#16 application

**92MX83** · 11-23-2004, 01:42 PM

I just applied #16 last night to the Cressida, after NXT on Sunday. WOWO, with just enough on the foam applicator to "moisten" it. No problems with removal, obviously, though the MF does start to drag a little as it gets loaded up with the residue (the MF does seem to pick up all the "dust"). I`m happy with the look. :^D

**bluemoon** · 11-23-2004, 05:21 PM

Thanks for all the advice, much appreciated.

**bluemoon** · 02-05-2005, 12:38 AM

I just wanted to update an old thread. We had a rare warm spell, after the streets dried I washed my vehicle and put on a coat of #16 as per the advice I got from this thread. It was easy on and easy off, and looked great. I wanted to thank those hear for the advice you gave. It made a world of differance.

**White95Max** · 02-05-2005, 10:02 AM

pics?

**JeffM** · 02-05-2005, 11:21 AM

How does #16 compare to the re-formulated GC ?

**bluemoon** · 02-05-2005, 11:25 AM

Unforunately no pics, didn`t even think about it and car is all dusty now, and a cloudy day. With the weather forcast, doesn`t pay to wash it today either

In the spring I want to do a clay, #80, #20, #16 detail. I will probably do pics then tho.

**RCBuddha** · 02-05-2005, 02:38 PM

Any chance of someone posting a picture of a "thin" coat when using 16? I know how to get a "thin" coat with my PC, but what does a thin coat look like via hand?

**JeffM** · 02-05-2005, 03:55 PM

Translucent.

**RCBuddha** · 02-05-2005, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by JBM

Translucent.

So you just get the applicator primed, then spread as much as possible?

**bluemoon** · 02-05-2005, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by RCBuddha

So you just get the applicator primed, then spread as much as possible?

That is how I did it. I could barely see any on the paint. At times it seemed like I went as much by feel as I did by sight.

**Pats300zx** · 02-05-2005, 06:12 PM

Are you guys waiting for the #16 to haze or are you removing it right away like S100 or Souveran????

**Accumulator** · 02-05-2005, 06:25 PM

Letting it haze makes for somewhat better durability. But you can use a semi-w-o-w-o too. It`s not like it`ll only last a couple of weeks if you put it on that way, but it`s really not the *best* method for #16.

Ideally, you`d put it on *very* thin, let it set up, then buff it off. If it`s thin enough it`ll come off easily. If it`s too thick you might have a workout. Like BlueMoon, I put it on so thin I can`t really see it, but then I`m applying by machine.

**rockyram** · 02-06-2005, 02:27 AM

Not to hi-jack this thread, I just did a quick detail on my truck cuz the weather finally permitted.Just did a wash with Megs wash,the paint was in ok shape(it will be better once I take the PC to it)and topped it with NXT.The truck is black,which I think NXT works great on.Anyway,I finally tried some #16 on half of the hood.I was running out of daylight.On the parts where I just used NXT it was super slick,but when I topped NXT with #16 it didn`t feel as slick.As far as ease of use,I didn`t have a problem.Apply,then let set up for a couple minutes and wipe off.I thought #16 was very user friendly.

**gearhead** · 02-06-2005, 03:07 AM

Originally posted by RCBuddha

So you just get the applicator primed, then spread as much as possible?

Yep, just one swipe in the tin and it`ll spread a long way. Applies very smoothly like S100.

**Blazern00b** · 02-06-2005, 11:47 AM

While we are discussing the application here, I have a question.

What are you guys using as the foam applicator? Are you using the yellow ones that can be bought at the Autopia store or are you sourcing them locally?