Doing This Will Make Your Car Paint Last Twice as Long

[@scottykilmer]

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[@bretsonenstein]

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?

[@bretsonenstein]

"Rev up your shotgun" so birds don't poop on you car!

[@JohnDoe_88]

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

[@jfloresawsome]

Lol number 4

[@spartancj1]

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.

[@thomasroberts8024]

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.

[@prettyinpink550]

Nufinish is great! I used it on my 19 year old truck twice a year and it still shines like it did brand new.

[@oscar.gonzalez]

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.

[@MrSamadolfo]

😒 yes its true, pretty fkn sad 😒

[@saxachewon8062]

Because lawnmowers are easier to steal

[@Don.Challenger]

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.

[@SeriusChevy]

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

[@personperson9591]

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.

[@blobbyblobnestmonster1563]

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!

[@dunnie1771]

DIRT and GRIME.....lol loved the picture....Thanks again!

[@SeriousBeats]

Lol accurate

[@6vxtecate7g]

Was he aiming at Trump?

[@AirGunTerminator]

Hank Hill he was attacking congress. That picture he used is the congress building

[@livefreeordiehard8898]

Big gov sucks.

[@mtnmann72]

Could be called dirt and crime too

[@WQQKIE]

“Dirt and grime” - picture of Congress 🤣

[@theSpiritofTamzin]

Lolol...

[@nynthworld4152]

Absolutely true.👍

[@patrickwall8517]

Just the Democrats, the rest are fine

[@what-jh4iq]

@@patrickwall8517 All the parties are in agreement, they only debate silly matters to give you the illusion you have a choice! ;)

[@ojdidit34]

Should have been "Dirt and crime" to be more accurate!

[@TheMstwntdLMSV123]

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

[@Consolethumbs]

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

[@TheMstwntdLMSV123]

@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.

[@PeytonB]

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

[@Rekcuf690]

You happen to be right... too much prep to be worth it on a Toyota... lol...

[@personperson9591]

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.

[@madkint]

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 👍

[@joesalerno7761]

“Tried over 51 years lots of different stuff” shows pick of smoking weed 😂😂😂

[@MrPangulo007]

I missed that. Re watching video to catch that

[@bo2sniper371]

andrew lee 5:06

[@Luke_SkyWalk3r]

🤣

[@eddieyutub]

I've been using nu finish for decades. Love it

[@Monarchs92]

I have a car paint tip for ya - clean out your garage and park your car in there! ;-)

[@scottykilmer]

no

[@Novaah803]

Scotty Kilmer LOL

[@biff1tannen]

@@scottykilmer... 🤣🤣🤣👍🇧🇻

[@vipersniper843]

@@scottykilmer LMAO

[@nosoupforyou425]

@@scottykilmer LoL, you sound like you really mean it.

[@zanderday4466]

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!!

[@BrianJohnstonTrombone]

Thank you Scotty Kilmer, for the best car channel on KZbin.

[@boblacks945]

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.

[@MrRockydee07]

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. ... 👍

[@pauljs75]

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.

[@albertol9654]

Finally a video that's informative and not biased towards a Toyota or Honda. Good job Scotty.

[@jackcook4772]

An old man once told me on a quiet night, if you listen really good, you can hear a Chevy rust......

[@cgip1340]

As a Chevy man myself.....i chuckled

[@ayva6ovay3gmail31]

Wow Chevys' paint is the worst actually

[@Ojb_1959]

😆 My 63 had more rust than paint and it almost burned more oil than gas but I loved it.

[@crlaw75]

Meguiar's products are great.

[@jonnygti]

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.

[@stevethomas760]

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

[@dalegribble6996]

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!

[@chaddentandt9868]

I have used the clay and amazing what gets pulled from the surface.

[@dalegribble6996]

Chad Dentandt yessiree

[@rr84]

Car Wash = Swirl City 🤦‍♂️

[@dalegribble6996]

RaceRedMustang84 HAHAHAHAHAHA SWIRL CITY

[@dalegribble6996]

Herbert Wingfield your patience was rewarded

[@pebblesmcfadden5946]

Omg I died when you posted a picture of Congress at the same time you said "dirt and grime".

[@heyitsjosh]

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!

