temp for waxing

[skippy-jack]

Does anybody know you can polish or wax in 25 degree weather?

[loudog2]

It gets tough to apply and remove when it is too cold

Plus it takes longer to cure in cold weather.

Can you? yes

[skippy-jack]

Thanks! Winter is just to long!

[bmw5541]

From everything that I have learned here, the ideal temp is between 40-70*F.

[Shane731]

Wouldn't hurt, if that's what you're asking. Can it be done? Sure, I suppose so. It will take longer to dry, you might have issues with streaking, and applying in cold weather may affect durability. I've used Collinite 845 in temps in the low 40's. It took about a half hour to dry, but it came off just fine. Word of advice, just do a panel first and see if you have any problems. Better to have trouble with just one panel than the whole car!

[jwellsii]

:iagree:
Very good advise:buffing:

[corolla619]

i've applied in 25 degree weather.only thing i've noticed is yes, it is hard to apply andcure time is a little longer, removing seems a little tougher too but it sure can be done, just takes a little more effort. me, i don't care, i wax every 3 weeks, even if it's 25 outside. my wife says i need to see a counselor haha.

[ShaunD]

Wonder if anyone realized that skippy-jack posted this on Valentine's Day like he was considering waxing his ride in below freezing temps instead of spending the day with is human Valentine.lol Just a thought.

[BobbyG]

Wouldn't hurt, if that's what you're asking. Can it be done? Sure, I suppose so. It will take longer to dry, you might have issues with streaking, and applying in cold weather may affect durability. I've used Collinite 845 in temps in the low 40's. It took about a half hour to dry, but it came off just fine. Word of advice, just do a panel first and see if you have any problems. Better to have trouble with just one panel than the whole car!

I can't agree more and learned the hard way!

[Mike Phillips]

Wonder if anyone realized that skippy-jack posted this on Valentine's Day like he was considering waxing his ride in below freezing temps instead of spending the day with his human Valentine.

lol

Just a thought.


Big mistake...


:D

[Fly bye]

Wonder if anyone realized that skippy-jack posted this on Valentine's Day like he was considering waxing his ride in below freezing temps instead of spending the day with is human Valentine.lol Just a thought.





The OP is from IL, where it prolly gets real cold in the winter.


I think the ideal temp for polishing/waxing is in between 45-85 degree's, preferably in between 60-80 degrees :xyxthumbs:



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[LuxuryMobile]

How do people feel about spray waxes in cold weather. Cold meaning below 40 in this case

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How do people feel about spray waxes in cold weather. Cold meaning below 40 in this case





As long as whatever surface you're applying it to is clean, and you have enough clean mf's to wipe it down, it should be fine :xyxthumbs:

[Pockets@PoorboysWorld]

I would say that below freezing is pushing it a bit....

Here is a thread where I show some pointers to waxing in the cold http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/31641-waxing-natty-s-cold.html

The wax sets up really quick in the cold, that's why you can wipe it right off (also why when you spit shine you use cold water or cold QD to help set it up quick)

Let us know how it goes :props:

[seaho]

I've used 845 and OCW below freezing, in the sun. Even OCW gets pretty thick when cold, but worked well.