The Jeep, the Cavalier and NXT (plus thoughts)

Don

Darth Camaro 12/27/15
I recently picked up some NXT and being the incurable detailer I am, I had to try it. First off was "The Dad's" truck. Next up today was the wife's Jeep and of course, my Cavalier.



First off. I'd like to make a few observations.



It applies fairly easily (once you get the hang of it). A spray of #34 before the first application to the pad helps, and it takes a touch more than I'd thought, but it still spreads out really well.



I applied it by hand to the Jeep and to the Cavalier by P/C



I found that by putting the P/C on "1" and making the passes slow and deliberate, it applies the best (for me). I still feel a bit of 'pull' or 'drag' on the buffer, but it's nowhere near as bad as many products are by hand.



Once applied, I let it set up for about 45 minutes before buffing it off (terry towel for the Jeep, microfiber for the Cavalier).



While not difficult, removal was definately "different." When I first started bufffing it off, it felt like the NXT had really "bitten into" the paint and was holding on for dear life, but once a few passes had been made, the towels glided smoothly across the surface which became very slick. On some areas that were in the sun, I saw a bit of smearing, but continued light buffing eliminated the problem.



The Results:



On the Jeep, the color definately deepened and at least 90% + of the micro marring disappeared (it had AIO x2/#20 a few days ago). Now it almost looks like Porshe Guardsman Red see for yourself:



My favorite detailing drink



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How's this for red?



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Since reflection shots are popular, here's on of some door dings (and the neighbor's Explorer which is 75' away across the street



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I only took two of my car...



The required hood shot:



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and the 'wax product reflection' bit (you can actually read the bottle in the reflection, just not in the picture)



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The second pic doesn't do it for me if you want to show off your work. I think the resolution of the pic is the main problem. Great work on the Cav though. :bounce
 
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