NXT Generation Tech Wax
#21
so my question is this....I detail my car the old way...use glaze and then some sort of paste wax...which normally I use NXT. When I try to use a synthetic wax, from what I have read, they do not suggest using a glaze underneath. However, when I don't use a glaze (after stripping the old wax off) there are the normal fine scratches (spider web effect). If I apply a synthetic wax, the scratches get enchanced and make it look aweful (this happened when I tried Zaino's). So, for those that are using synthetic waxes, how are you getting rid (or hiding) any swirl marks (spiderweb effects) on the car? I just took my car out of storage and stripped the old wax. I can see tons of swirls. The old way I would tackle the job is a fine polish by 3M, glaze and then wax.
#22
I was chatting at properautocare.com and they recommended this:
http://www.properautocare.com/menzernafmj.html
anybody has any experience with this one?
http://www.properautocare.com/menzernafmj.html
anybody has any experience with this one?
#23
I was chatting at properautocare.com and they recommended this:
http://www.properautocare.com/menzernafmj.html
anybody has any experience with this one?
http://www.properautocare.com/menzernafmj.html
anybody has any experience with this one?
"FMJ protects your car's finish like a jacket of transparent armor"
"Like an Armani jacket, FMJ makes any vehicle in any color look its best!"
"Look out domestic waxes, there's a new kid on the block!"
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I've never been disappointed with Meguiars products, usually following the wash-clay-clean-polish-wax routine.
You know what...after years of trying many different car care products, I'm convinced that the technique you use is more important than products you use.
YMMV - but if you just wash and wax your car once in a while, it will NOT look optimal not matter WHAT wax/paint sealer you choose.
#24
I am trying to find a wax that works best on light colors. I have a yellow car, and no matter what I use, I don't see too much difference between waxed car and not a waxed one. I guess a light color and a shiny car are mutually exclusive, unless there is a wax out there that can prove me otherwise.
#25
While some waxes do tend to darken some colors, the purpose of a wax is really to protect the shine, not alter the color.
Think of wax as a "sacrificial layer" on top of your clearcoat. You clean and polish the clearcoat to make it as clear as possible so that the paint below looks its best. The wax helps protect that clean clearcoat.
A light car will never reflect like a dark one - then again, a light one will not show every nick and ding. It's certainly a trade-off.
My daily drivers are white - not very rewarding to detail, but they look great even after 100,000+ miles!
#26
If your car looks clean and shiney, what difference would you want to see?
While some waxes do tend to darken some colors, the purpose of a wax is really to protect the shine, not alter the color.
Think of wax as a "sacrificial layer" on top of your clearcoat. You clean and polish the clearcoat to make it as clear as possible so that the paint below looks its best. The wax helps protect that clean clearcoat.
A light car will never reflect like a dark one - then again, a light one will not show every nick and ding. It's certainly a trade-off.
My daily drivers are white - not very rewarding to detail, but they look great even after 100,000+ miles!
While some waxes do tend to darken some colors, the purpose of a wax is really to protect the shine, not alter the color.
Think of wax as a "sacrificial layer" on top of your clearcoat. You clean and polish the clearcoat to make it as clear as possible so that the paint below looks its best. The wax helps protect that clean clearcoat.
A light car will never reflect like a dark one - then again, a light one will not show every nick and ding. It's certainly a trade-off.
My daily drivers are white - not very rewarding to detail, but they look great even after 100,000+ miles!
#27
But, with regard to white cars: I have seen many NICE white cars. They can be very rewarding to detail.
Now, tan on the other hand, never looks GREAT, yet never looks BAD. That is the color of choice as a daily driver.
#28
My Tunsten is the first dark colored commuter I've had. If I clean it on Sunday, when I pull into the garage on Monday night I see the layer of dirt, dust, pollen, whatever. I never noticed that with my white cars.
#29
#30
The paint finish is like a mirror now, also.
