KC,

I am interested in your experience with how long the NXT will last before needing to be detailed again. I am also interested to know if you layer another product before or after NXT. No rotary, just plain old hand power. No need for scratches nor oxidization nor water stains nor bird droppings fix. Car is fairly new. I will clean thoroughly and clay.

Thanks.

This post has been edited by RedBox: Mar 8 2010, 01:20 PM

Redbox,
It is actually not the enviroment that strips your wax but rather the process of cleaning your car that does it. So many times I've heard of people saying that the wax does not last in our hot weather because it melts away or that their wax only last 1 week and that because they washed their car 1 week after with wax-stripping detergent.

My Gold class wax last about 2-3 months but that is maintained with a quick detailing spray every 2 weeks after washing the car. If you can stand it, try not washing your car for 1 month after waxing. You'd be surprised that the wax is still there and not washed away by the rain or melted by the sun. The process of cleaning the car with cheap shampoo that ends up stripping away the wax.

Sleepwalker,

Thanks! That's what I was looking for. Good to know about the gold class.

I wanted to know how long between a full reapplication so I hope to hear from NXT users. I can deal with quick detailing but I find that I no longer can devote a lot of time as before.

very nice

This post has been edited by KC's: Mar 9 2010, 12:11 AM

You mean brush off the residue with a paint brush? Thanks a lot for your help.

Also, for quick detailing, do you rinse the car with water and then dry prior to applying the spray or just spraying the wax straight on will do?

This post has been edited by SweetPuff: Mar 9 2010, 02:35 AM

I have done it both ways. However, I do use a squeegee so the vehicle is fairly dry when I started hitting it with quick detailings. Check the product instructions.

It's quick detailing, not a water-less car wash. You do not apply it on a dirty or even dusty car. Best to apply right after carwash. If you do it later in the day or the next day, do give the car a quick rinse/wipe and dry it before applying.

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Added on March 9, 2010, 8:50 amTreat the quick detailing as a quick morning exercise. If it takes longer than 20mins, you are not doing it right. Afterall, it is suppose to be a quick detailing and you don't buff one panel like a thousand times. If your quick detailing is difficult to buff off and the cloth is sticking to the panel, that means it is time to re-wax the car.

Another thing about the gold class and nxt. Gold class seems to work better on a dark car as you can see from my results on page 41 or 42. NXT does not work that well on dark cars, even when I got it done at the meguiars center and main distributor in USJ 1.

This post has been edited by sleepwalker: Mar 9 2010, 09:01 AM

I will be doing this to a white color vehicle. I'll put the gold class on my short list as I search around.

Thanks.

Which quick detailer I should use if I use Gold Class? I have the impression that if I use say... Ultra Gloss Detailer on Gold Class, it's gonna produce some weird looking gloss and reflections.

Ughhh. For some reason I have an urge to try out Turtle Wax ICE now. I must be having some mid-life crisis.

This post has been edited by SweetPuff: Mar 9 2010, 11:09 AM

You should see the weird reflections I get on my car with Zymol polish, zymol wax, gold glass wax and ultimated detailer all in a span of 3 weeks. It's so weird it's pretty..

So far Ultimate Detailer works best. NXT Speed Detailer is ok too.

Here's a couple of pics with and without TW Ice layered on TW Ultra Gloss:

Without:


With:

sorry guys

I was down with fever after a full correction detailing....

simple rules is this


car shampoo is shampoo


wax is wax


quik Detailer is quik detailer

I cant wax the car , if i do not wash the car? rite


eg.....facial care....i can wash....or apply lotion ...but if it is not taken care day to day basis can ....it look the best....

the missing link here is prep work....

wash is to clean the car, wax is to protect yr paint from the envioroment.........but when a car is neglected & wash by road side....snowy...sandy ....hardy cloth guys....u will see lot of swirls under the sun...look like spide webs


put yr car to the test...under SUNLIGHT....look this like these


A rare thing on a white....HOLOGRAMing appeared..............(improper polishing method & people does for $$$ more than passion)


another great hacked job




ta ta


I cannot achieve this correction if
i do not CLAY - SANDING _ COMPOUND CUTTING - POLISHING- now i can finish off with my favourite wax or sealant & u can reinforce them, with UQD....Megs ultimate quik detailer


for rest of the process pls read at here

meguiars US

This post has been edited by KC's: Mar 9 2010, 11:41 PM

KC, how about it? Based on your experience, what is the durability of NXT? Just normal washing with mild car wash liquid and quick detail in betweens.

Thank you 'Car Detailing' bros. I've learned a lot from you guys in the past couple of months I went from someone who don't even know what is car detailing to a beginner!



And yes, I'm interested to hear about your experiences with NXT as well.

This post has been edited by SweetPuff: Mar 10 2010, 03:36 PM

KC seems to be the one with a lot of experience here. If I were to hire someone to detail, I would definitely have KC do it first. I do like washing my car and giving it some lovin' but I also have to cut down on time now due to other stuff.

thanks guys

I am only here to share my experience with you

i learn it free thats why i a sharing it back to u guys

but its rather hard too when i started...there is no one & whom are willing to help..that is what a was piss off...never gavce u detailing


but now i just loves seeeing things transformed....

NXt basically prep well & weekly wash my neutral shampoo about 2 months....friend we r in khatulistiwa...means hot hot hot hot all day & all yr

withUQD weekly after wash 3 -4 months....depending where u park,,,open pr close parking

u had a mirror shining too

keep it up

hi , to all sifu here

wan to know , is it enough to just wash , wax a car ?
mine is a metallic black , i usually wash 2-3 weeks onces , and apply wax once about 1 1/2 month .
only sometimes use polish on those noticeable scratches .I did not use any clay bar o detailer .
it that a proper way to wax ?

Wax - Soft99 hard paste(Blue box)

thx

This post has been edited by wilsonjack228: Mar 13 2010, 11:00 PM

Thanks KC, looks like between application time is fairly similar to the gold class from sleepwalker's experience. I bet I can get away with 4 months in between with proper washing and QD. I'll look at buying one or the other in the next few weeks.

Thanks all.

Hey guys,

curious to know,

my car color belong to dark or light color?



This color call Hibiscus Tea.

hi guys,
my bro's naza ria headlight has turned to yellow. I have tried using Soft 99 polish and also tooth paste but its still yellowish (the tooth paste did help slightly). I was thinking wet sanding it, but I am a bit worried I might end up spoiling the headlight.