The Secret Slot - How to open a can of M16

Mike Phillips · Oct 14th, 2008, 12:38 PM

The Secret Slot - How to open a can of M16

The lid for Meguiar's M1611 Professional Paste wax, as well as all the lids for all Meguiar's' paste waxes in our paste wax tin cans, has a slot built into it to help you remove the lid.

Most old timers know of the Quarter Trick but just as many people use Flathead Screwdriver. Often times you'll find you have a Quarter in your pocket but you don't always have a Flathead Screwdriver in your pocket.

Below are some pictures that show the slot in the lid and how to use a Quarter to open a can of M16 by sticking the Quarter into the slot and then twisting the Quarter like you twist a set of car keys when you start a car.

Again, this works with all Meguiar's paste wax cans that look like this can of M1611

BlueZero · Oct 14th, 2008, 12:43 PM

Now I get the quarter picture in the other thread.

Sorry Mike but it was over my head until now.

Murr1525 · Oct 14th, 2008, 12:45 PM

Hmm... I just stick a screw driver in wherever..... gonna have to look for this slot....

BlueZero · Oct 14th, 2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Murr1525

Hmm... I just stick a screw driver in wherever..... gonna have to look for this slot....

Aww man, at least I always put the screw driver in the secret slot.

In and turn. Some people might put it in they pry. I'm more of a turn guy.

PorscheGuy997 · Oct 14th, 2008, 12:50 PM

I've found those paint can openers work great for opening up tins. If not, a quarter or screwdriver will also work.

J. A. Michaels · Oct 14th, 2008, 01:13 PM

I have been using the quarter in the slot for years. Man, I am old.

akimel · Oct 14th, 2008, 01:15 PM

Sure beats using one's teeth ...

ColonelCash · Oct 14th, 2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PorscheGuy997

I've found those paint can openers work great for opening up tins. If not, a quarter or screwdriver will also work.

Paint car openers also are the finest beer bottle openers on the planet.

dvtldav · Oct 14th, 2008, 04:55 PM

I always thought that the reason they made quarters was to open tins like that.

Dave

miahjohn · Oct 14th, 2008, 06:12 PM

all this talk about m16..why was is discontinued?

Oct 14th, 2008, 12:38 PM	#1
Mike Phillips Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stuart, Florida Age: 48 Posts: 28,742 Rep Power: 544	The Secret Slot - How to open a can of M16 The Secret Slot - How to open a can of M16 The lid for Meguiar's M1611 Professional Paste wax, as well as all the lids for all Meguiar's' paste waxes in our paste wax *tin* cans, has a slot built into it to help you remove the lid. Most old timers know of the *Quarter Trick* but just as many people use Flathead Screwdriver. Often times you'll find you have a Quarter in your pocket but you don't always have a Flathead Screwdriver in your pocket. Below are some pictures that show the slot in the lid and how to use a Quarter to open a can of M16 by sticking the Quarter into the slot and then twisting the Quarter like you twist a set of car keys when you start a car. Again, this works with all Meguiar's paste wax cans that look like this can of M1611 __________________ Mike Phillips Office: 800-869-3011 x206 Mike.Phillips@Autogeek.net "Find something you like and use it often"

Oct 14th, 2008, 12:43 PM	#2
BlueZero Avatar Czar Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 3,041 Rep Power: 36	Re: The Secret Slot - How to open a can of M16 Now I get the quarter picture in the other thread. Sorry Mike but it was over my head until now. __________________ Scott Need an avatar?

Oct 14th, 2008, 12:45 PM	#3
Murr1525 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 29 Posts: 10,653 Rep Power: 141	Re: The Secret Slot - How to open a can of M16 Hmm... I just stick a screw driver in wherever..... gonna have to look for this slot.... __________________ '08 Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE - Newport Blue Pearl

Oct 14th, 2008, 12:50 PM	#5
PorscheGuy997 Person Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Age: 21 Posts: 1,371 Rep Power: 23	Re: The Secret Slot - How to open a can of M16 I've found those paint can openers work great for opening up tins. If not, a quarter or screwdriver will also work. __________________ Chris Dasher Detailing Services 812-893-1127

Oct 14th, 2008, 01:13 PM	#6
J. A. Michaels aka: 23jam Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,227 Rep Power: 480	Re: The Secret Slot - How to open a can of M16 I have been using the quarter in the slot for years. Man, I am old. __________________ quality creates its own demand

Oct 14th, 2008, 01:15 PM	#7
akimel Eternal Dodo Newb Join Date: May 2008 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,841 Rep Power: 131	Re: The Secret Slot - How to open a can of M16 Sure beats using one's teeth ...

Oct 14th, 2008, 04:55 PM	#9
dvtldav Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NE Indiana Age: 61 Posts: 451 Rep Power: 8	Re: The Secret Slot - How to open a can of M16 I always thought that the reason they made quarters was to open tins like that. Dave

Oct 14th, 2008, 06:12 PM	#10
miahjohn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 500 Rep Power: 7	Re: The Secret Slot - How to open a can of M16 all this talk about m16..why was is discontinued?

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