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    Originally posted by Mosca

    Crystal Guard. That`s another one that I`d bet would accept a layer of wax, DavidB. Crystal Guard is one tough sono```un. I had to rub for about 2 minutes with ScratchX to get some scratches that were underneath Crystal Guard.



    It is a product that does not tolerate shortcuts in application, though. Let it cure a week before washing.



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    I have CG on the shelf, but have not had a chance to try it yet. I will.



    Anymore, I`m looking for quick results that last. If I have to apply multiple layers to get results, these days I`m less inclined to use it.



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    Originally posted by Mike Phillips

    For all of you that have the Tech Wax in your possession, if you have a flawless finish to test on, then try this simple test.



    Using a clean, soft foam applicator pad, apply a small amount of Tech wax to your flawless finish and remove and look to see if it left any scratches.



    The correct result is, no... it should leave any scratches, that’s because the abrasives used in Tech Wax are not those kind of abrasives. Remember, there are many types of abrasives that Meguiar`s has access to. This enables the chemists to pick and choose the exact type of abrasive to accomplish the goal of the product.


    Mike, you`ve used this example in the past a few times but I do not think this means anything at all. Yes, on a flawless surface, the proper application of NXT wax will NOT leave any scratches. But does does that prove? It doesn`t prove anything at all because I get the same results using meguair`s #9, 3M Swirl Mark Remover, 3M Finesse-It II, or any other high quality abrasive product.



    No one here is saying that NXT contains the kind of harsh abrasives that would actually leave a scratch on the substrate it`s being applied to. Being a last step product, I`m sure that whatever abrasives it contains are very very fine and for 99% of NXT`s users, these very fine abrasives play a very useful role.



    Personally, I do not think any less of a product if it isn`t "layerable" or if it contains mild cleaners/abrasives because I no longer "layer" products the way I used to (I no longer have the time for that). I plan to continue testing NXT to see if I can get better durability on any of my other cars. The first experience with it was disappointing (in terms of durability), however, in large part to David`s review and the review of a few others, I think it`s worth trying a few more times...especially when you consider the fact that NXT is a very easy to use product that leaves a very nice shine. I couldn`t give a rat`s arse whether or not it contained fine abrasives or not.



    [QUOTE]Originally posted by DavidB

    Oh, jeeze... did you have to bring me in to this?



    LOL, sorry David, but when you speak, people listen (at least I certainly do!).



    [QUOTE]Originally posted by DavidB

    Zaino Z5 has a low enough solvent content that it will not remove itself. Klasse SG has no solvents at all. Everything else, I`m sorry to say, falls in to the "removes itself" category. This is not to say that applying two coats of NXT, BF, AIO or UPP will not improve the final finish... it will... but not past two coats.



    David, Thanks for giving it to us straight!! Definitely a refreshing change of pace from all the frustrating back and forth exchange that`s been going on in this thread!!



    Killrwheels, I think you got your answer....finally..

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    Hmm, wow. Newbie here but I`m not just a turtle waxer or Nu-finisher anymore. I just bought a one year old Acura, anthracite.

    In the sun it had obvious ugly, white surface scratches all over. The car had never been waxed, was from a dusty area, the paint was dry. I wanted a simple effective wax to quickly protect the paint so further down the line I can pursue other ideas, options.

    This wax brought out all the metallic flakes I could want and the only flaws are very very slight scratches most people wouldn` t see. I`d say the paint looks 97% as good as from the paint factory.

    For what I used it for, NXT was perfect. I`m sure 95% of Meg NXT buyers would be happy with it, easy too, the people who are not on autopia, and don`t know a Klasse from moose, vanilla or otherwise.

    I can understand people wanting to understand what this wax is and if Meg`s marketing is accurate. I`m happy with it for now.

    But if I get smarter, I want a PC machine to clean off more scratches and do Klasse or something similar, why?, you say, if I`m so happy with NXT?

    Why, is because I`m on autopia, and I want to get the best paint look and protection I can. to me that is separate steps.
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    What the hell did I start??? :nixweiss

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    I would argue that anything you rub onto a painted surface and remove with by rubbing off has by the very nature of the process at least some level of abrasiveness. If you were to look at the surface with enough magnification. The goal is to make the scratches small enough to not be noticed by the naked eye.

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    These old threads are great. Wow how times have changed. I never see anyone even using NXT. LOL

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    I use NXT 2.0 still from time to time.
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    Holy thread resurrection!

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    And a popcorn thread at that.

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    Wow........over 6 years later, this thread comes back to life!



    FWIW, I still use NXT 2.0.

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    Re: Mike Phillips...NXT ? for you

    Wow........again over 5 years later, this thread comes back to life!

    I found a full bottle of NXT 2.0. Should I call the Smithsonian? That is the question.

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    Re: Mike Phillips...NXT ? for you

    Ha!

    My join date was in 09...

    Figures I`d see an old post like this on what might be my first return.

    Believe it or not, I still like and use thus product...

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    Re: Mike Phillips...NXT ? for you

    Quote Originally Posted by jimmie jam View Post
    Wow........again over 5 years later, this thread comes back to life!

    I found a full bottle of NXT 2.0. Should I call the Smithsonian? That is the question.
    I was going through some old boxes of detailing stuff and found a bottle as well lol
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    Re: Mike Phillips...NXT ? for you

    Quote Originally Posted by jimmie jam View Post
    Wow........again over 5 years later, this thread comes back to life!

    I found a full bottle of NXT 2.0. Should I call the Smithsonian? That is the question.
    That`s nothing. I have a bottle of NXT 1.0 on my shelf with still a little product in it.
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    Re: Mike Phillips...NXT ? for you

    Quote Originally Posted by The Guz View Post
    That`s nothing. I have a bottle of NXT 1.0 on my shelf with still a little product in it.
    I have a tin of the paste 1.0. It`s dried out a bit, and stinks to high hell!

 

 
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