no garage

[ltkip]

Hello all, I am new to adams and today was my big day(the box showed up). I have spent hours on here reading and seen many posts on how not to polish in the sun, BUT, I have no garage to squeeze my truck into so any feed back from those who have done this outside in the sun.

[GerryC]

I do mine outside, but not in the sun. Find shade, or wait for overcast days, or do it early in the AM or later in the day when the sun is not at its peak. Wash the car and then do the entire clay-polish-seal/wax process to one panel at a time. I explain in more detail in this topic: http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/26295-its-springdamn/?do=findComment&comment=415385

 

One other suggestion would be to keep a spray bottle full of cold distilled water on hand and use it (and a clean waffle weave towel) to cool down your panels in between steps as you work

[ltkip]

thanks Gerry, should be fun

[Rich]

Those 10 X 10 pop up canopies can be your best investment.

[GXPaycheck]

Saw an 8X10 at Lowes for $99 the other day.

[eric@thompsonracing.us]

I have detailed many cars in the direct sunlight, working shows and clinics.  It is not ideal, but it can be done.

 

As mentioned, if you can avoid it, don't detail in the sun!  Pop up tents help.  

 

Also, the Rinseless wash system is really good for people without access to water.  

 

If you wash in the sun, I would definetly do one panel at a time.  

[Slicksierras]

I do like GerryC says and try my hardest to keep the panels cool and always do one panel at a time. I mostly use buttery wax and have never had any problems with applying it in the sun