NXT Car Wash - meh.

[gofastman]

I decided to try this stuff again because the last time I used it was almost 3 years ago.
I give it 6 out of 10, really not bad for an OTC product aimed at the average Joe.
IMO Gold Class has this stuff beat in nearly every category: suds, lubricity, shine, etc
The two redeeming qualities of the NXT wash are the smell and the cleaning power.
I have to add, lastly, I personal feel that Optimum Car Wash blows both of these products out of the water, Its a more expensive and not OTC but I'll be ordering a gallon next time I need soap.

(All products used via foam gun)

[JSM]

Re: NXT Car Wash - meh.

Are you sure that you're using NXT and Gold Class correctly? I have both, and I'm always torn between which one to use on my daily driver...

I find that with the correct dilution ratio, particularly via the traditional hose-and-bucket method, you can't beat either product. Both clean the surface very well, and always leave a great post-wash slickness to the finish.

You might want to re-evaluate how you're using them, as chances are that you could be missing something important (dilution ratio, application process, etc).

[Tuck91]

Re: NXT Car Wash - meh.

Are you sure that you're using NXT and Gold Class correctly? I have both, and I'm always torn between which one to use on my daily driver...

I find that with the correct dilution ratio, particularly via the traditional hose-and-bucket method, you can't beat either product. Both clean the surface very well, and always leave a great post-wash slickness to the finish.

You might want to re-evaluate how you're using them, as chances are that you could be missing something important (dilution ratio, application process, etc).

How much solution did you use?

[gofastman]

Re: NXT Car Wash - meh.

No, its not user error. I mixed them both up at 1 oz per gallon, and I have used them all through a foam gun and via the two bucket method with both lambswool and MF muppet style mits. I stand by my review.

[Tuck91]

Re: NXT Car Wash - meh.

Looks like you will be ordering more Optimum Car Wash then.

[CieraSL]

Re: NXT Car Wash - meh.

NXT car wash isn't my favorite, but I'm surprised you don't really care for Gold Class car wash. Oh well. To each his own, I guess.

[cardriver]

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That is interesting because I find that NXT Wash gives me the better suds, better lubricity, better cleaning power, and better smell compared to Gold Class Wash. I also didn't realize that NXT Wash was OTC; it doesn't exist in stores in Northern California.

However, because I'm concerned about water restrictions, I am switching to Optimum No-Rinse as well. I have high hopes for it and hope that it is just as friendly as normal washing, cheaper, and faster, too. ONR-ing will take the bulk of my washes, like routine washes of my own vehicle(s). However, when it comes to customer cars or any time I am polishing or detailing, I always turn to NXT .

Oh, I forgot to add that I love the fact that NXT counters my hard water-spotting, due to the water softeners in NXT Wash.

[akimel]

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I have used Gold Class and Turtle Ice and have been happy with both. I like the rich thickness of GC: it feels like it should be doing good things for the paint. Heck if I know, though, if any shampoo can really condition or benefit car paint.

I haven't tried NXT yet. I just recently got a small bottle and will probably be using it the next time I wash one of my cars. I know that a lot of folks love it. I also have a small bottle of Duragloss, which I intend to try sometime in the near or far future.

I honestly don't know how to judge a car shampoo. Clearly it needs to clean well, yet it can't be so strong that it removes the wax. Suds is irrelevant to me, as I know that suds has nothing to do with a shampoo's cleaning power; but I imagine it would be relevant if I were using a foam cannon. I suppose it would be nice if a shampoo were to leave a touch of gloss behind, but that is probably not very important to me either, as I often use a quick detailer either as a drying aid or immediately after washing. On the other hand, I do not want a shampoo to make the paint look worse than it would otherwise. I don't think that anyone has accused NXT of doing that. I guess I'll just have to try NXT and see what I think.

[cardriver]

Re: NXT Car Wash - meh.

Well you know what shampooing your hair is like, right? Lots 'o suds .

But have you ever tried conditioner? It has no suds and it's difficult to tell where you're working or where the product has gone, and doesn't provide that visual/tangible joy of having suds to work with.

I like suds.

[akimel]

Re: NXT Car Wash - meh.

I like suds.

I like suds, too, especially when I'm taking a bath. But as much as I love my Luthien, I don't plan on taking any baths with her.

[Nappers]

Re: NXT Car Wash - meh.

Looks like you will be ordering more Optimum Car Wash then.

Yep....

I love NXT during the winter months as FOR ME it's slicker during the cinders on the roads and general nastiness from winter in a rural area.

I like GC anytime, slippery and leaves a nice finish....

Did you buy them at the same store? could be bad.....

Although I wouldn't put NXT or GC in a foam gun. I would use the Detailer line stuff.

Not sure I would like ONR in my rural area.

But....find what you like and use it often!

[thejazzguy]

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That is interesting because I find that NXT Wash gives me the better suds, better lubricity, better cleaning power, and better smell compared to Gold Class Wash.

[the_invisible]

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I like suds, too, especially when I'm taking a bath.

Ahhh, yes! What's better than soaking that throbbing hemorrhoid after a long day's work at car detailing?

Suds and volcanic salt!



Anyway, I haven't tried NXT, but I wouldn't either, considering that the Gold Class Wash is by far my favorite product. For washes before a full out detail, after claying, and between compounding and polishing, I use the Deep Crystal Wash.

But after a full detail with glazes, sealants, and pure waxes, I use Gold Class to preserve my hard work.

[cardriver]

Re: NXT Car Wash - meh.

Well wait 'til you try NXT

[JD09civic]

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I also didn't realize that NXT Wash was OTC; it doesn't exist in stores in Northern California.

I live in northern California I found it at Lowes. Lol yes in a home improvement store who would of guessed? It was in the cleaning supplies aisle. They had the nxt tech wax 2.0 packaged with the nxt wash for $13.98! Only other place I have seen it was at Napa auto parts. This place is higher on prices but if you would like to get it OTC, you may be able to.