Review: NXT vs Eagle One Polish Wax

[poopysnaps]

Car: 2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS coupe
Color: Blue Ridge Pearl
Date: 09-22-05
Location: Southern California
Time of day: 6:30 PM PST
Weather: Dry 82 F
Soap used: Zymol
Drying: Absorber
Buffing: By hand w/ MF towel
# of wax coats: 1
Wax used: E1 polish/wax


Review:

I normally use NXT but found some E1 for sale at Big Lots for 2.99 a bottle that I couldn't pass up.

What I like about E1 vs. NXT:
-E1 is cheaper than NXT
-Really "wet" look especially on my dark blue paint, unlike NXT which looks more "flat"
-More Glossy than NXT but not as "deep"
-Easy application when comparied to meguiars #12 !
-Dries faster than NXT in same conditions
-Durability, not sure yet, give me a few weeks

What I like about NXT vs. E1:
-Smells better than E1, E1 smells like paint, NXT is fruity
-NXT bottle allow for better pouirng of product onto foam pad, E1 bottle opening is too big
-NXT is liquid is thicker, E1 is runny so you can accidentally pour too much out
-NXT is easier to remove
-NXT leaves less "powder" residue


Both product seem to cover up minor swirl marks about the same. Here are some pics of my car after using E1 polish/wax.

















Thanks for looking. I've been using autopia for over 3 years and not really given anything back until now. Hope you guys/gals enjoy my review.

-Woody

[Pontman43]

Ive never heard of this E1 polish/wax stuff, is it the same as nano wax?

[poopysnaps]

nope it's not, they might have discontinued the item seeing as they were on sale at big lots for 2.99 a bottle. It's not a synthetic wax, I don't think. To me, it smells like there's some sort of mineral oil in the wax. It come in a red and black bottle.

[BigLeegr]

Are you talking about E1 "WET polish & wax?" If so, that is a synthetic, no carnauba.

[Alfisti]

The car looks like an ad for car polish. Nice job.

I must admit that I've never heard of the name you posted...as BigLeegr asks, is that the correct name? If it is, I've used it too.

[John Styrnol]

Thanks for the review, looks really nice.

[truzoom]

I've seen this stuff at Big Lots as well. It seems pretty basic stuff. They also had a lot of the products from E1's motorcycle care line.

[GTScott]

I imagine you are talking about this stuff...
http://www.eagleone.com/_products/3,2080614.asp

I have two unopened bottles if anyone wants to try it. I am guessing it is discontinued as well. It is showing as out of stock on their website.

-GT

[poopysnaps]

Yea, that's the stuff, thank GTScott.

[Pontman43]

I imagine you are talking about this stuff...
http://www.eagleone.com/_products/3,2080614.asp

I have two unopened bottles if anyone wants to try it. I am guessing it is discontinued as well. It is showing as out of stock on their website.

-GT

I'll try it.

[MCA]

I saw that stuff at Big Lots too while looking for tire applicators. Although extremely cheap, I was able to resist the temptation to buy. The "Autopia Obsession" hit me like a train --- I've got way too many products already. BTW, great-looking car and nice review.