XMT360 - Durability?

[bandgeek99]

Typically, how long does XMT360 last? Not on the shelf, on the vehicle how long does the protection last?

[FairladyZ]

I've been wondering this myself. I have it, but I've yet to use it. I seem to be leaning more towards synthetic glazes & sealents lately.

[killrwheels@autogeek]

I have found around 5-6 weeks on its own, but can be kept up longer when using the Souveran Spray Wax on it.

[bandgeek99]

Thanks for the reply killr.

I usually judge the protection based on beading. In this case, there was exactly one week between application and maintenance wash and the beading during the washing was pretty pathetic compared to the beading we'd seen earlier in the week during the rain.

After seeing that, I put a coat of Aquawax on it and it made a big difference in looks and my experience tells me that will help with the beading too.

Anyone know how best to measure the protection?

[FairladyZ]

I guage on the beading as well.
5-6 weeks sounds alright. I'm going to try it out on one of the Audi's the weekend. We shall see!

[killrwheels@autogeek]

not to change subject, but products like NXT and Megs 135 and Ultimate Exterior Detailer sheet water versus bead, does that mean the protection had lapsed ??

[dengood1]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

not to change subject, but products like NXT and Megs 135 and Ultimate Exterior Detailer sheet water versus bead, does that mean the protection had lapsed ??

I think what is being said is that it beads up initially, then fades away. If it beads first instead of sheeting, then it should continue to bead and if the beading fades quickly then most likely your protection is fading as well. If the product is intended to sheet (NXT), then it will be harder to tell when the protection is gone(at least in my experience.). Aquawax is an awesome follow-up to 360 and will certainly add to the protection. Also, in my experience, Aquawax will outlast 360 as well, although 360 is in my arsenal for different reasons. I just used it on my wheels with a powerball and the gloss and slickness were awesome. Now I'm going to follow it up with some Optiseal

[bandgeek99]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

not to change subject, but products like NXT and Megs 135 and Ultimate Exterior Detailer sheet water versus bead, does that mean the protection had lapsed ??

I assume not. That is also why I assume judgment on beading performance is not very accurate.

But what other measure(s) do we have to gauge the protection still on the vehicle?

And if we allow this thread digression to progress, which is better - beading or sheeting?

[bandgeek99]

Originally Posted by dengood1

I think what is being said is that it beads up initially, then fades away. If it beads first instead of sheeting, then it should continue to bead and if the beading fades quickly then most likely your protection is fading as well. If the product is intended to sheet (NXT), then it will be harder to tell when the protection is gone(at least in my experience.). Aquawax is an awesome follow-up to 360 and will certainly add to the protection. Also, in my experience, Aquawax will outlast 360 as well, although 360 is in my arsenal for different reasons. I just used it on my wheels with a powerball and the gloss and slickness were awesome. Now I'm going to follow it up with some Optiseal

Excellent post! This is where I was going, and the info about AW is most appreciated as well. Can I ask what you are using the 360 for beside wheels? Do you use sealants, and if so which do you prefer?

Thanks!

[dengood1]

Originally Posted by bandgeek99

But what other measure(s) do we have to gauge the protection still on the vehicle?

feel, or touch(slickness)

Originally Posted by bandgeek99

And if we allow this thread digression to progress, which is better - beading or sheeting?

Doesn't matter, as long as it's protected Most people prefer something that beads due to the fact you can see when it's time to re-apply your lsp.