NXT vs NXT 2.0

NXT 2.0 is soo much better than the first version IMHO. Easier to apply and remove, slicker and lasts longer too.
 
I guess I'll be the odd ball out....



Personally don't think it as great as everyone is saying it is.



I have used NXT alot in the past and have recently tested NXT 2.0 and don't think it's that much better then the first.



It smells better and that's about it for me.



After one week it was very slick but as soon as I washed it, it lost about 80% of it's slickness and does not bead on any top surfaces anymore.



Not impressed at all and wish I hadn't wasted my $18 bucks for the test....:hairpull
 
willtothewong said:
im sure a good clay would help the wax stick to the paint.
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You think I don't know that?:spit::D



Of course the car was washed and clayed before the 2.0 was applied.

It was incredibly slick for a week then I made the mistake of washing the slickness off.... no I did not use some harsh soap either, I used Zaino car wash soap.



NXT 2.0 just does not last.:wall
 
Well Josh, we all know you are a knowledgable guy and have mucho detailing experience, however, I and a few others will have to respectfully disagree on NXT 2.0. I have seen it last much longer than a few weeks. This was on a couple daily drivers I do on a regular basis. That said, I do like 21 2.0 and 26 a little better, and if I wanted to really put on a shine, I'd top either one (NXT or 21) with Megs 26, cause they are all so easy to use.
 
NXT 2.0 is holding up very well for me. It's been 4 months since I applied it and it still beads well and has some slickness feel. Appearance is still very nice too. Rain beads up well. Car has been washed around 15 times about 5 of which were Laser Touchless washes. The hand washes were done with NXT Tech Wash. Slickness hasn't washed off for me.



I'd have to say that the new 2.0 product holds on to it's wet-look shine much longer than the original did. I can also say that this product doesn't streak in high humidity as the original would sometiems do. Applies and removes easier than the original as well. Now that I think about it, there is really no other OTC product that does a better job, IMO.



BTW, contrary to another posters opinion, these products smell identical to one another. In fact, I just went out to the garage to smell test these two products side by side. <grin>
 
Guys, I do not doubt any of your results for a second. Mine just haven't lastest as long. My wife is purely objective when it comes to this stuff and she was watching as I washed it for the beading as well as feeling it afterwards for the slickness.



I only tried it out cause I've heard so much good about it.



It still has a tiny bit of slickness and beads on the sides, but none of the top surfaces bead.



It's on my wifes toyota daily driver but it is garaged.



The origional NXT I have smells like chemicals and the new 2.0 version smells nice, so maybe there was different batch made or maybe I got an early bottle before they added smell to the origional?



Good info guys, keep up the good work.:usa



Josh
 
i have used only the original NXT. i only use it on two of my "garage queens" so durability is never an issue. what i like about it is the ease and quickness of the application. 2.0 will be next. you just can't beat it for an OTC product IMHO. :xyxthumbs
 
I put on 2 layers of 2.0, mostly to ensure proper coverage. Then AW after every 3rd washing. This is for the minivan so I'm not as picky, but its working out well so far.
 
Josh, I thought about this after I posted yesterday. I did a 2003 Acura TL, car was oxidized bad and had some light scratches. I used 106 and it cleaned right up, looked great. I did a ISO wipe down and applied Z5. Car was slick and owner was happy. Two weeks later I was doing the owners' Mom's Passat and I noticed the TL was covered in bird poop. I took it home, washed with DG and there was no beading.......I quickly hit it with some NXT 2.0 and the slickness / gloss returned. Now, I've heard you have to really prep for Z5 and especially after 106. So, maybe your results with NXT was a bonding issue too? I don't know, either that or maybe you got a bad bottle. Did you try it on any other cars?
 
JuneBug said:
Josh, I thought about this after I posted yesterday. I did a 2003 Acura TL, car was oxidized bad and had some light scratches. I used 106 and it cleaned right up, looked great. I did a ISO wipe down and applied Z5. Car was slick and owner was happy. Two weeks later I was doing the owners' Mom's Passat and I noticed the TL was covered in bird poop. I took it home, washed with DG and there was no beading.......I quickly hit it with some NXT 2.0 and the slickness / gloss returned. Now, I've heard you have to really prep for Z5 and especially after 106. So, maybe your results with NXT was a bonding issue too? I don't know, either that or maybe you got a bad bottle. Did you try it on any other cars?
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I have not tried it on any other cars and I won't use it on clients cars, plus it's hard to do a test on a car I'm not in control of every wash and such....



Well, I washed and clayed it, but maybe I'll polish it out one time and try another coat and see if the results are any different.



The funny thing is that the sides still bead okay, but the top surfaces do not bead and the slickness is like 80% gone.



With Zaino I find it best to lay a Zaino foundation be it ZPC or ZAIO before I apply the Z5. I've gotten very good results with my Z5 personal testing.
 
BRODEY1 said:
I put on 2 layers of 2.0, mostly to ensure proper coverage. Then AW after every 3rd washing. This is for the minivan so I'm not as picky, but its working out well so far.
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I understand using AW to keep it all slick and such, but it kind of makes it difficult to track the results as far as longevity is concerned with the NXT2.0.
 
JoshVette said:
I understand using AW to keep it all slick and such, but it kind of makes it difficult to track the results as far as longevity is concerned with the NXT2.0.
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Agreed - all you can do is measure the performance of the topper and even that is compromized - if the topper fails are you seeing the performance of the base?
 
The cars I did the NXT 2.0 on - are a husband & wife, they do NOT even think about washing a car. I do regular washes on their cars every 4-6-8 weeks.
 
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