Found very old bottle of Meguiars NXT Tech Wax and Meguiar's Cleaner Wax, Questions?

Diesel370 · 07-06-2011, 08:23 PM

So I found a very old bottle of Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax and another old bottle of Meguiar's Cleaner wax, the one in the burgundy bottle. Both these are easily 5+ yrs old. Is there a shelf life on these products? Also, are these products both all in one products meaning they serve both as a polish and a wax? Or are they just basically considered sealant waxes?

Methodical4u · 07-07-2011, 03:36 AM

I don't think the cleaner wax is any sort of "sealant wax" i'm not to sure about the NXT... it sounds like a fancy name for sealant... or perhaps a mild wax with a sealant in it.

5 years? Hmmmm, have you opened it? If it's separated then it might not be any good. Why not just through it out and buy some new stuff though?

Roadster4Us · 07-07-2011, 07:06 AM

NXT is a synthetic polymer wax. The Cleaner Wax has some slight polishing ability for very fine scratches. I agree with Method, throw it out.

AdamsPolishes · 07-07-2011, 01:46 PM

All detailing chemicals have a shelf life, it varies, but generally around the 2-3 year mark, if undisturbed they will separate out and be no good.

How/where they were stored also plays a big role, waxes, polishes, and cleaners are all highly susceptible to temperature changes if they get outside of the 40*-90* range.

For what the product you list cost at the local parts store it hardly seems worth even trying to salvage them. I could understand if they were some primo stuff that you spent a lot of money on, but you can replace that on the cheap so why risk it?

Diesel370 · 07-07-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

All detailing chemicals have a shelf life, it varies, but generally around the 2-3 year mark, if undisturbed they will separate out and be no good.

How/where they were stored also plays a big role, waxes, polishes, and cleaners are all highly susceptible to temperature changes if they get outside of the 40*-90* range.

For what the product you list cost at the local parts store it hardly seems worth even trying to salvage them. I could understand if they were some primo stuff that you spent a lot of money on, but you can replace that on the cheap so why risk it?

I was just curious. I will throw them out since they have been sitting in my garage which has seen 110 plus degrees.

Methodical4u · 07-07-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel370

I was just curious. I will throw them out since they have been sitting in my garage which has seen 110 plus degrees.

ACK! Yeah, definitely get rid of that crap! lol

07-06-2011, 08:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Diesel370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 94 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 16	Found very old bottle of Meguiars NXT Tech Wax and Meguiar's Cleaner Wax, Questions? So I found a very old bottle of Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax and another old bottle of Meguiar's Cleaner wax, the one in the burgundy bottle. Both these are easily 5+ yrs old. Is there a shelf life on these products? Also, are these products both all in one products meaning they serve both as a polish and a wax? Or are they just basically considered sealant waxes?

07-07-2011, 07:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 16	NXT is a synthetic polymer wax. The Cleaner Wax has some slight polishing ability for very fine scratches. I agree with Method, throw it out. __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

07-07-2011, 01:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
AdamsPolishes The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 724 Drives: 2009 Avalanche Rep Power: 16	All detailing chemicals have a shelf life, it varies, but generally around the 2-3 year mark, if undisturbed they will separate out and be no good. How/where they were stored also plays a big role, waxes, polishes, and cleaners are all highly susceptible to temperature changes if they get outside of the 40-90 range. For what the product you list cost at the local parts store it hardly seems worth even trying to salvage them. I could understand if they were some primo stuff that you spent a lot of money on, but you can replace that on the cheap so why risk it? __________________ Use the code NISSANZ* at checkout to save 10% off your next order at www.AdamsPolishes.com*

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07-07-2011, 03:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 16	I don't think the cleaner wax is any sort of "sealant wax" i'm not to sure about the NXT... it sounds like a fancy name for sealant... or perhaps a mild wax with a sealant in it. 5 years? Hmmmm, have you opened it? If it's separated then it might not be any good. Why not just through it out and buy some new stuff though?