Meguiar`s #16 over ?

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i just ordered some #16, and would like some suggestions on products i could use before or under it. if it help finish is black.



list of products i was thinking off:

#20

#26

#7

AIO

NXT

EXP

VM





from reading posts, i get the impression that #16 gives a clear super wet look. but will it make black look darker? i have an idea of what i want, but feel a little lost cause i have only used #26 before. i want to darken or deepen the black finish and use #16 for that super glossy wet look.

[Scottwax]

#16 isn`t going to make black much deeper looking but it will make it look wetter. With black paint, I`d go with VM and #16 for the best look (IMO) and AIO and #16 for the best durability. #20 topped with #16 is also pretty good, but you`d have to wait a day for #20 to cure for best results before applying #16. The other two options require no waiting.

[CTDiesel]

Scott



How long does AIO followed by #16 hold up in your area?

[Scottwax]

ram-going strong when I rewaxed it at 3 months. I don`t let products expire completely on customer`s cars or my own if I can help it, so it is hard to say exactly how long it will last.

[Accumulator]

ram- The durability will be mostly #16; don`t expect the AIO to contribute anything except prep. You will probably get more than two months out of it, but I`d retop it before it really needs it as Scottwax recommended. It`s an easy thing to do if you *don`t* put it on too thick. You can almost go "SG/Zaino-thin" with #16.



And I`ve yet to find anything that does *not* work fine before #16, there are only subtle variations in how the final look turns out.

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152 views and a few posted, Thanks guys! ya da best! :xyxthumbs can`t wait to try 16

[truvette]

I would definately go with the #16! I have a black car that sits outside constantly and I feel reassured knowing that such a heavy-duty carnauba is on my car. The look definately makes you feel as though solid protection is on your car and that it will last!

[Jesstzn]

cheapshot here is a couple pix of mine with #16 over Zaino ( Silver car ) and Klasse ( orange car ) , the only real difference is the lighting. Both are deep and rather wet.



Zaino & #16 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/JessTzn/12805dsc00657.jpg)



Klasse & #16 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/JessTzn/Dsc00914.jpg)

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Jesstzn, nice pics they both look great! i`m really itching to try 16, can`t wait for it to arrive.

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i hear people have had bonding issues applying stuff over vm. i was thinking VM-EX-P-16, does anyone see bonding issues here?



also i have an idea what vm and 16 will do, but what will EX-P do? i know it will add more protection, but as far as looks? will it soften the look, add to to gloss, ect. thanks

[Scottwax]

You shouldn`t have any bonding issues with #16 over VM. It has worked fine for me. Some sealants may not bond with VM, however.



What will #16 do over EX-P? I`m not sure, I`ve never tried it.

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i seem to be leaning toward VM because i tried it, and i think this stuff should come with a caution label "may become addicted". :D



but if i am unsure about bonding, i will skip it. and try VM in spring, when it is warmer, and i have more time to play.



has anyone tried VM-NXT-16?