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I finally had a chance to get and use the paste version of NXT. Despite the fact that I had within the past week applied NXT liquid and Collinite Insulator, I had to give this stuff a try.
I put 3 applications on the car, 2 last night and the last this morning. Originally I used a finishing pad to apply the paste, but I discovered a polishing pad yields better results. I also found that in addition to using a low speed setting on the PC, I found that using a slower arm speed also improves the results.
The NXT seem a bit 'dryer' than other paste waxes such as #16, taking a bit longer to start allowing itself to be applied evenly, but once the amount of product in the pad reaches the right proportions combined with the slower PC/arm speed, it easily applies so thin that it's often hard to see on the surface of the car under less than very bright direct lighting.
Removal is similar to that of the liquid, though there seems to bit more 'drag' initially.
By the time I finished the second coat last night, I was too worn out (and it was too dark) to really evaluate the finish. I applied the final coat this morning and despite the temp being only 50* it set up quickly. After removal, I tended to the windows and vacuuming, then a short break. Afterwards I was able to give the car a proper inspection. The paint seemed almost to have additional coats of clear sprayed on. The shine and clarity of the paint was incredible.
The surface is very, very smooth and very, very slick. It will be interesting to watch how it holds up.
I put 3 applications on the car, 2 last night and the last this morning. Originally I used a finishing pad to apply the paste, but I discovered a polishing pad yields better results. I also found that in addition to using a low speed setting on the PC, I found that using a slower arm speed also improves the results.
The NXT seem a bit 'dryer' than other paste waxes such as #16, taking a bit longer to start allowing itself to be applied evenly, but once the amount of product in the pad reaches the right proportions combined with the slower PC/arm speed, it easily applies so thin that it's often hard to see on the surface of the car under less than very bright direct lighting.
Removal is similar to that of the liquid, though there seems to bit more 'drag' initially.
By the time I finished the second coat last night, I was too worn out (and it was too dark) to really evaluate the finish. I applied the final coat this morning and despite the temp being only 50* it set up quickly. After removal, I tended to the windows and vacuuming, then a short break. Afterwards I was able to give the car a proper inspection. The paint seemed almost to have additional coats of clear sprayed on. The shine and clarity of the paint was incredible.
The surface is very, very smooth and very, very slick. It will be interesting to watch how it holds up.
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