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To those without a garage.
I love detailing my car. But I am not fortunate enough to have a garage. For those without a garage where do you polish and apply a coating. I thought of parking under some trees but as soon as I do the birds decide to use it for target practice.
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Re: To those without a garage.
I am in the same situation as you. I picked up a 10' x 10' canopy last time they went on sale at Dick's Sporting Goods. Frankly, it's too small to cover my entire car, and I have a little GTI. But it is better than nothing.
Some products work better than others in the sun. Even though it is a relatively inexpensive retail product, I have heard Meguiar's Ultimate Polish works surprisingly well on hot panels. Also, Poorboys World products are advertised to work in the sun.
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Re: To those without a garage.
Originally Posted by
Lamented
I love detailing my car. But I am not fortunate enough to have a garage. For those without a garage where do you polish and apply a coating. I thought of parking under some trees but as soon as I do the birds decide to use it for target practice.
Early AM or late PM or get a canopy or borrow some shade from friends or family. I know that's a lot of "ors".
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Re: To those without a garage.
Depends on what combo youre working with.
I have no garage, matched with no close neighbors.
So i go crackhead style and wake up at 4am setting up shop lights.
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Re: To those without a garage.
I am fortunate enough to have multiple uncles and friends with garages who are willing to let me use them to work in, you might want to explore that option.
I would not apply a ceramic coating outside of a garage.
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Re: To those without a garage.
Originally Posted by
Lamented
I thought of parking under some trees but as soon as I do the birds decide to use it for target practice.
I wouldn't. Aside from bird poop, you have to consider leaves, crusty little things, sap?, branches, twigs, etc. Things that can easily scratch the paint that you just polished.
Originally Posted by
mightypudge
I picked up a 10' x 10' canopy last time they went on sale at Dick's Sporting Goods...
My wife got me a canopy one bday (or Christmas) and I loved her more for it. It's been so good having one. Beware of winds. Get weights.
Originally Posted by
mightypudge
Some products work better than others in the sun. Even though it is a relatively inexpensive retail product, I have heard Meguiar's Ultimate Polish works surprisingly well on hot panels. Also, Poorboys World products are advertised to work in the sun.
I've also used Megs 105 in the heat, but it's NOT fun at all. Poorboy's provides a better experience (at least with me) in the heat/sun.
Originally Posted by
Rsurfer
Early AM or late PM or get a canopy or borrow some shade from friends or family.
Yes.
Originally Posted by
wopachop
Depends on what combo youre working with.
I have no garage, matched with no close neighbors.So i go crackhead style and wake up at 4am setting up shop lights.
That's crazy early!!!
Originally Posted by
JCDetails
I would not apply a ceramic coating outside of a garage.
Same here. Haven't done any coatings, but wouldn't try it outside.
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Re: To those without a garage.
I polished and installed a coating on my car outside where it was partly shaded. And as far as I can tell, no issues or signs of improper install or coating failure. This was about two months ago.
I installed Wolfgang’s Coating.
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Re: To those without a garage.
I have a garage but it is only big enough to fit the wife's Buick and some shelves. It is good for a rinseless wash once in a while, but I do most of the work in the driveway. I recently picked up a 10 x 15 Titanshade popup canopy and it has been a blessing. The entire length of the truck does not completely fit but it covers a great portion. Before, I would work in the hot sun or first thing in the morning or first thing after dinner.
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Re: To those without a garage.
I use my car port, does that count not having a garage.
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Re: To those without a garage.
Originally Posted by
Audi Rick
I use my car port, does that count not having a garage.
It does.
Most of us without garages would kill for a carport. Lol.
It is no coincidence that man's best friend cannot talk.
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