Opinions on Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax
No wax or sealant will remove swirls. It is impossible. Products like NXT fill in the swirls and hide them. When it wears away in a month you'll see them. You need an abrasive polish to remove the damaged swirled layer of clear coat. Also NXT is known to be dusty. Although not shaking it thoroughly enough can cause that too.
if you guys are scared of polishing a great alternative is Prima Amigo. it's a filler/glaze and also works great as a cleaner as well. apply after you clay your car. it goes on/comes off very easy.
then apply your favorite wax.
then apply your favorite wax.
Zymol is waaay overpriced. And doesnt provide results any better than your average wax.
ZYMOL ROYALE GLAZE 44 oz
ZYMOL ROYALE GLAZE 44 oz
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From: Los Banos, Ca
Zymol is waaay overpriced. And doesnt provide results any better than your average wax.
ZYMOL ROYALE GLAZE 44 oz
ZYMOL ROYALE GLAZE 44 oz
Well I don't buy any of my products in stores. And according to their website most of their stuff is in the hundreds and thousands. But hey what do I know, not like I've tried about every product out there to figure out which ones are worth paying and worth using on my customers cars. Zymol FTL.
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Well I don't buy any of my products in stores. And according to their website most of their stuff is in the hundreds and thousands. But hey what do I know, not like I've tried about every product out there to figure out which ones are worth paying and worth using on my customers cars. Zymol FTL.
opinionated assholes like you ftl
I'm entitled to my opinion but you call me an opiniated asshole?
I'm just trying to say that I've tried about every wax in the market from $10 to $300 and zymol didn't impress me. No zymol products that I've tried ever have. I'm speaking 100% from experience here, your results may have varied.
If you must resort to name calling then that shows a lot about your maturity. Were simply having a discussion about products in order to help other people on this forum. And I am giving my opinion on zymol products to try to steer people in a better direction. Sorry if it isn't what you wanted to hear.
I'm just trying to say that I've tried about every wax in the market from $10 to $300 and zymol didn't impress me. No zymol products that I've tried ever have. I'm speaking 100% from experience here, your results may have varied.
If you must resort to name calling then that shows a lot about your maturity. Were simply having a discussion about products in order to help other people on this forum. And I am giving my opinion on zymol products to try to steer people in a better direction. Sorry if it isn't what you wanted to hear.
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From: Dallas, TX
NXT is a decent wax in my opinion. It looks good on darker color cars, but the durability is horrible. You are right that most polymer or synthetic sealants WILL last longer than a wax but will not as always look as good as a carnauba. Now if your set on something that can be purchased in stores I would go to advance auto parts and if your lucky you might find a product called Meguiars #26 Hi-tech yellow wax. Its from their professional detailer line and is by far the best wax for the money. MY personal favorite sealant/wax which I pick over the #26 90% of the time is meguiars #21. The durability is about 3 months compared to the 3 weeks ive gotten with NXT.
Another good tip in helping sealants bond better to the paint is to get some 91% Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) into a spray bottle and wipe down the entire car before applying the sealant. This will remove any oils or dust thats still on the paint and will give the sealant a better surface to bond to. This usually adds a couple of weeks to the sealant and makes it look even wetter.
If you do decide to try out #21, which is my recommendation, it works best if you can let it cure for about 8 hours before wiping off. Waiting another 2 hours or so and applying another layer. If thats not possible at least give it as much time as possible in between coats.
Usually if I have enough time with my customers cars I also apply #26 wax over the #21 synethic sealant to give the paint even more depth and wetness. And of course the wax will wear off before the sealant will so then I can just add more wax on top of that and keep the sealant for as long as I need too.
You can find both products here:
#21: Meguiars #21 Synthetic Sealant 2.0
#26: Meguiars Mirror Glaze #26 Hi-Tech Yellow Wax Paste & Liquid M2601, M2616, M1611.
Another thing you do is get some of meguiars ultimate quick detailer at walmart (black bottle). After you wipe off the sealant spray the car down and just wipe away with a microfiber towel, this will get rid of any sealant residue you mightve missed and will another layer of protection while making the car look more glossy.
Of course NXT will work, but youll most likely have to re-apply every month or so. Theres just better things for the same money. I have all three
Another good tip in helping sealants bond better to the paint is to get some 91% Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) into a spray bottle and wipe down the entire car before applying the sealant. This will remove any oils or dust thats still on the paint and will give the sealant a better surface to bond to. This usually adds a couple of weeks to the sealant and makes it look even wetter.
If you do decide to try out #21, which is my recommendation, it works best if you can let it cure for about 8 hours before wiping off. Waiting another 2 hours or so and applying another layer. If thats not possible at least give it as much time as possible in between coats.
Usually if I have enough time with my customers cars I also apply #26 wax over the #21 synethic sealant to give the paint even more depth and wetness. And of course the wax will wear off before the sealant will so then I can just add more wax on top of that and keep the sealant for as long as I need too.
You can find both products here:
#21: Meguiars #21 Synthetic Sealant 2.0
#26: Meguiars Mirror Glaze #26 Hi-Tech Yellow Wax Paste & Liquid M2601, M2616, M1611.
Another thing you do is get some of meguiars ultimate quick detailer at walmart (black bottle). After you wipe off the sealant spray the car down and just wipe away with a microfiber towel, this will get rid of any sealant residue you mightve missed and will another layer of protection while making the car look more glossy.
Of course NXT will work, but youll most likely have to re-apply every month or so. Theres just better things for the same money. I have all three
Can both of these products be applied by hand?
And after doing the Isopropyl alcohol wipe down you would apply #21 and allow it to sit as long as possible then apply the #26 directly on top of the #21 allow to haze and then wipe off w/ a microfiber towel?
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