Meguiars NXT Tech wax
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Meguiars NXT Tech wax
Had a break in the weather so I washed,detailed and tried this wax. I love it. It doesn't dry white. It was overcast so I waxed both cars before wiping it off and it came off with ease. A absolutely beautiful rich shine. Before I had the Meguiar's gold on but I really did notice a difference between the shine comparing waxes for the first time. My opinion, for 13 bucks this stuff is great.
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Originally Posted by bmcc49er
It doesn't dry white.
Good product, though. I've recently used Meg's #16 Professional Paste Wax, and in my opinion, that stuff is even glossier (probably because it has carnauba wax in it), although if I had my way (and more time), I'd do two layers of NXT and top it with the #16. Too bad the weather's so inclement right now
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Well, I went out and looked at the box. I think this is new. Its NXT generation and it even says on the back it doesn't dry white. I know because like i said i applied to two cars before wiping off and it was definitely dry by that time and not white. just a slight haze that wiped off with ease and gave a brilliant deep gloss to the cars. Check yours and see if it says generation on it.
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Normally, I would say, "Good God, don't ever use cotton towels on your paint! MF is the only way to go," but to be honest, when I first started using NXT Tech and buffed off with terry towels, I didn't have any scratches. Now that I'm using microfiber, I definitely have more scratches. SO, to answer your question, Minda, you really should use only MF towels on your paint, but if you decide to go with terry cloth and have success with it, I wouldn't be surprised.
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Minda - I've used both micro-fiber and terry cloth with the NXT. In my opinion, the terry cloth gives the better results.
staticlag - I haven't had any problem with the NXT leaving any white residue on the plastic trim. Can't say the same for the NXT booster wax though. Be very careful about where the booster wax goes. Also, DO NOT spray the booster wax directly onto the car, spray it onto the cloth and then apply it. This way you wont get too much wax which is generally the cause for excess getting on plastic anyway. If you're really concerned, then mask off the plastic pieces beforehand.
staticlag - I haven't had any problem with the NXT leaving any white residue on the plastic trim. Can't say the same for the NXT booster wax though. Be very careful about where the booster wax goes. Also, DO NOT spray the booster wax directly onto the car, spray it onto the cloth and then apply it. This way you wont get too much wax which is generally the cause for excess getting on plastic anyway. If you're really concerned, then mask off the plastic pieces beforehand.
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Besides the great look of the finish the NXT leaves, the smell is great too! Makes me not mind spending the extra time after each wash putting it on. Not that you have to re-apply it that often, but it does not take long and like I said...the smell is great.
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Originally Posted by DaveT
Minda - I've used both micro-fiber and terry cloth with the NXT. In my opinion, the terry cloth gives the better results.
staticlag - I haven't had any problem with the NXT leaving any white residue on the plastic trim. Can't say the same for the NXT booster wax though. Be very careful about where the booster wax goes. Also, DO NOT spray the booster wax directly onto the car, spray it onto the cloth and then apply it. This way you wont get too much wax which is generally the cause for excess getting on plastic anyway. If you're really concerned, then mask off the plastic pieces beforehand.
staticlag - I haven't had any problem with the NXT leaving any white residue on the plastic trim. Can't say the same for the NXT booster wax though. Be very careful about where the booster wax goes. Also, DO NOT spray the booster wax directly onto the car, spray it onto the cloth and then apply it. This way you wont get too much wax which is generally the cause for excess getting on plastic anyway. If you're really concerned, then mask off the plastic pieces beforehand.
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Originally Posted by DaveT
Minda - I've used both micro-fiber and terry cloth with the NXT. In my opinion, the terry cloth gives the better results.
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I use a 100% cotton terry towel on my car and haven't had any scratching. I bought 2 towels that I only use for removing the wax. I trimmed off the edges and the embroidery at the ends, so there is only the thicker part of the towel left. When washing them, I make sure to do an extra rinse cycle to make sure there is no detergent left. I think that sometimes scratches can occur when you don't wash the car thoroughly enough. One grain of sand picked up by your towel can cause several tiny scratches. No matter how **** you are about washing your car, there always seems to be that one tiny spot that you missed. The best remedy for that is to flip your towel often. I use both towels to remove the wax and they are the really thick, 5' long variety.
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Oh yeah, I meant to emphasize the use of 100% cotton towels. Some have Nylon or Polyester in them. AND, don't push too hard when removing the wax...just enough for it to come off cleanly.
I just use the regular NXT and I'm really impressed. I've even used it on my wheels. It seems to help diminish the accumulation of brake dust just a bit, and it seems easier to clean them the next time. But I'm lazy so I only do that like twice a year. The wax does dry to a fairly white haze. You have to let it set for quite awhile, but I can always tell when I have missed a spot.
