Meguiars # 16 Wax

[Blr123]

Hi TKDDAD,

I use 4" pads when applying wax and I also have a Cyclo (twin headed polisher) which is good for applying wax aswell, the pads fit in the tin a treat

Bryan

[Accumulator]

I usually use the Cyclo to apply my #16 too, but sticking the pads in the can puts way too much wax on 'em for my taste and I have to work to scrape most of it off.

I *do*, however, always do something like that for the initial priming of the pad(s), it's good for the "turn it liquid" method that Mike has mentioned: you rub the pad *gently* but quickly across the surface of the wax, it'll turn from paste to semi-liquid that soaks into the pad.

If you put the pad in the can (either directly with 4" pads or by srunching up larger ones), be sure to rub the pad together to evenly distribute the wax and then scrape off the excess; you don't need much on there.

I generally apply additional paste wax as needed to the pad with either a rubber bladed spatula (cut down to fit inside wax cans) or, more frequently, a plastic razor blade. In fact, I keep a plastic razor blade inside most of cans of paste wax so it's always handy. I put a very small amount and do the rub-the-pad-together thing to liquefy and distribute it. Then I scrape as much wax as I can back *off* the pad and wipe it off against the inner rim of the can. Remember that the whole trick to using #16 is to put it on very thin.

When you're finished, see how much wax you have to clean out of the pad, it it's a significant amount you used way too much.

[TKDDAD]

Originally posted by Accumulator
I usually use the Cyclo to apply my #16 too, but sticking the pads in the can puts way too much wax on 'em for my taste and I have to work to scrape most of it off.

I *do*, however, always do something like that for the initial priming of the pad(s), it's good for the "turn it liquid" method that Mike has mentioned: you rub the pad *gently* but quickly across the surface of the wax, it'll turn from paste to semi-liquid that soaks into the pad.

If you put the pad in the can (either directly with 4" pads or by srunching up larger ones), be sure to rub the pad together to evenly distribute the wax and then scrape off the excess; you don't need much on there.

I generally apply additional paste wax as needed to the pad with either a rubber bladed spatula (cut down to fit inside wax cans) or, more frequently, a plastic razor blade. In fact, I keep a plastic razor blade inside most of cans of paste wax so it's always handy. I put a very small amount and do the rub-the-pad-together thing to liquefy and distribute it. Then I scrape as much wax as I can back *off* the pad and wipe it off against the inner rim of the can. Remember that the whole trick to using #16 is to put it on very thin.

When you're finished, see how much wax you have to clean out of the pad, it it's a significant amount you used way too much.

Thanks for that tip!....

[F-150]

Originally posted by Mike Phillips


Thin coats are the key to any quality wax and this includes M16.

M16 is a pure wax and contains no ingredients with the intended ability to clean the paint, for this reason the paint must be in excellent condition.




Imagine P21S only you get three times as much product for one third the cost. (If you can find it).

I have a little over 5 cases in my private reserve.

Mike,
Just a little over 5 cases? I'd be happy to make you a deal for a few cans.

[Kickin Griffin]

I love #16, and also find applying it by machine works better than by hand... Easier to get thinner even coats that way I find, I use the PC personally, with a 6" W9006 pad (butter knife to remove a little wax and spread it across the pad like butter on toast).

And thankfully, its still readily available in the UK, though I have a couple of tins incase they stop selling it here too!

[93ZF6]

Who has some for sale? Thanks

[Blr123]

well 93zf6..........I know it doesn't help but it's freely available here in the UK.........search the net maybe?

Bryan

[RCBuddha]

An easy way to get #16 to the PC is to take a regular hand applicator and use it to wipe product onto the finishing pad. Less mess, less waste!

[RobAGD]

The supply shop I use has 5 or 6 tins on the shelf. I think I paid a bit under $15 for my tin today ( picked up a rack of stuff ).

If someone desperately needs some and cant find it drop me a PM and Ill do my best to get you hooked up.

-R

Originally posted by 93ZF6
Who has some for sale? Thanks

[SiriusRIMZ]

Ok be honest, who left #16 on too long their first time using it? I left mine on for almost 40 minutes and it was like pulling teeth to get it off hehe.

[Accumulator]

Originally posted by SiriusRIMZ
Ok be honest, who left #16 on too long their first time using it? I left mine on for almost 40 minutes and it was like pulling teeth to get it off hehe...

IMO it's not a problem with leaving it on too long, it's a matter of putting it on too thick. I've played around with even longer set-up times than that and it still came off quite easily as long as I apply it nice and thin.

So IMO, the learning curve relates to figuring out how *little* to actually apply and how to get a nice even application with that much.

Remember that the only wax that stays on the paint is the unmeasurably thin layer actually in contact with the paint.

Unless you're a pro using it on your client's vehicles, a can oughta last many, many years if you apply it properly thin. I use it a *lot* and I'm just finishing a can I opened over a dozen years ago.

[RobAGD]

Welp did the car in #16 yesterday, Went on ok, other than trying to get the film thinned down was a good learning curve as I have never tried to use a paste wax on the PC before.

My only issue was the amount of dust that was created and the need to go back over the car with a dry MF towel.

Car looks outstanding

To those that dropped me a PM, the shop is closed on Sundays, Ill swing by on monday am on my way to work and pick up the Tins.

-Robert

[Nosbusa]

Someone on Ebay just sold a can of # 16 for 66.00.

Is # 16 worth $66.00?? Even if it's rare.

[steveo3002]

try ebay.co.uk its on there for £12 gbp buy it now....thats around $20

[farmboy]

Someone on Ebay just sold a can of # 16 for 66.00.

Ebay is full of scams, don't go by what you see, just by what you will pay.

I popped the question to my local Napa which I stop by often. Can yoyu get me a can of #16? The next day he called me back after talking to his distributor and said he could get some. He told me the dis. though I must be an old timer because it is an old school wax. (Only 26) He also said it's a pain to remove. On the other hand this dis. told me in person that a meg's super terry towel is really microfiber. They just labeled them 'terry' to fool the public.