Too Cold To Wax?

fkumro · 11-11-2008, 12:11 PM

I have been wondering this for weeks now, is their a min and max temp for waxing? Currently I am preping the z06 for winter storage and I have been too busy to wax it on the nice days. The temps sit between 30-50 degrees and I was wondering if that is too cold to wax the car ? The temp could drop while I am waxing also, so the range is important.

Thanks

-Frank

RStangsOC · 11-11-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Said by fkumro

I have been wondering this for weeks now, is their a min and max temp for waxing? Currently I am preping the z06 for winter storage and I have been too busy to wax it on the nice days. The temps sit between 30-50 degrees and I was wondering if that is too cold to wax the car ? The temp could drop while I am waxing also, so the range is important.

Thanks

-Frank

MAN - you must be one stud - willing to freeze yer keister off while waxing your car

30 degrees - holy crap

VERY good question though - will be watching this tread to see the answer (NOT that I would ever detail my car in the super cold)

C6Bill · 11-11-2008, 12:17 PM

That is a great question, i've always wondered the same thing, I just wish I could give you an answer

But I'm sure one of the Adam's Family can

fkumro · 11-11-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Said by RStangsOC

MAN - you must be one stud - willing to freeze yer keister off while waxing your car

30 degrees - holy crap

VERY good question though - will be watching this tread to see the answer (NOT that I would ever detail my car in the super cold)

HAHA Thanks

I do have a couple screws loose to be waxing in those temps but my Z is my baby!!

C6Bill · 11-11-2008, 12:30 PM

Nitelord · 11-11-2008, 01:00 PM

I was just wandering the same thing.

Rich · 11-11-2008, 02:45 PM

I've waxed the car when it's in the 30's before, but inside the garage (unheated). It's a bit harder to wipe down, but it can be done.

Dylan@Adams · 11-11-2008, 04:46 PM

Rich is right - you'll find it harder to get the wax to dry and haze over. Because our Buttery Wax is 50% carnauba which loves the sun's warmth (helps it cure) you'll find a longer wait time.

If possible can you wax in a garage?

As far as temps - I'll consult with our chemist to see what 30 will do!

mikegeaney · 11-11-2008, 05:09 PM

For whatever it's worth I find, at least in New England, that a little Jack Daniel's helps with the cool weather detailing.

A good cigar helps too!

fkumro · 11-11-2008, 06:01 PM

I would be able to wax in a garage but its still going to be in the same temp range. Jack and Cokes or a good 6 pack always help to make cold days better

Thanks for looking into this for me!

11-11-2008, 12:11 PM	#1
fkumro New AF Detailer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Real Name: Frank View User Album Posts: 58	Too Cold To Wax? I have been wondering this for weeks now, is their a min and max temp for waxing? Currently I am preping the z06 for winter storage and I have been too busy to wax it on the nice days. The temps sit between 30-50 degrees and I was wondering if that is too cold to wax the car ? The temp could drop while I am waxing also, so the range is important. Thanks -Frank

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C6Bill The Mayor of Adamsville Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hanson MA Real Name: Bill M View User Album Posts: 10,677	Re: Too Cold To Wax? That is a great question, i've always wondered the same thing, I just wish I could give you an answer But I'm sure one of the Adam's Family can __________________ 2008 JSB Corvette - 2011 Silverado White Diamond Edition

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C6Bill The Mayor of Adamsville Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hanson MA Real Name: Bill M View User Album Posts: 10,677	Re: Too Cold To Wax? __________________ 2008 JSB Corvette - 2011 Silverado White Diamond Edition

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Nitelord Authorized Dealer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE Pennsylvania Real Name: Mark View User Album Posts: 1,951	Re: Too Cold To Wax? I was just wandering the same thing. __________________ 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 + 2003 Ford Focus SVT + 2005 Chrysler Pacifica + 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 650r + Misc. Other Toys

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Rich Detailing Guru Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Real Name: Rich View User Album Posts: 8,859	Re: Too Cold To Wax? I've waxed the car when it's in the 30's before, but inside the garage (unheated). It's a bit harder to wipe down, but it can be done.

11-11-2008, 04:46 PM	#8
Dylan@Adams testing products... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So Cal Real Name: Dylan View User Album Posts: 12,168	Re: Too Cold To Wax? Rich is right - you'll find it harder to get the wax to dry and haze over. Because our Buttery Wax is 50% carnauba which loves the sun's warmth (helps it cure) you'll find a longer wait time. If possible can you wax in a garage? As far as temps - I'll consult with our chemist to see what 30 will do! __________________

11-11-2008, 05:09 PM	#9
mikegeaney Let's go Red Sox! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston Real Name: Mike View User Album Posts: 686	Re: Too Cold To Wax? For whatever it's worth I find, at least in New England, that a little Jack Daniel's helps with the cool weather detailing. A good cigar helps too!

11-11-2008, 06:01 PM	#10
fkumro New AF Detailer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Real Name: Frank View User Album Posts: 58	Re: Too Cold To Wax? I would be able to wax in a garage but its still going to be in the same temp range. Jack and Cokes or a good 6 pack always help to make cold days better Thanks for looking into this for me!

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