NXTZEN: NEXT GENERATION CAR CARE FROM AUSTRALIA
NXTZEN is a ceramic coating brand formulated and manufactured in Sydney, Australia, developed in collaboration with local research institutes and universities to bring professional-grade surface protection directly to the consumer. With over a decade of industry experience behind every formula, NXTZEN builds products around one core goal: make your vehicle easier to maintain, better protected, and more impressive to look at, whether you have just applied a fresh coating or you are deep into your maintenance routine.
Their ceramic coating technology is independently tested to Australian Standard ASTM D1308-20 by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, meaning every product you see here is backed by laboratory verification, not just marketing claims. NXTZEN built their lineup to work as a complete, integrated system, from decontamination and surface prep through to coating application and ongoing maintenance, so every product plays a defined role in a process that delivers long-term results.
The House of Rags carries the full NXTZEN consumer lineup. At the center of it is the NXTZEN Ceramic Coating, a high-purity silane and polymer resin formula that bonds to paint and creates a durable, crosslinked hydrophobic barrier with deep, reflective gloss and fast, clean application with no chasing of high spots. For those who want coating-level protection without the full application process, Ceramic Express delivers a spray-on ceramic layer in minutes. For long-term coating maintenance, Foam Decon is a super-concentrated 1:1000 formula that strips surface grime and keeps the hydrophobic effect of your coating working as intended, usable in a foam lance or as a bucket wash concentrate.
Where contamination goes deeper than regular washing can reach, Iron Decon provides a color-change formula that reacts visibly with bonded ferrous particles and brake dust, dissolving them from wheels and painted panels before rinsing clean. For waterless and rinseless washing situations, ZNR Rinseless Wash uses a unique polymer that encapsulates and lifts road grime from the surface with less than a bucket of water and no hose required, with a 1:1000 concentrate that also doubles as a clay lubricant. ZNR+ takes that formula further with added protection boosters for a gloss-enhancing wipe-down at every wash.
Rounding out the lineup, Easy Dry is a spray-on drying aid that reduces friction during towel drying and boosts the surface hydrophobics of your coating with every use. Durogel provides a durable gel-based sealant layer for non-coated vehicles. NXT Protect is a quick-detailer and coating topper for between-wash gloss and protection. Super Clean handles all-purpose surface cleaning duties both inside and outside the car. Prep Solvent is the essential final step before coating application, stripping any oils, waxes, or contamination from the surface to ensure maximum coating bonding.
NXTZEN FAQs
NXTZEN Ceramic Coating is a full professional-grade coating that requires proper surface preparation including a clean, decontaminated, and polished surface, followed by Prep Solvent as the final wipe-down before application. It bonds through high-purity silane chemistry to form a durable, long-lasting crosslinked barrier with maximum gloss and hydrophobic performance. Ceramic Express is designed for speed and ease. It delivers a genuine ceramic layer in spray-and-wipe application, making it ideal for quick protection on already-maintained vehicles, topping up an existing coating, or protecting vehicles that do not need the full coating process. If you are starting from scratch on bare, corrected paint and want the maximum durability, start with the full Ceramic Coating. If you want fast protection or a regular coating refresh, Ceramic Express is the right tool.
What is the difference between NXTZEN Ceramic Coating and Ceramic Express?
NXTZEN Ceramic Coating is a full professional-grade coating that requires proper surface preparation including a clean, decontaminated, and polished surface, followed by Prep Solvent as the final wipe-down before application. It bonds through high-purity silane chemistry to form a durable, long-lasting crosslinked barrier with maximum gloss and hydrophobic performance. Ceramic Express is designed for speed and ease. It delivers a genuine ceramic layer in spray-and-wipe application, making it ideal for quick protection on already-maintained vehicles, topping up an existing coating, or protecting vehicles that do not need the full coating process. If you are starting from scratch on bare, corrected paint and want the maximum durability, start with the full Ceramic Coating. If you want fast protection or a regular coating refresh, Ceramic Express is the right tool.
Foam Decon and Iron Decon target different types of contamination and both play an important role in keeping a ceramic-coated vehicle performing at its best. Foam Decon is your regular maintenance wash, a heavy-duty foaming formula concentrated at 1:1000 that removes surface grime, traffic film, and organic contamination while being formulated at a pH level that is safe for any quality ceramic coating. Use it at every wash in your foam lance or bucket. Iron Decon is a periodic treatment for bonded ferrous contamination that a regular wash cannot remove, specifically brake dust and industrial fallout that embeds into paint and wheels over time. Its color-change formula turns purple on contact with iron particles, so you can see exactly where contamination is present and confirm it has fully dissolved before rinsing. Use Iron Decon every few months or whenever you notice the paint starting to feel rough or the coating's beading performance has begun to drop.
