New wax? - Nissan Murano

**Kris** · 12-21-2006, 04:48 PM

Just got back from AutoZone. A new wax from Meguiar's caught my eye - NXT Generation® Tech Wax™ - see the pic. It seems that more and more traditional companies are going towards a polymer-based waxes.

Anybody out there used it? Any experience?

Blak_on_Blak · 12-21-2006, 05:53 PM

I've used the NXT paste wax with fantastic results...I would assume the liquid makes the process a little easier.

check my gallery for pictures from "wash and wax"

NELSON · 12-21-2006, 06:11 PM

I currently use that wax. Been using it since March of this year. Very good WET look, very SMOOTH, and easy application. No complaints other than wishing it lasted longer. Probably lasts only a month and a half, less than that if it rains more than usual.

hfelknor · 12-21-2006, 06:19 PM

NXT has been around for 2 to 2 1/2 years that I know of.
All a matter of taste, IMO.

After poo-pooing Polymers for years, Meguiers is now fully in the polymer game.

I tried NXT on my Fiero.
It goes on as easily as Zaino.
It comes off as easily as Zaino.
It gave a slightly different "look".
Where Zaino is a mirror and is probably more reflective than NXT, NXT looks deeper. Nice look.
That's the good news.
The bad news is that for a polymer it is strangely short lived. Where Zaino gives me at least 6 months before it starts to lose its "slipperyness" and extreme water sheeting (not beading!), NXT starts to weaken in a month. Pretty much like a carnauba wax.
I gave the NXT away to the guy that bot the Fiero.

IMO, you pays your money and you takes your choice.

Homer

**Kris** · 12-21-2006, 06:33 PM

Thanks guys,
so basically the only drawback is that it does not last long....hm.....most polymer based products claim to last 6 - 12 months. I guess back to Collinite...

mgthe3 · 12-21-2006, 07:17 PM

My collinite wax job 4 months old is still beading nicely.
I did the dark lower portions of the wife's Tucson with collinite as well, loooooking goooood.

It seems that I really only have to do a full wax job twice a year. The roof and hood take the worst beating as Mo sits outside. But, with collinite it only takes 5 minutes or less to wax the hood or top.
I wash her with blue coral wash-N-wax, I'm sure that has a lot to do with it.

**Kris** · 12-21-2006, 08:39 PM

The Collinite is OK. What I would like however, is a little bit more "spark", "depth". I guess the only thing that can privide it is Carnauba based wax. I will try to put a leyer of NXT over the Collinite..

GripperDon · 12-21-2006, 09:17 PM

I wash & completely rinse using RO water + Clay Bar (6mo intervals) then the Collinite, I am very satisified.

**Kris** · 12-21-2006, 11:05 PM

OK, just to make things clear. The Murano is OK except some scratchers that my wife and a young lady "inflicted" on the on rear bumper. I will take car of it no problem. Also the Collinite did a good job.

The problem is the FX. With all my traveling I really did not have time to take good care of it. Also my wife tried to keep it clean and did some "semi dry cleaning". In the garage. Add to it Mall parking and.....uhm.........needs some work. I have ordered 3M polishing foam compound which with the PC 7424 should bring the life back to the FX. After that back to Collinite and will try to finish off with NXT.

Will let you know how does it work.....sometime in new year....

bob1 · 12-22-2006, 02:38 PM

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[i] Add to it Mall parking

I have a fear of mall parking lots.

Bob1

**Kris** · 12-22-2006, 05:42 PM

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Originally posted by bob1

I have a fear of mall parking lots.

Bob1

She's got no choice. She works there..

**Kris** · 12-24-2006, 02:32 PM

OK, washed Murano today. It still has a good layer of Collinite (last time Iwaxed it was probably 3 weeks ago) and tried the NXT. Some observations:
- very easy to put on, temps were in low 50's
- dried out quickly - less then 1 hour
- easy to buff off. I think even easier than Collinite
- looks good.

I would say if this wax (I know it is polymer..) lasted as long as Collinite I would switch. But I will not. I will use NXT as a second layer over the Collinite to get this deeper, wetter look...

bob1 · 01-04-2007, 08:42 AM

This thread inspired me to go out and buy the product pictured above in this thread. I'm impressed! OK, I have not had any time to see the longevity as I applied the product yesterday. The amazing part to me was the ease on and off. The shine is outstanding and there was no white power all over the place. There is no powder period. Found this at Wally World for 14 bucks and change. The web sight shows it retailing for 17 something dollars. My first thoughts, good stuff, I may have found a keeper.
Bob1

**Kris** · 01-04-2007, 10:46 AM

Bob,
my experience is similar. I will use both Collinite as a base and NXT to add "depth"....

