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Old 02-29-04, 03:52   #1 (permalink)
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The Jeep, the Cavalier and NXT (plus thoughts)

I recently picked up some NXT and being the incurable detailer I am, I had to try it. First off was "The Dad's" truck. Next up today was the wife's Jeep and of course, my Cavalier.

First off. I'd like to make a few observations.

It applies fairly easily (once you get the hang of it). A spray of #34 before the first application to the pad helps, and it takes a touch more than I'd thought, but it still spreads out really well.

I applied it by hand to the Jeep and to the Cavalier by P/C

I found that by putting the P/C on "1" and making the passes slow and deliberate, it applies the best (for me). I still feel a bit of 'pull' or 'drag' on the buffer, but it's nowhere near as bad as many products are by hand.

Once applied, I let it set up for about 45 minutes before buffing it off (terry towel for the Jeep, microfiber for the Cavalier).

While not difficult, removal was definately "different." When I first started bufffing it off, it felt like the NXT had really "bitten into" the paint and was holding on for dear life, but once a few passes had been made, the towels glided smoothly across the surface which became very slick. On some areas that were in the sun, I saw a bit of smearing, but continued light buffing eliminated the problem.

The Results:

On the Jeep, the color definately deepened and at least 90% + of the micro marring disappeared (it had AIO x2/#20 a few days ago). Now it almost looks like Porshe Guardsman Red see for yourself:

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How's this for red?



Since reflection shots are popular, here's on of some door dings (and the neighbor's Explorer which is 75' away across the street




I only took two of my car...

The required hood shot:



and the 'wax product reflection' bit (you can actually read the bottle in the reflection, just not in the picture)

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Old 02-29-04, 04:19   #2 (permalink)
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Wow..very very nice... I am really looking forward to trying NXT this spring.

 
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Old 02-29-04, 04:48   #3 (permalink)
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Nice work!
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Great job!
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I saw two dings on the Jeep's door . Nice job btw.
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I saw two dings on the Jeep's door . Nice job btw.
Trust me, there's a LOT more than two
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Old 03-05-04, 08:38   #7 (permalink)
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The second pic doesn't do it for me if you want to show off your work. I think the resolution of the pic is the main problem. Great work on the Cav though.
 
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