Detailing in the heat

**StealthXJ** · 05-10-2016, 08:52 PM

Today while claying a car I realized how badly heat affects the process speed. It wasn't even that hot, but even so the lubricant was drying quicker than I would have liked. Thankfully I had a garage to pull into, but I know that sometimes I may not have that luxury. With that said, what do you other mobile detailers do in the heat? I just researched pop up canopies for a good while and believe that I will probably need to buy one. Here is what I've narrowed it down to.

Amazon.com : American Phoenix 10x10 10x15 10x20 [White Frame] Portable Event Canopy Tent, Canopy Tent, Party Tent Gazebo Canopy Commercial Fair Shelter Car Shelter Wedding Party Easy Pop Up (White, 10x15) : Patio, Lawn & Garden

or

Kmart.com

I have read all the reviews. There are some strong negative reviews on the EZ UP one, but still. What would you do and which one would you buy? Thank you.

**GSKR** · 05-10-2016, 09:03 PM

I just deal with.keeping hydrating is key.

**StealthXJ** · 05-10-2016, 09:07 PM

I personally can deal with the heat, but I want to be able to clay a car, without the lubricant drying in a few seconds, and do everything else more efficiently because the paint is cooler.

**GSKR** · 05-10-2016, 09:10 PM

I use sprayway for claying.

**MadMax** · 05-11-2016, 12:32 AM

Ive been thinking about getting some shelter as well. I think 2 canopies 10x10 is the ticket, big enough to cover a truck but easier to set up then a single 20ft unit. Whats harder to figure out is how to weigh the canopy down so it doesn't blow away or hit the vehicle somehow.

**Don M** · 05-11-2016, 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by GSKR

I just deal with.keeping hydrating is key.

#1 priority. Otherwise this is one of the reasons I like using clean soapy wash water to clay, there's lots of it to rewet and cool the surface of the paint

**StealthXJ** · 05-11-2016, 06:00 AM

I've considered two 10X10s, but if I'm going to spend the money I'd also like the added benefit of being able to keep the car dry if it starts to rain and be able to keep working. The gap between the two would allow rain in.

What kind of soapy water do you use?

**GSKR** · 05-11-2016, 06:01 AM

On extreme hot and humid summer,spread out your work load.work till about 1:00 mon thru sat if you can arrange it that way.Down here in south fla the sun intensity is a lot stronger than New England .

**Don M** · 05-11-2016, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by StealthXJ

I've considered two 10X10s, but if I'm going to spend the money I'd also like the added benefit of being able to keep the car dry if it starts to rain and be able to keep working. The gap between the two would allow rain in.

What kind of soapy water do you use?

I use Megs Gold Class car wash soap and just use the water from the wash bucket (it's clean b/c of the 2 bucket wash) and take the wash mitt, run it over the surface to be clayed and have at it.

**StealthXJ** · 05-11-2016, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by Don M

I use Megs Gold Class car wash soap and just use the water from the wash bucket (it's clean b/c of the 2 bucket wash) and take the wash mitt, run it over the surface to be clayed and have at it.

That is the exact car wash soap that I use and I love it! I will have to try that today, as I am detailing a Honda Ridgeline. Do you just wipe off with a microfiber towel, or do you need to rinse it off again so it's ready for wax?