This stuff is very esy to put on and off........and looks good too....

Glad you like it...

Live4Jesus · 01-06-2007, 10:05 AM

I'm new to Mo's (Thank you, thank you, no need for applause). Just got a used 06 S AWD and discoverd that this site is like the Bible for Mo's Thanks to all yall.

I will be getting Collinated and NXTated today..ted?

12-21-2006, 04:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kris Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Lanier Posts: 5,246	New wax? Just got back from AutoZone. A new wax from Meguiar's caught my eye - NXT Generation® Tech Wax™ - see the pic. It seems that more and more traditional companies are going towards a polymer-based waxes. Anybody out there used it? Any experience? Attached Thumbnails __________________ had: 03 MO SL, Gold, 2WD, Premium, leather, sunroof, Mobil 1, B-Quiet, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve, HIR's in fogs 08 CTS 304 HP Direct Injection Engine. Fully loaded with every option except AWD 04 FX35, AWD, Touring loaded, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve Dream car: Ferrari Italia ------------------------------------------------ "It's not about how fast you go, it's about how you go fast" - Enzo Ferrari

12-21-2006, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Blak_on_Blak ghost member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Long Island. NY Posts: 98	I've used the NXT paste wax with fantastic results...I would assume the liquid makes the process a little easier. check my gallery for pictures from "wash and wax" __________________ 2004 Super Black SL AWD

12-21-2006, 06:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
NELSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 246	I currently use that wax. Been using it since March of this year. Very good WET look, very SMOOTH, and easy application. No complaints other than wishing it lasted longer. Probably lasts only a month and a half, less than that if it rains more than usual. __________________ SOLD to sister: 2006 SL AWD, Glacier Pearl, Touring Package, Remote Start w/ 2-way pager, Pioneer door speakers, Weathertech window deflectors. <a href="http://s104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/nellynel1210/murano/?action=view&current=0214071906iPodPhoto.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/nellynel1210/murano/0214071906iPodPhoto.jpg" border="0" ></a> Current: 2008 Honda CRV EX-L w/ Navi (downgraded for fuel economy among other things)

12-21-2006, 06:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
hfelknor Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,281	NXT has been around for 2 to 2 1/2 years that I know of. All a matter of taste, IMO. After poo-pooing Polymers for years, Meguiers is now fully in the polymer game. I tried NXT on my Fiero. It goes on as easily as Zaino. It comes off as easily as Zaino. It gave a slightly different "look". Where Zaino is a mirror and is probably more reflective than NXT, NXT looks deeper. Nice look. That's the good news. The bad news is that for a polymer it is strangely short lived. Where Zaino gives me at least 6 months before it starts to lose its "slipperyness" and extreme water sheeting (not beading!), NXT starts to weaken in a month. Pretty much like a carnauba wax. I gave the NXT away to the guy that bot the Fiero. IMO, you pays your money and you takes your choice. Homer __________________ 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Cruiser 2004 ThunderBird 2 passenger Runabout HAD The GOLD RUSH until Nov 6 2009 2003 Gold SLFWD with Premium, Sunroof, Latte Leather, Ultrashield Invisible Bra, Sunroof wind deflector, Aluminum Tank Guard, Chrome Wheels by Ion Alloy, Michelin 235/65-18 Cross Terrains, Garmin Nuvi 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist DTS LUX III - Gone! 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 - Gone! "Didja ever notice that quiet people are not the only ones who don't say much?"

12-21-2006, 06:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kris Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Lanier Posts: 5,246	Thanks guys, so basically the only drawback is that it does not last long....hm.....most polymer based products claim to last 6 - 12 months. I guess back to Collinite... __________________ had: 03 MO SL, Gold, 2WD, Premium, leather, sunroof, Mobil 1, B-Quiet, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve, HIR's in fogs 08 CTS 304 HP Direct Injection Engine. Fully loaded with every option except AWD 04 FX35, AWD, Touring loaded, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve Dream car: Ferrari Italia ------------------------------------------------ "It's not about how fast you go, it's about how you go fast" - Enzo Ferrari

12-21-2006, 07:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
mgthe3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,065	My collinite wax job 4 months old is still beading nicely. I did the dark lower portions of the wife's Tucson with collinite as well, loooooking goooood. It seems that I really only have to do a full wax job twice a year. The roof and hood take the worst beating as Mo sits outside. But, with collinite it only takes 5 minutes or less to wax the hood or top. I wash her with blue coral wash-N-wax, I'm sure that has a lot to do with it. __________________ 2010 Titan Crewcab XE had an 07 S Brilliant Silver had an 04 SL Sheer Silver