I just use the regular NXT and I'm really impressed. I've even used it on my wheels. It seems to help diminish the accumulation of brake dust just a bit, and it seems easier to clean them the next time. But I'm lazy so I only do that like twice a year. The wax does dry to a fairly white haze. You have to let it set for quite awhile, but I can always tell when I have missed a spot.
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nxt wax is the only thing i use on my 8.and yes it does stain the black plastic parts so you have to be careful.but if you do get some on it just take some peanut butter and wipe it on the plastic then wipe off and apply back-n-black and it's all gone.i you think 1 coat looks good wait till you put the second on .
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I use it as well--the fact that there is an FD on the bottle made me buy it. Also the NXT rubber/plastic shine is really good too--if you like a gloss sheen to your interior.
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I've been using the NXT wax since I bought my car. It's good stuff. And it does seem to dry white. So do keep it off the black plastic parts. I havn't completely gotten rid of some white areas where I wasn't carfull enough. I hadn't heard of the peanut-butter trick, but I have looked for the back-n-black and didn't find it. Who makes back-n-black, Mothers?
I'm not sure I get the point of the Quick spray touch-up NXT. It seems like it's just as much work as the NXT wax. But I may be lazy too.
I'm not sure I get the point of the Quick spray touch-up NXT. It seems like it's just as much work as the NXT wax. But I may be lazy too.
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I've been using the NXT wax since I bought my car. It's good stuff. And it does seem to dry white. So do keep it off the black plastic parts. I havn't completely gotten rid of some white areas where I wasn't carfull enough. I hadn't heard of the peanut-butter trick, but I have looked for the back-n-black and didn't find it. Who makes back-n-black, Mothers?
I'm not sure I get the point of the Quick spray touch-up NXT. It seems like it's just as much work as the NXT wax. But I may be lazy too.
I'm not sure I get the point of the Quick spray touch-up NXT. It seems like it's just as much work as the NXT wax. But I may be lazy too.
Hope this helps
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The NXT does not dry white. It even advertises on the bottle it doesn't dry white. The one I use says NXT Tech generation. If yours drys white you don't have the NXT I use.
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I've used Zaino for years, but when I thought I'd be trading in my 8 I didn't want to waste my expensive Zaino on it... so I Dawn-washed it and then put on a coat of NXT. WOW! It looked great, and really deepened the color of the red moreso than Zaino used to. It does take a bit more effort to wipe off than Zaino, but it's still easy.
The NXT does leave white residue on the black trim (around the rearview mirrors, bumpers, etc). I used Mothers Back to Black on the trim to remove the white stuff, and I just picked up those Mr. Clean Magic Erasers at Costco. I'll give the Eraser thing a try if the white reappears.
Now that I'm keeping the 8 I'll maintain the NXT on it -- I'm very impressed so far.
As far as which towels... I've always used only 100% Made in USA White cotton towels with Zaino, but I tried microfiber with NXT. Seemed to work fine. As far as scratches from microfiber towels are concerned, it's probably from having washed the microfiber towels with something else that has abrasive fibers. Microfiber will pick up and hold on to other fibers and if you're wiping that across your finish, you'll get scratches. Wash your microfiber towels ONLY with other microfibers and you should have no scratch issues.
The NXT does leave white residue on the black trim (around the rearview mirrors, bumpers, etc). I used Mothers Back to Black on the trim to remove the white stuff, and I just picked up those Mr. Clean Magic Erasers at Costco. I'll give the Eraser thing a try if the white reappears.
Now that I'm keeping the 8 I'll maintain the NXT on it -- I'm very impressed so far.
As far as which towels... I've always used only 100% Made in USA White cotton towels with Zaino, but I tried microfiber with NXT. Seemed to work fine. As far as scratches from microfiber towels are concerned, it's probably from having washed the microfiber towels with something else that has abrasive fibers. Microfiber will pick up and hold on to other fibers and if you're wiping that across your finish, you'll get scratches. Wash your microfiber towels ONLY with other microfibers and you should have no scratch issues.
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Originally Posted by Aratinga
As far as scratches from microfiber towels are concerned, it's probably from having washed the microfiber towels with something else that has abrasive fibers. Microfiber will pick up and hold on to other fibers and if you're wiping that across your finish, you'll get scratches. Wash your microfiber towels ONLY with other microfibers and you should have no scratch issues.
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Seen this wax at the store and thought if its truly ad good as it says on the bottle. But I've been using Mothers carnuba paste/hard wax and have been very satisfied with the results. However, if this stuff works better, I'll try it. Has anybody compared Mothers carnuba VS NTX? How long does the NTX last?
As for towels, I only use 100% cotton to remove the bulk of wax and then go over it with a buffer. I find using a buffer really builds a strong long lasting layer of wax.
As for towels, I only use 100% cotton to remove the bulk of wax and then go over it with a buffer. I find using a buffer really builds a strong long lasting layer of wax.