it dry, it EASILY rubbed off with a dry cloth and I COULD NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE IMMEDIATELY!! THIS STUFF IS AMAZING. I EVEN USED IT TO POLISH THE CHROME PARTS ON MY CAR AND NOTICED A DIFFERENCE! this stuff is EASILY the best buy, and I'd recommend it to anybody. Nu Finish claims that for best results, a second coat of the polish should be applied 30 days later. I surely know that in another month, I'm gonna apply another coat

For the record, the car I used this on is a silver 2006 Honda Accord Coupe (V6AT, if anyone cares). I admit I've somewhat neglected the paint since I first bought the car (6 months earlier, used), but have manned-up to the task now, as a California summer beating would KILL my paint.

After reading a ton of reviews, on a ton of products, it came down to purchasing a silicone based product like Nu Finish, or a Teflon based product like 5 Star Shine, as waxing my car every few weeks won't fit on my agenda. Since 5 Star Shine is more expensive than I'd like, and there isn't a wide user base to consult on the product, I chose silicone.

FYI, silicone sealants work differently than waxes. The benefits: they generally last much longer (3x to 5x), and generally protect the paint better. The caveats: They don't shine as well as some waxes can, and may cause problems if the paint needs reapplication and the shop doesn't prepare the surface properly, as the silicone will travel to the bottom the paint over time.

Now before you apply this product, you should prepare the paint as best as possible. Wash the car with a car-wash soap (I caution you against using dish-washing liquid). Be sure to remove ALL stuck residue. Clay the car, if necessary, and be sure to remove any lubricant (gently wash again) before continuing. Now apply this product with a soft, new, cotton applicator of your choice onto your car (you may want to work in sections). You should make an effort to not let any get onto anything else but the paint, as some people apparently have had a problem cleaning it, though I didn't. You'll let the product dry to a haze (only a few minutes), then gently buff off. It's that simple!

This whole process took me about one and a half hours as my car was VERY dirty. The product stinks of a paint-type product, but was very easy to apply and hand-buff off. Immediately after your hard work, the shine looks decent, much better than without a polish, but you'll have to wait AT LEAST a few hours later until the shine gets much deeper and more reflective (it will).

Now, as I said, the shine isn't nearly as deep or reflective as I've seen on some cars (I'll assume waxed to death), but Nu Finish get a solid B+ as I couldn't stop staring at my car under a street light that night. The car's finish was very smooth also. Functionality-wise, it's obvious that there's a protective coating on top of the paint, and that's very important to me.

The directions said that it can be applied onto chrome, so I redid the whole process on my alloys (hey, metal's metal). They definitely shined more, and brake dust seems to have trouble sticking to them! BTW, I still have a half-bottle left, afterwards! I declare success.

I really hope this review was helpful, and I'll post an update on this product's endurance in good time. P.S. Please remember to help support your local car stores; They might be a little more expensive than Walmart, but pumping a few dollars into your community businesses goes a LONG way.

I totally agree with the other folks here -- Nu Finish rocks! I've used it as long as I can rememeber. Easy to put on and take off. Hate the "white stuff"!

A couple of tricks you may like --

Since it "cleans" with some sort of solvent make the first pass VERY VERY thin & quick. Notice how much dirt, even from a clean car. This preps and smooths the surface, fills the smallest imperfections to bring them up to level the surface. Then another pass a little while later, say after doing (cleaning cycle) the whole car. Makes a BIG difference in shine 'cause the surface is physically much smoother and any residual dirt is gone (rather than embedded within the polish).

And, the "white stuff" gets in the texture of the plastic. So a brush is needed to remove it to dig into the divits. Not easy but do-able. Electric toothbrushes are best.

Be safe out there!

I started using NuFinish since the early 80s. Very easy to use. Leaves a great shine on my cars and love watching the rain bead up. Good product.

Just because its cheap doesn't mean its not the best! , I read it was rated #1 in a leading Consumer magazine, this was many years ago, must say the wax lasts a long time longer then any wax I have used, the shine is just fine, for 5.95 its a bargin and don't really think more expensive waxes give you that much if any of a better shine.