2nd coat of NXT or carnauba?

[vhpcomp]

Just did first application of NXT liquid and wanted opinions on whether a 2nd coat of NXT or layering a pure Carnauba over NXT would be of the most benefit, both appearance and durability.
And if Carnauba - which one? My car is silver and is 1 year old. I did clay treatment before NXT and so far I'm pleased with results. I noticed that the NXT seemed to be somewhat like a Carnauba in that it brought the metallic out, which was what I was after.
Thanks!

[KTruck]

Hi:

This is a question that comes up often. It will really depend on what look you like. You can try 16 or 26 and see how you like it. The 16 paste wax has been discontinued but is still available if you look for it on-line. Also, the 26 is a blended wax; not a pure carnauba.


Here is a thread with some good information: http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/sho...6&highlight=26

Regards,

KTruck

[Mike Phillips]

Here's an article on this very topic,

Topping NXT

There is always a lot of talk about topping NXT with other products, because this is a popular topic, I thought I would offer this simple suggestion.

If you think you would like to apply a topper over NXT, before you apply your choice of a topper over the entire finish, first do a side-by-side comparison and inspect your results carefully to insure that the test area does in fact look better than NXT by itself before applying your choice of topper to the entire finish. If you apply your choice of a topper to the entire car without comparing, you will never know if it improved or diminished the results created by the NXT alone.


Here's how to do a test spot,

First - Wait until you have two thin, uniform applications of NXT Tech Wax over the entire finish. Two thin applications always look better than one application.

Second - Find a nice flat panel like the hood or deck lid so that you can look down on the finish while standing over it. Apply your choice of a topper to a square section about one foot square being careful to do so in a way as to have a very distinct section with only the topper in this section. Allow the topper to dry according to the instruction and the remove with a microfiber polishing cloth or a clean, soft 100% cotton terry cloth towel. To be fair, you should apply a second coat in this same section to insure a uniform application. Again, apply and remove according to the product's directions.

After you applied and removed your choice of a topper carefully, inspect the two areas under different lighting conditions. Different lighting conditions will allow your eyes to see the different dimensions of your finish, such as richness, gloss, shine and clearness or clarity. View the two areas from different angles, from directly overhead, and with a light source centered in the area, like the sun. You may also want to have some friends compare the two areas also, a second set of fresh eyes may see something you miss, especially after you've been working on the finish and staring at the paint for hours.

If after doing this side-by-side comparison test in one small area, your eyes will tell you whether or not you want to continue with applying the topper to the entire finish.

Hope this helps...

Mike

[Nightwalker]

And I have found that carnuba always looks better a day or two after applied.

[zsoap]

My personal preference is to put a second coat of NXT. To my eyes the pure carnuba takes away some of the shine. I know carnuba is supposed to protect the best, but it's not like NXT has no protective qualities. I just tried this exact process this week and decided to go over the carnuba the next day with another coat of NXT to bring the shine back to level I was pleased with.

[Mad iX]

I personally like 2 coats of NXT and #16 on top. I like the look of carnauba on my car, and I love how #16 beads.
NXT gives good protection and makes a great base for #16 for me.

Try a second coat of NXT, it'll definitely be an improvement. After that, you can experiment with #16 or #26 on top.

[vhpcomp]

Thanks for the suggestions. I applied a second coat of NXT and I really like the look - it seems to have more depth than before.

[cydewaze]

I prefer the 2nd NXT coat as well.