What should I do after claying and before using NXT?
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What should I do after claying and before using NXT?
What should I do after claying and before using NXT?
Should I use a pre-wax product? Any recommendation please?
Thank you so much. I am a noob in self-wash.
Should I use a pre-wax product? Any recommendation please?
Thank you so much. I am a noob in self-wash.
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If the car is new I don't think you really need to do anything after claying. For older cars you might want to use a cleaner and polish to remove swirls, etc. but if you don't have any of those, I would just say wash the car once more (to clean off any lube left from the claying process and last traces of dust) and then NXT.
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Originally Posted by monsterjeff
What should I do after claying and before using NXT?
Should I use a pre-wax product? Any recommendation please?
Thank you so much. I am a noob in self-wash.
Should I use a pre-wax product? Any recommendation please?
Thank you so much. I am a noob in self-wash.
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Originally Posted by blackjackman
I wish there is some video about the claying. I want to DIY too.
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Originally Posted by TSXtc
If the finish is in good shape you can skip the prep work (or polish) and go straight to wax. But to save yourself some time, clay as your washing the car. This way you dont have to re-wash after claying. Just wash a panel and rinse it and then wipe on more car wash on that area and use that as the lube. Saves money from buying detail sprays for lube too.
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why wouldnt you want to polish before you wax? Is the order of washing the car 1)rinse 2)wash (you can clay as TSXtc just said while doing it) 3) cleaner 4)polish 5)wax 6)dry if this is wrong please tell me what i need to do to detail my car "correctly"
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Thank you so much all. I will just wash my car and claying it at the same time. Afterthat, I will put 2 coat of NXT.
How long should I wait in between the 1st coat and 2nd coat of NXT?
Also, can I apply any caranuba wax to make it more shiny after the 2nd coat of NXT?
Is Meg's caranuba wax any good? Thank you so much for all of your time, I really appreciate for your help.
How long should I wait in between the 1st coat and 2nd coat of NXT?
Also, can I apply any caranuba wax to make it more shiny after the 2nd coat of NXT?
Is Meg's caranuba wax any good? Thank you so much for all of your time, I really appreciate for your help.
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Originally Posted by AZTSX
why wouldnt you want to polish before you wax? Is the order of washing the car 1)rinse 2)wash (you can clay as TSXtc just said while doing it) 3) cleaner 4)polish 5)wax 6)dry if this is wrong please tell me what i need to do to detail my car "correctly"
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monsterjeff, I hear you should wait about 12 hours before applying a second coat of NXT so that the polymers in it will properly cross-link and bond to the car's paint. As for topping, a layer of carnauba wax can help to give the paint some added depth - just avoid the cleaner waxes since they may have some abrasives that will also strip away your newly applied NXT. Meg's #16 Professional Carnauba Paste Wax and #26 Hi-tech Liquid Yellow Wax are good choices, #16 seems to be the better and more durable of the two. Stay away from Meg's Gold Class Wax, it doesn't have very good durability at all.
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Thank you again, lokman.
However, I could not find any meg's professional line in store (Pepboys, Autozone). Where can I find these product? Thank you.
People is this forum saying that P21 / S100, which you can buy in Harley dealer, is very good to use. However, is it good to use on top of NXT? Or is it just good for klassia only?? Thank you.
However, I could not find any meg's professional line in store (Pepboys, Autozone). Where can I find these product? Thank you.
People is this forum saying that P21 / S100, which you can buy in Harley dealer, is very good to use. However, is it good to use on top of NXT? Or is it just good for klassia only?? Thank you.
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From what I understand, NXT spray wax is not the same as the NXT tech wax. From the product description: 'Meguiar's NXT Generation Spray Wax builds on the results you have already achieved with NXT Generation Tech Wax. It's a spray-on "Booster Wax" that adds protection with superior polymer technology (ESP's) while restoring the deep, dark, wet-look shine. Use it dry for fast touch-ups, or use wet after washing your car to quickly restore the "Just-Waxed" look. Meguiar's NXT Generation Spray Wax can also be used as a quick detailing spray to remove light dust, finger prints and bird droppings.'
monsterjeff - yeah, Meg's professional line can be a pain to find. You can try Meg's own online store or www.properautocare.com. Offline, you might want to try some stores in your area that specialize in body work and paint accessories. If you can't find the Meg's professional line, then P21S/S100 is a very good alternative and you shouldn't have any problem using it on top of NXT. Just make sure you give the NXT at least 12 hours to cure before applying the carnauba.
monsterjeff - yeah, Meg's professional line can be a pain to find. You can try Meg's own online store or www.properautocare.com. Offline, you might want to try some stores in your area that specialize in body work and paint accessories. If you can't find the Meg's professional line, then P21S/S100 is a very good alternative and you shouldn't have any problem using it on top of NXT. Just make sure you give the NXT at least 12 hours to cure before applying the carnauba.
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Originally Posted by lokman
If you can't find the Meg's professional line, then P21S/S100 is a very good alternative and you shouldn't have any problem using it on top of NXT. Just make sure you give the NXT at least 12 hours to cure before applying the carnauba.
In the 12 hours gap between NXT and P21S/S100, should I wash the car again before apply it if I drive my car out of the garage for some reason? The same questions as for second coat of NXT. Thank you.
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Originally Posted by monsterjeff
Thank you again, Lokman. You have been very helpful.
In the 12 hours gap between NXT and P21S/S100, should I wash the car again before apply it if I drive my car out of the garage for some reason? The same questions as for second coat of NXT. Thank you.
In the 12 hours gap between NXT and P21S/S100, should I wash the car again before apply it if I drive my car out of the garage for some reason? The same questions as for second coat of NXT. Thank you.
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