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imported_NHBFAN
03-12-2004, 11:34 PM
How does Meg`s #16 Professional paste wax compare to #26 paste wax?

Scottwax
03-12-2004, 11:49 PM
#16 has a more reflective hard shine like S100 and #26 has a warmer glow and maybe a bit deeper looking. #16 beads a lot better than #26 and should be more durable too.

imported_NHBFAN
03-13-2004, 07:18 AM
So would #16 be a better choice on dark colors and go with #26 on light colors?

Scottwax
03-13-2004, 09:44 AM
#16 light, #26 dark.



If the car is a daily driver though, I`d stick with #16.

Accumulator
03-13-2004, 11:26 AM
what Scottwax said :xyxthumbs



Also, #26 can often "darken" the look of certain paints, which #16 doesn`t do. But *I* really like #16 and don`t use #26 at all.

imported_SouthernZ71
03-13-2004, 12:12 PM
Not trying to steal your post NHBFAN, hope you don`t mind. However, does #16 go on/off like #26? I love #26 and have been thinking about switching cause 16 last longer. I just read what the "store" has to say about it and can`t figure out the difference?

Thansk

Accumulator
03-13-2004, 01:47 PM
SouthernZ71- You can pretty much apply #16 using whatever method you prefer. The longer you let it set up the more durable it`ll be, but on-pause-off works pretty well too. Just don`t let it set up for HOURS before buffing unless you applied it *VERY* thin.



Do a little searching and you`ll find LOTS of info comparing/contrasting #16 and #26. They are, IMO, two VERY different waxes.

imported_NotSoRed
03-19-2004, 12:50 AM
how long does #26 last? I just can`t seem to find #16 at any of the local stores

Scottwax
03-19-2004, 08:07 PM
Originally posted by NotSoRed

how long does #26 last? I just can`t seem to find #16 at any of the local stores



I get about 3 months of beading from #26.

imported_NHBFAN
03-19-2004, 08:15 PM
Originally posted by Scottwax

I get about 3 months of beading from #26.



What about #20/#16? That combo has to be incredibly durable.

Scottwax
03-19-2004, 08:28 PM
Originally posted by NHBFAN

What about #20/#16? That combo has to be incredibly durable.



:nixweiss Only first used it 6 weeks ago. Good so far though.