NXT, Hype Or Just Perspective?

[autoweenie]

2 cents from a neophyte...



My car has relatively good paint (6 months old),

color is metallic "tactile" (whatever that is) grey...



The paint has been clayed twice and 1Z (metallic) polished

the last 6 months (and of course, numerous Dawn)

Everything was done manually - no power tool.



These are my subjective observations:



1. Dri Wash: Not impressive, expensive.

(not even closed compared to Autopia QD method which

is also easier)

2. Costco`s zymol cleaner wax (according to some malicious

rumors - "zytle" cleaner wax). "Warm" kind of shine. Optically

not very clear. White residue everywhere!!!

3. Z1, Z2, Z6 - Sparkly, mirror-like reflection. Stand-out-in-the-crowd kind of way. Does not work quite well with this color (absolutely love it on my white suv). Super

slick. Easy to use. (no white stuff!!!)

4. NXT - Deeper shine than Z system. Not as slick as Z. Very tiny beads after rain. Easy to use. (no white stuff!!!) Hide swirls well. However, still not satisfy with the depth.

5. Project for this weekend: Remove NXT, then AOI, + Z2, + S100

(or pinnacle soveran).

6. Next weekend - see a shrink about this disease.

(dang, has not been this fr***ing unbalanced since that

cute blonde girl in my high school calculus class decades

ago)

[Wang]

For information only!!!!!!!-not affiliated in any way-my Klasse is on order but not from Classic, I am a NXT user currently.





The below graphic is what really turns me on to Klasse. Now I just have to have it (yes, the Porche depicted, as well) :o



http://properautocare.com/lib/classic-motoring/KlasseHome.jpg

[Wang]

I don`t have Klasse, I want Klasse...

[autoweenie]

Actually, i think my white RX using Z looks even better (IMHO) ;)

[Scottwax]

Originally posted by Wang

I don`t have Klasse, I want Klasse...



Cough...cough...ahem...autopia store...cough....cough!

[togwt]

Quote: There are many different mechanisms for adhesion. How does epoxy stick to atomically flat sapphire, then?



~One mans opinion / observation~



Adherence:

When Carnauba wax, a synthetic wax or polymer acrylics harden during the curing process they bond (adhere) to a paint film surface primarily by surface tension the balance of the adherence process is that it works its way (via the solvent and oils) into the microscopic gaps and valleys of the paint film surface thereby creating an anchor.



Not as colourful as the “what helps a Gecko to hang upside down’ but it’s all I got ;)



~Hope this helps~





Experience unshared; is knowledge wasted…/



justadumbarchitect * so i question everything*

[HotRodGuy]

Originally posted by The Uncle

There are fairly consistent reports at this site that Wal-mart and Advance Auto Part are already stocking NXT. Of course, there aren`t many Wal-Marts in the immediate LA area.





I can`t find it ANYWHERE locally, Kragen had 4 bottles they said and they sold them in hours. No other stores locally have it, Walmart had the car wash for a week a few months back, it`s gone. Target just has the spray wax. I called every local autoparts store for 2 weeks before I had to buy it online.

[autoweenie]

HotRodGuy,



Try Target - they should be well-stocked.

(in my area, Kragen st*nks - they only have

stuff like Nu-Finish)

[HotRodGuy]

Originally posted by CarWeenie

HotRodGuy,



Try Target - they should be well-stocked.

(in my area, Kragen st*nks - they only have

stuff like Nu-Finish)





I`ve tried EVERYWHERE unfortunately. Just found one place that had it for $18 a bottle, but had just gotten mine from meguiars online.