question on the various waxes

[ShinyMopar]

I currently have nxt 2.0 and ultimate paste wax in my arsenal. I currently use the nxt on anything with metal flake as it seems to bring out the sparkle and the other on gloss paint in my opinion. My question is can someone explain the difference in all the waxes? Minus cleaner waxes. What are the order of shiniest, longevity, wax vs sealant.

[davey g-force]

Re: question on the various waxes

Some of this is going to be subjective. But IMO:

- UW is the most durable
- NXT gives a crips, bright, sealant-like shine,
- UW gives a darker shine (on dark paints) but still sealant-like

[dwg51357]

Re: question on the various waxes

UW is very durable and long-lasting - it's a synthetic. It gives a nice, bright, glossy shine on my jet-black paint. However, for a rich, deep, almost liquid shine, it's hard to beat carnuba. When I have the time, I layer gold class over the UW - best of both worlds.

[ShinyMopar]

So by synthetic you are talking sealant? I've heard some sealants lasting a year or so. I know pure waxes don't last that long but how long do the synthetics last?

[The Guz]

Re: question on the various waxes

Synthetics are sealants. They last longer than carnauba. Durability depends on the surrounding environment. It could be 3 monhts or up to 6 months. Using a spray wax helps extend the life of the wax.

[ShinyMopar]

Other companies put a time frame on theirs. I know megs don't do that but if all conditions being equal which waxes/sealants last longer?

[The Guz]

Re: question on the various waxes

Ultimate wax is the longest lasting wax that meguiar's offers. M21 and NXT are right behind it. Carnauba's could be about a month or 2.

[davey g-force]

Re: question on the various waxes

^^ That about sums it up!

[LS1BERLINA]

Re: question on the various waxes

Carnauba's could be about a month or 2.

With the exception of the Collinite waxes, although im not sure i'd call them straight carnauba's.