[@andrewstones2921]

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.

[@davidskeeterskeeter1835]

This guy is always interesting, 😀😀😀😔👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@robertbruce1426]

Hope he doesn't blow a gasket!

[@BSE1320]

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

[@VKSgtSLaughter]

Great advice! Been using Nu Finish polish for years and it works great!

[@kgthegreatone943]

I appreciate honest people telling the truth

[@JezebelIsHongry]

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.

[@jorgenvonstrangle000]

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

[@4orrcountry]

@@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!

[@happydays8171]

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!

[@SM-zr4nc]

Never use the automatic car washes with rotating brushes, you will gather a load of microscratches

[@poke85]

The Occasional Comment he already did a vid on it

[@EgadsNo]

They also recycle the water, loaded with dirt.

[@dalegribble6996]

Very true

[@janetairlines1351]

Get silver. You can't even see them.

[@ChrisNeary86]

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?

[@talesnevertold]

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.

[@righteousredneck777]

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.

[@OGSumo]

Glass is much harder than wood, it wouldn’t scratch glasses like that.

[@dancindavey1515]

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.

[@dancindavey1515]

Righteous RedNeck Good point. Never thought of that. Thought my eyesite was going. Glasses foggy. Micro fiber from now on. (Except in the bathroom).

[@Ryan_1997]

@James Hurst use baby wipes. Guess you like havin splinters back there, and leaving tiremarks....

[@Loachie90]

Adam Nope eyeglasses aren’t made of glass

[@billsimpson604]

"The dirt and crud in our modern society is all over the place." Gotta love Scotty.

[@THEREALBONZO]

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.

[@invaderzim1265]

Thanks for sharing your story. I'll be a new rider and I'll be looking into that product too!👍🇺🇸 🇮🇱

[@MatthewLwin]

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.

[@faithahora]

how did the Nu Finish do?

[@MrPangulo007]

He used nufinish and switched.

[@carlawilliams8136]

thank u Scotty. my daughter and i love you. watching from md.

[@darrenjohnson6833]

NU FINISH is great, been using it for years.

[@TheNortheastAl]

Good call, Scotty. I believe Consumer Reports rated Nu Finish as the longest lasting polish for cars.

[@navret1707]

TheNortheastAl - I’ve been using NuFinish for years. Great stuff. 👍

[@Davido50]

Use McGuires don't believe all u read

[@photilal1960]

David Klimmek NuFinish is for people that know nothing about detailing

[@MrSamadolfo]

😒 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 ☺️👻

[@Stevesmith-yw7cr]

Consumer reports is not the end all. I find it has some pretty lame reviews.

[@doorag8330]

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.

[@JonnyDIY]

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 👍

[@Fernando5455Jr]

Problem is it only last weeks.

[@MikeNNJ79]

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!

[@JonnyDIY]

LOL! I love how you've sculpted that tree into a "carport" Scotty! 😎👍

[@keithh3099]

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.

[@nesfreak91]

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?

[@Dragonsecho3]

It's great to see someone from the old generation telling the new. Very few actually are. Thank you Scotty

[@chaddentandt9868]

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.

[@shaunskii]

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.

[@JohnDoe_88]

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

[@adstaton8461]

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!

[@oh_thatz_mauricio]

Use a microfiber rag or sponge to soap your car..never use brush or a automatic brush car wash (stay away from those)

[@Seventh-day]

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.

[@AndyG73]

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.

[@AndyG73]

@@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.

[@swabby429]

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.

[@wildbillharding]

They don't car! Hahaha!

[@Roughdraft214]

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.

[@XMG3]

Hah, this is great coming from scott, I been using NuFinish for years on my BMWs, my 2007 E92 335i still looked brand new when I sold it this year (13 years). I bought a F32 now, that paint will shine like the day out of the factory for another 10+ yrs.

[@personperson9591]

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).

[@MrCasci15]

I love your videos because I actually learn. I know next to nil about cars. I have learned so much from these vids.

[@MrRbillharz]

Don't use paper towels, they are abrasive and will scratch the paint!

[@Ilikepie18855]

Ive been using Nu Finish for a year or so, really liked it. Had no idea it was this good after watching this video.

