#6 + NXT = 2 coat recomendation?

[Jossy92]

I found this link in "search":

3 years with no swirl correction... or, the value of Cleaner Wax

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?p=218230#post218230

which is related to my question , but, it's not a "newbie" forum so I put my question here.

I helped a friend with a very neglected white Honda. I focused on the washed but still "furry" roof and gave it a good Megs Kit claying. Since the negect will continue, I wanted to expedite, skipped polishing and then applied #6 cleaner wax followed by 1 coat of NXT 12 hours later.

My intent was to get 2 coats of wax on. However, did the NXT simply remove the #6? I did not rub the NXT in, and gently removed it after it passed Megs swipe test. Do I now have the 2 coat recommendation for NXT?


My purpose is to eventually get the perfect finish for a neglected daily driver. "Perfect" for what I am trying to do: protect first, make it look the best it can second.

Each time I work the focus will be on claying, when that issue is delt with I will focus on the best Cleaner, etc. I am not ready to detail anything. Still trying to learn how to wash and clay.

[Murr1525]

Re: #6 + NXT = 2 coat recomendation?

Give yoruself a little credit.. you already are detailing. Using one of the cleaner/waxes followed by a regular wax is what a lot of people will do for a daily driver, including myself. So yes, your 2 coats are fine.

Remember the goal isnt exactly 2 layers of wax, just to get good even coverage. No one has ever really shown what happens when waxes get layered, or when one has a little bit of cleaners in it, etc. Nxt is not in the category of #6, ColorX, the maroon Cleaner/Wax, etc.

I assume the results came out well, that is the paint was smooth after claying, and should have shined up nicely. You will want to see if the results hold up, even if it is dirty, just to make sure the paint isnt failing or anything. If it is failing, it isnt worth working on...

[Mike Phillips]

Re: #6 + NXT = 2 coat recomendation?

Just as Matt stated the 2 coat recommendation is to insure uniform coverage and uniform appearance. NXT Tech Wax is not a cleaner/wax and when you apply it over a previously applied wax it build upon the results of the first product application.

Sounds like you did everything right. In the future you could use a dedicated paint cleaner like ScratchX or Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner and follow this with the NXT Tech Wax.

[EAT HEMI]

Re: #6 + NXT = 2 coat recomendation?

Related... mostly....

In a side-by-side, I compared "layering" #21 and #26 on top of #6 (clayed surface).

It may have just been an illusion, but I thought application of #26 went a lot nicer on top of the #6 than the #21. The #26 just seemed to be a bit more in harmony with the #6. Thus, I finished off the rest of the car with #26.

My point is #21 is close to NXT, so give #26 a try next time as a topper.

[Jossy92]

Re: #6 + NXT = 2 coat recomendation?

Thanks for the comments. This morning I did the hood and trunk.

Spent more time claying, as I probably didn't do enough on the roof yesterday (for fear of scratching something.) Today, however, when I used QD, I let it sit for a few minutes and then clayed, adding more QD when I felt resistance. I also QD'd yesterdays freshly waxed roof. What a great product.

This morning I used #6 again and will use NXT again tonight. And then QD tomorrow morning to make it pop. I will eventually give the other mentioned products a try (thanks for that info).

I am not really sure how this stuff works, but I am thinking that the "glass finish" keeps hi velocity dust, etc. from having anything to hang on to when it hits the paint on the freeway.

I am assuming that the clay is the start, and NXT has fillers in it which prevents even micro scratches from providing a hand hold.

At least that's than fantasy I am having as I am applying the products. I just really feel like I am working with some great products.

Thanks again,

[Mike Phillips]

Re: #6 + NXT = 2 coat recomendation?

I am assuming that the clay is the start, and NXT has fillers in it which prevents even micro scratches from providing a hand hold.

Just to note... because there's so much confusing information posted on other forums about fillers...

Any wax or paint sealant that is actually working is filling because it's leaving itself behind to protect the paint. If it isn't leaving itself behind it's not working and it's time to find a new wax or paint sealant.

[Jossy92]

Re: #6 + NXT = 2 coat recomendation?

If it isn't leaving itself behind it's not working

I don't have the expertise and I am not sure if my old paint has the "build"(?) to handle an attempt to remove the material around the scratches.

I am not sure why a word "filler" is demonized just because it could be missused.

My 2 cents... If I told someone I could take the scratches out of a finish, but merely filled the scratches....IMO that's a defect in the messenger, not the message(NXT).

But, for now, I get to have a nice looking car that's protected until I can figure how to fix it. I like these products as a "system" which attempts to cover every need, experience level and purpose.