NXT vs. NXT 2.0 +/- UQD

[seech]

My own NXT vs. NXT 2.0 Experiment.

Before:


Note water spots:


NXT Wash + Microfiber Mitt:


Water Beading (or lack of beading) Before:


Golf Class Bug and Tar Remover on tar stain:


Spray on and leave for 30 seconds:


Tar easily removed:


Ater wash. Looks ok but upon closer inspection:


Water marks still visible:


NXT will be applied on the left portion of the hood while NXT 2.0 on the right:


Bosch GEX-270AE ROB + W9006:


The slight cleaning power of the NXT and NXT 2.0 was sufficient to remove the water spots and both left a nice finish.

UQD + Microfiber towel:


After waxing I decided to spray UQD on the lower half of the hood (towards the front of the car) and left the upper half as is. The top left is NXT w/out UQD. Bottom left is NXT w/ UQD. Top right is NXT 2.0 w/out UQD and bottom right is NXT 2.0 w/ UQD.



I will try and evaluate the effectiveness of NXT and NXT 2.0 with and without UQD during the next couple of weeks. Will post some pictures taken after a rain shower last night.

[seech]

Re: NXT vs. NXT 2.0 +/- UQD

After a light shower the results of the different products can clearly be seen.

Before:


After:



Close ups.
NXT without UQD:


NXT 2.0 without UQD:


NXT with UQD:


NXT 2.0 with UQD:


Based on my observations, as far as water beading is concerned, from best to worst:

1. NXT 2.0 w/ UQD
2. NXT w/ UQD
3. NXT 2.0 (very close behind NXT w/ UQD)
4. NXT

NXT 2.0 is definately an improvement but if you have NXT and UQD you will get the same results as NXT 2.0 but for best results NXT 2.0 + UQD.

For the benefit of those who sniff their waxes, NXT still smells better than NXT 2.0. NXT 2.0 has more of a chemical smell to it.

I will continue to update this experiment in a couple of weeks to see which one lasts the longest.

[Sydster]

Re: NXT vs. NXT 2.0 +/- UQD

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

[Boss_429]

Re: NXT vs. NXT 2.0 +/- UQD

Interesting experiment, and nice write up.

I already agree on one part... NXT 2.0 & UQD work (and look) extremely nice together.

[Wolf-Strong]

Re: NXT vs. NXT 2.0 +/- UQD

Nice e34! What model (525i/535i/M5)? Looks to be about a 90-92!

[seech]

Re: NXT vs. NXT 2.0 +/- UQD

Thanks for the feedback. I'm also keen to see how long the waxes last.

Wolf, its a 520i, 1993. 2 liter non-vanos 24v.

[bernard78]

Re: NXT vs. NXT 2.0 +/- UQD

Thks seech for ur time & effort.... Keep us update ok.. Thks & take care.

[Wolf-Strong]

Re: NXT vs. NXT 2.0 +/- UQD

Thanks for the feedback. I'm also keen to see how long the waxes last.

Wolf, its a 520i, 1993. 2 liter non-vanos 24v.

Cool! I love these cars 93' 525i here

Can't wait to see the results!

[yalerd]

Re: NXT vs. NXT 2.0 +/- UQD

Very nice
Thanks for sharing

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: NXT vs. NXT 2.0 +/- UQD

Great experiment. Really good write up and use of pics. Will be waiting for your updates. Thanks.

[AjNavo61490]

Re: NXT vs. NXT 2.0 +/- UQD

give us a video of the difference in sheeting b/t NXT and NXT 2.0!

[3Fitty]

Re: NXT vs. NXT 2.0 +/- UQD

I'm not sure I can really see the difference. Are you saying there is/was more beeding on the the NXT 2.0 side?

In any event, nice work. Keep us posted on the long term differences.

[seech]

Re: NXT vs. NXT 2.0 +/- UQD

3Fitty, yes. Just basing it on the amount of beading and the 'quality' of beading. Have been bogged down with work so unable to update this post. Have taken some pictures but haven't posted yet.

I'm not sure I can really see the difference. Are you saying there is/was more beeding on the the NXT 2.0 side?

In any event, nice work. Keep us posted on the long term differences.

[3Fitty]

Re: NXT vs. NXT 2.0 +/- UQD

3Fitty, yes. Just basing it on the amount of beading and the 'quality' of beading. Have been bogged down with work so unable to update this post. Have taken some pictures but haven't posted yet.

Thanks seech... although now I MUST get out and get some 2.0!!! Just when my wife thought the car detailing expenses were done!!! Please post those pics if/when you can.

I'm going to try to take some of mine tonight after work.

[areaseven]

Re: NXT vs. NXT 2.0 +/- UQD

Very impressive. It's gonna be a while before I switch to 2.0, as my 1.0 bottle is still half-full. My NXT Speed Detailer is almost done, so I'll be picking up UQD later this month.