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Title: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: dxer2_2000 on July 25, 2015, 05:45:46
Hi Guys

I recommend for a polish to keep your i30 looking good is the Meguiars NXT Techwax 2.0. This liquid wax doesn't cut & will keep your i30 with that new car look. A bit pricey at $63AUD but hey, our i30s are worth it eh? However I do strongly suggest using in a well ventilated area as the box suggests otherwise you'll get high on this stuff :whistler:

Just thought I'd drop in this suggestion as there are a zillion product variations out there ^& can be confusing as to what to get sometimes.
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 25, 2015, 06:39:42
Quite a few of us on here are fans of Meguiars.  :goodjob2:
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Dazzler on July 25, 2015, 07:35:30
Thanks dxer!  :goodjob:
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Phil №❶ on July 25, 2015, 08:10:55
$63.00  :faint:
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: CraigB on July 25, 2015, 08:23:55
You're getting ripped off if that's what you are paying for Meguiars NXT Techwax 2.0 :Shocked: $49.50 is the retail price of that stuff :link: Meguiar's - POLISH & PROTECT (http://www.meguiars.com.au/polish-protect/)

Personally I prefer the Ultimate Liquid Wax, even easier to apply and remove with a better and longer lasting finish ( and it does'nt leave residue marks on the black plastics :) )
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: dxer2_2000 on July 25, 2015, 08:58:56
I just got it at my local Repco in Cooma. I guess they are overpriced. I may try that Ultimate wax. I had been using a liquid wax from Germany called "Synpol" but its shine only seemed to last a few days before starting to dull. Doesn't help that I need to wash my i30 everyday due to road grime.

I found the NXT easy to rub in. I used two cloths, one to apply & one to buff.
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: The Gonz on July 25, 2015, 09:30:41
Mind if I try this one first?

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Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 25, 2015, 09:35:16
Wow.
Even provides her T-shirt to wax on and wax off.  :)
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: CraigB on July 25, 2015, 09:56:19
Quote from: dxer2_2000 on July 25, 2015, 08:58:56
I just got it at my local Repco in Cooma. I guess they are overpriced. I may try that Ultimate wax. I had been using a liquid wax from Germany called "Synpol" but its shine only seemed to last a few days before starting to dull. Doesn't help that I need to wash my i30 everyday due to road grime.

I found the NXT easy to rub in. I used two cloths, one to apply & one to buff.
Repco are usually always overpriced, I went by there the other day to enquire about some Castrol dex111 auto trans fliud...they wanted $50 :faint: it was $30 next door at SuperCheap :goodjob2:

You'll love the Ultimate Wax, I only re-wax mine every 4-6 months and wash fortnightly with Ultimate Wash n Wax :link: Meguiar's - ULTIMATE WASH N WAX (http://www.meguiars.com.au/wash-maintain/ultimate-wash-n-wax/) which helps boost and maintain the wax level/protection.
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: omegaspeedy on July 25, 2015, 11:09:25
Here in NZ Repco has the nick name..... Ripco  :P
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Phil №❶ on July 25, 2015, 11:10:44
Rip Every Poor ? Off

I stay away unless it's on special.
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: FatBoy on July 25, 2015, 11:19:41
Quote from: Phil №❶ on July 25, 2015, 11:10:44
Rip Every Poor ? Off

I stay away unless it's on special.

I think I know what the ? stands for, "Consumer".

 :goodjob:

 :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Phil №❶ on July 25, 2015, 12:21:30
Er, yeah.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: The Gonz on July 26, 2015, 00:23:45
Reminds me of what those who insured with FAI used to say. :lol:
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: FatBoy on July 26, 2015, 00:25:09
Quote from: The Gonz on July 26, 2015, 00:23:45
Reminds me of what those who insured with FAI used to say. :lol:

Which was?
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: The Gonz on July 26, 2015, 01:03:13
Quote from: FatBoy on July 26, 2015, 00:25:09
Quote from: The Gonz on July 26, 2015, 00:23:45
Reminds me of what those who insured with FAI used to say. :lol:

Which was?
F@$% All Insurance. :lol:
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Raid on July 28, 2015, 18:10:59
Hello guys which one do you think is better for the maguiars wax the paste or the liquid one plz
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: CraigB on July 29, 2015, 03:27:53
Being that we have been discussing liquid wax in this topic that should give some hint as to what we think is better :whistler:

Paste is good but it's old school, much harder to work with and with the added compounds in liquid it'll last longer between applications.
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Raid on July 29, 2015, 06:22:19
Thanks craigB
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Raid on July 29, 2015, 06:26:01
Can you guys plz check it if that's the right one before I buy it as I'm new to all this thanks

Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231162556863&alt=web
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Dazzler on July 29, 2015, 06:35:02
It looks to be the right one but would be nice if they confirmed the size of the bottle. Assume it is 18oz or 532 Ml?

:link: Meguiar's - NXT GENERATION TECH WAX 2.0 LIQUID (http://www.meguiars.com.au/polish-protect/nxt-generation-tech-wax-2-0-liquid/)

:link: Amazon.com: Meguiar's G12718 NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 - 18 oz.: Automotive (http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G12718-NXT-Generation-Tech/dp/B0002UQATS)
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Raid on July 29, 2015, 06:54:25
Thank Dazzler I'm going to email him about the size and if thats a 18oz would you consider it as a gd price from my link plz
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Dazzler on July 29, 2015, 07:39:28
Slightly cheaper on here with free delivery to you!

