Anyone try Meguiars #21?

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I used it long ago. I wouldn't recommend it for hand use -- very difficult to buff off, and the gloss wasn't that remarkable.

It's possible they've updated the formula, but there are so many great off-the-shelf sealants that I see no compelling reason to use it.
 
Originally Posted By: asiancivicmaniac
IIRC, NXT is basically Megs 21 for the consumer market. That was what the word was when it came first came out.



Interesting. The NXT spray wax is great -- easy application, easy removal. Doesn't last forever, but I find that it's sufficient for when I'm in a hurry, or for adding extra protection before a road trip.
 
I used #21 on my black C5 Corvette for a while and I liked it a lot. I found it buffed off easily and lasted a long time, definitely longer than NXT. I think NXT 2.0 and #21 are pretty similar, I've heard that #21 is formulated better to work with high speed buffers, as it's more of a commercial product that detailing shops use (and most detailing shops apply their polishes with a high speed buffer to get the job done much quicker)
 
As the others have said, it is basically a pro-version of NXT, which is not known for longevity.

I highly recommend Menzerna PowerLock or Blackfire Wet Diamond. The Menzerna sealant is a bit on the oily side and does fill, but it is very chemical resistant and is ridiculously easy to apply/remove as long as you do the proper de-contamination beforehand. Blackfire seems to make metallic flakes "pop" a bit better, but does not go on as smoothly as PowerLock since it is not as oily.
 
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