NXT vs #20 vs #21

[74 thing]

I was interested on durability on these three products NXT wax, #20, #21. I understand that they are all synthetic and was wondering which one would last the longest and how long? I understand that a pure carnuba breaks down within 30 days and between 60-90 days it is nearly all gone. Looking for something to protect my car during the winter conditions.

[Mosca]

My experience is that I get the most satisfaction from the way #21 holds its appearance and protection without the use of the spray booster. If you don't mind (or enjoy) using the booster then you will get better appearance and protection from NXT.

#20 is kinda lost in the mix. It's a good product that has its dedicated users, but if you had NXT and #21 on the shelf would you reach for it...?

Me neither. It's like bringing a wooden bat to a college baseball game.


Tom

[Mike Phillips]

Re: NXT vs #20 vs #21

Originally posted by 74 thing
I was interested on durability on these three products NXT wax, #20, #21. I understand that they are all synthetic and was wondering which one would last the longest and how long?

How long a wax lasts depends upon a number of different factors, one important factor is how well the surface is prepared to accept the wax in the first place, another is how the finish is treated after the wax is applied.

I understand that a pure carnuba breaks down within 30 days and between 60-90 days it is nearly all gone. Looking for something to protect my car during the winter conditions.

Just so you know, Meguiar's doesn't actually manufacture any waxes based on Carnauba wax alone, all of our waxes that contain Carnauba wax are blended with other ingredients so that you get more benefits and features other than what a single ingredient can offer.

6. Are polymer sealants better than traditional carnauba waxes?

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by Mosca
If you don't mind (or enjoy) using the booster then you will get better appearance and protection from NXT.


Tom

Just to make things clear, NXT Tech Wax is a stand alone product.

You don't have to use the Spray Wax with it, as in it's not a two component system. The term/word Booster is only meant to mean revitalize the appearance while adding a little bit of protection, in-between normal applications of a dedicated wax.

The idea was to avoid having someone purchase just the spray wax and using it on a neglected finish. This happened with our Quik Wax by a person on Autopia then they went on to post they were not satisfied with the product when further inquiry to what they were working on revealed their car was a daily driver that had not seen any attention in a couple of years. It needed to be washed, clayed and cleaned at a minimum before applying any wax, let a lone a spray-on wax.

After this incident, I coined the term [bbooster[/b] for the label copy on the NXT Spray Wax to try to avoid confusion. Now I find people trying to turn the meaning of the word booster to mean a product that is part of a two part system and while they can be used together, they don't have to be used together and you could just as easily spray our Quik Wax onto a finish with Tech Wax.

Note the use of the term booster and how it's defined in the below thread on May 28 2003, 12:05 PM on the old AOPP forum,

New Meguiar's Product To Try!

Hope this clarifies things...

[ebpcivicsi]

In Memphis, on a well-prepped surface, garaged at night, parked outside during the day, daily driven, weekly washed vehicle #21 is the most durable *for me*.

I love the look of NXT, but I find that #21 is close enough to it in looks while being superior in durability. Just my opinion.....

[Mosca]

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
You don't have to use the Spray Wax with it, as in it's not a two component system. The term/word Booster is only meant to mean revitalize the appearance while adding a little bit of protection, in-between normal applications of a dedicated wax. After this incident, I coined the term booster for the label copy on the NXT Spray Wax to try to avoid confusion. Now I find people trying to turn the meaning of the word booster to mean a product that is part of a two part system and while they can be used together, they don't have to be used together....

Hey Mike,

That is exactly how I've thought of the NXT Wax. I've even written about it in other forums (and maybe this one), usually writing "[I see][Think of] NXT and the Spray Wax as a two part system."

Although Meguiar's might not have conceived of the products as a two part system, I've found that using them as one is the best way to achieve maximum results. The only downside is that frequently touching the paint can lead to faster swirl buildup, so you need to be scrupulous about the cleanliness of your applicators.

I apologize for spreading that misinformation, it wasn't intentional. In a strange twist of "Mike just can't win no matter what" , i took the fact that you've never called me on it as tacit acceptance of it!


Tom

[RamAirV1]

Originally posted by Mosca
Hey Mike,

That is exactly how I've thought of the NXT Wax. I've even written about it in other forums (and maybe this one), usually writing "[I see][Think of] NXT and the Spray Wax as a two part system."

Although Meguiar's might not have conceived of the products as a two part system, I've found that using them as one is the best way to achieve maximum results. The only downside is that frequently touching the paint can lead to faster swirl buildup, so you need to be scrupulous about the cleanliness of your applicators.

I apologize for spreading that misinformation, it wasn't intentional. In a strange twist of "Mike just can't win no matter what" , i took the fact that you've never called me on it as tacit acceptance of it!


Tom

While you don't have to use the Booster Wax with the Paste or Liquid, I find using the Booster together with the wax and the Speed Detailer gives the best results in terms of looks and protection. To me they work together as a system, but using all of the parts are not mandatory to get good results.

I think of it as a system with some parts being optional.

BTW, the Booster Wax and the Speed Detailer work very well with the #21 too! That's why I stay with Meguiar's, everything is compatible with everything.

RamAirV1