12-21-2006, 08:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kris Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Lanier Posts: 5,246	The Collinite is OK. What I would like however, is a little bit more "spark", "depth". I guess the only thing that can privide it is Carnauba based wax. I will try to put a leyer of NXT over the Collinite.. __________________ had: 03 MO SL, Gold, 2WD, Premium, leather, sunroof, Mobil 1, B-Quiet, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve, HIR's in fogs 08 CTS 304 HP Direct Injection Engine. Fully loaded with every option except AWD 04 FX35, AWD, Touring loaded, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve Dream car: Ferrari Italia ------------------------------------------------ "It's not about how fast you go, it's about how you go fast" - Enzo Ferrari

12-21-2006, 09:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	I still use Collinite "Insulator Wax" I wash & completely rinse using RO water + Clay Bar (6mo intervals) then the Collinite, I am very satisified. __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

12-21-2006, 11:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kris Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Lanier Posts: 5,246	OK, just to make things clear. The Murano is OK except some scratchers that my wife and a young lady "inflicted" on the on rear bumper. I will take car of it no problem. Also the Collinite did a good job. The problem is the FX. With all my traveling I really did not have time to take good care of it. Also my wife tried to keep it clean and did some "semi dry cleaning". In the garage. Add to it Mall parking and.....uhm.........needs some work. I have ordered 3M polishing foam compound which with the PC 7424 should bring the life back to the FX. After that back to Collinite and will try to finish off with NXT. Will let you know how does it work.....sometime in new year.... __________________ had: 03 MO SL, Gold, 2WD, Premium, leather, sunroof, Mobil 1, B-Quiet, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve, HIR's in fogs 08 CTS 304 HP Direct Injection Engine. Fully loaded with every option except AWD 04 FX35, AWD, Touring loaded, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve Dream car: Ferrari Italia ------------------------------------------------ "It's not about how fast you go, it's about how you go fast" - Enzo Ferrari

12-24-2006, 02:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
Kris Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Lanier Posts: 5,246	OK, washed Murano today. It still has a good layer of Collinite (last time Iwaxed it was probably 3 weeks ago) and tried the NXT. Some observations: - very easy to put on, temps were in low 50's - dried out quickly - less then 1 hour - easy to buff off. I think even easier than Collinite - looks good. I would say if this wax (I know it is polymer..) lasted as long as Collinite I would switch. But I will not. I will use NXT as a second layer over the Collinite to get this deeper, wetter look... __________________ had: 03 MO SL, Gold, 2WD, Premium, leather, sunroof, Mobil 1, B-Quiet, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve, HIR's in fogs 08 CTS 304 HP Direct Injection Engine. Fully loaded with every option except AWD 04 FX35, AWD, Touring loaded, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve Dream car: Ferrari Italia ------------------------------------------------ "It's not about how fast you go, it's about how you go fast" - Enzo Ferrari

01-04-2007, 08:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
bob1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Peachtree City, Ga. Posts: 1,206	This thread inspired me to go out and buy the product pictured above in this thread. I'm impressed! OK, I have not had any time to see the longevity as I applied the product yesterday. The amazing part to me was the ease on and off. The shine is outstanding and there was no white power all over the place. There is no powder period. Found this at Wally World for 14 bucks and change. The web sight shows it retailing for 17 something dollars. My first thoughts, good stuff, I may have found a keeper. Bob1 __________________ Former 2004 SL/Polished Pewter 2WD 2004 Infiniti G-35 2 door Coupe 2010 V6 highlander/Blizzard Pearl

01-04-2007, 10:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
Kris Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Lanier Posts: 5,246	Bob, my experience is similar. I will use both Collinite as a base and NXT to add "depth".... This stuff is very esy to put on and off........and looks good too.... Glad you like it... __________________ had: 03 MO SL, Gold, 2WD, Premium, leather, sunroof, Mobil 1, B-Quiet, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve, HIR's in fogs 08 CTS 304 HP Direct Injection Engine. Fully loaded with every option except AWD 04 FX35, AWD, Touring loaded, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve Dream car: Ferrari Italia ------------------------------------------------ "It's not about how fast you go, it's about how you go fast" - Enzo Ferrari

01-06-2007, 10:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
Live4Jesus Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 49	I'm new to Mo's (Thank you, thank you, no need for applause). Just got a used 06 S AWD and discoverd that this site is like the Bible for Mo's Thanks to all yall. I will be getting Collinated and NXTated today..ted?

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