Post Meguiar's NXT Pics here
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TriaXenginE, check out this article on good technique for machine polishing. I have a professional buffer similar to the Craftsmen, but it's truly orbital and has an 11" pad. Honestly, they're not worth getting. Here's why:
Why would you buy a machine just to do it by hand? 
And it's not Poindexter's fault it's just that a big buffer like this is a real PITA on small and curvy surfaces. A much better choice in machinery in my opinion is the Porter Cable 7424 (best price - kit with applicators). It's lighter, smaller and won't make you resort to hand polishing as often as 10"-14" buffers (it's 6.5").
If you don't want to spend so much money (and there's not a huge benefit with NXT, my favorite, and the official word on Zaino is that machines are a no-no, but they do work well) just start early before the sun is directly overhead, grab a frosty adult beverage, and spend some time sweating with your car. For my money, I'd much rather buy ultra-premium products that are pleasant to apply by hand (easy application and removal, with great smell, and stuff that won't dry out your hands) and spend a bit more time with my car every week.
1. I apply the wax/polish by hand, so the applicatation bonnets are useless.
And it's not Poindexter's fault it's just that a big buffer like this is a real PITA on small and curvy surfaces. A much better choice in machinery in my opinion is the Porter Cable 7424 (best price - kit with applicators). It's lighter, smaller and won't make you resort to hand polishing as often as 10"-14" buffers (it's 6.5").If you don't want to spend so much money (and there's not a huge benefit with NXT, my favorite, and the official word on Zaino is that machines are a no-no, but they do work well) just start early before the sun is directly overhead, grab a frosty adult beverage, and spend some time sweating with your car. For my money, I'd much rather buy ultra-premium products that are pleasant to apply by hand (easy application and removal, with great smell, and stuff that won't dry out your hands) and spend a bit more time with my car every week.
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I just finished an application Meguiar's NXT and I must say this is the best any car I've ever own ever looked. I fought over the decision to go Zaino like so many here have and after a lot of debate in this forum and the pictures that have been posted. I went with the NXT ;it's easy to apply and take off and smells great ;plus I dont have to mail order the stuff or wait to get it. The local Target store had it for $11.99.
The few minute swirl marks that had started to form are no longer visible;the stuff flat works.......'nuff said
The few minute swirl marks that had started to form are no longer visible;the stuff flat works.......'nuff said
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I posted some pictures (finally, after 2 months!) of my baby with NXT on it. In the Photo Gallery because this thread is large enough already.
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=201876
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=201876
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Originally posted by gas2k
I just applied one coat of NXT on our Accord. It looks great and was very easy to apply and remove. The S gets it next week.
I just applied one coat of NXT on our Accord. It looks great and was very easy to apply and remove. The S gets it next week.
