Got some Meguiar's #16, now what?

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Got some Meguiar's #16, now what?

We need one of our Avatar Czars to make you an Avatar...


Bueller?

[BlueZero]

Re: Got some Meguiar's #16, now what?

We need one of our Avatar Czars to make you an Avatar...


Bueller?

I've been slacking lately. Need to get in the swing again.

Blueline - I gave you a tin of #16 for now. If you want something else just shoot me a message.

[jfelbab]

Re: Got some Meguiar's #16, now what?

If you have made the mistake of appling it too thickly and are having problems removing it, reapply some more which will re-liquify the hardened wax. Thin it out, and then removal will be a breeze.

I use #16 as a topper for my winter prep. #16 over NXT lasts the winter here in Wisconsin. Nice shine and water beading is like few other products.

[tguil]

Re: Got some Meguiar's #16, now what?

Quite the bold claim

I've been around longer than Mike.

Tom

p.s. I have an unopened can of #16 and I think that it will remain unopened. Right now I have two white trucks. No reason for anything other than NXT. Now about my two black Harleys....

[miahjohn]

Re: Got some Meguiar's #16, now what?

if #16 is so difficult to use why not just go get some NXT 2.0?? what is the benifet of #16?

[BlueZero]

Re: Got some Meguiar's #16, now what?

if #16 is so difficult to use why not just go get some NXT 2.0?? what is the benifet of #16?

It's not really that it's difficult to use. It just needs to be used correctly. When used as such, it lasts a long long time.

[Erik Mejia]

Re: Got some Meguiar's #16, now what?

#16 is an excellent product, your ride will be beading like crazy this winter.

[sdprius858]

Re: Got some Meguiar's #16, now what?

Now ya'll got me thinking about getting some. NXT 2.0 is great but my car is outside 24/7 in downtown San Diego, Torrey Pines, basically lives next to the coast and gets driven 350 miles/week

[miahjohn]

Re: Got some Meguiar's #16, now what?

never heard of #16, is it made anymore, sounds like it is hard to come by

[Blueline]

Re: Got some Meguiar's #16, now what?

I've been slacking lately. Need to get in the swing again.

Blueline - I gave you a tin of #16 for now. If you want something else just shoot me a message.

Thanks BlueZero...looks exactly like my new can. LOL Tell you what...if I like #16 I will keep the avatar...if it turns out to be a real chore, perhaps I will ask you for something else, or find my own.
Thanks everyone else for your help,
Dianne

[Jokeman]

Re: Got some Meguiar's #16, now what?

Does 16 have a solvent scent to it, kinda like collinite?

[BlueZero]

Re: Got some Meguiar's #16, now what?

never heard of #16, is it made anymore, sounds like it is hard to come by

Nope, it's not made anymore. You can find some on ebay or in the for sale section here once and a while. Or do like I did and order from eshine.ca, they can still get it in Canada.

Thanks BlueZero...looks exactly like my new can. LOL Tell you what...if I like #16 I will keep the avatar...if it turns out to be a real chore, perhaps I will ask you for something else, or find my own.
Thanks everyone else for your help,
Dianne

Sounds like a plan. If you need any help, just let me know.

Does 16 have a solvent scent to it, kinda like collinite?

To me #16 smells just like crayons. Not a strong chemical smell like Collinite. In terms of use and durability 476s reminds me a lot of #16.

[Nappers]

Re: Got some Meguiar's #16, now what?

16 is easy, very thin coat and you will see why you need a thin coat. I have 6 tins with 4 more on the way

I love it. Since using it on the Yukon and after a rain, my co-workers asked if I recently washed it. I said nope, just use the right stuff to keep her clean.

I laid it heavy on a couple of spots and it was a little more difficult to remove.

It beads like crazy.

Don't be scared to use it, use it by hand, took me less than 20 minutes to apply it. Just stick the applicator in, give it a little twist and a little goes a long ways. I love it.

Keep us posted.

[jfelbab]

Re: Got some Meguiar's #16, now what?

Does 16 have a solvent scent to it, kinda like collinite?

It smells like crayons. Very pleasant waxy aroma.

It goes a long way. I get about 80 applications per tin. You don't need to apply a heavy coat, in fact if you do you are just wasting product. I'm down to my last 4 tins.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Got some Meguiar's #16, now what?

It's not really that it's difficult to use. It just needs to be used correctly.

This is so true, it's actually true of most product including most waxes.

Where people get into trouble with M16 and most other waxes is they have this mindset...

"If a little is good... more is better"

Now that's true when it comes to money in my bank account and gas in my gas tank but when it comes to wax on my car's paint... a thin coat does the same job a thick coat will do and it's easier to wipe off. When it comes to M16, a thin coat in not only correct technique, it's vitally important.

That's where using the right technique to get it out of the can comes into play. You don't scoop out a chunk of M16 out of the can, you spin your applicator pad on top of the surface quickly, that is take your pad and as much as you can hold it flat against the surface of the wax in the can and spin it in little circles. This small amount of agitation/friction will liquefy the wax enough that small amounts of it will seep onto and into your wax applicator pad. Now your ready to spread this onto the paint.

Also when you have a brand new can of M16 you need to "Break in the can", that is the wax inside a brand new, unused can usually has an irregular surface and you can't easily spin your wax pad against this, thus you need to put a little more passion behind your pad when you start with a fresh can of wax. You're taking this irregular surface and smoothing it over and flattening it out.

As you use your can of M16 you want to focus on taking the can down evenly, not cone shaped or funnel shaped and there's another technique for this, but the goal is to flatten out the surface on the initial use and then to take the wax in the can in a level way as best you can over the life of the can of wax, which can be a very long time as a little wax goes a long way.

Anyone using this product for the first time needs to do a few things,

1) Make sure the paint is absolutely clean and smooth. M16 is a Pure Wax, that is it contains no cleaners and by itself has no cleaning ability, thus before using it the paint has to be in excellent condition, if it needs claying or cleaning or polishing to get it to excellent condition then do this before applying the wax.

2) Apply a thin coat

3) Allow the wax to fully dry before removing

4) Use only high quality microfiber or terry cloth to remove the dried wax.

5) After wipe-off, move the car to different lighting and inspect for wax streaks. When wiping off M16 it's possible to leave a streak or very thin strip of wax that can actually look like a long scratch but it's not a scratch, it's a thin strip of wax that's still on the paint. Inspect for these wax streaks and carefully and gently wipe them off.

6) If this is your first time, before applying this wax to the entire car, apply only to a small section or a panel and make sure you have the skills, abilities and patience to wipe it off without any problems. Once you learn the technique for getting the wax out of the can, for applying a thin coat and for wiping it off without struggling, you've arrived, you have joined 5 decades of legions of satisfied M16 users.

M16 is a good product, especially when you consider it was introduced in 1951

Name another wax on the market that's been on the market for 57 years that still has a strong, almost cult following?