:link: Meguiars NXT Tech Wax G12718: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-NXT-Tech-Wax-G12718/dp/B0002UQATS)
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: CraigB on July 29, 2015, 10:16:21
Wouldn't you prefer the Ultimate wax :link: Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax Polish 473ml G18216 NEW Hydrophobic Wax | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meguiars-Ultimate-Liquid-Wax-Polish-473ml-G18216-NEW-Hydrophobic-Wax-/231178989120?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35d3576e40) , it's a better product than the NXT Tech wax.
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Raid on July 29, 2015, 12:41:05
Dazzler its a 532ml from my link
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Raid on July 29, 2015, 12:42:25
Which one is better between craigB and Dazzler and I'm in UK so the weather here isn't that gd
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Raid on July 29, 2015, 12:43:06
Thanks for all the input guys
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: CraigB on July 29, 2015, 13:22:33
Quote from: Raid on July 29, 2015, 12:42:25
Which one is better between craigB and Dazzler and I'm in UK so the weather here isn't that gd
If you read through this topic that question has already been answered, the better product is also more expensive.
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Dazzler on July 30, 2015, 01:03:21
Quote from: Raid on July 29, 2015, 12:42:25
Which one is better between craigB and Dazzler and I'm in UK so the weather here isn't that gd

Craig is more car proud than me (I'm no expert) If Craig says it's better, I'm sure it is!  :goodjob:
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: CraigB on July 30, 2015, 06:38:36
I think you're just as proud of your vehicles as me Dazz, maybe I'm more OCD :winker: :)
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Dazzler on July 30, 2015, 10:19:03
Quote from: CraigB on July 30, 2015, 06:38:36
I think you're just as proud of your vehicles as me Dazz, maybe I'm more OCD :winker: :)

Our weather doesn't help at the moment. I gave my car a really good clean yesterday and it is filthy again!  :crazy1:
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 30, 2015, 11:26:42
Quote from: Dazzler on July 30, 2015, 10:19:03
Quote from: CraigB on July 30, 2015, 06:38:36
I think you're just as proud of your vehicles as me Dazz, maybe I'm more OCD :winker: :)

Our weather doesn't help at the moment. I gave my car a really good clean yesterday and it is filthy again!  :crazy1:

Parking it out in the rain does not constitute a really good clean, Dazz.  :D
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Dodgetracker on July 30, 2015, 15:03:26
Meguiars is good stuff, using the Ultimate currently but a Carnauba based wax will give a high gloss shine.
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Dodgetracker on July 31, 2015, 16:37:05
The Ultimate recommends putting it on in shade but I don't have much shade here, It says its ok to put on in direct sun and I did. Geeez what a workout. I wouldn't recommend direct sun waxing. Plus it was 121 degrees F today,,,Yahooo. Sure looks good tho.
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: CraigB on July 31, 2015, 16:52:37
Quote from: Dodgetracker on July 31, 2015, 16:37:05
The Ultimate recommends putting it on in shade but I don't have much shade here, It says its ok to put on in direct sun and I did. Geeez what a workout. I wouldn't recommend direct sun waxing. Plus it was 121 degrees F today,,,Yahooo. Sure looks good tho.
Yeah it can be done in the sun but you have to do a square foot at a time and buff off straight away, if in the shade the whole car can be done then buffed afterwards.

Some shade in a park somewhere would have been useful if there is no carport or trees at home.
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Queen C on August 02, 2015, 06:07:47
Thank you for the recommendation! I'm a fan of Meguiars. I just got the Ultimate wash and wax yesterday, I haven't used that one yet. Wish my car looked sparkly-just-driven-from-the-card-yard-new look all the time :D.
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Shambles on August 02, 2015, 09:36:24
Quote from: Queen C
Wish my car looked sparkly-just-driven-from-the-card-yard-new look all the time :D.


Looks pretty damned good to me (in the gallery) :goodjob:
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Queen C on August 02, 2015, 10:47:55
Quote from: Shambles on August 02, 2015, 09:36:24

Looks pretty damned good to me (in the gallery) :goodjob:

Why thank you! :mrgreen:
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Dodgetracker on August 02, 2015, 18:52:38
After the Meguiars Ultimate and New window tint.
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: Dazzler on August 03, 2015, 05:18:59
Quote from: Dodgetracker on August 02, 2015, 18:52:38
After the Meguiars Ultimate and New window tint.

I think it shrunk in the wash LOL (you really should try a hosting site) Attachments often get lost if the site crashes and your efforts would be a lot better displayed in a bigger photo. You can go Full HD or bigger! :goodjob:
Title: Re: found a good polish for my i30
Post by: elantraelite on August 05, 2015, 14:24:11
Definitely a meguiars fan too!

I used the NXT products on my Black 2005 Elantra and after 10 years the car had a shine like no other Black Elantra of that age... It still had that deep black reflection that always made washing it satisfying.

Sold the gem to a guy that appreciated how I had looked after it and bought it without even driving it... Will always use meguiars products and lambs wool mitts to wash my cars
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