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.
 
#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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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!
 
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
 
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.
 
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?
 
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