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Jul 8, 2007 | 07:30 PM

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I missed your post but...

WOW. That is one sick mirror shine. I'll try out that method as well.

Jul 8, 2007 | 07:31 PM

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Oh and here is a picture of my old Z32 that I used NXT on religiously.

I traded the Z32 in for the 350z. Wish I could of kept it and still get my 350z.

Jul 8, 2007 | 07:34 PM

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I to use a leaf blower to dry my wheels, and in other tight places...

when you go to to the car wash the final step is a "blower" then towel dry...

I use the 3 steps from Meguiar's every 6mo and Meguiar's gold every other weekend, and I love the results.

NXT is a synthetic wax and Gold Class is a Caranuba wax...

I'll try Meguiar's NXT wax in the near future to see if any changes in the shine...

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Jul 8, 2007 | 07:35 PM

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Also if you need help Meguiar's does have a website forum to use for help and any questions. Here is the link....

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/default.aspx

Jul 8, 2007 | 07:39 PM

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Seel - Just ignore _NIZMO_ (clueless newb) and Cozmo (just plain clueless).

In any case, the leaf blower method has been covered and proven plenty of times in these forums.

As for NXT, how does it compare to Gold Class wax (also Meguiar's, if you've used that before)? How does it compare to any other wax for that matter.

I've never used the Gold Class wax but they make a great car shampoo.

Jul 8, 2007 | 07:43 PM

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Ban Nizmo!!...

im about to use the lead blower to dry my rims... its so annoying when u finished drying it and drive off and theirs water again!! ahh

Jul 8, 2007 | 07:48 PM

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I use the leaf blower after I initially dry my Z with the chamois. I also use the Meguiar's NXT wax. Are you applying one coat then waiting a week then applying the next? I went to the detailing class that Meguiar's holds at its headquarters about a year ago. The instructor told us that was the best way to apply it. Do one coat a weekend for two to three weeks. I have done that to all my cars. Anyway, I have seen a noticeable improvement in all of my car's finishes. There is also a plus when using a synthetic wax, it holds up better in the heat. Here is a picture of my Z at last weekends Blackhawk show. Waxed it the weekend before with NXT.

i don't see how caking on synthetic wax helps at all with protection. I would do only one coat until its time for another wax job. If you are a person that misses a lot of spots, do 2 coats of wax right after one another.

Synthetic is nice for durability but i still would carnauba wax after a good polish for shine.

Jul 8, 2007 | 07:58 PM

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FAIL

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Originally Posted by _NIZMO_

Do You also stand in front of your leaf blower after you exit the shower

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I wash my car with evian water.

Why do you keep being a douche for the sake of being a douche? People dry their cars w/ leaf blowers for reasons which have been stated. People dont dry themselves w/ leaf blowers b/c people wont get scratches or swirl marks b/c we arent covered in paint. I like your logic

Speaking of FAIL...I dont even have to say it.

Jul 8, 2007 | 09:01 PM

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lookin good bro AND NOW MORE FUN WITH LEAF BLOWERS!!! - http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...ad23ca9564.htm

Jul 8, 2007 | 09:02 PM

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Speaking of FAIL...I dont even have to say it.

I FAIL

Jul 8, 2007 | 10:47 PM

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Hmmmm leaf blower=LAZY=Might as well drive on the freeway really fast to dry your car=When using a leaf blower, you run the risk of debris hitting your car and damaging your paint=FAIL

that's why people use a DEDICATED leaf blower...

i use a leaf blower for most of my car...

Jul 8, 2007 | 11:00 PM

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both Z's were wax with nxt..ppw on friday and redline on sat...i think both came out pretty good...

Jul 8, 2007 | 11:59 PM

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Hmmmm leaf blower=LAZY=Might as well drive on the freeway really fast to dry your car=When using a leaf blower, you run the risk of debris hitting your car and damaging your paint=FAIL

lol i drive really fast to get water out of the crevices sometimes

Jul 9, 2007 | 04:47 AM

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I used to drive fast after a wash/ before a wax, to get water out of the crevices, but then realized that this was not such a good idea because you are driving a freshly cleaned car on a dirty road, possibly hitting bugs etc. So I just dry extremely well, wax, and then go for a drive. If you waxed well enough, the water will run off anyways.

Jul 9, 2007 | 04:57 AM

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I wash my car with evian water.

i'm sure most of us use tap water on our cars

Jul 9, 2007 | 08:50 AM

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i'm sure most of us use tap water on our cars

a lot of people actually use DI water - it helps a LOT.

Jul 9, 2007 | 10:05 AM

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DI water?

Jul 9, 2007 | 10:27 AM

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both Z's were wax with nxt..ppw on friday and redline on sat...i think both came out pretty good...

Very nice! How's the shine holding up with dust and other contaminants?

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Jul 9, 2007 | 10:29 AM

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DI water?

De-ionized water (similar to distilled water). Free of any minerals - Na, Br, Ca, Fe, etc. You can get either one at the grocery stores.

I usually just fill up a spray bottle with distilled water and spray just before wiping off the car.