Meguiar's NXT with pure white?

ALi · 03-14-2005, 05:09 AM

i am going to send my car to the car detailing shop hopefully next week. will the NXT work great to my pure white GDB (STi)? another question is, do i need to polish (with Meguiar's Step 1 and Step 2 polish) or claybar-ing is already enough.

FYI, my ride is 1 yr old, less swirl marks, regularly washed, i live away from the beach.

and also if you could, please show me the pictures of any WHITE (pure or aspen or pearl or metallic) car using NXT.

i thank you in advanced

***BoostJunkie*** · 03-14-2005, 07:39 AM

I have used NXT and I have found that, while it does provide an excellent shine, in about a month, sometimes less, the wax is pretty much gone. Whereas I detailed my car using klasse all-in-one, followed by a coat of klasse sealant glaze, in january and after an ohio winter not washing the car once, I washed it last week and the finish was still smooth and looking good. In fact, it almost felt like it had a new coat of wax on it. I would definitely recommend klasse products.

ALi · 03-14-2005, 02:56 PM

thanks BoostJunkie for replying. i've been using Klasse, Zaino and PS21 altogether once i got my car from the dealer. yes it gives the shine / glossy look that most of us want. but do you think polishing the pure white paint is better idea for now because of the nature of white colour, after a while, will become yellowish. will Klasse re-whiten the paint again? i am not sure. thanks for replying anyway. i need more of your suggestions. keep replying.

rexorama · 03-14-2005, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

I have used NXT and I have found that, while it does provide an excellent shine, in about a month, sometimes less, the wax is pretty much gone. Whereas I detailed my car using klasse all-in-one, followed by a coat of klasse sealant glaze, in january and after an ohio winter not washing the car once, I washed it last week and the finish was still smooth and looking good. In fact, it almost felt like it had a new coat of wax on it. I would definitely recommend klasse products.

Klasse Rocks!

I used it for poops and giggles on a beatup F150 that was fadded bad with no shine in certain areas (like the roof) and it actually brought a decent shine back to it. I used it regularly but my source closed and I never bothered looking for another one. Now I just use Meguiars professional products.

I agree with the NXT wearing out quick.

If you're looking for "rewhitening" try using some Meguiars #9 Pro swirl remover. Works great for taking out swirls and cleaning. I use it with just an Autozone cheapy 6" orbital and terry bonnet on light swirls. On deep scratches I use it with a rotary and a soft foam pad.

http://www.sparkleauto.com/meguiars/..._polishes.html

ALi · 03-15-2005, 05:14 AM

dear rexorama,

what about Meguiars #80? have you tried it? i went to the detailing centre today and he said he is using meguiars #80 as polish. how good is it?

rexorama · 03-15-2005, 02:48 PM

Meguiars #80 is slightly more aggressive then the #9 Swirl Remover. I'll put it to you like this.....

If you are using an orbital or DA polisher, the #80 is a good choice for deeper scratches in the clear and removing swirls. If you're using a rotary I'd stick with the #9. The #80 works with a rotary just fine but the inexperienced might burn high spots or cause more swirls. I don't use the #80 because I use a rotary and the #9 is aggressive enough for a car that isn't even a year old.

I just noticed no one answered about the clay bar. Clay bar is for cleaning the paint, nothing to do with polishing. It gets tree sap, bugs, hard water spots, etc, out of your paint.

ALi · 03-15-2005, 06:46 PM

wow... thanks man. that really helps me a lot!!! as i said, i went to the detailing center. he said he is going to apply the #80 to my 1 yr old car. wow.. that really helps man... thanks.. i will print this and show this to him him. if you have any more to add, please feel free to do so. then i will show him more. THANKS man!!!!

soileauj · 03-16-2005, 09:46 AM

Guys I used a wax by "The Wax Shoppe-Super Glaze". It is clear so you don't get the white residue and it seems to give the car's color a depth to it. Just thought I'd share a positive experience. Leaves the finish very very smooth.

