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OK, my name is ottawanitro and I've become a detailing addict since I've purchased this Nitro. Seriously, it's been a long time since I've gotten enjoyment out of cleaning my vehicles. My wife thought I was nuts as I have collected an overflowing gym bag full of products the last while, but she is enjoying driving a spotless car so it's all good. Her work colleagues have asked her twice now if her 3 year old Honda was brand new. Anyway, I wanted to post my opinion about the synthetic waxes vs the natural carnuaba (sp) waxes and see if anyone shares it or if I'm just weird. I have used both the Turtle Wax Ice and now the Meguiars NXT 2 synthetic waxes. I love the fact that the Ice can be applied over any surface and trim without staining. It's quick and I'll always keep a bottle for fast shining. Both of these products leave an incredible shine and reflections. But the more I looked, the more I thought that the finish seemed sterile to me, it leaves almost a "silver" tinge to the finish. Keep in mind I have a Black Nitro and a dark blue Honda. It's like there's no warmth to the dark colours. I switched to the Megs Gold Class and I'm much happier. The black seems darker and has more gloss. What you give up on shine, you gain in warmth. The synthetics have their place, but I think I prefer the old school look. Does this make sense to anyone else or is my wife correct; I'm getting stranger. If it does make sense, are there better natural waxes out there? My name is....
and will always have their place. Almost all the companies are coming out with synthetic waxes such as Mequiar's NXT Wax and Mother's SynWax. For lighter color cars, metal flake, pearl, and complicated paint jobs they really bring out the shine (POP) and maybe last a little longer than carnauba. Carnauba is great for dark colors as it makes it look like the paint is a foot deep and it is cheaper and gives you the comparably the same amount of protection just doesn't last quite as long. Carnauba has been out since metal flake was the aftermath of a fender bender. Both can be used by anybody and both are used at the elite of car shows and concours just depending on what people like. 
