"Could you be...the most beautiful wax in the world..."

neatntidy said:
I just joined this site today and am still getting used to navigating trhrough the many threads, etc. I recently bought the Jaguar XK (indigo blue) and am looking for some help in finding the best products to use and any other recommendations you all can suggest. Admittedly, I am overly cautious with the Jag as it is now stored in my garage under a breathable car cover. Any help and/or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Why would you randomly post this in a thread about Meguiar's #16? I understand you're new to the forum, but are you new to forums and/or the Internet in general?
 
Coupe said:
Am i the only one who thinks #16 is over glorified?

Before it was banned not many people talked about it.

Now that it is banned everyone and their brother wants it and swears its the best thing since sliced bread.
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Yes...and #16 was talked about years before it became discontinued due to VOC's. It is a very very nice OTC wax that holds up with all these other dopey boutique trend waxes.
 
I don't understand why people have a hard time applying/removing #16. *DO NOT LET IT DRY*. I apply the same as Souveran; foam pad over a small area (2x2 max), buff off with a clean medium nap microfiber, repeat. It's as easy or easier than Souveran.



Do I think it's the best carnauba ever? Not even close. I think Souveran looks much better - the difference is #16 looks good *and* is very durable.
 
I said it wasnt talked about much, i didnt say it wasnt talked about at all.

I know its a very nice OTC nuaba (thats not my point), my point is i think people are *over* glorifying (sp?) it.
 
So is the major consensus to wipe it on and IMMEDIATELY wipe it off OR to let it sit for a maximum time of 5 minutes and then remove?



I am going to wax the other section of my hood tonite but this time, I will attempt the Spitshine method.

Would this be the correct way: Mist COLD Distilled water on vehicle and foam pad. Apply wax and then remove.



I am also going to tape off a third section of my hood and apply #7 first and then #16. It's raining outside so I am limited to what I can do tonite. I will be nice and dry in my garage though.
 
Nacho_Z71 said:
So is the major consensus to wipe it on and IMMEDIATELY wipe it off OR to let it sit for a maximum time of 5 minutes and then remove?.......
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I've never had a problem doing the whole car or van and then going back and buffing it off. I use a PC (or cordless 4" orbital) and apply a very thin coat, and the thin coat seems to be the key for easy removal of #16 and Collinite 476 along with most LSP's.



I'll let someone else explain their spit shine method, I don't do that very often. The last time was by accident when it started to sprinkle while I was applying the #16..... it actually worked out fairly well ;)
 
Nacho_Z71 said:
Well the results are in....I'm not impressed :sadwavey:



I applied what I thought was a thin coat but when it dried, it looked white and the small 2 x 2 section I taped off almost made my arm come off! I can see why you all want it applied thin and to not let it sit more than a few minutes.
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Apply a section at a time, then remove. Just like using S100 and in that manner, just about as easy and it doesn't seem to affect durability.



Where #16 really impresses is when viewed at an angle, very nice liquid depth. Also, under lights at night, on my car, #16 gives a really cool glow to the paint. :)
 
john1c said:
where can i purchase #16?
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eShine in Canada has some in stock. The prices are in CAD so it converts cheaper into USD. The shipping is a bit high, but if you find someone to split an order it isn't too bad. I also think it will be on sale the 16th, but you have to check his site because it won't be announced.
 
john1c said:
where can i purchase #16?
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You might be able to find a few tins available in the US but it should be easy to purchase from a vendor in Canada or the UK if you are willing to pay for shipping.
 
El Tano said:
I just purchased one..Now I need to know how and when to use it..:lol :lol



I hope someone can help me in this thread " http://autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/83280-start-zero.html " to know what to do and not waste my products or ruin the car :nervous: ...



I want to start from square one and know what to do from now on...
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I would think that with a new car, all you have to do is:



-Wash

-Clay only if you feel bumps on surface

-Polish (I use meguiar's #7)

-Wax to protect (#16 :))





Last night I applied 2 coats of #16 to one part of my hood. I used the spitshine method. I noticed a little bit of difference but not much. But I only let the wax sit for 5 minutes. Removal was very easy. I dumped some water on the hood and the water sheeted off very quickly. So I guess leaving #16 for a minimum amount of time is still enough to give protection.



I still can't believe this is a 50 year formulation of wax. I bet it outperforms alot of newer waxes on the market....Ah well...
 
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