SlvSTI05 · 03-16-2005, 02:29 PM

Super Glaze works really well actually, easy to use stuff. I still vote for zaino if you have the time and dont mind some effort, other than that sticking to NXT is a safe bet

STiLLWILL · 03-16-2005, 05:26 PM

This is what Klasse AIO followed by ONE coat of Meguiar's NXT did for my car:

I'm a BIG fan of Klasse products. Both the All in One(AIO) and their sealant wipe on and off like butter. NXT is also a nice way to finish your paint off as well.

I'm trying to find motivation to clay and wax my car this weekend, i'll try to take some pics if the weather permits OR if I even get the motivation to wash the car. :wink:

ALi · 03-16-2005, 11:52 PM

WTF.. hehe.. nice glossy look... i bet people in your area wear sunglasses as protection. nice.. <-- consider these words as your motivation...

***MKIVSupra*** · 03-17-2005, 09:48 PM

I am another fan of Klasse. I have been using it for a few years now. After a coat of AIO and a couple coats of the sealant glaze I usually put a few coats of a good carnauba wax on for added depth and shine. I don't do that all in one day, btw. I washed my car a week ago after it went all winter(few months) without being washed and it came out great. The finish is still smooth and it has a nice shine.

ALi · 03-18-2005, 11:35 PM

what do you think of GLARE professional care products? i've seen the photo testimonial on the web. they look awesome. what do you think?

***MKIVSupra*** · 03-19-2005, 01:44 PM

I have never heard of the stuff, but pics seldom do waxes or polishes justice. In certain light just about any finish can look good.

ALi · 04-15-2005, 07:51 PM

one more question. What are the reasons for using Meguair's Polish no 83, 87 and 89? please let me know

03-14-2005, 05:09 AM	#1
ALi STI Driver Car: 2004 Australian Vers Location: Negara Brunei Darussalam Posts: 292 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: hello i am going to send my car to the car detailing shop hopefully next week. will the NXT work great to my pure white GDB (STi)? another question is, do i need to polish (with Meguiar's Step 1 and Step 2 polish) or claybar-ing is already enough. FYI, my ride is 1 yr old, less swirl marks, regularly washed, i live away from the beach. and also if you could, please show me the pictures of any WHITE (pure or aspen or pearl or metallic) car using NXT. i thank you in advanced This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-14-2005, 02:56 PM	#3
ALi STI Driver Car: 2004 Australian Vers Location: Negara Brunei Darussalam Posts: 292 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: dont look good thanks BoostJunkie for replying. i've been using Klasse, Zaino and PS21 altogether once i got my car from the dealer. yes it gives the shine / glossy look that most of us want. but do you think polishing the pure white paint is better idea for now because of the nature of white colour, after a while, will become yellowish. will Klasse re-whiten the paint again? i am not sure. thanks for replying anyway. i need more of your suggestions. keep replying.

03-15-2005, 02:48 PM	#6
rexorama Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Sales@RaceCompEngineering Location: Owings Mills, MD Posts: 32 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: Holes in carpet Meguiars #80 is slightly more aggressive then the #9 Swirl Remover. I'll put it to you like this..... If you are using an orbital or DA polisher, the #80 is a good choice for deeper scratches in the clear and removing swirls. If you're using a rotary I'd stick with the #9. The #80 works with a rotary just fine but the inexperienced might burn high spots or cause more swirls. I don't use the #80 because I use a rotary and the #9 is aggressive enough for a car that isn't even a year old. I just noticed no one answered about the clay bar. Clay bar is for cleaning the paint, nothing to do with polishing. It gets tree sap, bugs, hard water spots, etc, out of your paint.

03-15-2005, 06:46 PM	#7
ALi STI Driver Car: 2004 Australian Vers Location: Negara Brunei Darussalam Posts: 292 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	1st autoX with the STI wow... thanks man. that really helps me a lot!!! as i said, i went to the detailing center. he said he is going to apply the #80 to my 1 yr old car. wow.. that really helps man... thanks.. i will print this and show this to him him. if you have any more to add, please feel free to do so. then i will show him more. THANKS man!!!!

