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Old 03-30-08, 09:04 PM
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How can you clean off the wax? i used nxt wax the old version. I tried to wipe it off using microfiber cloth with some quick detailing from meguairs but still shows some streaks.
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usually when that happens...i just put another coat of nxt..and this time LET IT DRY completely and do a swipe test before removal...and that should take out the streaks left by previous application...
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If you mean cleaning / stripping off the wax on the car to prep it for new wax -- Wash the car with a somewhat agressive cleaner, wax stripper. Dawn comes to mind, but is touted as unhealthy -- But something that is designed to strip off waxes/sealants.

Then you can easily put on your favorite wax/sealant on clean surface.

If you mean just application -- Don't use QD to wipe your wax off after application. Just apply it very thinly. Let dry a few minutes, and buff off with a DRY, clean, Microfiber -- If it gets saturated with the wax/sealant grab another clean one. Then use a clean one for a final wipe down.

Not sure exactly which question you were after.. so I answered both interpretations of your post
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The old NXT would sometimes do that in high heat/high humidity. The new version 2.0 doesn't. You can remove the streaks with more NXT.

You can simply apply another coat of NXT and wait until it has fully hazed over (could take 30 minutes or more if it is very humid) then remove with fresh microfiber towels.

Wiping down the sealant with a QD before it has cured (12 hours) will take out the streaks but shorten the products durability.
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thank you the answers.
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NXT does have really mild cleaners in it, so reapplying it and taking it off properly would remove the streaks.
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