Difference between these two waxes?

Steveo47 · Mar 10th, 2010, 01:47 PM

I just recently got my car (2010 black g37x coupe) and am very new to detailing. So i decided to get the 3 step process. Im wondering what the difference between the DC step 3 wax and the nxt 2.0?

Murr1525 · Mar 10th, 2010, 03:42 PM

The DC Wax is a carnuba/synthetic blend.

Nxt 2.0 is a synthetic wax with hydrophobic polymers.

I'd go with the Nxt.

Steveo47 · Mar 10th, 2010, 04:19 PM

i got the DC step 3 wax since ive never waxed before and it was about half the price, i figured i would start with something cheaper, no point in wasting expensive product. And im sure the results wont be disappointing with the step 3 wax

Frozenbarb · Mar 10th, 2010, 04:34 PM

I like step 3 in terms of looks and beading. The step 3 gives a better glow and shine because it has Carnauba and the beading is perfect round droplets.

The NXT for me LAST a lot longer but that's it. So far its been going 1 month and 5 days even after 3 snowstorms.

I think I will do Step 3 for my next wax.

Steveo47 · Mar 10th, 2010, 04:43 PM

this may sound stupid, but is it possible to do one coat of DC step 3 wax, and a final layer of NXT 2.0? since NXT 2.0 last longer? or would that not produce the effeect i think it would?

Murr1525 · Mar 10th, 2010, 04:50 PM

It can be done, but probably wont end up lasting as well as 2 coats of the Nxt.

Steveo47 · Mar 10th, 2010, 04:55 PM

fair enough, once i get the hang of waxing. and once i finish that bottle of DC step 3 wax ill for sure pick up nxt. I was afraid to drop the 30 dollars since ive never waxed before, i felt it would be a total waste if i used to much product, which im sure i will first time.

Frozenbarb · Mar 10th, 2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Steveo47

this may sound stupid, but is it possible to do one coat of DC step 3 wax, and a final layer of NXT 2.0? since NXT 2.0 last longer? or would that not produce the effeect i think it would?

I been dying to try this combo. Step 3 for a glaze look and NXT to seal it.

Murr1525 · Mar 10th, 2010, 05:06 PM

Yes, learning thin coats is key.

chrisw · Mar 10th, 2010, 05:17 PM

Both products give a great finish and thin coats is the way to go.

Mar 10th, 2010, 01:47 PM	#1
Steveo47 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 42 Rep Power: 1	Difference between these two waxes? I just recently got my car (2010 black g37x coupe) and am very new to detailing. So i decided to get the 3 step process. Im wondering what the difference between the DC step 3 wax and the nxt 2.0?

Mar 10th, 2010, 03:42 PM	#2
Murr1525 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 30 Posts: 12,455 Rep Power: 159	Re: Difference between these two waxes? The DC Wax is a carnuba/synthetic blend. Nxt 2.0 is a synthetic wax with hydrophobic polymers. I'd go with the Nxt. __________________ '08 Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE - Newport Blue Pearl

Mar 10th, 2010, 04:19 PM	#3
Steveo47 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 42 Rep Power: 1	Re: Difference between these two waxes? i got the DC step 3 wax since ive never waxed before and it was about half the price, i figured i would start with something cheaper, no point in wasting expensive product. And im sure the results wont be disappointing with the step 3 wax

Mar 10th, 2010, 04:34 PM	#4
Frozenbarb Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Posts: 38 Rep Power: 1	Re: Difference between these two waxes? I like step 3 in terms of looks and beading. The step 3 gives a better glow and shine because it has Carnauba and the beading is perfect round droplets. The NXT for me LAST a lot longer but that's it. So far its been going 1 month and 5 days even after 3 snowstorms. I think I will do Step 3 for my next wax.

Mar 10th, 2010, 04:43 PM	#5
Steveo47 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 42 Rep Power: 1	Re: Difference between these two waxes? this may sound stupid, but is it possible to do one coat of DC step 3 wax, and a final layer of NXT 2.0? since NXT 2.0 last longer? or would that not produce the effeect i think it would?

Mar 10th, 2010, 04:50 PM	#6
Murr1525 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 30 Posts: 12,455 Rep Power: 159	Re: Difference between these two waxes? It can be done, but probably wont end up lasting as well as 2 coats of the Nxt. __________________ '08 Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE - Newport Blue Pearl

Mar 10th, 2010, 04:55 PM	#7
Steveo47 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 42 Rep Power: 1	Re: Difference between these two waxes? fair enough, once i get the hang of waxing. and once i finish that bottle of DC step 3 wax ill for sure pick up nxt. I was afraid to drop the 30 dollars since ive never waxed before, i felt it would be a total waste if i used to much product, which im sure i will first time.

Mar 10th, 2010, 05:06 PM	#9
Murr1525 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 30 Posts: 12,455 Rep Power: 159	Re: Difference between these two waxes? Yes, learning thin coats is key. __________________ '08 Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE - Newport Blue Pearl

Mar 10th, 2010, 05:17 PM	#10
chrisw Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Brunswick Posts: 47 Rep Power: 2	Re: Difference between these two waxes? Both products give a great finish and thin coats is the way to go.

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