backwoods_lex
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What's the difference between meguiar's 16 and 26? I know 16 is discontinued, but I have read many good things about them both. Thanks.
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SilverLexus said:I used to use #26 a lot. It imparts a slight yellowing to the paint.
#26 is a decent wax though.
Coupe said:I have been using #26 for years and have NEVER seen it yellow paint.
SilverLexus said:I used to use #26 a lot. It imparts a slight yellowing to the paint. #16 is more clear imho.
TigerMike said:I completely agree about the yellowing from #26.
Setec Astronomy said:C'mon guys...that is ridiculous...doesn't 16 turn your paint blue then? And Z2Pro turn your paint red? They don't even get any color on the cloth you wipe it off with...much less the molecules-thick amount that is left on the car.
C'mon guys...that is ridiculous...doesn't 16 turn your paint blue then? And Z2Pro turn your paint red?
SilverLexus said:Mike, that is apples and oranges. Carnaubas are not optically clear as many modern sealants like Zaino. That is a fact.
I had Oyster Pearl paint on my prior Lexus which has elements of silver and gold metallic paint. When I used #26 (the first four years or so of ownership) it magnified the gold glow of the paint. When I switched to P21S both metals shown through just like the car looked after a thorough polishing.
TigerMike said:The yellowing appearance may be very subtle, but I think it's certainly there. Otherwise why does Souveran go to all the trouble to use bleached caranuba to turn it white? What difference does that make in appearance?