Meguiars # 16 Wax

[Accumulator]

I applied another coat of #16 to the A8 yesterday (note that it's a fairly large sedan). I was able to buff it *all* off with one set of suede-style MF bonnets on the Cyclo, though I did do a by-hand follow up with a MF towel. Virtually no evidence that either the bonnets or the towel had been used- you could barely see a little wax on the bonnets.

No dust, no significant wax on the buffing media, great waxjob, and it was very easy to do. It's all in the thin application.

[bluemoon]

Originally posted by Accumulator
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.

[Bulla2000]

Re: Meguiars # 16 Wax

THe wax can still be bought in Europa (UK). Others new or stories about using?

[mb911]

Re: Meguiars # 16 Wax

So is #16 ever found anymore? What's the closest thing to it now?

Sure wish I had been such a fan back in the day.

[Nappers]

Re: Meguiars # 16 Wax

You can still find it on eBay. I just bought 4 cans on Buy It Now and getting them after I get paid friday (asked the owner first). paid $21.95 a piece plus 22 to ship.

Just keep an eye out.

Aaron

[Piku]

Re: Meguiars # 16 Wax

So is #16 ever found anymore? What's the closest thing to it now?

Sure wish I had been such a fan back in the day.

I have one for sale.

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24670

[mb911]

Re: Meguiars # 16 Wax

I received my M16 from Piku and used it on one of my car's today.

Nice. I didn't have any trouble with it. I did nice thin coats.

I have a hard time seeing a difference between really good waxes like these, but I do love the feel of touch, from the M16.

[Thomas S.]

Re: Meguiars # 16 Wax

I just bought one can off ebay.co.uk...can't wait to get it in my mailbox!