Zaino vs. NXT?

[WAX2MUCH]

I enjoy using different products and was reading about Meguiars new NXT wax. Was wondering how it compares to "Z" as far as gloss, depth of shine, ability to hide swirls, etc....



Thanks.

[ZaneO]

I still haven`t been able to get my hands on NXT, but hopefully this week it will show up somewhere around here.



I have been using Zaino for several years now, so I am very familar with it and it characteristics.



As soon as I test the NXT, I will write up my comparison on it.

[imported_BretFraz]

I`m comparing them both right now on my truck.



Kinda hard to make a fair comparison when both products are freshly applied. Just about any wax or polish will look good when new. The real test IMO is how the looks hold up over time. So I`ll reserve my comments until I can see how they both perform over the next few weeks.

[imported_garyo]

C`mon Bret....you aren`t just going to say how fantastic something is without living with it for a while? :D



In all seriousness, I will be interested in your long term impressions.

[LouisanaJeeper]

I have a related question. Can NXT be applied over a Z`ed vehicle or will the NXT remove the Zaino? (Does NXT contain any chemical or abrasive cleaners)

[rstype]

Originally posted by LouisanaJeeper

I have a related question. Can NXT be applied over a Z`ed vehicle or will the NXT remove the Zaino? (Does NXT contain any chemical or abrasive cleaners)



My personal opinion? Yes, it works like it does contain cleaners.

[adrianko43]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid102/p3775ed67d7fdaa882ca5d0648f9aee47/f9c3e841.jpg

[badwrx]

^^^



WTH is that?...I mean, I know what it is, but ..."WHY"???

[LouisanaJeeper]

^

[ZaneO]

Ok, I applied one coat of NXT on half my hood and one coat of Z2 on the other half of my hood today.



NXT - SLIGHTLY deep color on my red; not quite as slick as Z2 but very close; MUCH more white residue when buffing off (may have applied too much)



Zaino - SLIGHTLY more reflective/clear; never any residue; seems to cause a little bit of static (remedied by Z6 spray)



I will give it a good look over again tomorrow to see if the NXT changes at all.

[JoshABI]

Give that NXT a few hours or a day and it`ll be slicker than the Z.



And to me, it certainly smells like it has some cleaning properties. Not the most scientific test, but hey...all I had with me was my nose to do the study.

[ZaneO]

Yes, I am going to look very closely again at both sides tomorrow.

[ahunt01]

I`m assuming the the NXT does in fact fill swirls much much better than Z5?? Also, how has the NXT held up durability wise for everyone?

[ZaneO]

My NXT did only slightly better than Z5 at filling swirls, but it`s still too early for durability.



For me, durability should take about 5+ months to tell anything.



I had 3 coats of Zaino last for 9 months.

[JustinR32]

I have a friend who is a Zaino Fanatic. He tried NXT and was definitely unimpressed. But I`m kind of surprised that he actually thought it looked BAD. Most people who prefer one or the other think both look good but one looks better.



Tom