Have any long time Zaino users tried the new Meguires NXT? What are your impressions vs the Zaino system?

I have a Brilliant Silver E500 and have been using Zaino since it was new but have heard a few good things about the new Meguiars product.

 

I haven't even heard of the NXT. How does it compare in price to Zaino?

 

~One man’s opinion / observations ~


The NXT product lines I’ve used included, ColorX (a paint cleaner) NXT Tech Wax (a polymer) NXT Spray Wax (a booster not a QD)

·Washed and then drying the car with a Microfiber Waffle Weave Microfiber towel.
·Like most synthetic waxes, NXT Tech Wax likes to be applied to a clean surface that has been prepped with a pre-wax cleaner. So I applied ColorX and wiped it off with 100% cotton Microfiber towel.
·I then applied two ultra thin coats of NXT Tech Wax and let it dry for about 10-15 minutes. I then removed the residue with 100% cotton Microfiber towel (it was very, very easy to remove)

At this point, I really inspected the surface. There was no streaking or any kind of smearing, the product buffed off, leaving a very deep and wet looking finish. I noticed that it actually darkened the colour of the paint slightly. It also has a slight filling characteristic as it covered very light swirls.

NXT Spray Wax- use a clean, soft foam wax applicator, just like a wax. First spray some onto your wax applicator to moisten it, then mist some onto the paint and spread out with the applicator. Apply to the entire car, and then remove with Microfiber.

Initial impressions: It has nice clarity and the high gloss finish of the best polymer sealants I’ve used. Unlike most other polymer sealant I’ve ever used, instead of leaving a silvery shimmer, it left the paint film surface looking both darker and richer.

This could be wishful thinking or just my imagination but the next day the finish seemed to be even better.

Based on initial use, I should get two applications on my vehicle, a silver grey metallic 2000 Volvo S80T6.
With an MSRP of $14.95 (although it can be found for less); a modern enthusiast polymer priced under a dollar an ounce.

Would I switch from Zanio, for a daily driver-without doubt. For my show car- at this point I don't think so


~ Hope this helps ~

Experience unshared; is knowledge wasted…/
justadumbarchitect * so i question everything*

 

As im curretly visiting Daytona beach I bought the NXT wax at WalMart for 13.99 and a clay magic clay bar kit.

I Washed, clayed, and applied one coat of NXT wax on a Yellow VW Corrado with some light oxidation. I could not believe how good the results were, I think it seriously took the paint 3 shades darker and its never looked this good since my brother bought the car.

I seriously recomend Meguires NXT wax, its the best wax ive ever used. Ive never used Zaino, but have used Zymol, Gold Class armor all etc. and NXT beats them all.

Regards,
Chuck.

 

TOGwt,

Why change on the daily but not the show car? I thought the big plus of Zaino is that it is easy to put on/off. This is the only reason I can think of why you would not want to put it on a daily driver. (More frequent applications due to use.) I guess cost might be a consideration but who buys a MB and worries about the cost of wax every 3-4 months.

Also,

Has anyone else compared the new NXT to the Professional Meguiars? I have only seen comparisons to the Gold Class.

Thanks.

 

Well I broke down and tried the NXT last weekend. It went on very easy, didn't discolor plastic or rubber, and was the easiest removal I've ever used. The car looks great. I am very pleased. I drove through a downpour later that day and after it dried, it still looked good.

Only other factor is longevity which can only be determined over time. So far, I'm a Zaino convert. (to Meguiers NXT)

 

Also tried nxt tech wax. Have not used zaino because the process freaks me out. I have 2 hrs to do my car, not all day. Anyway, compaired to all the other stuff I found the nxt to go on similar. Getting it off was easy. Look was as good or better than I can remember ( although this was 1st time I waxed this car). Total time to dawn it, clay it anx wax was about 1.5-2 hrs. I give it the thumbs up on ease and look.

 

i've been contemplating about using NXT...seems like everyone here has gotten good/great results on it. I think I'll try it on my w202 and see how the paint comes out :p

as of now, i'm using meguiar's carnauba wax and their gold class..good stuff, but hard to rub off sometimes.

thanks for the great review guys!

you guys should post some pics of your car with NXT

 

Just tried the Meguires Scratch X and the NXT right after. Haven't waxed my car all winter, first attempt tonight. Washed it yesterday to get a jump start on things for today.

Last year I used Meguires 3-Step "Novice" treatment. This includes the cleaner wax, deep polish and carnuba wax.

In a nutshell the Scratch X and NXT work like the other 3-Steps combined, AND, they were easier to remove than the 3-Step. Actually removing the Scratch X and NXT were extremely simple, almost no elbow grease required.

So far I definately like the Scratch X and NXT combo over the 3-Step.

 

Here is a pic, althought not the greatest of my results of using the ColorX and NXT.




The 540i does not have Meguiars NXT applied.