Old Can of #26

ktlee

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I cleaned out my garage the other day and found an old can of #26 wax. It's in a goldish yellow tin, the same tin as the current #16. It's labeled Professional Hi Tech Yellow Wax. I don't think #26 come in these yellow tins anymore, I wonder how old is my tin? My guess is at least 10 years old. I opened the tin and the yellow wax is still "wet" but have some cracks across the surface of the wax.



Is wax this old still good for use on cars? I wonder if the wax content itself have been improved over the years between my old yellow tin of #26 and the currently sold black plastic casing #26?
 
If it hasn't frozen, then it's probably okay to use.



Just use as normal, apply a thin coat, allow 10-15 minutes to dry then remove with clean 100% cotton towel, or microfiber.



Meguiar's is transitioning back to the cans for all paste waxes by the way.



Mike
 
Mike Phillips said:
Meguiar's is transitioning back to the cans for all paste waxes by the way.



Mike [/B]



Why? :confused: I like the plastic better. I never had a problem with rust with plastic. Here in the Houston area, and peice of metal rusts almost instantly with the humidity.
 
txz28 said:
Why? :confused: I like the plastic better. I never had a problem with rust with plastic. Here in the Houston area, and peice of metal rusts almost instantly with the humidity.



Hi txz28,



You know I've never heard of that complaint before?



I have heard plenty of people complain about the plastic jar however. I for one like the can for a whole host of reasons, I never did care much for the plastic jar myself, so I'm glad were going back to the can.



Mike
 
Thank for the information Mike. I much prefer the can also. I will get the chance to try out this old can of #26 & compare with the current #16 blue can. I can't wait to compare the results of the two on one of my daily driver's hood.
 
Meguiar's is transitioning back to the cans for all paste waxes by the way.



Does this mean the #16-style tins? If so, HOOOORAY! The #26 jar is way too tall and the #16 tin has a great "old-skool" feel.
 
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