Cure time for Meguiars NXT 2.0?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

PHEOX · 09-11-2010, 04:47 PM

I've been using it for a little bit, but I don't know hownlong I should actually keep it on the paint. Wax will be applied in a garage, so this is a without sunlight scenario, and temps will be around 90 degrees.

Capthowdy · 09-11-2010, 04:53 PM

till it hazes a bit...the more you wait after that the harder it is to come off...

CamaroDreams07 · 09-12-2010, 01:29 PM

It's hard to give it a time- it depends on humidity, temp, etc. You will be able to tell when it's ready to come off. It hazes up nicely. Very good wax, I rank it just below Americana, especially on a metallic paint.

chutoyy · 09-12-2010, 01:33 PM

Do a finger test.

Give it at least 10-15 minutes to dry, swipe your finger across a hazed over portion; if it wipes off clean, you're ready to buff.

2LTRS · 09-12-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Very good wax, I rank it just below Americana, especially on a metallic paint.

Wow really?! It [NXT] is an easy wax to use, it does leave a nice finish - I find its durability pretty crummy 4-6wks at most on a vehicle stored outdoors.

OBSSEST · 09-13-2010, 12:05 AM

At those temps, probably 30-60 min. I finished with NXT this week. At 80 degrees, I left mine on 1 hr. before it seemed really ready. Before that was still smearing.

Unlike many waxes, NXT is hardly any more difficult to wipe off even if you leave it on 24 hours. I have left it on over night in the winter time before wiping off.

My only concern at that point is that dust has settled on top and I'm likely rubbing that around while I wipe off.

Regarding NXT durability: Mine is garage kept, washed weekly, car dusted every day, and wiped with detail spray on average 2 more days per week. I can start to see much less water beading abilility around 8 weeks after application. I'm generally ready to polish a few minor blemishes or water spots at that point anyways, though, so another coat of NXT is in order after that.

A few months ago, I gave the Meguiar's Hi-Tech Yellow Wax #26 a try. I wasn't so much into the "warm" look of carnauba but I left it on for almost 3 months. That stuff must be SUPER tough because it was still beading like new at that point. Went back to the NXT because It is so darned "flashy", especially on black paint.

2LTRS · 09-13-2010, 09:52 PM

Carnauba's generally bead better than sealants due to their petroleum content. I love the look of a nice carnauba wax. Everyone has their own taste though

CamaroDreams07 · 09-14-2010, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 2LTRS

Wow really?! It [NXT] is an easy wax to use, it does leave a nice finish - I find its durability pretty crummy 4-6wks at most on a vehicle stored outdoors.

You're right on the durability, but I really like this product. It really makes the metallics pop. It's hard to explain.

09-11-2010, 04:47 PM	#1
PHEOX Drives: '06 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 629 View My Garage	Cure time for Meguiars NXT 2.0?? I've been using it for a little bit, but I don't know hownlong I should actually keep it on the paint. Wax will be applied in a garage, so this is a without sunlight scenario, and temps will be around 90 degrees.

09-12-2010, 01:29 PM	#3
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	It's hard to give it a time- it depends on humidity, temp, etc. You will be able to tell when it's ready to come off. It hazes up nicely. Very good wax, I rank it just below Americana, especially on a metallic paint. __________________ [B]

09-12-2010, 01:33 PM	#4
chutoyy knows nothing... Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle-ish, WA Posts: 151	Do a finger test. Give it at least 10-15 minutes to dry, swipe your finger across a hazed over portion; if it wipes off clean, you're ready to buff. __________________ '18 6MT 2SS 1LE G7Q

09-13-2010, 09:52 PM	#7
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	Carnauba's generally bead better than sealants due to their petroleum content. I love the look of a nice carnauba wax. Everyone has their own taste though __________________

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09-11-2010, 04:53 PM	#2
Capthowdy Drives: 2010 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fl Posts: 1,048	till it hazes a bit...the more you wait after that the harder it is to come off... __________________ THE "MENACE"

09-13-2010, 12:05 AM	#6
OBSSEST Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS, Black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 413	At those temps, probably 30-60 min. I finished with NXT this week. At 80 degrees, I left mine on 1 hr. before it seemed really ready. Before that was still smearing. Unlike many waxes, NXT is hardly any more difficult to wipe off even if you leave it on 24 hours. I have left it on over night in the winter time before wiping off. My only concern at that point is that dust has settled on top and I'm likely rubbing that around while I wipe off. Regarding NXT durability: Mine is garage kept, washed weekly, car dusted every day, and wiped with detail spray on average 2 more days per week. I can start to see much less water beading abilility around 8 weeks after application. I'm generally ready to polish a few minor blemishes or water spots at that point anyways, though, so another coat of NXT is in order after that. A few months ago, I gave the Meguiar's Hi-Tech Yellow Wax #26 a try. I wasn't so much into the "warm" look of carnauba but I left it on for almost 3 months. That stuff must be SUPER tough because it was still beading like new at that point. Went back to the NXT because It is so darned "flashy", especially on black paint.