How do Foam Decon and Iron Decon work together, and when should I use each?
Foam Decon and Iron Decon target different types of contamination and both play an important role in keeping a ceramic-coated vehicle performing at its best. Foam Decon is your regular maintenance wash, a heavy-duty foaming formula concentrated at 1:1000 that removes surface grime, traffic film, and organic contamination while being formulated at a pH level that is safe for any quality ceramic coating. Use it at every wash in your foam lance or bucket. Iron Decon is a periodic treatment for bonded ferrous contamination that a regular wash cannot remove, specifically brake dust and industrial fallout that embeds into paint and wheels over time. Its color-change formula turns purple on contact with iron particles, so you can see exactly where contamination is present and confirm it has fully dissolved before rinsing. Use Iron Decon every few months or whenever you notice the paint starting to feel rough or the coating's beading performance has begun to drop.
Yes, and ZNR is one of the best ways to wash a ceramic-coated vehicle in situations where a full hose-and-rinse wash is not possible. Its polymer chemistry encapsulates and lifts grime from the surface without the need to rinse down the panel afterward, making it ideal for apartment parking, water-restricted areas, or quick maintenance washes between full details. At the standard 1:1000 dilution, a single bucket of solution can clean an entire vehicle. You can also dilute it slightly stronger at 1:750 for extra lubrication on heavily soiled paint, or even use a 10ml-per-litre solution as a clay lubricant. After the panel is clean, follow with one or two sprays of Easy Dry and wipe dry with a quality microfiber towel for the best finish.
Can I use ZNR Rinseless Wash if I have a ceramic coating?
Yes, and ZNR is one of the best ways to wash a ceramic-coated vehicle in situations where a full hose-and-rinse wash is not possible. Its polymer chemistry encapsulates and lifts grime from the surface without the need to rinse down the panel afterward, making it ideal for apartment parking, water-restricted areas, or quick maintenance washes between full details. At the standard 1:1000 dilution, a single bucket of solution can clean an entire vehicle. You can also dilute it slightly stronger at 1:750 for extra lubrication on heavily soiled paint, or even use a 10ml-per-litre solution as a clay lubricant. After the panel is clean, follow with one or two sprays of Easy Dry and wipe dry with a quality microfiber towel for the best finish.
The full decontamination and prep sequence before applying NXTZEN Ceramic Coating starts with Foam Decon as a pre-wash to remove loose surface grime, followed by Iron Decon to dissolve any bonded ferrous contamination from the paint surface. After rinsing, perform a contact wash and clay bar treatment if needed. If paint correction is required, complete that stage now. The final and critical step before opening the coating is a thorough wipe-down with Prep Solvent to strip any remaining oils, polishing residue, or silicone from the surface. Skipping the Prep Solvent step is the most common reason for coating adhesion issues, so do not rush past it.
What is the correct order to use NXTZEN products before applying the ceramic coating?
The full decontamination and prep sequence before applying NXTZEN Ceramic Coating starts with Foam Decon as a pre-wash to remove loose surface grime, followed by Iron Decon to dissolve any bonded ferrous contamination from the paint surface. After rinsing, perform a contact wash and clay bar treatment if needed. If paint correction is required, complete that stage now. The final and critical step before opening the coating is a thorough wipe-down with Prep Solvent to strip any remaining oils, polishing residue, or silicone from the surface. Skipping the Prep Solvent step is the most common reason for coating adhesion issues, so do not rush past it.
Easy Dry does more than reduce friction during towel contact. Applied as a spray to a freshly washed, wet panel before drying, it adds a layer of surface lubrication that reduces the risk of introducing micro-marring during the drying process. More importantly for coated vehicles, it actively boosts the hydrophobic performance of your ceramic coating at every wash, reinforcing the water-beading and contamination-repelling behavior that makes a coated vehicle so satisfying to maintain. Think of it as a coating maintenance step built into your regular drying routine rather than a separate product you need to find time for.
What does Easy Dry actually do beyond just helping with drying?
Easy Dry does more than reduce friction during towel contact. Applied as a spray to a freshly washed, wet panel before drying, it adds a layer of surface lubrication that reduces the risk of introducing micro-marring during the drying process. More importantly for coated vehicles, it actively boosts the hydrophobic performance of your ceramic coating at every wash, reinforcing the water-beading and contamination-repelling behavior that makes a coated vehicle so satisfying to maintain. Think of it as a coating maintenance step built into your regular drying routine rather than a separate product you need to find time for.