My car after using NXT tech wax...

[04Chevy]

My 04 Cavalier after uisng using the NXT tech wax. Im not a good picture taker but heres my results

Reflection off the hood


Full car view

[2000]

looks good! cool shade of blue

[Mike Phillips]

Looks great 04Chevy!

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Mike

[Scottwax]

Very nice! NXT is my go to LSP on blue paint. Makes it look absolutely amazing!

Any prep prior to using NXT

[04Chevy]

Yea the steps I used were...

1. Wash
2. Clayed my car for the first time in the 3 months Ive had it and it worked wonders
3. 1 Coat of NXT Tech Wax

Last week I did the Meguiars 3 step with the nxt as the 3rd step. Im going to add another coat of it today to see what it does Ive never tried 2 coats thinking it cant get any shinier. If it does then Ill about pass out...

I also have a question about a little chip in the hood I got 2 days ago. A dump truck on the other side of the road hit me with a rock and put a nice size chip in my hood . Would touch up paint beable to make it look alright because after washing it I can really see the chip even from a distance. The pictures dont show it but I just cant not see it now that I know its there.

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by 04Chevy
I also have a question about a little chip in the hood I got 2 days ago. A dump truck on the other side of the road hit me with a rock and put a nice size chip in my hood . Would touch up paint be able to make it look alright because after washing it I can really see the chip even from a distance. The pictures don't show it but I just cant not see it now that I know its there.

Hi 04 Chevy,

Applying touch-up paint and making it look good is an art form unto itself. some people are good at it and others need practice. The size of the chip, the size of you paint brush tip also are factors to consider. Most bottles of touch-up paint come with a paint brush built-in to the lid. Most of the tips on these brushes are quite large for the job they're intended to do. Because of this it's all to easy to leave a blob of paint where a tiny chip once was. Sort of making a mountain out of a molehill scenario.

Some people have good luck using a toothpick, or some other item like this to apply the paint so that only a small amount of the paint is placed into the chip. Another option is to visit an Artist supply store and look for a quality, fine tipped paint brush. While your there, pick up a small bottle of paint thinner to clean the brush. A store employee should be able to help you if you explain what you're looking for.

Also, only apply a small amount of touch-up paint and then walk away. Allow this paint to fully dry, i.e. wait a day, and then apply more if needed. Don't try to add coat after coat after coat of touch-up paint in an effort to do it all at once, this tends to lead towards paint blobs.

Another option is to look in the phone book for a Professional Detailer that offers this as a service.

Best of luck...

Mike

[IceColdOne]

You may want to look on www.bettercarcare.com I believe there is a post there about how to repair paint chips. Also, I think someone may have posted their DIY process here. Do a search...