Question about NXT Paste Wax and #26...

[Kman]

After I wash my car, I go over the outside with the NXT speed detailer to remove any water spots. After I do that, I apply NXT Paste Wax. My question is, after I do the NXT Paste Wax, would it be smart to apply #26 Hi-tech Yellow Wax? What about applying NXT Paste Wax, #7 Glaze, and then seal it with #26...is that a good idea or just a waste of time?

What are the main differences between NXT Paste Wax and the #26? Is the #26 more durable?

[mblgjr]

From my experience, pretty much anything is more durable than NXT.

#26 is considerable more durable than NXT, and you *could* top NXT with it after the NXT has had time to set.

If you wanted durabilty, use the Sealant, let it cure, top with 26.

You don't have to top any of these products with anything, as they are all last step products.

NXT is more of a synthetic sealant, whereas #26 is a pure carnauba.

[Erik Mejia]

Personally I would top NXT with either 21 or 26, it's up to you. Or mayber just two coats of NXT. Either route should give you excellent results and durability.

[Murr1525]

I'd probably just go with #7, then 2 coats of #21.

[Kman]

I know with the #7, you are supposed to apply a very little amount. When I go to take off the #7, no matter how long I rub an area, it seems to always stay on. Seems like it is very greasy. Takes two to three times working the same area to get it all off. That right?

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by mblgjr
From my experience, pretty much anything is more durable than NXT.

#26 is considerable more durable than NXT, and you *could* top NXT with it after the NXT has had time to set.

kman,

Just to note, the views posted by mblgjr are his experiences and not Meguiar's official positions.

Durability is always such a hot potato in the wax world, but the truth is that how long anything lasts on the surface is greatly affected by a number of different factors, many of which are different from person to person, car to car and environment to environment.

Meguiar's doesn't make any claims to how long a product will last on the surface but R&D has assured us that at this point in time, NXT Tech Wax offers the best protection of any of our waxes.

Fact is however, anything that lands on your paint and is strong enough to etch your car's paint is going to etch or eat through your car's clear coat.

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by Kman
I know with the #7, you are supposed to apply a very little amount. When I go to take off the #7, no matter how long I rub an area, it seems to always stay on. Seems like it is very greasy. Takes two to three times working the same area to get it all off. That right?

What are you using to wipe the #7 off?

#7 is very rich in polishing oils, rubbing it more and more will tend re-liquefy the product and cause you to fight yourself when trying to get it off. Instead, just try to get most of it off and then move on to a new section. After you've went around the car, then come back and give the finish a final wipe.

On a personal note, I never aim to remove all of it, I get most of it off and then go to wax. Any residual #7 will come off when your remove the wax.

[Kman]

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
kman,

Just to note, the views posted by mblgjr are his experiences and not Meguiar's official positions.

Durability is always such a hot potato in the wax world, but the truth is that how long anything lasts on the surface is greatly affected by a number of different factors, many of which are different from person to person, car to car and environment to environment.

Meguiar's doesn't make any claims to how long a product will last on the surface but R&D has assured us that at this point in time, NXT Tech Wax offers the best protection of any of our waxes.

Fact is however, anything that lands on your paint and is strong enough to etch your car's paint is going to etch or eat through your car's clear coat.

I understand that. I apply NXT every two weeks, so durability isn't that big of an issue. Just figured I would ask since it has been raining pretty hard in Irvine the last few days.

[Kman]

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
What are you using to wipe the #7 off?

#7 is very rich in polishing oils, rubbing it more and more will tend re-liquefy the product and cause you to fight yourself when trying to get it off. Instead, just try to get most of it off and then move on to a new section. After you've went around the car, then come back and give the finish a final wipe.

On a personal note, I never aim to remove all of it, I get most of it off and then go to wax. Any residual #7 will come off when your remove the wax.

I use a microfiber towel. Yea, I end up removing as much as I can and then moving to the next panel. Then I apply the #26 and remove that along with the extra #7 that hanged around. Still, sometimes when I look at the car the next day, there is still what looks like #7 on the car in some places.

I guess #7 is just a lot harder to work with that the NXT Paste Wax is.

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by Kman
I guess #7 is just a lot harder to work with that the NXT Paste Wax is.

Well for one, they are two completely different products. For the most part, #7 isn't really designed to be a drying product while our waxes are all designed to dry.

The wipe-off ability of a product that dries versus a product that doesn't is worlds apart, thus my above recommendation for removing the #7 Show Car Glaze.

If you haven't already, read the 5-Step Paint Care Cycle, discusses pure polishes and waxes at length.

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2409

[Kman]

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
Well for one, they are two completely different products. For the most part, #7 isn't really designed to be a drying product while our waxes are all designed to dry.

The wipe-off ability of a product that dries versus a product that doesn't is worlds apart, thus my above recommendation for removing the #7 Show Car Glaze.

If you haven't already, read the 5-Step Paint Care Cycle, discusses pure polishes and waxes at length.

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/sho...&threadid=2409

Thanks for the link.

Would it be wise to apply #7 before the NXT Paste Wax, or am I ok to just apply the NXT Paste Wax?

I guess what my question is, will I get a lot deeper shine with the #7 followed by the NXT rather than just applying the NXT?

[Magic]

Originally posted by Kman
Thanks for the link.

Would it be wise to apply #7 before the NXT Paste Wax, or am I ok to just apply the NXT Paste Wax?

I guess what my question is, will I get a lot deeper shine with the #7 followed by the NXT rather than just applying the NXT?

That's how #7 is designed to be used!

Wash
Clay
Paint Cleaner - #80
Polish - #7
Wax - NXT, #26
Sealant - #21

Hope this helps and doesn't confuse you!

[Kman]

Originally posted by Magic
That's how #7 is designed to be used!

Wash
Clay
Paint Cleaner - #80
Polish - #7
Wax - NXT, #26
Sealant - #21

Hope this helps and doesn't confuse you!

Makes perfect sense, thanks!

[BenP]

Originally posted by mblgjr
From my experience, pretty much anything is more durable than NXT.

#26 is considerable more durable than NXT, and you *could* top NXT with it after the NXT has had time to set.

If you wanted durabilty, use the Sealant, let it cure, top with 26.

You don't have to top any of these products with anything, as they are all last step products.

NXT is more of a synthetic sealant, whereas #26 is a pure carnauba.

Well in my experience NXT goes on...and on...and on. I can't ever do a durability test with NXT because I can't leave my car long enough without redetailing it, but from my experience it's still been going strong at three months...

Also, I think #26 is a blend rather than a pure carnauba. At least that's what the back of my bottle says...

Ben

[sspeer]

#26 is a carnauba blend. The late #16 was a pure carnauba

I think the deal with NXT is that the gloss fades, but the protection is still there.

Will #21 work over #26?? I always heard to use the wax after the sealant since the sealant won't bond over wax, or the #21's mild cleaners would strip part of it

Also, wouldn't #21 and NXT be the same step? I've heard #21 is just a pro version of NXT


Personally, I'd probably skip the #7 since #80 seems to be more of a polish, but surely has some cleaning abililty and then move Deep Crystal 1 or Medallion Paint Cleaner has the cleaner

wash
clay
DC1 or MPPC
#80
#21
#26