Great deal on #16 on ebay...

if its the same lady from before she doesnt really seem to accept many offers. i got three and the only offer that she accepted was just one dollar away from what she was selling for
 
I missed this offer by a day last time. Didn't take the chance this time, just ordered 5 at the "Buy Now" Price. Tried buying 10 at $12.00 a piece, and she declined.
 
its the same seller as before, just a new listing.



i just bought a can from her @ $12.99 and asked how much extra $ to include megs natural shine and megs leather cleaner/conditioner since they didnt have thier own auctions but were included in some other auctions. she replied with "if you buy another can of #16 i will include the natural shine & leather cleaner/conditioner" lol so obviously i did it. got 2 cans of megs 16, bottle of natural shine and bottle of leather cleaner/conditioner for $26 total :grinno:
 
As of today, you can still buy a can for $12.99 shipped.



I guess I'm in the "I don't get it" camp though, and don't really see the appeal of this (outdated) product.:think:
 
Rob Tomlin said:
As of today, you can still buy a can for $12.99 shipped.



I guess I'm in the "I don't get it" camp though, and don't really see the appeal of this (outdated) product.:think:
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Despite this wax was first manufactured in the 50's, the durability and the looks is something you do not get everyday with the gazillion waxes that are out there right now. Just a little learning curve, and you are on to a surprise!
 
The appeal of this product for me is that it is very durable, provides great gloss and beading, and a tin will do about 80 cars, so it is quite economical.



What else could you ask of an LSP, good looks, good durability, easy on and off if used properly and good value when you consider how far the product goes.
 
jfelbab said:
The appeal of this product for me is that it is very durable, provides great gloss and beading, and a tin will do about 80 cars, so it is quite economical.



What else could you ask of an LSP, good looks, good durability, easy on and off if used properly and good value when you consider how far the product goes.
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I'm familar with it as I used it "back in the day", which was quite a while ago. I found it to be a pain to work with and didn't think that it looked like anything special. It sure did bead though.
 
Rob Tomlin said:
I'm familar with it as I used it "back in the day", which was quite a while ago. I found it to be a pain to work with and didn't think that it looked like anything special. It sure did bead though.
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If applied it very thin I find it a breeze to work with. You're right about the beading though, not many products produce such high and tight beading.



As to looks, #16 seems to be more like a sealant in it's non-darkening, glossy appearance and it seems to make metallics pop. On darker colors I prefer a carnauba's darkening glow but as with all waxes, much of their appeal is personal preference.



About the only thing I didn't like about the product is that if waxing a dark colored car with rock chips it tends to dry white in the chips.



What is really hard to argue with is the economics of the product. I routinely get 80 applications from one tin. A tin costs around $13 so that equates to around $ 0.16 a pop.
 
LOL.. all this talk about #16 made me put a coat (literally just got done) on over a two week old application of DG 105. i think i'm set for winter :D
 
I must of put my last coat on badly, within a week I already was getting heavy water spots, Never happened before
 
jfelbab said:
If applied it very thin I find it a breeze to work with...
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Yeah, I think that the more familiar one is with #16 the easier it is to work with. Might not be worth the learning curve to some people I suppose.



I *REALLY* find it to be special when applied via machine, that "paste wax that turns liquid" thing. Done right, with a pseudo-spitshine, I get tiny, perfectly spherical beads, like little ball bearings that're barely in contact with the paint.



As to looks, #16 seems to be more like a sealant in it's non-darkening, glossy appearance and it seems to make metallics pop. On darker colors I prefer a carnauba's darkening glow but as with all waxes, much of their appeal is personal preference.
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And I even prefer other LSPs on some *light* colors. But for a bright, clear, reflective look #16 is hard to beat. Sorta like P21s with better beading and durability.



About the only thing I didn't like about the product is that if waxing a dark colored car with rock chips it tends to dry white in the chips.
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Yeah, it can do that on the silver Audi too, especially if I get it on a bit thick. And note that I'm normally the last person in the world to be guilty of thick application of LSP ;)



What is really hard to argue with is the economics of the product. I routinely get 80 applications from one tin. A tin costs around $13 so that equates to around $ 0.16 a pop.
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Wonder how many applications I get from a tin :think: I do know that one tin always lasts me at least a decade, no matter how many vehicles I do with it.
 
Accumulator said:
Yeah, I think that the more familiar one is with #16 the easier it is to work with. Might not be worth the learning curve to some people I suppose.



I *REALLY* find it to be special when applied via machine, that "paste wax that turns liquid" thing. Done right, with a pseudo-spitshine, I get tiny, perfectly spherical beads, like little ball bearings that're barely in contact with the paint.







And I even prefer other LSPs on some *light* colors. But for a bright, clear, reflective look #16 is hard to beat. Sorta like P21s with better beading and durability.







Yeah, it can do that on the silver Audi too, especially if I get it on a bit thick. And note that I'm normally the last person in the world to be guilty of thick application of LSP ;)







Wonder how many applications I get from a tin :think: I do know that one tin always lasts me at least a decade, no matter how many vehicles I do with it.
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i apply it to three panels, go back to the start, buff off and repeat. when applied thin, it hazes/dries quicker and you get less dust in removal. this process works well IME...
 
Accumulator said:
Yeah, I think that the more familiar one is with #16 the easier it is to work with. Might not be worth the learning curve to some people I suppose.



I *REALLY* find it to be special when applied via machine, that "paste wax that turns liquid" thing. Done right, with a pseudo-spitshine, I get tiny, perfectly spherical beads, like little ball bearings that're barely in contact with the paint.







And I even prefer other LSPs on some *light* colors. But for a bright, clear, reflective look #16 is hard to beat. Sorta like P21s with better beading and durability.







Yeah, it can do that on the silver Audi too, especially if I get it on a bit thick. And note that I'm normally the last person in the world to be guilty of thick application of LSP ;)







Wonder how many applications I get from a tin :think: I do know that one tin always lasts me at least a decade, no matter how many vehicles I do with it.
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i apply it to three panels, go back to the start, buff off and repeat. this process works well IME...
 
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