Waxes

[Cole Ziegler]

Can I apply Megs Gold Class Wax over a coat of NXT Tech Wax 2.0 for a nice pretty shine?

[akimel]

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Yes, absolutely.

[Bounty]

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Can I apply Megs Gold Class Wax over a coat of NXT Tech Wax 2.0 for a nice pretty shine?

Yes you can....and it looks exceptionally good on lighter colors with a metallic flake when layered this way. If you can, allow the NXT to cure overnight but if that's not feasible, a dfew hours in between applications would work. Be sure to post up pics when done...Aki is always looking for new wax combos to try!

[79elcamino]

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what about doing it the other way, putting gold class down first then nxt2.0?

[Calais]

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what about doing it the other way, putting gold class down first then nxt2.0?

NXT2.0 has a slight cleaning action, it will pretty much defeat the protection given by the Gold Class. It goes: sealant>carnauba.

[Ol' Red]

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^Agreed NXT is actually a sealant, not a wax (I guess they named it a wax for marketing purposes). Sealants go on first, and then can be topped by a carnauba.

[79elcamino]

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when you put nxt down first then gold class, will nxt still last the 3-6 months, and could i put down to coats of nxt then a coat of gold class of is one enough?

[akimel]

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It's really hard to know whether topping NXT with GC will compromise NXT's durability. I think it's one of those YMMV matters. If you are thinking about your winter protection and hoping to get through the winter without re-waxing, then I would stick to two or three coats of NXT.

[Michael Stoops]

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Since all Meguiar's products are compatible with each other, you can always top one wax or sealant with any another. While our official stance is that two thin layers of any wax should be your normal routine, just to ensure even coverage and appearance. Anything beyond that is just using up product.

Having said that, we see people comment all the time that they have a preference for the look of one wax or sealant over another. As so much of this is based on personal preference and personal perception it's impossible for us to make specific recommendations. We've heard about practically every combination you can think of, and can always find someone who loves it and someone else who can't tell the difference.

Many MOL members have a variety of waxes on hand, both Meguiar's and others, and like to experiment - it's part of being Car Crazy after all! So if you want to experiment, go ahead. You aren't going to hurt anything, and you may discover something that works great for you.

Just don't expect everyone to see what you see, or even like what you like. But it's your car, your time, your money - does it really matter what someone else prefers?

[Ganesa]

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yup, try it out layering waxes.. its fun and its part of being car crazy

this is what I do when i wax my car:
two layers of NXT 2.0 (wait for one layer to cure before putting a new layer), another layer of DC3 (sometimes), and then add UQW on top of it
great results on my Silver metallic car...

about the durability, I dont know, but the climate down here in South-East Asia is quite harsh and requires frequent car washing, claying and waxing to keep the car in a perfect condition :]

[-DAvo]

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just on this topic, does gold class wax acctually have any cleaners in it? if so wouldnt this make the topping of nxt 2.0 with gc wax counter productive?

reason i asked is because i originally started wth nxt 2.0, then tried to top it with gc, but heard somewhere that gold class contained cleaners, so i went and bought a tin of m26 yellow wax...

so what would you fellow car crazy guys recommend? at the moment my set up is 2 coats of m21 syn sealant, and 2 coats of m26 yellow.... my only gripe is that m26 is a pain in the a** to apply compared to a liquid wax... if i could get the same protection and shine out of gc wax as m26 then it would make it much much easier... if not looks like im gonna have to stick with the m26??

[akimel]

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so what would you fellow car crazy guys recommend? at the moment my set up is 2 coats of m21 syn sealant, and 2 coats of m26 yellow.... my only gripe is that m26 is a pain in the a** to apply compared to a liquid wax... if i could get the same protection and shine out of gc wax as m26 then it would make it much much easier... if not looks like im gonna have to stick with the m26??

If you are finding the paste version of M26 difficult, switch to the liquid version. I suspect that most M26 users use the liquid version.

I have never tried the M26 paste version, but I am surprised that you are having difficulty with it. Perhaps you could describe for us your technique. The experienced M26 paste wax users might be able to help you through the difficulties.

[-DAvo]

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you mean there is a liquid m26 yellow wax???? here is australia, ive only been able to find the paste wax version!

my entire body detailing process goes like this

1. wash with gold class shampoo

2. clay with meguiars quik clay kit

3 DA g220 polisher with 8006 pad - meguiars swirlX (fine cut cleaner if more serious swirl marks)

4. DA g220 polisher with fresh 8006 pad - meguiars m07 show car glaze

5. wipe car down with final inspection

6. apply m21 with mothers wax attack obrital buffer (two coats), buff off with meg supreme micro fibre

7. apply by hand with megs foam applicated in small circular motions m26 yelow paste wax (two coats) buff off with megs supreme micro fibre

[rjohnson2]

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sorry to hijack the thread but my car currently has nxt 2.0 on it and soon i am planning on doing 2 coats of m16 for winter...

should i make sure to remove all the previous nxt 2.0 before applying m16 or would it be ok to wash the car and put m16 on over whats left of nxt 2.0? im looking for maximum durability for a long Wisconsin winter and thinking it would be best to get rid of the less durable nxt 2.0 just to be on the safe side.

thanks

[Murr1525]

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You can do it either way.

But if it has been a while, cleaning the paint can be good anyway.