#16 application

**seracis** · 02-06-2005, 12:26 PM

I applied my #16 last night with the little yellow foamie that Autopia sent me when I ordered the #16. I tried applying it with the PC first (for a thinner, more even coat) but it just clumped it the middle of the concave grey pad. I thought about using a white flat pad, but I just ended up using the yellow foam pad.

**White95Max** · 02-06-2005, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by Blazern00b

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?

I get my foam applicators at WalMart. They are the Meg`s Gold Class apps, and I believe they are 2/$1.99.

**bluemoon** · 02-06-2005, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by Pats300zx

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

I applied it to 1 large or 2 small panels, then go back to where I started and swipe my finger, (I like to leave a small area, about the size of a quarter a little thick). If the wax came off with no smearing or streaking in that spot, I figured it was good to go.

**White95Max** · 02-06-2005, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by Pats300zx

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

I usually do 1/2 of the car, then remove it. It stills comes off easily for me.

**detailedcars** · 02-06-2005, 01:09 PM

This may sound like a dumb question but a search for #16 brings up nothing. Can someone post a picture of what the can looks like. Hopefully that will help in my search. Thanks

**bluemoon** · 02-06-2005, 01:15 PM

http://autopia.org/review/censura.ph...ils&itemid=202

Hopefully this should help

**gearhead** · 02-06-2005, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by White95Max

I get my foam applicators at WalMart. They are the Meg`s Gold Class apps, and I believe they are 2/$1.99.

These work very well. I also like the gray foam apps with the blue foam handle you can get at Autozone for $1.99. Easy on the fingers and easy to get even pressure.

**RCBuddha** · 02-10-2005, 01:18 AM

Do you guys "wipe" your 16 on like using a paint brush, or do you use circular motions?

**gearhead** · 02-10-2005, 01:37 AM

Originally posted by RCBuddha

Do you guys "wipe" your 16 on like using a paint brush, or do you use circular motions?

I wipe it on, straight back and forth motions. Only S100 wipes on as easily IMHO.

**RCBuddha** · 02-10-2005, 01:42 AM

Originally posted by gearhead

I wipe it on, straight back and forth motions. Only S100 wipes on as easily IMHO.

So, use light pressure and straight line motions, kind of "painting" it onto the paint?

**Mike_Phillips** · 02-10-2005, 01:56 AM

Originally posted by detailedcars

This may sound like a dumb question but a search for #16 brings up nothing. Can someone post a picture of what the can looks like. Hopefully that will help in my search. Thanks

Here you go...

I heard a couple of weeks ago that there is no more #16 left in the Tennessee warehouse... What`s in distribution is it, in other words, whatever is in your local warehouse or you local auto parts store is it.

**gearhead** · 02-10-2005, 02:44 AM

Originally posted by RCBuddha

So, use light pressure and straight line motions, kind of "painting" it onto the paint?

Well, kind of like painting although i don`t paint nearly that fast. Just a fast wipe using light pressure, some overlap to ensure coverage. Get a little wax on a large portion of the applicator so that each wipe covers a wider swath.

I heard a couple of weeks ago that there is no more #16 left in the Tennessee warehouse... What`s in distribution is it, in other words, whatever is in your local warehouse or you local auto parts store is it.

:doh The last thing I need (well, besides trim dressing) is another can of wax! Just picked up a coupla containers of #26 at the new low price as it looks great on red, but now the situation with #16, just in case...

**stiege** · 02-10-2005, 05:28 PM

#16 is still available from Meg`s website. I just ordered two cans which should last me the rest of my life.

Jason

**AutoNova** · 02-10-2005, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by RCBuddha

So, use light pressure and straight line motions, kind of "painting" it onto the paint?

I agree with you here I usually use a terrycloth round applicator to apply #16. i just rub it around the can and apply it to the car with out pressing on the applicator, just a light brushing motion. also don`t worry if it looks like the coverage is a little spotty it is not it is just very fine.

**rollman** · 02-10-2005, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by Mike Phillips

Here you go...

I heard a couple of weeks ago that there is no more #16 left in the Tennessee warehouse... What`s in distribution is it, in other words, whatever is in your local warehouse or you local auto parts store is it.

Mike are they replacing #16 with something else or just doing away with it totally ?