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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes.
That's crazy early!!!
Same here. Haven't done any coatings, but wouldn't try it outside.
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.
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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I use my car port, does that count not having a garage.