02-21-06, 06:23
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 594 | hmm tough one, I have a dark metallic blue which is kind of purple too. When I first started it was NXT ALL the time, I have never tried zaino but I have seen some detailed with the product.
The NXT I have which is the old formula lasts 2/3 weeks tops but I hear good things about the new one, plus it smells great and is super easy to use. I dont actually use NXT at all just now but you guys may have just nudged me back to it again.
Does anyone know if there is any difference between the old and the new? barcode wise etc? | |
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02-21-06, 06:37
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Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Harker Heights, Texas Posts: 1,067 | All things considered I will take Zaino hands down. As far as it being expensive it may seem expensive but the thin coats and the length of the durability seem to negate the expense for me.
One of the reasons that I started using Z2Pro was to see how good a surface I could prepare. Zaino made me work for a good finish. I have to admit that Z5 is fast becoming my friend. Because of its hiding capabilities. I know...I am getting lazy. I have polished so much that I am beginning to worry about clear coat failure. 
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02-21-06, 06:46
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Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,464 | Quote: |
Originally Posted by ZaneO NXT has a nice appearance but very poor durability.
Zaino has a nice appearance and very good durability.
It's a no-brainer (unless you need filling ability). | Wouldn't Z5 fit the bill because it has fillers in it, making it more comparable to NXT than Z2?
I haven't used either so I didn't vote, but from what I read on the forums it seems like Zaino is greater than NXT in the durability department, and appearance relies heavily on the prep. I know this kinda OT, but I've been pretty happy with #21 which is suppose to be like NXT and #20 combined. | |
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02-21-06, 07:17
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Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,006 | Both are great.
If I had either one, I wouldn't switch to the other. Since I have the NXT, that's what I voted for.
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02-21-06, 08:06
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Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 170 | NXT looked good but had horrible durability (2-3 weeks tops). If I wanted that, I'd use Pinnacle or P21S carnauba wax every time.
Zaino- excellent looks and excellent durability. No contest in my opinion but that was using the previous version of NXT as I hear it's been re-formulated. | |
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02-21-06, 08:09
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Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,108 | Quote: |
Originally Posted by buzzb NXT as I hear it's been re-formulated. | i was curious... so i just called megs customer service, and they said that it has not been re-formulated.  | |
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02-21-06, 08:41
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Originally Posted by imacarnut i was curious... so i just called megs customer service, and they said that it has not been re-formulated. | I was at the Dallas Meguiars training class this past Saturday and Mike Phillips says NXT was tweaked for VOC compliance and that did improve durability.
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02-21-06, 08:48
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Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,108 | Quote: |
Originally Posted by Scottwax I was at the Dallas Meguiars training class this past Saturday and Mike Phillips says NXT was tweaked for VOC compliance and that did improve durability. |
hmm... maybe the cs reps weren't informed? how can you tell the old from the new? http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/sho...formulated+nxt | |
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02-21-06, 09:10
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Originally Posted by imacarnut | I have no idea. Since VOC regulations went into affect in 2005 and it is now 13 months later, I'd guess pretty much anything on the shelves now would be the new stuff. My understanding is the paste version was VOC compliant from the start.
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02-21-06, 09:52
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Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,156 | Looks like as on CL, people here have varying opinions. 
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02-22-06, 09:55
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Join Date: May 2004 Location: High Sierra's Posts: 1,251 | I prefer the look of NXT over Z. Durability is not a concern.
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02-22-06, 11:25
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Join Date: May 2004 Location: SC Posts: 920 | No brainer for me, based on the question as asked ..... Zaino all the way. No questions!
What is worse about Zaino? Availability, price (inc shipping) and lack of product availability in larger sizes.
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