So how well does NXT fill ?

[jsoto]

For those that have used NXT already, does it fill fine scratches ?

[rstype]

To be honest, its filling properties are similar to that of an oily wax and nowhere close to the promo video. I had a few minor "cobwebs" here and there, and the NXT made them softer in appearance. I still see them.

[JoshABI]

I agree with BW. It did a little to lessen the appearance of scratches, but certainly did not make them invisible to my eye in natural light.



A good run with glaze and carnauba (or certain canaubas alone)often completly hides them from my eyes, but NXT didn`t quite make it that far.

[Mike_Phillips]

Just to chime in here,



The scratches that Tech Wax fills in, or the very finest of scratches, usually called cobweb-effect, or spider webs.



It doesn`t fill in scratches that have any real depth to them.



If the Tech Wax doesn`t hide, or lessen the scratches in your finish, then a paint cleaner, or cleaner/polish needs to be used before application.



Surface prep is key to all waxes, including Tech Wax.



What I found when testing this product was that after buffing out a car, either with a PC, or a rotary, if I applied a wax, (ours, theirs, etc.) or polish/glaze and then pulled the car out into the sun, while it looked better, I could still see cobweb-effect.



If I applied Tech wax, it would fill in most of what other products did not.



So you`ll always get your bet results by doing a good job of first removing any scratches or swirls first with paint cleaner or cleaner/polish, and then applying the Tech Wax.



The simpleest combination I found was using a polishing foam pad, like our W-8006, on the PC on a setting of around 4.0 to 5.5 and either #83 Dual-Action Cleaner polish, or ScratchX.



To simply wash a car, then apply the Tech Wax will lessen cobweb-effect, but not completely remove cobweb-effect.



But another thing I liked about the Tech Wax is the gloss, slickness, darkness, and reflectivity.



Some of the cars I have applied this to, the paint just comes out looking wet...



Mike

[JoshABI]

Generally, I never use one-steps as they are intended to be used...alone. Instead I go through my normal routine of several products used in an attempt to perfect the surface before applying the wax/sealant of my choice.



But the lack of time and the weather outside (even if I was working indoors) gave me a good excuse to use the NXT and see how it would perform as a one-step product. The packaging makes no claims of a cleaner/wax but I would assume that the great majority of the buying public will be using this product in the same fashion, as only us Autopians are nuts enough to spend a whole day with our cars, polishing and perfecting. ;)



So my initial reviews are much like a average buyer might experience....which I think is certainly fair. After all, I`m not comparing NXT`s job this weekend to my last all out 8-hour detail session results....I`m just talking about what I saw and felt while using it.



That being said, I really enjoyed using it and it produced very nice results considering the time spent working on it. After it cured overnight, I looked as "wet" as my Blackfire and almost as good as S100/Souveran. It worth mentioning that my car is not exactly a neglected car, so the swirls I am talking about above are pretty minor. I am looking forward to warmer weather when I can get out and really have a go at my car and use the NXT in a comprehensive detail, not to mention do further study on durability and appearance over time. Perhaps after that I will be ready to post a more complete review of it.

[Scottwax]

Like the others have pointed out, NXT has some minor filliing properties, but not enough to be a substitute for proper paint prep. Light surface scratches and spider swirls are noticably lessened though.

[ahunt01]

Will P21S (think that`s how it`s spelled) fill swirls?

[imported_memnuts]

The filling quality and/or ability of NXT , like Z5, is directly related to the quality of your prep.

Eliminate all but the smallest (spiderwebs) and both products will perform as advertised.



Need more filling ability - stick with carnaubas (oils) and glazes (oils) combos.

[Scottwax]

P21S/S100 will make very light swirls and spiderwebbing less noticable but that is about it.

[GoodnClean]

Anything that would really turn your head and make you say "Wow, those are swirls" it isn`t going to fill but it will effectively hide micro-marring and lessen the appearance of the deeper swirls. All I have on my car are very minor micromarring and it made it 99% invisible.



I think Z5 is probably a pretty good comparison to make, as it seems like the optics of the product hide the swirls, as opposed to something thick like EX that physically fills swirls in.

[ahunt01]

After I finished my detailing over the weekend, I`d venture to say that 3 coats of the new Z5 filled in 99.8% of my swirls. I`m so happy!

BTW, if the pic doesn`t load correctly, then right click and select "show picture".



Before

http://www.citlink.net/~ahunt01/swirlycar2.jpg

http://www.citlink.net/~ahunt01/swirlycar.jpg



After

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid105/p2ef720bd94a911bf3c54add1a2a2fdf2/f97adb3b.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid105/pd09b203c8c7e3e0769cecd4f6f4227fb/f97adb39.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid105/p79bf33cafceede01953435053a833eeb/f97adb47.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid105/pb9d4cd6ab15e8e106210847ec4a29419/f97adb3e.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid105/p0b4ae1cf15e874bddbcad9f93263ea15/f97adb4b.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid105/p533eedf0cc8c0cda0870fb85e5be6707/f97adb41.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid105/pd16c2be6c085c0106960eba0a029e1f2/f97adb37.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid105/p5f94ab4a30dcbc6d933154701d16cdb7/f974a37d.jpg

[MBZ 500E]

Odd I`ve never experience any swirl filling abilities from S100, it looks identical before and after application. Z5 IMO has less filling abilities than NXT based on my own experience, it didn`t do anything for the cobwebs I had and NXT did.



Regardless everyone is right, you can`t expect a wax to remove or fill deeper swirls, it will fill them to a degree but most will still be visible to the discerning eye. There`s not substitute for good prep.:)

[stilez]

Before NXT

http://mywebspace.quinnipiac.edu/stbusch/DSC01036.JPG





After NXT

http://mywebspace.quinnipiac.edu/stbusch/DSC01040.JPG

[andriver]

Sean, nice clarity on your paint.

[Murph1083]

Sean its like night and day...looks awesome