03-16-2005, 05:26 PM	#10
STiLLWILL The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2004 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: TiAL 44mm w/g Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 994 Join Date: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: need help - perrin fmic instructions This is what Klasse AIO followed by ONE coat of Meguiar's NXT did for my car: I'm a BIG fan of Klasse products. Both the All in One(AIO) and their sealant wipe on and off like butter. NXT is also a nice way to finish your paint off as well. I'm trying to find motivation to clay and wax my car this weekend, i'll try to take some pics if the weather permits OR if I even get the motivation to wash the car. :wink:

03-14-2005, 07:39 AM	#2
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,437 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (12)	I have used NXT and I have found that, while it does provide an excellent shine, in about a month, sometimes less, the wax is pretty much gone. Whereas I detailed my car using klasse all-in-one, followed by a coat of klasse sealant glaze, in january and after an ohio winter not washing the car once, I washed it last week and the finish was still smooth and looking good. In fact, it almost felt like it had a new coat of wax on it. I would definitely recommend klasse products.

03-15-2005, 05:14 AM	#5
ALi STI Driver Car: 2004 Australian Vers Location: Negara Brunei Darussalam Posts: 292 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	dear rexorama, what about Meguiars #80? have you tried it? i went to the detailing centre today and he said he is using meguiars #80 as polish. how good is it?

03-16-2005, 09:46 AM	#8
soileauj Junior STI Driver Location: Elmsford , NY Posts: 125 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Guys I used a wax by "The Wax Shoppe-Super Glaze". It is clear so you don't get the white residue and it seems to give the car's color a depth to it. Just thought I'd share a positive experience. Leaves the finish very very smooth.

03-16-2005, 02:29 PM	#9
SlvSTI05 Spec C Club Car: 2006 Steel Grey STi Fav Mod: Invidia TBE Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,071 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	Super Glaze works really well actually, easy to use stuff. I still vote for zaino if you have the time and dont mind some effort, other than that sticking to NXT is a safe bet

03-16-2005, 11:52 PM	#11
ALi STI Driver Car: 2004 Australian Vers Location: Negara Brunei Darussalam Posts: 292 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	WTF.. hehe.. nice glossy look... i bet people in your area wear sunglasses as protection. nice.. <-- consider these words as your motivation...

03-17-2005, 09:48 PM	#12
*MKIVSupra* Moderator Elite Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi, W Fav Mod: KartBoy SS & Bushings Location: Illinois Posts: 8,744 Join Date: Jan 2001 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: ecutek results I am another fan of Klasse. I have been using it for a few years now. After a coat of AIO and a couple coats of the sealant glaze I usually put a few coats of a good carnauba wax on for added depth and shine. I don't do that all in one day, btw. I washed my car a week ago after it went all winter(few months) without being washed and it came out great. The finish is still smooth and it has a nice shine.

03-18-2005, 11:35 PM	#13
ALi STI Driver Car: 2004 Australian Vers Location: Negara Brunei Darussalam Posts: 292 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: RE: Where in the world is BAH14? what do you think of GLARE professional care products? i've seen the photo testimonial on the web. they look awesome. what do you think?

03-19-2005, 01:44 PM	#14
*MKIVSupra* Moderator Elite Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi, W Fav Mod: KartBoy SS & Bushings Location: Illinois Posts: 8,744 Join Date: Jan 2001 Trader Rating: (0)	I have never heard of the stuff, but pics seldom do waxes or polishes justice. In certain light just about any finish can look good.

04-15-2005, 07:51 PM	#15
ALi STI Driver Car: 2004 Australian Vers Location: Negara Brunei Darussalam Posts: 292 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	one more question. What are the reasons for using Meguair's Polish no 83, 87 and 89? please let me know This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.