Has anyone tried the new NXT 2.0
05-18-2008, 10:14 PM
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Has anyone tried the new NXT 2.0
I was wondering if this stuff may be better than the old version. I'd try it as a paste not the liquid mind you.
05-19-2008, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sbuswell
I was wondering if this stuff may be better than the old version. I'd try it as a paste not the liquid mind you.
05-19-2008, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by gerzand
Just used the new 2.0 paste on my NBP after clay barring it and using meg's "Deep Crystal Polish" = Amazing results. Looks like sex and when it rained right after I had goten done, the water beaded up and as soon as I started to drive on 80% of the car just all of the beads sheeted right off. I recommend it.
05-19-2008, 04:40 PM
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i think i might have to try the 2.0...i am still using the original version, i just got done putting a layer on with my udm, first time i used the udm to do a lsp, but i must say it made it soo easy, i used a gray/black lake country pad and set my udm to 2 and just made a quick pass over the car, then wiped off with micro fiber....looks great....i maintain it with the spray version of nxt....quick and easy and keeps the car very slick....
05-19-2008, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnier6
why would you use the paste over the liquid....i know its a personal prefference, but i dont understand why....anything better about the paste??
Because you always apply polish before a sealant/wax. You should do some reading on what a polish is. Is posesses no protective properties and is simply a paint moisturizer intended to be applied directly to the clear coat. It is much better than cleaner waxes at filling in cracks. There are plenty of guides here on the forums. Heres a link I found from a previous post: http://exceldetail.com/einszett3.html
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05-19-2008, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by gerzand
EDIT: Oh, I see what your saying.....past is less wasteful in my opinion.
Because you always apply polish before a sealant/wax. You should do some reading on what a polish is. Is posesses no protective properties and is simply a paint moisturizer intended to be applied directly to the clear coat. It is much better than cleaner waxes at filling in cracks. There are plenty of guides here on the forums. Heres a link I found from a previous post: http://exceldetail.com/einszett3.html
Because you always apply polish before a sealant/wax. You should do some reading on what a polish is. Is posesses no protective properties and is simply a paint moisturizer intended to be applied directly to the clear coat. It is much better than cleaner waxes at filling in cracks. There are plenty of guides here on the forums. Heres a link I found from a previous post: http://exceldetail.com/einszett3.html
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05-19-2008, 07:56 PM
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05 TSX, Satin Silver. I thought the original NXT was pretty good. I was very satisfied. I had a problem locating the 2.0 around central NJ, paste or liquid. I eventually found the liquid at Pep Boys, in Union after several trips on previous weekends in late Feb & March. I was gonna clay the hood, at least-since I had not done anything for the paint since January. But after washing the car it looked pretty good. I'm garaged at home and at work. And except for a chip here and there, the paint looks excellent. Couldn't feel anything with light fingertip pressure. So, on goes the 2.0. Went on easy. And as soon as I started to remove the section, I saw a deep wet look like I hadn't seen on my paint–ever. I was really excited. I can't say it looks wet. It looks like it has its own light source. mirror finish. Yeah, I like paste over liquid but this was superb. Any I never got to pull out my P&C to buff it.
05-20-2008, 08:48 PM
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i just used this product and i must say, i'm a total fan. i have CGP and let me tell you, the pearl chips SPARKLE. the car now has a a blue sparkly hue to the gray. its crazy. i only have one coat on but i'm dying to put on another coat real soon to see how the car looks. a co-worker rode in my car today and she was super impressed - she thought it was a really expensive car!
its super easy to put on, takes a little more effort to take off since you gotta' take it off and then "buff" it with a clean dry MF towel. it all can be done by hand. no residue of any sort.
if you are a casual detailer and take reasonably good care of your car's paint, i would highly recommend it.
its super easy to put on, takes a little more effort to take off since you gotta' take it off and then "buff" it with a clean dry MF towel. it all can be done by hand. no residue of any sort.
if you are a casual detailer and take reasonably good care of your car's paint, i would highly recommend it.
05-20-2008, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 808havok_tsx
i just used this product and i must say, i'm a total fan. i have CGP and let me tell you, the pearl chips SPARKLE. the car now has a a blue sparkly hue to the gray. its crazy. i only have one coat on but i'm dying to put on another coat real soon to see how the car looks. a co-worker rode in my car today and she was super impressed - she thought it was a really expensive car!
its super easy to put on, takes a little more effort to take off since you gotta' take it off and then "buff" it with a clean dry MF towel. it all can be done by hand. no residue of any sort.
if you are a casual detailer and take reasonably good care of your car's paint, i would highly recommend it.
its super easy to put on, takes a little more effort to take off since you gotta' take it off and then "buff" it with a clean dry MF towel. it all can be done by hand. no residue of any sort.
if you are a casual detailer and take reasonably good care of your car's paint, i would highly recommend it.
05-22-2008, 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
LMAO.....
am i missing the joke? i said "really expensive car". this 40 something lady has no idea what a tsx is. to her, my car apparently looked a heckuva' lot more expensive than it is - she even stomped her feet before she got in the car. considering its all OTC products i used, i'd say that's pretty good.
anyway, back on topic - it rained pretty mercilessly today. the beading action is great and the water rolls off way better than any OTC carnuba product i've used. durability is the big question. we'll see if the car still feels silky smooth after i wash the car in a week's time or so. most OTC carnuba waxes i've used didn't last more than 3 weeks in good weather before it started losing the beading action and lost its shine. if nxt wax lasts about 4 weeks after taking a beating in the heavy rain and a wash, i'm a convert.
