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Old 07-20-2004, 07:25 PM
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Pics of my WAXED TL

picked up a bottle of NXT tech wax
im impressed with the results...check it outttt




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Easy to apply. Doesn’t get any better. I spent around $100 on the Zaino starter kit and was not impressed. NXT is just as good but doesn't last as long. I have to re-apply every month. No big deal though. It only takes half an hour
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Looks good but Zaino owns you both. My car looks awesome with Zaino, and it only took me an hour to apply three coats of it with ZFX. Someone has a pic of a NBP Zaino'd and its more reflective than that. Heck, I wish my car was darker, since its hard to see reflections in SSM (its definitely clean and shiney though). Now that I use Zaino I'm never going back to anything else. Definitely a job well done though, on your NBP .
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Originally Posted by GaleForce
it only took me an hour to apply three coats of it with ZFX.
Don't you have to wait 1 hour per coat for Zaino to cure before removing it?
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Looks good but Zaino owns you both. My car looks awesome with Zaino, and it only took me an hour to apply three coats of it with ZFX. Someone has a pic of a NBP Zaino'd and its more reflective than that. Heck, I wish my car was darker, since its hard to see reflections in SSM (its definitely clean and shiney though). Now that I use Zaino I'm never going back to anything else. Definitely a job well done though, on your NBP .
i agree zaino is probobly a LITTLE better then NXT and probobly lasts longer but look at how many things you have to apply with zaino to get a highly reflective look(jogjani's car) he applied 5-6 different products....where as NXT you apply, wait one minute and buff out.
however, i will try zaino in the near future till then NBP OWNS SSM
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Originally Posted by ravi
NBP OWNS SSM

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Shining.... Great.
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im not saying that jogjanis car isnt shiny because it is, but the lighter shade floor helped the shine, the reflection will show up a lot better because its the opposite color of the car. if he put it on asphalt, it would not be as shiny

just my $0.02
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Originally Posted by ravi
picked up a bottle of NXT tech wax
im impressed with the results...check it outttt




Ravi,

Nice wax job dude. WHere did you buy that NXT stuff and how much does it cost??
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does zaino protect the paint while it reflects and shines?.....or is it just a polish?
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bought the NXT wax from lordco....canadian tire also carries it $30 CAN with applicator
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NXT is awesome, but it doesn't last long at all. i put some on the counter in my bathroom just to see how long it would stay smooth, and its not smooth anymore after like 1 month. still makes the car look good tho.
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Nice job!

If you use the NXT boost between waxing it will last alot longer. I waxed my car with NXT back in late Feb. and have used the boost a couple of times since and the car still looks freshly waxed. Here's a pic I took a couple of weeks ago. I took this pic just before giving it it's weekly wash BTW.
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nice job on the wax, looks great.
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looks slick i am also a fan of NXT, ive noticed that although Zaino provides excellent shine and reflectivity, in my opinion it doesnt bring out the richness and depth of the car's paint color. am i making sense?
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Originally Posted by automata
Nice job!

If you use the NXT boost between waxing it will last alot longer. I waxed my car with NXT back in late Feb. and have used the boost a couple of times since and the car still looks freshly waxed. Here's a pic I took a couple of weeks ago. I took this pic just before giving it it's weekly wash BTW.

Dam that looks clean still!!!!!! The stuff must work pretty good then!!!! I will give it a try!!!
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Originally Posted by ravi
picked up a bottle of NXT tech wax
im impressed with the results...check it outttt




looks pretty sweet ravi !!.....btw seen your ride a few times around here.....you me and dc integra should meet up !........email me
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Good Job...

$30 sounds pretty good for the bottle
Its cheaper than the Zaino i purchased. I purchased the Zaino Kit from Frosty, on clubrsx. It cost me about $130 for the starter kit
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Originally Posted by automata
Nice job!

If you use the NXT boost between waxing it will last alot longer. I waxed my car with NXT back in late Feb. and have used the boost a couple of times since and the car still looks freshly waxed. Here's a pic I took a couple of weeks ago. I took this pic just before giving it it's weekly wash BTW.
Washed yesterday, waxed two weeks ago with Zymol.

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AcuraVic, which Zymol did you use?
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I use Zymol/ have used for the last 5 years on other rides.
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yeah i know u use Zymol, but there are million varieties of Zymol ranging from 12 dollars a bottle to 1,000 dollars a tub, which one are you using is my question?
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Originally Posted by Dark DJ
yeah i know u use Zymol, but there are million varieties of Zymol ranging from 12 dollars a bottle to 1,000 dollars a tub, which one are you using is my question?
Sorry, I was having trouble posting the Pics. I use the regular cleaner/wax. It beads water for three months and even on a new car provides a brilliant shine and seems to repel dirt well. I have a 9 1/2 random buffer I use to apply and remove wax.
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How much are the chromed wheels, would they last in the northeast?
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Originally Posted by ravi
i agree zaino is probobly a LITTLE better then NXT and probobly lasts longer but look at how many things you have to apply with zaino to get a highly reflective look(jogjani's car) he applied 5-6 different products....where as NXT you apply, wait one minute and buff out.
however, i will try zaino in the near future till then NBP OWNS SSM
5-6 different products? What are they
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Originally Posted by shawn744
does zaino protect the paint while it reflects and shines?.....or is it just a polish?
Yes it does. It offers UV(40), really powerful sh*t. Offers more protection than any wax in the industry.
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Originally Posted by Dark DJ
looks slick i am also a fan of NXT, ive noticed that although Zaino provides excellent shine and reflectivity, in my opinion it doesnt bring out the richness and depth of the car's paint color. am i making sense?
You are entitled to your opinion, but I think it does. And everytime I add a new coat of Zaino to the car, it keeps getting better. Unfortunately, you can't do that with wax.
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Originally Posted by DC5_Integra
Good Job...

$30 sounds pretty good for the bottle
Its cheaper than the Zaino i purchased. I purchased the Zaino Kit from Frosty, on clubrsx. It cost me about $130 for the starter kit
Is that US or Canadian. If US, you got ripped. You can buy the starter kit for $85 off their website.
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$130 in Canadian $$
I agree its quite pricey..
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One of the easiest porduct I've ever used, easy on, easy off.. Works great on dark colours to bring out the depth and shine in the paint. The durability is not as good as other porducts, however like mentioned above the booster wax works great to extend the shine of the tech wax. By far the best, cleaner/polisher/sealant meguiars has. It's actually their only one, but it beats their Gold Class wax in my opinion.

If you were a strick Meguiars fan/user you could get great results if you were to put a coat of NXT, allow proper cure time, and then coat with their Gold Class wax for even more durability.

I personally will ocasionally coat a carnuba with a sealant, the carnuba will bring more depth and life to the paint than ANY sealant can....however carnuba waxes will last between one to three months max, hence why I use a great sealant for durability and longevity of the shine.




you can see more in the gallery on my site..the NXT is available there too...

Great work on both of the car's in the thread prior to this post.. Crazy reflections in a couple of thoes shots.
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