Another NXT review

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blackntan

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Just cuz we don't have enough of em... :p



Black 1996 MX-5, roughly 100k



I love the stuff. I don't know why it got bashed so bad. I guess people were expecting a miracle cure....



That it's not.



What it is, however, is an easy to use, fantastic looking addition to my Autopia approved arsenal. The finish is as slick and shiny as SG, yet as deep and color reflective as S100. I'm honestly just as happy with 2 coats of this as I was with 2 coats of SG and 1 coat of S100.



Although S100 is still my fav. carnuaba, by leaps and bounds, and I wouldn't be suprised to find myself throwing coats of it on anyway....



For me, it's replaced my old knockout punch of SG/S100 over the AIO.



I used to do this for my annual spring detail:



Finesse-it II compound x1

SEC x1 (to remove marring from the compound)

AIO x2

SG x2

S100 x1



Now, replace the two coats of SG, and 1 of S100 with two quick coats of NXT, and poof. The same, if not better results.



As far as longevity, who cares. It's just as easy to apply as S100. I can do my MX-5 in about 35-40 minutes, start to finish.



Unfortunatly, I don't have any pics, as I discovered a major coolant leak in the car while cleaning the engine bay, and when I finally stopped panicking, the light was gone... :scared :eek



I'll try to get some later this week for ya...



So. Overall. Beautiful product, better customer service. Two

:xyxthumbs :xyxthumbs from me. This stuff is getting highly recommended to all who ask about it. Oh, and that lime smell.. MMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmm... It's like a little slice of heaven...
 
well, that's cool. That's why they make chocolate and vanilla ice cream, I suppose..



I've been using S100 for about 6 months now, and have just about killed the jar. I love the stuff. I'll still continue to use it, and I'll definitly buy more before summer gets here...



But for me, the difference in the look from NXT to SG/S100 is negligible.





Just my review. You're free to use whatever you want on your car.
 
Blackntan,

Totally agree with your assessment. I had been using AIO/SG, but now I'm really wondering if all the effort is worth it. On my wife's black MDX, the shine, depth and slickness is just astounding.



Regarding the smell though - it still smells like insect repellent to me :) But that's not going to stop me from using it :xyxthumbs



Oh, one other thing, it doesn't spread that easily compared to say, S100, but then again hardly anything does.



Tony
 
I have to agree. This past weekend we finally got some mild temperatures and I was able to spend Sunday working on one of my vehicles. I decided I would try NXT and bypass the procedures I usually follow. The vehicle's paint was in very good condition so I used a cleaner and then proceeded to apply NXT.

Application was easy and removal with MF towels was also a breeze. The results were every bit as good as other time consuming procedures I had followed and my neighbouring critics were also very impressed.

What I have determined is that you can put it on very thin and I expect to do the vehicle 12 to 18 times from a bottle. It goes on quickly and comes off as fast so I can in fact do a light coat every couple of weeks if I want.

I really find nothing to dislike about the product and the neighbourhood critics were all very impressed so I don't know what all the bashing was about. Possibly it will not be great on durability but then again neither is P21S/S100.

I am very pleased and on Dark colours it really works.
 
Meguiars says that the NXT is now their longest lasting. That could mean anything but what can one expect this stuff to last for?
 
I have gotten 2 weeks so far on the black LS400. 2 snows and several rains and it still beads and looks fantastic. I see no degradation so far. NXT will meet my needs because she will be washed this weekend and 30-45 minutes more another coat Of NXT will be applied. More importantly with so little time invested my wife loves the way the car looks.:xyxthumbs
 
So interesting, in one trend alone, nxt is said to last 2 weeks then said to last 2 months. Wonder why results are varying so greatly on this product??
 
Deep_Freeze said:
So interesting, in one trend alone, nxt is said to last 2 weeks then said to last 2 months. Wonder why results are varying so greatly on this product??
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I'm wondering the same thing. I can't wait to give it a try, though. Personally, if it's as easy to apply as Glanz Wax or S100, I really wouldn't be too concerned about its longevity; the look will be what I'm most interested in!
 
I found that 2 touchless washes basically whipped the NXT.



I've re-aplied it and will only be QEW'ing now that the weather is better and I'll see if that makes a difference.



