Meguiar's #16

[DavidJ021]

Well I just got it in the mail a couple days ago and finally got a chance to use it...Why is it so great? I used it on my brothers white Audi A4 yesterday and it was pain to get off! Pretty nice shine to it tho. But why such a fuss about it? What makes it so great? I hear lots of "Its a great wax" on forums but no reason why. Is it the durability? I only have 3 waxes(PB Red, Souveran, Megs GC Liquid) so maybe I should try some more to get a better feel on waxes.

[Al-53]

well 16 is a very durable wax....and looks nice on certain colors..its no show wax..but a good looker with some very good protection....

Now if you had a hard time removing it ..you used to much...you apply it to the point you do not even see it on the paint...takes practice....use a damp applicator....

AL

[wytstang]

A rule of thumb when useing #16 "If you think you're not using enough, you're using to much". What made it great is a few years ago it was $15 or cheaper. So for $15 you got 11oz of a wax that could be spread super thin and gave you 3 months protection (2 coats). One tin can last you 10 years and yes I am serious.

[killrwheels@autogeek]

I think there are two camps on #16 .... those that truly love its durability and thus continue to search it out. And the second, those that want a piece of a dying breed. This wax was discontinued here due to VOC regs and has become MUCH more popular since being removed from shelves.

(NO WARS) -- Personal Thoughts

[supercharged]

Another good wax for durability would be Collinite 476S.

[Nica]

I have a tin of #16 and used it once so far, I would a gree it's an okay wax nothing special about it to...well that I could see, the shine didn't really blow me a way but the durability is something I'm interested on seeing for my self so I think I'm going to have to try it out on one of my own vehicles and see the protection for my self...thing is I should do it on my daily driver bu the daily driver has so much rust it would be hard to see the durability of #16 hahahaha

[klumzypinoy]

I like the wax for durability. I have had no problems buffing it off! I use WOWO method. I personally use it on my car because it's not polished (no UDM yet) and I just need something to protect it for a while

[devst8]

For durability I like my Collinite 476, or even 845. And it's cheaper then #16

[Brandon1]

I have 2 cans of #16 and I actually think it looks pretty good over some M21. It wont compare to NB, but it has a clear wet look almost like P21s. Durability is great, I have it going on a work truck for 3months now, still beading strong.

[DavidJ021]

Yeah so its durability. Alright thanks everyone.

BTW can a mod move this to detailing discussion? I accidentally posted it here.