#16 application

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.
 
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.
 
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 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.
 
Blazern00b said:
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?
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I get my foam applicators at WalMart. They are the Meg's Gold Class apps, and I believe they are 2/$1.99.
 
Pats300zx said:
Are you guys waiting for the #16 to haze or are you removing it right away like S100 or Souveran????
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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.
 
Pats300zx said:
Are you guys waiting for the #16 to haze or are you removing it right away like S100 or Souveran????
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I usually do 1/2 of the car, then remove it. It stills comes off easily for me.
 
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
 
White95Max said:
I get my foam applicators at WalMart. They are the Meg's Gold Class apps, and I believe they are 2/$1.99.
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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.
 
detailedcars said:
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
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Here you go...



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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.
 
RCBuddha said:
So, use light pressure and straight line motions, kind of "painting" it onto the paint?
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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.
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: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... :o
 
#16 is still available from Meg's website. I just ordered two cans which should last me the rest of my life.



Jason
 
RCBuddha said:
So, use light pressure and straight line motions, kind of "painting" it onto the paint?
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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.
 
Mike Phillips said:
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2M1611.jpg




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