View Full Version : Splotches with NXT 2.0 paste wax??
doobitup
06-01-2008, 06:34 PM
Hey guys, I`m new to detailing and hope someone can help with a question. I waxed my car with NXT 2.0 paste this weekend and today I noticed some splotches on the hood during cloudy skies.
I washed the car Saturday, did some spot polishing with a random orbital, washed and dried again, and then applied two coats of NXT paste. Everything looked good when I pulled the car out into the sun after I finished, but I noticed some splotches over the entire hood today when it was cloudy.
This is the first time I`ve used NXT paste...actually first time I`ve ever waxed a car. I worked in the shade, did small portions at a time applying with a MF applicator, let dry for 15-20 minutes, and then buffed off with MF towels. Did I use too much/too little NXT? Did the MF marr the surface? I`d appreciate any insight you guys could offer.
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imported_Bence
06-02-2008, 11:52 AM
Fixed for ya...
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http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/doobitup/DSC00773.jpg
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mirroedimage
06-03-2008, 09:43 PM
im having the same problem and would also like to find out what the cause of this is.
exept i use cherry wet wax from detail king, cyclone polisher, and the soft white pads
BigAl3
06-03-2008, 09:44 PM
here you go...
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/doobitup/DSC00772.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/doobitup/DSC00773.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/doobitup/DSC00774.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/doobitup/DSC00776.jpg
BigJimZ28
06-03-2008, 10:03 PM
looks like too much wax was used
if a wash takes care of it that is the problem
IROC-Z
06-03-2008, 10:19 PM
I had the same problem on my black car. A wipe down with a QD does the trick.
jordanrossbell
06-03-2008, 10:32 PM
I had the same problem with Meg`s #21 2.0...i cant stand their new sealants..they all do this in my opinion...i applied mine plenty thin and it still did this...i would try washing like was stated above and after a few days it will go away if it behaves like mine did...but it muted my flakes and gave a saran wrap appearance..i hated it and redid it in 2 weeks with Natty`s Blue and Jetseal 109
Mark77
06-03-2008, 11:09 PM
I think it can look uneven if the paint isn`t clean. Did you use a polish or cleaner on the hood also?
PRESSURE PACKED
06-04-2008, 02:21 AM
I AM JUST GOING TO THROW THIS OUT THERE...DID YOU SHAKE IT REAL GOOD...IF NOT THAT BLOTCHYNESS HAPPENS sometimez
doobitup
06-04-2008, 08:14 AM
The QD took care of it. I called myself putting it on very thin, but have since found some pictures of what the NXT dried looks like.....and I was putting way too much on.
Thanks alot for the help guys.
Todd@RUPES
06-04-2008, 08:37 AM
I had this happen with both versions of NXT and 21... Very typically of heavy oil based products...
Alfisti
06-04-2008, 09:45 AM
What you have is what is generally called streaking.
It can happen under a number of conditions:
too much wax used and not removed properly - requires follow up
surface not cleaned and prepped properly
humidity
wax not allowed to dry long enough before removing
and just for no reason other than to p@#s you off! ;)
jimmie jam
06-04-2008, 10:25 AM
What you have is what is generally called streaking.
It can happen under a number of conditions:
too much wax used and not removed properly - requires follow up
surface not cleaned and prepped properly
humidity
wax not allowed to dry long enough before removing
and just for no reason other than to p@#s you off! ;)
i agree. i have found that applying too much product will cause this :hairpull. IW 845 will also do this when applied too thick.
danponjican
06-04-2008, 11:13 AM
I have had this problem when the surface temp was too high and/or when it was very humid outside. Megs Sealants seem to be sensitive to environmental conditions.
FlatFourRS
06-30-2008, 12:03 PM
Either too much product or there is still some wax on the vehicle (i say that because if you take a damp MF towel and wipe the car once over it will solve this problem. Ive had this problem even when using small amounts of wax. Usually on black cars and usually on hot summer days. Maybe its a mystery?! lol