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Difference I see in NXT Wax and #16 on black car

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    Difference I see in NXT Wax and #16 on black car

    I have been using NXT Tech Wax for some time now. When I give my car the full works, I use DC1, DC2, and NXT Wax x2, all applied using a random orbiter. Amidst the recent furore over #16, I thought I would go grab a can before I can't find it anymore. I applied #16 over NXT. This is what I found:

    - both NXT and #16 are just marvellously satisfying when one looks at the effort spent to get to the perfect shine
    - Both have awesome 'mirror'/reflective properties
    - NXT is more reflective on a black surface. The reflections of images on its surface are better defined
    - #16 in sunlight looks better in sunlight. It has a deep, wet, and 'delicious' looking gloss to it

    To summarise, NXT looks sharp and reflective, and #16 looks rich and deep. Now I have some variation to the outcomes of my weekend labour in my garage.

    Vincent
    S60slipstream
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    Re: Difference I see in NXT Wax and #16 on black car

    Originally posted by S60slipstream
    Now I have some variation to the outcomes of my weekend labour in my garage.

    Vincent
    I still can't make my mind up as to what I like best. I have already come to the conclusion that it doesn't matter to me. I am going to put any of Meguiar's waxes on my finish as the mood strikes me.
    Jeff Smith

    Don't mistake my enthusiasm for experience.

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      I did a test on my silver car a few weeks ago where I fully preped my car (clay, clean, polish) then waxed with NXT. As the second coat, on one half of the car, I used NXT again, on the other half I used #16.

      Being as objective as I could, I couldn't tell a difference between the two sides as far as looks are concerned. I might give an edge to #16 for slickness. #16 certainly beaded better (but experts seem to say that that is no indication of protection) than NXT. I didn't have a chance to figure out durability since I ended up starting over about two weeks later by polishing with #80.

      I plan to try this test again, under better, controlled conditions. Perhaps even test them out vs the other Meguiars waxes I have in my arsenal Cleaner/Wax and DC#3 paste. I wouldn't mind getting my hands on a boutique wax and try that out too.

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        Well, us fanatics will just about try anything just for the sake of (i) satisfaction (ii) knowing you tried (iii) fulfilling our inner needs
        S60slipstream

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