I like the quick faster route.

 

NXT Has no carnuba, it is a synthetic sealant tho.. So the difference between Liquid and Paste is............

Preference?

 

Carnauba liquid wax-a liquid wax contains between 5 and 25% Carnauba by volume. These products are easy to apply because they are diluted with solvents and/or oils to provide spread ability, they offer moderate durability.

Carnauba paste wax-usually contains between 20 and 35% Carnauba by volume. They give a deeper shine and increased durability over its liquid counterpart.
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liquid waxes will not last as long, but its easier to apply and remove

 

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What do you prefer? Also how do you fight against contamination in the jar when using paste? No matter how hard I try wax never is clean as a whistle after couple uses.

Kinda the reason why I prefer liquid.

 

when i use a paste i always scrape off the top little bit of it to minimize any contaimination. I also switch pads a lot.

-Ian

 

Exactly my experience too JS.

 

I am using NXT from meguiars and it seems like it takes a lot longer to dry when compared to paste. Glossy isn't all that great either, may be it is because I am polishing the car with my hands rather than using porter cable. NXT isn't that bad though, simply for its ease of use.

 

what other steps are you taking prior to nxt? how many coats of nxt are you applying? typically nxt should give you a very wet look easily. you are right in that it takes a while to settle, but it does not necessarily have to harden up like a paste would before you remove it (just give it the finger swipe test). also i have found subtle differences when applying it by hand versus a pc. from experience, two thin coats of nxt gives me the best durability and wettest look.

 

I use NXT liquid as a base and paste gold class on top, the NXT goes on very easy(almost too thin) and i think it last longer than just gold class alone.