[@Pinhead_larry265]

Wax four times a year and wash once a week.

[@mujjuman]

@TakeAmericaBackfromISRAEL same nice name

[@nicovanduin1553]

You must reek

[@phil2856]

Very True, wash at least once a week,, and hand wax it 4 times a year. Safe driving everyone.

[@King88_8]

Once a week is overkill..

[@virusboy07]

F that, I wash and then wax it each week.

[@avagrego3195]

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.

[@CryptoCwis]

Dirt and Grime, U.S. government LOL

[@jamesm.8392]

Its True.

[@invaderzim1265]

🤣🤣 It's true!

[@Itz_tony0_0]

That's the federal reserve

[@AbdulWahab-Wrs]

I am happy that scotty exists.

[@bdanyluk]

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 !

[@washaw67]

Link to this test? Was it a KZbin video?

[@mikekiss648]

As a Canadian, I absolutely agree that NuFinnish is a really good long lasting product. It's not wax, it's better!!

[@DavidPruitt]

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.

[@colintimp1372]

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.

[@JPerry2337]

Mr. Kilmer, I am also a Houstonian love your new style of education. Im learning a lot and laughing all the way .

[@ericn.6544]

Scotty - can you do a segment on you favorite car wax buffer? Electric vs cloth?

[@devonshire56]

Just listen to Scotty he is always right on this stuff !! Why do I say that?? because like many of you I'm a car guy but I don't have access to all the latest information. Scotty is in this business and I adhere to his tips and videos. It always seems to work just as he says and that is a testament to his knowledge of the automotive world.

[@MofosRealReviews]

“Red hot sun, don’t you come, wash away my paaaaint”

[@bloodgold1362]

I use that exact same "Meguiars" Ultimate Wash & Wax, I LOVE IT!!!!! I only use a small amount of it....and it works great!!!

[@gorakuhm-kal4165]

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...

[@almostfamous1685]

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 😂

[@djs18]

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.

[@cyberjoe77]

Ahhh, dish washing liquid, those were the days....🤔😁

[@adventuresinroutedriving4915]

My dad used NuFinish for many years on his cars and he worked for DuPont, I use it too today on my Ford Maverick :)

[@YousefGhalib]

Hey Scotty can you make a video about ceramic coating?

[@tnig]

I would like to see scotty do a comparison of Ceramic coating vs wax :)

[@DrinkingStar]

I love Nu Finish cause it removes the dirt, tar, and other stuff better than anything I have ever used. The water beads up even thought I only use it once a year(my cars are garaged). I also use it on the headlight lenses. They have never gotten headlight 'cataracts'. As you suggested, I will try Nu Finish on my windshield. I have been using Rain-X which does a great job but you mentioned it could shorten the longevity of the wipers.

[@SLOTFEVER]

scotty forgot tree sap can also ruin paint

[@scottharrison3391]

yes I could not get sap off my paint

[@patrickwall8517]

No he didn't that's why it's his wife's car under the tree and not his.

[@colintimp1372]

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.

[@paulh2981]

"Dirt and grime" shows photo of the Capitol Building LMAO!

[@gordon4385]

Right? He should have shown the White House!

[@garysimms1347]

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.

[@tehDmez]

Scotty, I love your videos but your comments about Ceramic Coatings are a bit off. Yes, you're probably right that there's a lot of cheap/rip off coatings that really aren't that great and just use hype marketing terms. But if you do the prep work, and get the proper brand, your car can look amazing, and stay looking amazing for a long time with less work to keep it clean for a long time.

[@Jaker788]

With the benefit of scratches being on the ceramic coatings as long as their not the seep kind that would go to the pain anyways. Then you can just polish it all off and reapply and the paint looks brand new again. Without the risk of eventually going through all your clear coat. It's a lot of fucking prep work though...

[@thisismagacountry1318]

What's the proper brand?

[@googleuser4294]

@@thisismagacountry1318 I put Blackfires coating on a new black Avalon earlier this year. Even though it was new it did need a light claying, then a light polishing and body prep wipe down. The car looks like a black diamond and dirt really can n ot stick to the ultra slick surface. Plenty of other brands out there too but you have to be sure you get the existing finish corrected and squeeky clean for it to work. These coatings actually bond to the paint surface and will not work if there is any existing material on the paint. Do a Google search and there are many forums on the various brands...they are all good but remember the paint has to be properly polished and cleaned for the coating to work.