I think the difference really comes with what is used to wash these vehicles. I use touchless washes in the winter, and they're hard on any product. I know Scott seems to get good durability with everything even S100 and he always QEW's his and customers cars...
 
Deep_Freeze said:
So interesting, in one trend alone, nxt is said to last 2 weeks then said to last 2 months. Wonder why results are varying so greatly on this product??
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I honestly believe it's the affiliation of the board with Meguiars.



Flame On.



I don't see how this product could come anywhere near 2 months. I have tried it multiply times on 2 differnent vehicles and it is COMPLETELY toast after 3-4 weeks.
 
l7avis said:
I honestly believe it's the affiliation of the board with Meguiars.



Flame On.



I don't see how this product could come anywhere near 2 months. I have tried it multiply times on 2 differnent vehicles and it is COMPLETELY toast after 3-4 weeks.
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l7avis,



Why don't you clairify this comment. If you're directing this comment at me or the leadership of this community, do it head on.



I'll tell you how I got good results for 8 weeks:



1. I started with a good paint finish.



2. I washed weekly with Einszett Perls Shampoo (which restores the gloss).



3. I QD'd at reasonable intervals with my SONUS Quick Detailer



4. I use the NXT Spray Wax after washing, with the car still wet, after week 6 or so.



Guess what? It's now week 10 and my Cayenne still looks great, feels slick and sheets water very nicely.



So, before you go spout off at the mouth again, why don't you take the time to ask?



db
 
l7avis said:
I honestly believe it's the affiliation of the board with Meguiars.



Flame On.



I don't see how this product could come anywhere near 2 months. I have tried it multiply times on 2 differnent vehicles and it is COMPLETELY toast after 3-4 weeks.
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l7avis, as you spend more time here in Autopia, you'll see that this kind of wide discrepancy between results is fairly typical. I think the same kind of wide variations have been found with Clearkote products -- some folks think they last forever, others report they're gone in a blink.

Ditto for some other Megs products; they have some fans and some detractors. For example, lots of folks love DACP, and others find it very very frustrating to work with.



So ... no, I don't think there's actually any evidence that Autopia as a whole is biased about Megs. In fact, poor ol' Mike Phillips might tell you that, precisely because Meguiar's is a sponsor, in some ways he has to be even more careful about his role here than a "regular" member would be.



Just my $.02.
 
l7avis said:
I honestly believe it's the affiliation of the board with Meguiars.



Flame On.



I don't see how this product could come anywhere near 2 months. I have tried it multiply times on 2 differnent vehicles and it is COMPLETELY toast after 3-4 weeks.
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So you think all the people who report that it has lasted for them are just shills? Most of those people have no affiliation with Meguiar's or with Autopia, so what would they have to gain?



For me, NXT lasted under 6 weeks. I have a hard time seeing how this was the result of any sponsorships or affiliations or anything other than the product and my paint... :nixweiss
 
DavidB said:
l7avis,



Why don't you clairify this comment. If you're directing this comment at me or the leadership of this community, do it head on.



I'll tell you how I got good results for 8 weeks:



1. I started with a good paint finish.



2. I washed weekly with Einszett Perls Shampoo (which restores the gloss).



3. I QD'd at reasonable intervals with my SONUS Quick Detailer



4. I use the NXT Spray Wax after washing, with the car still wet, after week 6 or so.



Guess what? It's now week 10 and my Cayenne still looks great, feels slick and sheets water very nicely.



So, before you go spout off at the mouth again, why don't you take the time to ask?



db
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Spout off at the mouth?

I am giving my opinion, is that not allowed? I don't have to ask for anything. I have tried the product, and, IN MY EXPERIENCE, it doesn't last.



No, I am not directing this statement at you or any "elders" of the board. It is a general, a little too much, statement.

What I mean is, again in my opinion, that people are too afraid by affiliations and trusted names to give their FULL interpretations of products themselves. I constantly read: "It was a pain in the *** to buff off, but it is a great product", or "The product only lasted a week it must be the static charge in the atmosphere from rotation of the moon", etc.



This board did, IMO again, take on a change when Meguiars came on board.



Now, having professionals on board like Meguiars, who shed valuable information about detailing, is a good thing. It is the bias and quasi-disclosure of product experience, which could be all perceived by me but it is still my opinion, that is not a good thing.



I am thankful to this board for the venue to which our hobbies, passions, jobs, etc. can expand.
 
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