Meguiars #16 wax

Very hard to find now. It was on amazon for $9.98, but I can't find that deal now. The only vendor I know that has it is pakshak.com
 
Put a layer of plastic wrap between lid and container because waxes don't have a great shelf life. Maybe buy a couple but I wouldn't stock up like the stuff lasts forever. The solvents will eventually evaporate and leave you with a cracked mess.
 
Burlyq said:
Put a layer of plastic wrap between lid and container because waxes don't have a great shelf life. Maybe buy a couple but I wouldn't stock up like the stuff lasts forever. The solvents will eventually evaporate and leave you with a cracked mess.
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I have to respectfully disagree with this. After contacting various retailers and manufacturers about the shelf life of paste wax, I was informed that most will last for many, many years (almost indefinitely) if cared for properly. The best thing to do is store them in a climate-controlled environment. This means keep them away from temperature extremes such as freezing cold temperatures in the winter and extreme heat in the summer. I happen to store mine in a cupboard and have had no problems at all.



I have four full cans of #16 and expect them to last for quite awhile. Long live carnauba!
 
waxnbuff said:
or another option is to go to canada. 3 hour trip.
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What makes you think we still have it up here? Its discontinued in Canada as well. Unless you can find some store that still has a couple jars in stock, you're SOL. I got my first and only can of #16 a few months ago from a local paint & body shop supply store that found one of their last ones left in one of their BC locations. I considered myself lucky.
 
not sure about the weight, guys. Cheapest price I have seen it for is around £11, or $20. then shipping...........
 
Consider yourself lucky if you have a can of #16 at all. It's surely to become a collector's item within the near future.
 
They still have 17 left at www.carcareoline.com. They're selling for 12.15. I suppose you can still look for vendors selling them for a buck less, but options are dwindling if you really want them.

Don't know if Autogeek still has their special on #16 or not.
 
JBM said:
Its sad to see a product that has been around for 50 years go, but its not irreplacable....
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A suitable replacement would be another "heavy-duty" wax such as Blitz, 3M Show Car Paste, or even Collinite.



EnduroExpertFSR said:
so because of that they are stopping production?
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I think it involves legislation barking up the wrong tree. When you think about it, how harmful is a small can of paste wax to the environment? It seems very insignificant, when you get right down to it. In addition to that, the number of individuals who wax their cars is dwindling as time passes on. If you're going to attack an issue, at least go after something that seems significant to the cause.
 
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