Nxt and NXt 2.0...Streaking...Reccomendations

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I have been using Meg's NXT Gen since it came out a few years back, and jsut recently got the NXT 2.0. I love the shine and finish it leaves, but ALWAYS after initial Waxing(which prior is a full clay, polishing, etc, so its a fress surface) I get streaking. Its lik e a greasy streaking left by the Wax. Whether its on by hand or PC(2.5-3 speed) It leaves a oily streak?(only see on my black cars)

Is this just a character of the Wax?

Does Pinnacle Liquid leave Streaking?

Thanks !!!
 
I have only tried out NXT waxes a couple of times and I noticed the streaking too, I would say its from applying too much. I had to go over car with an instant detailer to remove it. Was not a huge fan of the NXT liquid, looked good but just not impressed with durability and ease of application.
 
yeah i've always noticed the streaking, especially on dark colors. I usually had pretty good luck taking a quick detailer and buff it out a little.
 
I have tried both products, Meguiars NXT Tech Wax 2.0, applying too much will leave a oily or greasy film, love the product but my discrepency is that it really doesn't last long. As for the Pinnacle, I have never gotten the oily or greasy look ( very pleased with it) although back to the NXT 2.0 I do like the depth of the shine.........but, I give Pinnacle 2 thumbs up !! Just my two cents.......lol..........
 
Easy fix: Toss both NXT and NXT 2.0 in the trash!

I've used both and streaking was an issue with me as well. I don't have that problem with other boutique waxes.
 
What seems to work for me is to apply with a damp terry towel ,wash cloth size, also shake well. Apply to the whole car before wiping off.Use mf towels for wiping off.Apply it with a damp tery cloth allows you to put it on very thin.
 
Got the streaking as well the 1st time I used it, last week i removed it and applied smaller amount which seemed to work ok. As far as durability i will have to check on it this weekend.
 
Are you guys talking about the NXT 2.0 Liquid or Paste Wax version? I just picked up a container of NXT 2.0 Paste Wax and I'm going to be trying it on my black G35 tonight or tomorrow....I'll let you guys know how it goes (I've never used it before). I just need to finish doing the Liquid Clay Bar on it first then maybe Z-AIO and then the NXT 2.0 will go on it.
 
Skip the Liquid Clay bay and try the real clay bar, much better results (unless you using the liquid clay bar as a polish)
 
I don't know how you guys are using NXT 2.0, but I have never gotten streaking out of it at all.

As for the life of it, I have been impressed by my tests of it. I have put it up against Meguiar's #21, Duragloss #105, Poli-Seal, Poorboy's EX-P and Collinite 476s. All are being tested on my Jeep as we speak and it has been a few months since their application. Surprisingly, #21 has already lost it's sheeting ability while NXT 2.0 has reatained it very well along with the other sealants/waxes. All still bead fairly well. Duragloss has a much tighter bead than the rest when the vehicle is dirty. I also applied it to my mother in laws vehicle after a wash and clay. Then, I sent the car off to test it's longevity with an average driver (vehicle always outside, washes once every two weeks or so in car washes along with the occasional hand wash and no QDs, spray waxes or drying). So far, three months and it is still beading and sheeting water pretty well and the surface is still mostly slick. I would move to say that it might could stretch it out for another month, but it will most likely need another application by then. But, I wouldn't discredit NXT 2.0's life.
 
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I have always loved the product, and i am spreading it very thin...I have a black cmary comming up soon...i will spread it on really thin and go from there i suppose...thanks for the input guys...much appreciate
 
Pyrocite said:
Skip the Liquid Clay bay and try the real clay bar, much better results (unless you using the liquid clay bar as a polish)
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I did a real clay about a month ago and then topped it off with Z-AIO. I am doing the Liquid Clay because I want to strip off the current coat of Zaino in order to apply the NXT 2.0 Paste Wax.

After Liquid Claying, I'm thinking of doing a coat of Zaino Z-AIO and then the NXT 2.0 Paste Wax....will that even work or should I just Liquid Clay Bar it and then do the NXT 2.0?
 
bgray said:
I have been using Meg's NXT Gen since it came out a few years back, and jsut recently got the NXT 2.0. I love the shine and finish it leaves, but ALWAYS after initial Waxing(which prior is a full clay, polishing, etc, so its a fress surface) I get streaking. Its lik e a greasy streaking left by the Wax. Whether its on by hand or PC(2.5-3 speed) It leaves a oily streak?(only see on my black cars)

Is this just a character of the Wax?

Does Pinnacle Liquid leave Streaking?

Thanks !!!
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Make sure you are applying it thin, do the swipe test, and make sure the surface is cool.

I only had it happen once but I don't think I let it dry long enough.

Rasky
 
I let it dry overnight..and still streakin..its deifnetly dry..i think perhaps im applying to much...have to retest soon
 
Very think coats, I never had a problem. I use it on families cars and it works great.
 
67Customs said:
Surprisingly, #21 has already lost it's sheeting ability while NXT 2.0 has reatained it very well along with the other sealants/waxes.
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That is surprising since Meg's says they are virtually identical.
 
Okay I finished the Liquid Clay Bar process on the G35 and then I washed it again to clean up the left-over streaking and confirmed that there was absolutely no wax on any of the paint. I dried the car and applied Meg's NXT 2.0 Paste Wax to the hood, waited until it was dry (around 30 to 45 minutes??) and then buffed it off. I applied way too much so it was a bit difficult to buff off but there was absolutely NO streaking to my black car's hood. Just a fair amount of white residue...I'm going to apply the rest of this stuff tomorrow and then take it outside to see how it looks.

Did you try spraying a few light mists of Meg's Quick Detailer when buffing off the wax? I do this to buff off some waxes to make it easier to remove the dried-up wax and pickup all the residue. Maybe it will help prevent the streaking??
 
I have used it on a couple vehicles and looked very nice, after 2months some beading on a couple of them, have a couple vehicles this weekend to detail one Toyota Mini Van (05 ) Volcano Red in color, the other (08) Infinity 4dr sedan Dark Meltalic Grey in color will use NXT 2.0 paste on the Infinity, and the van DG 501 Marine and Rv polish, or visa versa. Will take pics.:righton:
 
i applied a lighter coat, and it seemed to solve that issue...a REALLY light coat
 
with paint sealants, less is best. Also avoid hot panels and direct sunlight. Shake very well goes without saying as these synthetics seem to seperate.
 
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