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Dopke · 09-22-2008, 07:27 PM

Just finished claying my car, and I was using the Mothers California Gold Clay Bar Paint Saving System. Inside, it also contains a "Carnauba Cleaner Wax." I never used this one before, but now that I have some time- should I use this "cleaner wax" first and then proceed to my Meguiars NXT Tech Wax? Or will it not make much difference, and I should just go straight to NXT?

netmonk · 09-22-2008, 08:07 PM

Cleaner wax isn't really wax. It is, but it isn't full on wax. You should use NXT tech wax. If you want to get really detailed, go to http://www.autopia.org/ and read thru the guides. Lots of people have different techniques so just look thru them and see which one fits your time and willingness.

Scott P · 10-01-2008, 08:55 AM

NXT doesn't have a whole lot of cleaners in it, so if your paint needs some cleaning or a light polishing, then you would need something stronger. The cleaner wax is really mean to be used as a one step product. It boils down to your personal standards. I would at least look into the Mother's or Meguiar's three step system (omitting the last step for NXT) if you want the car to look good. Otherwise, use the cleaner wax first, then apply the NXT on top for additional protection. It won't look as good, but it will be protected.

Watch your trim when using the cleaner wax as it will stain.

Dopke · 10-01-2008, 11:37 AM

QUOTE (Scott P @ Oct 1 2008, 01:55 PM)

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Watch your trim when using the cleaner wax as it will stain.[/b]

What do you mean by watch the trim? I did end up doing the "Carnauba Cleaner Wax" first, and then followed that with NXT. It looks ok, I'm not sure I see that much difference from when I just when clay -> NXT instead of this time, clay -> carnauba cleaner wax -> NXT...

But, in the end, I suppose my car is cleaner? And it just took an extra 45 minutes or so...

sting7k · 10-02-2008, 12:38 PM

QUOTE (Dopke @ Sep 22 2008, 07:27 PM)

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Just finished claying my car, and I was using the Mothers California Gold Clay Bar Paint Saving System. Inside, it also contains a "Carnauba Cleaner Wax." I never used this one before, but now that I have some time- should I use this "cleaner wax" first and then proceed to my Meguiars NXT Tech Wax? Or will it not make much difference, and I should just go straight to NXT?[/b]

The cleaner wax that comes in that clay bar kit is mostly to lube the clay bar a bit. It isn't a stand alone wax that I would use. If you clay bared then going to NXT should be fine because you just cleaned the paint with the bar. I use the NXT 2.0 liquid wax, seems to last a long time and is easy on and easy off.

Dopke · 10-02-2008, 10:00 PM

QUOTE (sting7k @ Oct 2 2008, 05:38 PM)

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The cleaner wax that comes in that clay bar kit is mostly to lube the clay bar a bit. It isn't a stand alone wax that I would use. If you clay bared then going to NXT should be fine because you just cleaned the paint with the bar. I use the NXT 2.0 liquid wax, seems to last a long time and is easy on and easy off.[/b]

Well, there was a quick detailer in the kit that was meant to lube the clay bar; then there is also that cleaner wax I mentioned. The one I have is this:
http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G1016-Smoot...9186&sr=1-1

jmhinkle · 10-02-2008, 10:08 PM

Just an FYI, the Clay won't make it really look better. It does remove all the contaminants in the paint that makes it rough and hard to polish. It will feel amazingly different to touch after claying it though. I have the same kit and I also didn't use the cleaner. I went straight to NXT and it has held up well. I'm really not a fan of the NXT though. I will go back to the 3 step kit soon or possibly switch brands to something else. The NXT might be a good wax, but it doesn't do much for depth and wetness on a silver car at all.

ka-boom · 10-07-2008, 05:56 PM

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Hmm, interesting. I clay bar'd my silver 6 today and followed it up with a nice coat of the NXT paste and I thought it looked fantastic.

blue06mazda6 · 10-20-2008, 07:42 AM

I did mine last week with the clay. Then a coat of the Cleaner wax followed by the NXT.
Here is a pic of the results.

808MS6 · 10-23-2008, 03:59 AM

I used Meguaiar's clay kit and then eagle one nanowax after I was done. The results were good but I should of added an extra coat of wax or two.

09-22-2008, 08:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
netmonk Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Cali Posts: 345 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Cleaner wax isn't really wax. It is, but it isn't full on wax. You should use NXT tech wax. If you want to get really detailed, go to http://www.autopia.org/ and read thru the guides. Lots of people have different techniques so just look thru them and see which one fits your time and willingness. __________________ <span style="color:#ffffff">"I'm just the guy who does the thing"</span>

10-01-2008, 08:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Scott P Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 408 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	NXT doesn't have a whole lot of cleaners in it, so if your paint needs some cleaning or a light polishing, then you would need something stronger. The cleaner wax is really mean to be used as a one step product. It boils down to your personal standards. I would at least look into the Mother's or Meguiar's three step system (omitting the last step for NXT) if you want the car to look good. Otherwise, use the cleaner wax first, then apply the NXT on top for additional protection. It won't look as good, but it will be protected. Watch your trim when using the cleaner wax as it will stain. __________________ 2006 MS6 Grand Touring - Titanium Gray Metallic 2008 CX-9 Grand Touring - Stormy Blue Metallic

10-02-2008, 10:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
jmhinkle Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 4,655 Thanks: 61 Thanked 23 Times in 17 Posts Groans: 1 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Just an FYI, the Clay won't make it really look better. It does remove all the contaminants in the paint that makes it rough and hard to polish. It will feel amazingly different to touch after claying it though. I have the same kit and I also didn't use the cleaner. I went straight to NXT and it has held up well. I'm really not a fan of the NXT though. I will go back to the 3 step kit soon or possibly switch brands to something else. The NXT might be a good wax, but it doesn't do much for depth and wetness on a silver car at all. __________________ Yup, my car is stock.

10-20-2008, 07:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
blue06mazda6 Track Racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 571 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I did mine last week with the clay. Then a coat of the Cleaner wax followed by the NXT. Here is a pic of the results. __________________ 06 6 I\| Xm Radio\|Stubby Antenna\|Silverstar turn Signal bulbs (Front)\|6 1/2 speakers in front door\|6 x 8 in rear\|Wing Spoiler\|Black OE Tail lights\|4 Brake light mod\|Side markers converted to flash\|18 x 7.5 MB Boost rims\|Remote Start\|LED Map and Door lights\|Sport Grill\|Auto Dimming Mirror\| MS Springs\| JDM Visors\| K & N SRI\|Sony HU\|12 in. Infinity Sub @ 400 RMS\|Removed Door moldings\| Car Pics

09-22-2008, 07:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dopke Track Racer Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Just finished claying my car, and I was using the Mothers California Gold Clay Bar Paint Saving System. Inside, it also contains a "Carnauba Cleaner Wax." I never used this one before, but now that I have some time- should I use this "cleaner wax" first and then proceed to my Meguiars NXT Tech Wax? Or will it not make much difference, and I should just go straight to NXT?

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