Is this how Megs #16 should look like?

[Mc'lovin]

Hi all,

After already receiving different wax pots, I learned there are usually some cracks in the wax, and it's not always perfect looking inside the jar as it is on the product's ad.

However this one seems a little extreme - Like it melted and then cooled or something similar:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/16-1.JPG (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/48436)

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/16-2.JPG (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/48437)

May anyone who has this one tell me if the pics above are unusual or if it seems alright?

Thanks :)

[wytstang]

Normal

[Paintxpert]

The product is fine. Dont contaminate it with grit. or leave the cap off while not using the wax. All the best. "Paintxpert" Shine Since 1969.

[Paintxpert]

That company has been making waxes since BC. (Just kidding) What you see is the way in which it is dispensed as a liquid and perhaps cooled. There products are also very good. They stay up on their game. Meaning they do their research. Their name synonymous with that of the automobile. Although, I have not used their products in years. They are good! All the best "Paintxpert" Shine Since 1969 A+ BBB rated!

[Rsurfer]

It's good, but if you don't like the looks of it, just put it in a double broiler and re-melt it.

[swanicyouth]

If you'll mail it to me, I'll put it on my cars and test it. I'll let you know if it's still good. Seriously though, if you received it in the mail, it may have liquified or softened during shipping in the hot warehouse or delivery truck.

Recently I read about a guy that ordered some high dollar wax containing "Zymes". Due to hot weather, he received it in a liquid sate. He called the manufacturer and they said it was fine to use.

[DaGonz]

Damn.. I loved Meg's #16. too bad they cannot make it anymore to to the VOC's.

[Mc'lovin]

Thanks everyone for the comments :)

[Mike Phillips]

That's normal.

I have two threads on M16 on MOL either in the Hot Topics forum group or the How-To forums group.

One is called,

How to break-in a new can of M16 <-- that's the one you want to read

The other is called,

The Secret Slot - How to open a can of M16

You can find them doing a Google search by copying and pasting the bold words above.



:)

[Cosmin]

here a pic after i melt it.

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/1220/w0.jpg

[Mc'lovin]

How to break-in a new can of M16 <-- that's the one you want to read

Thanks Mike! I read the article and it's great - Just what I needed!


here a pic after i melt it.

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/1220/w0.jpg

Hi! Is it safe to melt a wax and then cool it? I think I read somewhere that this might actually impair the wax since its ingredients do not get together as they are supposed to once they are cooled back into place... ? I really have no idea.

[Nappers]

Should be okay. Read a lot of threads on melting the wax.

One thing for sure is when you put wax on, THIN coats, as in barely see it then swipe test then remove once it's dried.

Swipe test is basically swipe with finger, still wet, let it dry longer. I've read that M-16 doesn't always need to dry to be effective, but I like to let it dry.

You'll love it.

[Mike Phillips]

Thanks Mike! I read the article and it's great - Just what I needed!



I actually was encouraged to "stop" writing articles on the topic of M16 while I was at Meguiar's. :dunno:






Hi! Is it safe to melt a wax and then cool it? I think I read somewhere that this might actually impair the wax since its ingredients do not get together as they are supposed to once they are cooled back into place... ? I really have no idea.



I've written on this topic but I'm not a chemist but I've worked around a few. With that said, what I type below is worth what you paid for it...


Heating products up can change individual components in the mixture of the product.
Heating products up can alter how individual components in a mixture combine or perform.

That said, I've seen a lot of people claim to re-heat and then cool M16 with no problems. That doesn't mean something is taking place unseen to our eyes.

YMMV


:)

[swanicyouth]

I melted P22S 100% before and it works fine. I did it in the microwave on a lower heat setting. Kept stooping it to mix.

[Nappers]

I've melted shoe polish before, worked fine.....

I did set off the smoke alarms though, it was chaos in the house for a moment.....