Paste NXT Wax vs. Liquid NXT Wax

[03TRDBlack]

What (if any) advantages does the NXT Paste Wax have over the NXT liquid wax.

I guess I'm trying to figure out if there is a reason to switch from the liquid (which I already use and love) to the new paste wax that is coming out in '05.

[Mike Phillips]

Hi 03TRDBlack,

I have not used the new paste wax version yet. I'm hoping to get some samples next week. I think the only difference in the products will be in their form not their function.

Some people prefer the aesthetics of applying a paste wax, some people prefer the ease of application, (especially by machine), of a liquid.

Stay tuned for more information in the very near futures.

Mike

[Slats]

Both are good products and I beleive most proffesionals will agree that neither one is necesarily better.

Paste wax can be a little faster to use, but IMHO has one significant drawback that I brought up a while ago. With paste, you are constantly taking the applicator back and forth from your surface to the wax itself, which could possibly introduce some kind of dirt or contaminate to the wax.

Ideally, your paint should be totally free of any dirt, but that isn't always the case. If you use a product like NXT as a one step product (without cleaning and polishing first) you are most likely going to see the applicator turn grey as some of the cleaning agents will remove more contaminates that washing does not.

Anyway, I'm rambling on here, but this is just my take on it. I prefer liquid wax simply because the wax in the bottle has no contact with the applicator. Hope this helps.

Slats

[Slats]

Mike beat me!

[Mosca]

Originally posted by Slats
Paste wax can be a little faster to use, but IMHO has one significant drawback that I brought up a while ago. With paste, you are constantly taking the applicator back and forth from your surface to the wax itself, which could possibly introduce some kind of dirt or contaminate to the wax.

Yes, I've noticed this. Vigilance is required. It's one thing to clean contaminants out of a $3 tub of Kit, and another to clean them from a $60 jar of Souveran.


Tom

[Lt1Corvette]

Originally posted by Mosca
Yes, I've noticed this. Vigilance is required. It's one thing to clean contaminants out of a $3 tub of Kit, and another to clean them from a $60 jar of Souveran.


Tom

How do you like the pinnacle Souveran? I have been wanting to give it a try for a while, just haven't been able to conivce myself it is worth the financial investment to give it a try.

[Mosca]

Well,

This probably isn't the place to discuss it. I'll PM you or email you.


Tom

[Totoland Mach]

Souveran is an excellent product, especially as a topper over NXT. I usually apply it with a 9006 pad (I turn the souveran jar upside down to put the wax in the lid and swipe it across the pad). It will add a depth of shine that is awesome BUT will not last very long. It also doesn't have a slickness that NXT does.

Best applied right before a show for my use.

[ktlimq]

difference in cleaning ability?

Which one among Paste NXT Wax and Liquid NXT Wax has more cleaning ability?

[gb387]

I prefer the paste and I use it with my PC I like how it seems to glide on to the paint and the paste can seems it will last much longer.... I use a spoon to apply the paste to my pads one reason is its easier the other is to help prevent the contamination.

As for cleaning with NXT I have noticed very little if any ability to clean but I try to prep well before NXT.