I get my paste wax out by tipping the container over the pad and SLIGHTLY squeeze the sides to get air to the bottom....let it slide out and then "butter....EVER SO LIGHTLY.... the pad. This little bit will do the hood and both fenders of my wagon. An 8oz jar can/will, and has done 25-30 applications.
As stated above, the wax itself is hard- concrete block hard- and needs to be thinned out with other materials. Liquids have less wax in them by design.
In my experience, Carnauba looks best on the darker colored cars, while the sealants are fine for the lighter ones.
I have used the- and I'll use brand names here for comparison purposes- the $12 Mothers Gold paste, $35 Pinnacle Signature Series II, and the Pinnacle Sovereign paste at $85, all in 8 oz jars. YES, there is a difference in the quality, durability, wetness and shine. While all state they are carnauba, the difference is in the quality and %. The higher the %, the higher the cost and subsequently, the better the results. Svisswax, from what I understand, is a "wet dream" product, but at $1100 a jar, I'll have to deal with Claudia Schiffer;). The Mothers was a wash and went in the trash, while the Signature is used on customers cars that want it, and the Sovereign goes on my car:drool:
Here's a thought.. If you are happy with the buttery wax, You'll LOVE the paste, providing that it contains more carnauba.