avimore Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I recently watched a video where warm water is used with the RW method. Is there any risk that warm water (~100F) can degrade or strip existing wax/sealant? If not, at roughly what temperature will this be an issue? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 1911A1 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 If you can put your hand in the water you're not going to hurt anything on your car.Think about how hot the surface of your car can get with the sun beating down on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 avimore Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 If you can put your hand in the water you're not going to hurt anything on your car.Think about how hot the surface of your car can get with the sun beating down on it. Good point about the surface heat. I was thinking more along the lines of the warm water combined with wiping the surface with a MF towel, but I guess you wouldn't really apply enough pressure when using the RW method either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 1911A1 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I would think the water would have to be close to boiling and do some scrubbing to remove the wax but doubt it would even effect the sealant,just my opinion though.Looking forward to trying the rinseless myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 avimore Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Yeah I'm looking forward to it also. It will be nice to wash the car with some warm water for a change! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jakerodz7 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I never have had the need to use the warm water because San Diego lol. But I too would have to say that warm water alone would not have any negative impact on the wax or sealant on the paint. As for the aspect of rubbing the MF towel on it, since you are applying little to no pressure when using the rinseless method I really doubt it would remove any of the protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I use warm water in the winter months and never had any issues. You should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 1911A1 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) I never have had the need to use the warm water because San Diego lol. I know what you mean,I lived in Carlsbad for a few years.Love the San Diego area. Edited October 12, 2016 by 1911A1 jakerodz7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jakerodz7 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I know what you mean,I lived in Carlsbad for a few years.Love the San Diego area. A lot does suck out here like water restrictions, taxes, etc but man when you can go to the beach year round and never have to use more than a light sweater, who cares? 1911A1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Black Bowtie Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Don't want to here it. 34 here this morning on the way to work. But really I love the four seasons we have here in the Midwest, and fall is my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I recently watched a video where warm water is used with the RW method. Is there any risk that warm water (~100F) can degrade or strip existing wax/sealant? If not, at roughly what temperature will this be an issue?
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