wax

[STUMPY62]

What's the coldest temp. that you can apply wax in???

[Mike Phillips]

Re: wax

As cold as you can get away with?

Seriously, there is no official Meguiar's answer to that question, there is this however...

What temperature ranges are best for applying cleaners, polishes, and waxes

[Michael Stoops]

Re: wax

Once you start getting into the 50~55F range some products become a bit more difficult to apply and those that should be allowed to dry (waxes & sealants) will require a noticeably longer drying time.

Surface temperature is a biggie though, and as Mike states in the thread he linked to "Common sense and a good rule-of-thumb is to avoid applying any product if the surface is too warm to touch with the palm of your hand comfortably." But this also means that when temperatures start to drop, some direct sunlight can be your friend as it will warm up the surface of the vehicle you're working on. With the winter sun at a lower angle and ambient temps pushing 50F, you really don't need to be concerned with surface temps reaching 170F, which is just plain bad. Use the common sense rule stated above, and let the sunshine help you a bit.

Now, if it's getting seriously winter-has-set-in-and-the-pond-has-frozen-over cold there in Clio, MI you're better off just putting your feet up next to a warm fire, having a hot apple cider and waiting for the January thaw before you get a quick coat of wax on the car.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: wax

Even living here in Florida, I tend to forget about waxing if it is under 45 degrees. It is way to hard to work the wax properly when it is that cold.

[Carfire]

Re: wax

I live in Wisconsin and I wax in 35 degree weather. I put halogen lights to help the wax dry though.

[STUMPY62]

Re: wax

Thanks everyone. I live in Mi and just got a new (used ) truck and suddenly the daytime temps. are in the 30's. I do have a garage but it';s not heated! I had hoped to get some wax on it before winter sets in but I don't know ( we already have 3-4 inches of snow on the ground!!