Great Deal for M16 on Ebay.

[Purple Towel Detailing]

Re: Great Deal for M16 on Ebay.

If I decide on wax over a sealant for any car, it's still my go-to. Great product, it's a shame that the VOC laws killed it.

The only other wax that I think is even close is Wolfgang Fuzion.

[gregpack]

Re: Great Deal for M16 on Ebay.

So in this day and age of new products, is M16 STILL that good?

[drumdan]

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Thanks for your comments Rusty Bumper and BillE. You guys obviously appreciate it too. Although very distantly, I knew the seller who had all the stash. I'm kicking myself for not getting 100 of them. She didn't know what she had and let them go cheap.

That's painful to hear...

I have three cans. One in service, and two stashed away.

I use it sparingly.

[Brad777]

Re: Great Deal for M16 on Ebay.

Thanks for your comments Rusty Bumper and BillE. You guys obviously appreciate it too. Although very distantly, I knew the seller who had all the stash. I'm kicking myself for not getting 100 of them. She didn't know what she had and let them go cheap.

[BillE]

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To be a smart a**...You can only take my M-16 from my cold dead hands. I've got just enough to (maybe) do her car one more time next summer.

I sure kick myself for not grabbing ALL the tins off the shelf when I was hawking auto parts.

Bill

[rusty bumper]

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This is an old thread...I don't mean to renew it. However, I've just opened my last tin of M16. Does anyone have a tin or two they would sell?

I sure don't, Brad.

#16 was good stuff.

[Brad777]

Re: Great Deal for M16 on Ebay.

This is an old thread...I don't mean to renew it. However, I've just opened my last tin of M16. Does anyone have a tin or two they would sell?

[jarred767]

Re: Great Deal for M16 on Ebay.

Discontinued in 2005? I guess I have three and a half, 7 year old cans left. All look new inside. While I haven't tried UW, M16 lasts so long, I only use it twice a year, and it still beads like crazy when detailing time comes around. Even after close to six months, I barely have to dry the car, as most of the water just runs off with a gentle hosing. It is such a shame it is not made anymore.

I completely agree. I absolutely love the stuff, and with how little you have to use, a tin can really last a long time. I've got a few left and was just able to purchase another from someone on these boards. I'm hoping the stuff never goes bad as I've probably got enough to wax my personal cars with it for at least a few decades provided it lasts that long.

[Blueline]

Re: Great Deal for M16 on Ebay.

Discontinued in 2005? I guess I have three and a half, 7 year old cans left. All look new inside. While I haven't tried UW, M16 lasts so long, I only use it twice a year, and it still beads like crazy when detailing time comes around. Even after close to six months, I barely have to dry the car, as most of the water just runs off with a gentle hosing. It is such a shame it is not made anymore.

[mis3]

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M16 has been discontinued since 2005. I am surprised that the wax is still good after so many years. I have other waxes like NXT, GC Wax that separate after 3-4 years.

I use M16 in winter months when I cannot wax much.

M16 used to be Meguiars longest lasting wax. Not sure if this statement is still true with the introduction of UW.

[Brad777]

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As a show of appreciation for the opportunity I had to help many of us get a great deal, I contacted Karen Edwards, the gal who sold us the M16 on Ebay. She remembered the M16 frenzy quite well and was happy to hear from me. Sadly, her husband of over 40 years recently passed away, and as most of us would, she's struggling with the loss. As most of you know, in contrast to what M16 is worth, she gave us all a great deal. Add her to your prayers...she is an awesome lady.

[Brad777]

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Here's a thread that is suggestive of how good M16 is:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/50925-meguiars-paste-wax-16-a.html

[mis3]

Re: Great Deal for M16 on Ebay.

Synthetic and carnauba waxes make no difference for a light color car. I have a silver car so there would be no depth or deepness as compared to darker cars.

I am curious which one is more durable; M16 or UW?
I will never find out because I myself wax once every 3-4 weeks.

[tcope1]

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M16 used to be the longest lasted wax in Meguiars line of products. How does it compare to the newer products, like UW?

Also, what is the shelf life of M16? I have had Meguairs waxes which went spoiled (separate) over the years.

I'm no expert and have not done side by side comparasions. I've used and really like UW. If I recall correctly, UW is synthetic. So it's not really a good comparision. That is, two different animals. I think they also have different affects on how the paint looks after it's been applied.

I go with with I think is the best fo both... I layer the M16 over a synthetic product such as UW.

From what I've read on this form, wax that has seperated can be combined again using a slow heating process, such as placing the can in hot/warm water and then allowing it it cool.

Just my 2 cents.

[97t-bird]

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I think I still have about 4 cans and would love to pick up more I even have kept on in the fridge for a while with no harm lol