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Nu Finish the Once a Year Car Polish, 16 oz Bottle
4.6 out of 5 stars
stars614 ratings224 reviews
  1. 5 stars79% (485)
  2. 4 stars10% (62)
  3. 3 stars3% (19)
  4. 2 stars3% (18)
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Pros

  • : Requires little effort to apply and buff.
  • : Forms beads that run off quickly.
  • : Offers great results at a lower cost.
  • : Effective on various boat surfaces.
  • : Provides protection for car's finish.

Neutral

  • : Can be high-gloss, but may lack durability.
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Sep 15, 2025
WMARTGRANDMA
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5 out of 5 stars review

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This stuff is great!

I was absolutely amazed at how easy this is to apply and, more importantly, how easily the residue comes off after it dries! And the shine it leaves is beautiful! And, despite, how easy it is to use, it leaves a wonderful protective coating. I’m 80 years old and I used to have my local car wash apply paste wax yearly on my 2013 Honda Civic. With inflation, this no longer fit into my budget. I saw NuFinish advertised and thought I’d give it a try since my Civic hadn’t been hand waxed for a couple of years. It is parked under a carport but is constantly bombarded by New Mexico high desert dust blowing around. It took me awhile and I did a section at a time with numerous breaks in between. After all, I’m 80! The finish it left on my 10 year old Civic is wonderful! It’s been several weeks since I applied the wax and the shine is still amazing. Dust and rain water spots easily disappear with a quick going over with my California Duster! Take my word for it, this Nu Finish once-a-year polish will surprise you with its ease of application and excellent protection for your car’s finish!

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Jul 2, 2025
Anthony
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5 out of 5 stars review

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Partially believe the hype

It's very good. The reason I got this was for my aunt. Her car was (and still is) sun-faded, so I got this to put some luster back in her car. It helped a little, and on the parts that weren't sun-faded, it was amazing.

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Apr 20, 2026
Alan
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5 out of 5 stars review

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Easy Protection For Automobile's Paint

I just applied Nu Finish to my 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. It's been many years since I polished or waxed my vehicles. I owned this vehicle for about 2 1/2 years. I noticed the paint has been deteriorating here in SW Florida. I trust that this will prevent further damage from weathering and UV rays.

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Aug 21, 2025
Ronald
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5 out of 5 stars review

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The very best

I have been using this product since 1965 and for good reason it is still going on strong. If you start using this product on your car you will be set forever. You will never have to waste your time, energy and money on other cleaners, polishes and coatings to make you car look good. I use it twice a year. It is easy to put on and leaves you with a good shine. There are other products that may give you a shinier look, but from my experience, none that will provide you a lasting shine for even close to the amount of time as this one does. Occasionally I get carried away and try new products and I am still using this one 60 years later.

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Apr 19, 2026
Michelle
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5 out of 5 stars review

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It works!!!

A mechanic friend recommended this and I’m impressed! Not sure about the “no rubbing” claim but 20 minutes and some elbow grease later, my parking lot hit and run scratches were gone!! 💪🏼

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Mar 16, 2026
Susan
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Old Car New Tricks

2003 Toyota 4Runner Black is shiny like a new penny!!!More elbow grease needed,though.Great on metal,not so good on plastic bumpers.Don’t get on rubber seals,it won’t come off.

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Mar 11, 2026
curtis
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5 out of 5 stars review

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Easy fast and effective

Still as good as when my dad but a bottle of it in my hands and sent out to do his car in the '70s, easy and fast polish for paint jobs that are in good shape.

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Feb 18, 2024
Joshua
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5 out of 5 stars review

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worth it

now I can't say there's a noticeable difference, to the lame man; but if you look at your car everyday as I do, there definitely is a difference. I say it gives it up 5 to 10% "pop". I gave my car a nice wash then applied this wax polish stuff. it looks super shiny now. I have a 2017 versa so it's not that old to begin with and then paints in pretty good shape still. it didn't do a darn thing for any scratches I would say. I use maybe half of the bottle. when applying it I would say let it dry before trying to rub it off. put it all on with one towel and take it off with another towel. you will see a slight difference. like I took pics thinking there would be a major change but it's hard to see. you will notice it though. I went and got my Windows tinted today and the guy thought my car was brand new, probably because of the polish.

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Jun 30, 2014
CAcarsowner
5 out of 5 stars review

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Next best to professional application

Second time I used product, still impressed by easy application, hard shine and long lasting. Reviewed, and tried, alternatives for DIY (high and low cost waxes and finishes) and this is the best. Combined with outstanding Walmart price, buying something else is simply wasting effort and money.

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Jul 13, 2025
Kat
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2 out of 5 stars review

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Doesn't work as well as it used to

I bought Nu Finish for the first time in the 1990s when I purchased my first new vehicle. It worked very well, it kept the paint and finish looking great until I finally sold the vehicle in 2016. (I didn't need to use the Nu Finish every year, so the bottle lasted a very long time.) I bought a new bottle last week because there was an area on my current car that seems to be getting some wear and tear from the carwash. They may have changed the formula because no matter what I did, and no matter how many coats/layers I used, I kept getting streaks and swirls. I followed the directions, didn't apply it in the direct sunlight, etc. This week I got Turtle Wax Super Hard Shell Paste Wax, applied it over the same area of the car, and it worked perfectly.

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reply from Nu Finish Team

Thank you for submitting your review, Kat ! We deeply apologize for the inconvenience. Please email us on autohelpline@energizer.com to report your issue. Nu Finish Consumer Services.