NXT Durability Test (Pics) Final Debate

[randomman84]

If anyone was wondering about NXT durability this is it after 2 months. Still beading like a champ! Go Megs!

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4829/nxtdurability14qj.jpg

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/5228/nxtdurability22tf.jpg

Enjoy!

[imported_truzoom]

Looks like the paint has some protection, but beading isn`t necessarily a sign of durability.

[obbop]

Looks smooth, almost satiny. Nice.



I used NXT until I found that Liquid Glass lasted so gosh darn loooooooooong.

[imported_animes2k]

At a recent meet, a Meguiar`s rep was present and was definitely hyping NXT, saying it`s their longest-lasting wax, as well as the #1 selling wax, period... I dunno, it has its place for me (good at hiding, good for wash & wax quickies) but isn`t my go-to in most cases.

[imported_COBRyan]

In my opinion, those beads are telling me just the opposite. It appears that a wax job is needed IMO. That`s not what I would call good beading to me.

[Perm]

So what do good beading look like ? Looks good to me.

[RobDon]

The fact that the beads are hanging onto a vertical surface tells me it isn`t very slick, shouldn`t they be running off?

[imported_animes2k]

So what do good beading look like ? Looks good to me.



good beading (to nab a photo from Hirosh):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/rmiyash/89%20Mustang/89-hood-bead02.jpg

[RobDon]

Now that`s beading! The roof pic up top there is not beading at all - says nothing for NXT durability!

[wannafbody]

for the millionth time-small or large beads DON`T MEAN SQUAT. #26 will produce large beads 1 day after application, NXT will produce small tight beads 1 day after application. Both are protecting the paint. Gold Class was formulated for sheeting action and any beading is probably the result of the polishing oils in it. Beading may look cool but if your basing how good a product is soley by the size of the beads you`d be mistaken. I read a post by Forrest (Mothers) in which he stated that Reflections continued to protect for months after the beading had died. I figure he ought to know something about waxes-moreso than some of the so-called experts who perpetuate detailing myths.

[Perm]

So the question is...... what is the test to confirm that paint work is still being protected other than beading ?

[papi_jay]

Smack it and ask it " who`s your daddy " ?

[tguil]

Smack it and ask it " who`s your daddy " ?



Best answer so far. :xyxthumbs Besides that if we wax our vehicles as frequently as most of us do, what difference does it make. I have used NXT exclusively since it came out. Liquid with a pc and paste by hand. It`s durable enough for me and it`s extremely easy to use. It looks great on black, white and silver. What more could I ask for?



Tom :cool:

[Way2SSlow]

For two months, I dont think that is horrible......but I would plan on waxing the car again soon when the beads start to look like that. I`d probably use OCW after the next wash.

[randomman84]

i figured that the beads were showing that there was surface tension on the paint. Therefore the paint was not bare. I guess im wrong?