05-25-2008, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by New Car TL-S
the knock on NXT was it didn't last ans it was a lot of cleansers and fillers. can something be put over it to help it last longer, perhaps a polymer?
i intend on topping the nxt with the danase wet glaze...i have heard great things about this and i am getting a sample to try out before i purchase it.....cant wait...
05-25-2008, 10:42 AM
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The NXT II is a synthetic. You guys have to remember that most items bought at the local retail level are for DIY (which is fine). But your not going to get the longest protection in terms of durability. Its sold there for a reason. So they can turn the product(s) in numbers, equalling larger profits. If it sustains durability, your not going to have to use it as often resulting in less overall sales.
NXT is good stuff, but not great.......I have even a hard time saying its "great" for OTC.......
NXT is good stuff, but not great.......I have even a hard time saying its "great" for OTC.......
05-26-2008, 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by DiaBando
05 TSX, Satin Silver. I thought the original NXT was pretty good. I was very satisfied. I had a problem locating the 2.0 around central NJ, paste or liquid. I eventually found the liquid at Pep Boys, in Union after several trips on previous weekends in late Feb & March. I was gonna clay the hood, at least-since I had not done anything for the paint since January. But after washing the car it looked pretty good. I'm garaged at home and at work. And except for a chip here and there, the paint looks excellent. Couldn't feel anything with light fingertip pressure. So, on goes the 2.0. Went on easy. And as soon as I started to remove the section, I saw a deep wet look like I hadn't seen on my paint–ever. I was really excited. I can't say it looks wet. It looks like it has its own light source. mirror finish. Yeah, I like paste over liquid but this was superb. Any I never got to pull out my P&C to buff it.
And to excelledetail; I got my sheep skin mit and it looks super! Well made an speaks of quality! My cat attacked it as soon as I slipped it on! Lily is very protective of me.
05-26-2008, 11:43 AM
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And to excelledetail; I got my sheep skin mit and it looks super! Well made an speaks of quality! My cat attacked it as soon as I slipped it on! Lily is very protective of me.
05-26-2008, 12:38 PM
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My brother bought some NXT 2.0 in the paste form. I did a side by side comparison with four star upp on his hood. I applied both and let them sit for 20 minutes before I buffed, and based on preliminary results four star outshined, out-slicked and just made the black paint look as if I sprayed a new coat of paint on. The NXT looked nice but the difference was just that obvious. I used NXT version 1 for some time and I was pleased, but FS UPP is just that amazing. My brother gave away the NXT after seeing the results.
05-26-2008, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
The NXT II is a synthetic. You guys have to remember that most items bought at the local retail level are for DIY (which is fine). But your not going to get the longest protection in terms of durability. Its sold there for a reason. So they can turn the product(s) in numbers, equalling larger profits. If it sustains durability, your not going to have to use it as often resulting in less overall sales.
NXT is good stuff, but not great.......I have even a hard time saying its "great" for OTC.......
NXT is good stuff, but not great.......I have even a hard time saying its "great" for OTC.......
05-27-2008, 03:42 PM
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Update:
after 2 full days of rain early last week and lots of dirt on the car, i decided to wash the car yesterday. the rinse water had quarter-sized beads of water and rolled off despite all the dirt on the car. i was rather pleasantly surprised by that. i dried the car with waffle-weave towel and while it wasn't silky smooth to the touch, the shine was still there. the large water beads lead me to believe the protection was still there. i put on another thin coat of nxt 2.0 on and maybe its just my eyes but the "blue" sparkle seems a bit brighter. the car is no longer the dull gray it was when i first bought the car.
since summer weather has started here, i'm gonna try and keep washing the car down to a minimum with frequent ccd/qd/spray wax regimen. will report back findings in a few weeks.
after 2 full days of rain early last week and lots of dirt on the car, i decided to wash the car yesterday. the rinse water had quarter-sized beads of water and rolled off despite all the dirt on the car. i was rather pleasantly surprised by that. i dried the car with waffle-weave towel and while it wasn't silky smooth to the touch, the shine was still there. the large water beads lead me to believe the protection was still there. i put on another thin coat of nxt 2.0 on and maybe its just my eyes but the "blue" sparkle seems a bit brighter. the car is no longer the dull gray it was when i first bought the car.
since summer weather has started here, i'm gonna try and keep washing the car down to a minimum with frequent ccd/qd/spray wax regimen. will report back findings in a few weeks.
12-28-2009, 09:39 AM
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Having been a fan of the 1st generation Meguiar's NXT for 5 years now, I was eager to try the new 2.0 Generation. I should preface this by saying that I liked the original bc it was so easy to wipe off compared to other waxes that I have used & I found the 2.0 to be not quite as easy. My guess would be that this is the trade off for it lasting longer.
I am no car care enthusiast but from a Joe Average Who Buys his Stuff from Wal-mart point-of-view, I am pleased w/ the results. My car is shiny & looks nice ... I wax every 3 months & even w/ the 1st generation never took note of how long it lasts (the only way I have been told to know it is time to wax is if the water stops beading on your car - which has never happened to me).
Anyhow, that is my $.02.
I am no car care enthusiast but from a Joe Average Who Buys his Stuff from Wal-mart point-of-view, I am pleased w/ the results. My car is shiny & looks nice ... I wax every 3 months & even w/ the 1st generation never took note of how long it lasts (the only way I have been told to know it is time to wax is if the water stops beading on your car - which has never happened to me).
Anyhow, that is my $.02.
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