Why Store Detailing Supplies in a Cooler?

**TroyM** · 03-20-2013, 03:28 AM

I've been looking at a lot of pictures on the forum, and it seems that many opt to store their wax products, glaze, etc. in a cooler/fridge.

What is the benefit of doing this? Any input would be highly appreciated!

**TurboScooter** · 03-20-2013, 04:08 AM

I don't do it, but in theory, you'd be keeping your detailing chemicals at a steady temperature at which they are most stable and least subject to degradation for the best shelf life.

**BillE** · 03-20-2013, 07:31 AM

I'd be more worried about product freezing then getting over-heated.

Bill

**BobbyG** · 03-20-2013, 08:31 AM

Like most I'm assuming stability or worse, freezing.

I keep mine above 50 degrees but have never seen summers heat affect any products I have on the shelf. Some folks here keep their waxes refrigerated and that's OK, to each his own and if something's working for you I would suggest keep doing it.

**Deep Gloss Auto Salon** · 03-20-2013, 10:19 AM

Cuz it looks cool?

**cartman57** · 03-20-2013, 11:20 AM

Keeps the intentional beer thief unsuspecting when the cooler is opened and all that's there is wax!!

**w3bb3r04** · 03-20-2013, 12:37 PM

I think it has something to do with the properties of the carnuba in the waxes. I think drastic temperature change hot or cold, can change the properties of the carnuba (drying it out). Correct me if I am wrong!

**psynx** · 03-20-2013, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by cartman57

Keeps the intentional beer thief unsuspecting when the cooler is opened and all that's there is wax!!

i do it for that reason hahahahaha

**dad07** · 03-20-2013, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by cartman57

Keeps the intentional beer thief unsuspecting when the cooler is opened and all that's there is wax!!

Originally Posted by psynx

i do it for that reason hahahahaha

Thats funny! But the only thing that should be in a cooler(fridge) is BEER! and Ice cold at that.

I keep my stuff under lock and key...and yes thats the beer and my waxes!

**Dr_Pain** · 03-20-2013, 03:53 PM

OSHA regulation prevents the storage of food and non-food item in the same refrigerator. At this point, food is more important to me than any of my detailing product!!

I do have a serious question though. When manufacturer give the "shelf life" of the product, is it assuming the temperature variance of normal storage or climate control storage?