Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax 2. - 18 Oz Bottle with Foam Applicator Pad

I grew up on old school paste wax like rain dance. Waxing a car was felt like three hours of cross fit. It was hard work but the results were satisfying. Fast forward to today. I’m much older and use phrases like work smarter not harder. I have tried many different waxes from paste to gel to liquid to spray. The labels make their wax sound like something borne of alien technology. I didn’t find anything that impressed me until I happened upon NXT.It took a few times but now I am very happy with the result and my shoulders, elbows, hands, wrists, back and neck are happy as well. Follow the directions and you’ll get good results. I experimented and found these tips to make a difference in the wax quality and the longevity:* apply sparingly. I know the label says that. But it’s easy to fall into the “just a little more” trap. The wax should be so thin you can only see it when looking at your car from an angle. We are talking tracing-paper thin here. Yeah. That thin.* wipe on. There’s no need to grind the wax with all your power and might. Save that for the gym. Just a little pressure in nice even swirls is fine. In fact you don’t even need swirls but old habits are hard to break. I have experimented with a simple back and forth application and didn’t see a difference.* let it dry. Forget the old technique of wax a part of the car, remove the previous part, move on to next part of the car. Apply NXT to the entire car in a nice cool garage. Then let it sit. Go make some coffee. Have a beer. Watch some tv. Take a nap. Seriously. This is when NXT does it’s alien magic. I wash the car the night before. Then I put NXT on in the morning. Then I head off to spend my day doing whatever. I come back to the car in the late afternoon and give it an easy wipe down with a microfiber cloth. Viola! :-)* if I have the time I’ll put on two coats of NXT over two weekends. The double hit seems to give it a little more lasting power, but it’s not necessary for great results.I live in northern nevada where the weather is harsh for car wax. Searing heat, high elevation, snow/ice/road salt. You get the picture. Overall NXT does the trick for me.

RECOMMENDED!!!PRO:Easy on easy to remove, lustrous shine OMG!CON:Wear gloves to protect hands from ChemTopped it off with Ultimate Quick Wax, and WOW. This is a sealant wax, meaning that it seals the clear coat from environmental debris that can become embedded and eat through the clear coat finish. (Bird Bombs) bug splatter, and if you live in the south LOVE BUGS.Use the Ultimate Quick wax is super easy and very durable spray on and wipe off, It adds a deeper shine to the 2.0, and another layer of protection. Remember that all of the Meguiar's Ultimate products are compatible and renew each other with the same protectant base.IMPORTANT:Wash the car early in the day while it is cool. Keep it in the shade, wipe it down and let is finish drying, go have breakfast. A completely dry car is important. Be patient....5 Stars for sure..but take the steps to ensure a perfect result.1. Wash with Meguiar's G17748 Ultimate Wash and Wax - 48 oz Meguiar's G17748 Ultimate Wash and Wax - 48 oz.2. Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit3. Meguiar's G14422 Ultimate Quik Detailer - 22 oz. Meguiar's G14422 Ultimate Quik Detailer - 22 oz. Use this to lube the Clay it cleans and pulls up all embedded dirt, old wax, and road grime that your clear coat has picked up over time. It is easy to use light touch super clean surface. Use Microfiber to wipe off the Quick Detailer.4. Meguiar's Ultimate Polish Meguiar's Ultimate Polish - 16 oz.Use this sparingly for those problem areas like the hood, or any where swirls show up. DO NOT LET IT DRY ON THE SURFACE wax on wax off.5. Now it is time Meguiar's G12718 NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0. Do not try to put a heavy coat on, thinner is better, light touch. Wear gloves so you do not absorb it through the skin. Do the whole vehicle. Let it dry completely. It goes on real fast and easy, comes off easy too. Buff it with a Microfiber folding and turning it often.6. (OPTIONAL STEP) Finish off the whole job with Meguiar's G17516 Ultimate Quik Wax Meguiar's G17516 Ultimate Quik Wax This stuff is magic, soo easy to use that I reapply it after every time I wash the car. It is that easy.I know 6 steps seems like a lot of work, and it is, but the good news is that it will stay nice for a long time, the steps above put a coat on your car that helps keep dirt from sticking, This process makes the surface sooo smooth that dried bird droppings will flake off before it becomes a problem.Now if you want to get real fancy clean and clay your windows, then wax them. I know it sounds crazy, and it is off label, clean, wipe, clay(using Quick Detailer), wipe and wax it with 2.0. If you are unsure, try it on your sun roof, or side window. It stays cleaner and keeps hard water from staining the glass. RECOMMENDED Check out the PIX, 2006 Jeep and the wife's 2004 SI.UPDATE!!!I added Meguiar's G18309 Ultimate Fast Finish as a final step WOW read the review :Meguiar's G18309 Ultimate Fast Finish, 8.5 oz. This keeps the shine longer well worth the added step.5 Stars A++ RECOMMENDEDVOTE thumbs UP IF YOU FOUND THIS HELPFUL