I called the "Help" line today, and during the course of our conversation, was told that #16 is available in Europe. ???

Rockpick, know anybody there we can put the arm on? <G>

I was also told that the closest match would be Gold Class Car Wax. It's close, but not perfect. Anybody have any comments on it?

Flagship

 

English adam-- Where art thou??? Harken to my voice, Adam: "Buy me some #16"

I'd go for #26 rather than Gold Class. Gold class looks fine, but it has virtually no protection as compared to #26, which still has limited protection. I'd go for NXT or #21 topped by #26.

 

What he said...

#26 is much better than Gold Class. I have 7 tins of #16 but, they're mine... alllllll mine!

By the way... if anyone is interested, I have stumbled upon a HUGE stash of MPPP and MPPC. It's not really cheap but, I can get my hands on about as much as you want.

 

Here is a source for you. You can get it out of Canada.

http://www.eshine.ca/products.php?cat=44

 

RP, how many of those did you just buy? 5 or 6 cans???

 

Nupe. None. I'm squared away. 6 tins should last me into my 50's. LOL! I'm actually hoping that P21S releases the wax that I was doing some product testing on... I think I like it just as much as #16.

 

I was gonna say the S100 looks extremely wet and slick over #20 [on black.] On vertical panels, even the bird crap rolls right off.

 

I grabbed two tins from that link, never tried it before and always heard such raves so figured why not. If I don't like it I'll have one can to tinker with and one to ebay.

RP, how's the P21s compare in ease of use to S100, I topped off the gf's truck with S100 entirely by hand, which was almost as fast as using 26 with the DA. Had it laying around for years and forgot how easy on/off it was. Only drawback is the NXT underneath gives a very plastic look to the silver/gray paint.

 

I don't like NXT on black either. Stuff leaves/left a blueish haze on my paint anyway. I doubt it would show up on lighter colors.

 

Keep in mind, P21S and S100 are the same, generally. The P21S that I was trying was a 'test' product -- I only have a VERY small little cup of it. It is, however, enough to probably last me a few full coats across the truck.

It was very easy on and very easy off. Keep in mind, silver is one of those colors that is VERY difficult to gain depth. As such, I have nearly stopped trying and have gone for ultimate gloss. Why fight it? It's naturally that way... work with it rather than against it. (famous last words)

 

What's so good about the #16 wax? Or should I just use the search button.

 

It's just a solid carnauba-based paste that was discontinued due to stringent VOC regulations in California (EPA Region 9). That's all really...

It got occasional hype before it was disconn'd but, ever since it vanishing, it's become a 'prize'. *shrugs*

 

Uh-huh. Sure, Mr. Hoarder of #16!

Last Tuesday, I put a couple of coats on NXT on my black 04, followed by a coat of #16. My (female) neighbor came over to see why I was spending so much energy on my "Just a truck", and even her untrained eyes could see a difference between the panels that had just NXT and those with #16. I think it would not show on light colored vehicles, but you can really see a difference on black!

That said, I tried using Mothers (step 2) glaze / sealer instead of Mcguires #9 and I think it worked at least as well and was easier to take off. Anyone else tried this?

Flagship

 

*evil grin*

I'm still convinced that a few of the 'mom and pop' parts shops may have some of this on the shelves. As such, I intend on searching.

 

I've got several dozen tins of #16's on hand

None of which are for sale