SXT6 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 What is better to wash your car in hot water or cold water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tim Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Wax and heat don't play well together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GrpA Calais Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 This is an interesting question. I have read somewhere that the hot water will soften your wax layer, thus making it wash away more easily. But, how hot is too hot??? During the winter when I'm washing my cars, I like to use warm water so my hands don't freeze So what sort of temps can wax tolerate before getting too soft?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 694doorbird Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Marylander Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I use warm water -- probably 95 degrees. I can't imagine that causes much wax breakdown - after all a car sitting in the sun all day probably gets a lot hotter than that. And even if it does contribute a tiny bit to wax breakdown, I'd rather that the water be warm and comfortable to work with so I do the wash right, rather than it be cold and make me rush/miss spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ginger Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 The colder the water, the more time you are going to have to dry it before it dried and makes water spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MAYBEN Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 my hose only spits out cold water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Marylander Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 my hose only spits out cold water I fill the bucket halfway with hot water from a sink I'm my basement, then mix in another 2 gallons or so with the hose. That foams up the soap real thick and makes the temp nice and warm for my dainty hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Warm to hot water in the bucket and cold from the hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MAYBEN Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Hmm.. I guess maybe I'll try with the kitchen sink, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Marylander Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Hmm.. I guess maybe I'll try with the kitchen sink, lol That works until you get married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MAYBEN Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I've been married.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kustom_FX Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I like warm to wash and rinse when its cold. When its 80°+ I like cold.. I have to replace my outside faucet so when I do, I will be adding a blend valve at the same time. I've seen a few places where up to 90°F 35°C is what people use so I'm good with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 RByers91 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 x2! I know in my profession of refinishing floors, when we are scrubbing or stripping then waxing, hot water is always preferred. It seems to do a better job cleaning. Im not entirely sure that after you have washed and dried the car the difference in temperature will be large enough to really make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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