Meguiars #21 Mini-Review

MDRX8, I think that #21 is one of the best product overall in my arsenal. Forgiving, honest, easy product with very good balance. Besides, I'm loving its look.
 
You know, I just talked to a guy at Meguiar's and ge told me that NXT is the consumers version of the #21 Synthetic Sealant... He said there would be no visual diferrence between the two...
 
05Sleeper said:
You know, I just talked to a guy at Meguiar's and ge told me that NXT is the consumers version of the #21 Synthetic Sealant... He said there would be no visual diferrence between the two...



Jokes, I SERIOUSLY doubt that. NXT hardly lasts. #21 is so much more versatile, you can apply it via rotary I think.
 
I put #21 on my daily driver that sits outside 24/7 about 3 1/2 months ago. Since that time it has had numerous touchless tunnel washes which I know use very strong detergents as well as many wand type diy washes.

Through all this abuse the stuff still beads and looks great. It is a very good product for someone who doesn't wax/seal their vehicle frequently. Also excellent appearance.

I bought it last fall and could only get the large jug. I've since given numerous small bottles away.
 
I think that OPS is a great base for #21. I'm not sure I'd top that great OPS slickness though...



I also think that the Megs guy said "it is *basically* the same". They have different chemistries and they look different. NXT has (I'm using the paste) a fantastic reflective quality, while #21 has a characteristic silvery cleanliness. Hard formulate an exact expression for the two effect; it is the best when you try to top them with each other. Then you'll see the subtle nuances between the two.



My NXT paste performs really well in the durability department also. 4 easy months - but at the end the water film breaks up quite reluctantly. Don't let the sheeting fool you. Just wait a bit, and the pooling water will suddenly break up - showing that the polymers are still active. Count on one more month with the #21.
 
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