[@tang4488]

Scotty, you're the best man, just passed 4 months ago and you are a beacon of knowledge!

[@louisjantzen7141]

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!

[@degerstein]

LOL, I have a Civic like that and it gives me worry free parking in public lots.

[@dennism103]

Nu finish is awesome been around forever too. Scotty Kilmer knows stuff he will lead us into the apocalypse...

[@Fleshybitz]

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. ©️

[@brilwiljeff]

Having a 17year old car is evidence of wisdom.

[@Richard-ck3jl]

My 2002 RAV4 just hit the 17 year mark 😝

[@roddydykes7053]

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.

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

More like evidence he doesn't live up here in the rust belt anymore, lol

[@earnestbunbury2103]

26 year old e36 makes me broke

[@djmussy18]

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.

[@fakasi]

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.

[@sonofagun07]

Buy Toyota.. paint lasts forever!! Ps. Good video scotty :) 👍

[@chimanbangali4735]

No its buy 1994 Toyota Celica. Hah the only reliable Toyota around ...

[@mattgeiger9988]

I think Japanese paint is the softest of all the automotive makers. American paint is good other then chevy but bad is almost always the owners laziness

[@kusalava1]

This is very good information Mr Kilmer. I have been doing paint sealant job for last two years on my car and was looking to hear you touch base upon it.

[@ericharman4064]

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!

[@bobbybrown614]

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?

[@tariq4851]

I love Scotty. He calls out nonsense like no other. Nano Nonsense.

[@JoseGomez-hdbb]

I laughed my butt off with "dirt and grime attacks your car" with an image of US congress

[@videomaniac108]

I've used Meguiar's line of products on my cars for the last 25 years and I've been very satisfied with the results. I started using their stuff on a Porsche that I had in the early 90s to early 2000s and I was able to maintain that car in near showroom condition. I just got a new 370Z and I'm using their stuff on it. Their scratch removal polishes, like Scratch-X 2.0, works terrifically if you are careful in using a good foam rubber applicator pad and use proper polishing technique.

[@thekosmokramer]

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

[@eddiejr3934]

@That Guy facts

[@thekosmokramer]

That Guy true that on a hot day i feel legit bad for my vehicles in the sun lol

[@101Volts]

@That Guy Fluid Film can work wonders but don't inhale it.

[@gfriedman99]

Dude UV rays are what will destroy your paint. There is nothing that will stop it except for a proper clear coat

[@HectorDomino.]

Thank God! I almost gone for a Nano Paint Protection, didn't know these are Nano Nonsense. Thanks my man. 🙏🙏🙏

[@biff1tannen]

... Nano nonsense! 🤣🤣... Spot on Scotty😎👍🇧🇻

[@sc230mb]

I tell my wife that my p3ck3r is "nanotechnology".

[@rvnmedic1968]

I disagree with Scotty on this one. I use Nano detailing products all season. Beautiful shine and the rain rolls off the surface. A really good one is Wax as You Wash. I tried it without any real expectation, but it's great. You wash a section with it and then dry it off with a good micro towel. My 78 Vette looked like red glass. Will be using it on both my vehicles.

[@juliaset751]

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.

[@catsupchutney]

I'd be careful to rinse off the Goo Gone. It's pretty aggressive.

[@grassroot011]

For tar and other messes, I use mineral spirits, not harmful to the paint. Bird stuff, soap and water.

[@richgall63]

grassroot011 must be a painter 😉

[@Cragified]

The auto version of Goo Gone is a lot milder.

[@MrSamadolfo]

🙂 u shud rinse down the area after ur done

[@4orrcountry]

@@coldpizzasoda8641 And we should too. The LIQUID Goo-Gone? All you need to do is smell it to know you shouldn't use it on car paint.

[@MrAttaky]

احب فديواتك انت شخص رائع وفنان ومبدع في كل فديو اراه لك استفيد كثيرا

[@slumygoat]

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

[@googleuser4294]

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.

[@kendrajones984]

yes very elaborate 3 or so stage prep for it to work but will last much longer.