Removing wax in a dusty environment.

[paul.segovich]

Well, it's be a bit, and I've spent quite some time lurking around here now. It's getting close to that time when I finally get to put what I've learned to use.
Those of you who have been around probably are already well aware of my ability to continue thinking up more things to ask, and here's another question!

Waxing.
Generally it takes about 15-20 minutes for wax to dry properly before being removed. That seems like quite a bit of time to have dust and other airborne particles set into the wet wax.
Since I live a bit out of town, in the country, is this something that I really have to worry about?
I don't have a garage or anything to work in..
Thoughts?

[searle]

Re: Removing wax in a dusty environment.

Waxing.
Generally it takes about 15-20 minutes for wax to dry properly before being removed. That seems like quite a bit of time to have dust and other airborne particles set into the wet wax. Since I live a bit out of town, in the country, is this something that I really have to worry about? I don't have a garage or anything to work in.. Thoughts?

The city can be as dirty (or worse) than the country, and many of us do our detailing work outside (except when the sun gets too hot).

Obviously dont wax in a dust-storm, but under normal conditions I would think you should be OK. Most of the wax you apply is going to get wiped off anyway, only an amazingly thin layer remains behind. Any dust that settles during the 15mins drying time is almost certainly settling "on" the surface and not "in" the wax.

If there is visible dust, I would suggest you need to be extra careful in the wipe-off process (to avoid the surface dust causing tiny swirls/scratches during wipe-off). Use one MF cloth to very lightly brush-off (not wipe-off) the dust (or try using a California Duster), then a 2nd MF cloth to wipe-off the hazed wax.

Seem like a plan?

And, remember to be especially careful to apply a THIN coat of wax to allow it to dry as quickly as possible, before any dust can actually get into it.