#31
I had been using Mothers for like 10 years. One thing that I will caution you on though. With mother's I stood a fighting chance removing the wax with a diaper cloth. Not true for Meguirs. They formulate that stuff such that it ain't coming off very easily without a microfiber.
#32
I am trying to find a wax that works best on light colors. I have a yellow car, and no matter what I use, I don't see too much difference between waxed car and not a waxed one. I guess a light color and a shiny car are mutually exclusive, unless there is a wax out there that can prove me otherwise.
Regarding paste vs. liquid. Both are easy to use and both give great results, but the liquid seems a bit easier to to apply an even light coat.
#33
I've used NXT on my V6 for over a year, and I love it. Before then, I was using Simply Z-Best Car Wax, which is a great product, but lacks the eye-popping shine NXT gives.
Just last week, I switched to NXT liquid after using up the paste. Compared to the paste, the liquid is easier to apply and dries faster. So until then, it's NXT or nothing.
Just last week, I switched to NXT liquid after using up the paste. Compared to the paste, the liquid is easier to apply and dries faster. So until then, it's NXT or nothing.
#35
I use the NXT liquid, great stuff. Its a little fussy getting off if the surface is too warm(you just have to periodically go over with the mf towel while doing the rest of the car), but thats about the same with any wax.
#36
I was playing around the other day on my mom's car and decided to try the NXT liquid since everyone's talking about it. I found NXT to be thicker and much harder to apply than I would prefer.
So after doing part of the car, I switched to the Mothers FX SynWax I usually use. FX SynWax is a breeze to apply though I've been able to see little difference in appearance and longevity.
Anyone else used both products?
So after doing part of the car, I switched to the Mothers FX SynWax I usually use. FX SynWax is a breeze to apply though I've been able to see little difference in appearance and longevity.
Anyone else used both products?
#37
It should go on and, after waiting about 30 minutes, comes off very easily.
#39
I was playing around the other day on my mom's car and decided to try the NXT liquid since everyone's talking about it. I found NXT to be thicker and much harder to apply than I would prefer.
So after doing part of the car, I switched to the Mothers FX SynWax I usually use. FX SynWax is a breeze to apply though I've been able to see little difference in appearance and longevity.
Anyone else used both products?
So after doing part of the car, I switched to the Mothers FX SynWax I usually use. FX SynWax is a breeze to apply though I've been able to see little difference in appearance and longevity.
Anyone else used both products?
#40
so my question is this....I detail my car the old way...use glaze and then some sort of paste wax...which normally I use NXT. When I try to use a synthetic wax, from what I have read, they do not suggest using a glaze underneath. However, when I don't use a glaze (after stripping the old wax off) there are the normal fine scratches (spider web effect). If I apply a synthetic wax, the scratches get enchanced and make it look aweful (this happened when I tried Zaino's). So, for those that are using synthetic waxes, how are you getting rid (or hiding) any swirl marks (spiderweb effects) on the car? I just took my car out of storage and stripped the old wax. I can see tons of swirls. The old way I would tackle the job is a fine polish by 3M, glaze and then wax.
I bought the Meguiar's DA Polisher Pro Car Kit w/ instructional DVD... I watched the DVD and sure did learn a lot about the proper way to clean and polish a car's finish....They explain the steps to do it all by hand and give a great demonstartion of how to use ScratchX.....Once I followed their suggestions, I was amazed at the hiding ability of ScratchX when it came to light swirl marks and fine scratches....I own a black convertible and if you look at it wrong it'll show scratches....Mequiar's cleaner polishes are awesome at hiding all the fine imperfections. Their Paint Cleaners / Compounds are really good for fixing marks that are beyond 'fine'...It's a lot easier with the DA Polisher then doing it by hand, but it can be done with a good amount of elbow grease, if you don't want to invest in the polisher...I'd be happy to borrow you the DVD if you'd like to see how they go about it.....it sure answered a lot of questions for me...
Here's a picture of my front end from this past weekend right after it's spring cleaning....also note the reflection in my avatar....if done right, the results are awesome.
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