NXT -- Any change?

Neofate · 03-12-08, 08:26

Heya,..

I claybarred and waxed my LS 400 with NXT 1.0 (paste in the can) about two weeks ago. I was very pleased, but heard so much about NXT 2.0, I decided I would give it a go.

Today I washed the car, (didn't clay bar because it was obviously not needed).. and proceeded to use ample supply of the NXT 2.0. I let the NXT 2.0 sit on the vehicle for 2 hours or so while I was detailing the interior (just took me that long is all.. ).

Here is the deal.

Car looks great.

However, the NXT 2.0 looks exactly the same in shine/gloss/depth as the 1.0 did. I like it, but cannot tell any difference in looks.

However.. -- The NXT 2.0 has made the car even 'smoother' *to the touch* by a noticeable margin than the NXT 1.0 did. The 1.0 did a great job, so I am impressed with this.

So my question is:

Since these are technically sealant waxes.. Is it possible, or even likely, that the car will look better in 24 hours than it does now,.. thus trumping the NXT 1.0? Or , in my case, is the 2.0 going to simply be the same 'gloss/shine/depth' of the 1.0 ?

Either way I am happy, I was just hoping for a bit of an edge with the newer product.

Thanks!

BigJimZ28 · 03-12-08, 08:52

I think the edge that you get with the NXT2.0 is that you will not have to wax again in two weeks

Neofate · 03-12-08, 09:25

I didn't have to wax it this time

-- I just wanted to use the NXT 2.0 hehe.. The car is new to me, only had it a month or so, so I keep her OCD'ish clean for now.

So no truth to the possibility of it looking better than 1.0 from the curing process?

On this topic, is that wait x hours and it looks even better because of the Nano tech Curing process occuring for real? People say it, but is it just talk?

I did notice the 2.0 went on much smoother (liquid probably has something to do with it) .. and came off without residue and with much less effort. Almost seemed like I wasn't putting enough on due to how thin it went on.. so I used more than I had to to ensure it was on very well.. but even then it came off with much less effort than the Paste 1.0 did.

This one is a keeper I think.

mysteryan · 03-12-08, 09:54

"I think nxt 2.0 last longer and is easier to take off. same looks though"

willtothewong · 03-12-08, 10:03

nxt 2.0 works wonders for me. the liquid is sometimes a bit thin but i just make sure to go over it with my applicator because thin is in =)

Bigpikle · 03-13-08, 03:04

I put a 2nd layer on with the UDM and a SFX red finishing pad. I got it on sooo thin you could almost not see it on the dark silver colour. A finger swipe let you know there was a thin layer on though. Left for a while and buffed off very easily - very nice slick finish and almost seemed better than then first layer I put on a bit thicker by hand a few weeks before, but that may simply be from it being an additional layer rather than anything else.

Looks especially great on darker colours IMHO esp after 24 hours, but didnt blow me away on the dark silver. Looks good, but I have better results with Ultima PGP for example and of course thats easier to use.

Overall impressed with the product though, but have never seen or used NXT 1.0.

suki22 · 03-13-08, 04:37

I bought some NXT 2 and read on the bottle that it may stain trim....this would be a problem for me. Does it stain the trim?

dublifecrisis · 03-13-08, 05:04

I'm a complete newb and never used the 1.0. I spent the past 3 evenings detailing my in-laws dark green touareg I applied the NXT 2.0 on top of the Meg's step 2 polish and it looks, feels, and SMELLS terrific.

Just a guess here, but I wonder if you would notice a difference once water hits the surface? "hydraphobic technology". Like I said, I'm a total amateur and for now I'm stuck with a collection of OTC products and no machine.

Setec Astronomy · 03-13-08, 05:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by suki22

I bought some NXT 2 and read on the bottle that it may stain trim....this would be a problem for me. Does it stain the trim?

Ohhhh baby!! Full disclosure: I haven't used 2.0, but 1.0 stains like a mofo (as all Meg's waxes do, other than #16 & #26, IME).

pampos · 03-13-08, 05:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by dublifecrisis

I'm a complete newb and never used the 1.0. I spent the past 3 evenings detailing my in-laws dark green touareg I applied the NXT 2.0 on top of the Meg's step 2 polish and it looks, feels, and SMELLS terrific.

Just a guess here, but I wonder if you would notice a difference once water hits the surface? "hydraphobic technology". Like I said, I'm a total amateur and for now I'm stuck with a collection of OTC products and no machine.

At what speed did you apply NTX??(if applied by UDM)

Neofate · 03-13-08, 11:49

I suppose it stains trim -- As it warns very clearly not to get on it.

But it isn't instantaneous, just make sure you get it off areas you don't want it on as soon as possible. I've not had a problem with either.

Here are the results today. Hasn't been 24 hours yet -- but I'm sure this is about as good as it gets.

This is by hand, not PC/Rotary.

As you can see the silverish color of the car is good and bad.

It is good in that it hides swirls and defects by design.

Bad that I will never get the eye popping mirror finish of say a Black paint.

Nonetheless I think I did a competent job. Look fairly decent to you guys?

Car is a 1994 Lexus LS 400, with 228,000 Miles on it. And I love it.

It looks good to me now, would using a PC on application/removal really make a noticeable difference in the way it looks now with my hand application/removal?

Thanks,

JaredPointer · 03-13-08, 12:01

I think it looks very nice.

Is that a Tom Williams of Birmingham, AL tag? I live in the AL, so just curious.