What temperature can you wax at

[Cartman]

This weekend it is going up to 6 deg C (about 42 F), first time since november that it has been much above zero for a weekend. I'd like to get one coat on but can I wax at that temp or are there going to be problems.

I figure i will do it in the sun so that hopefully it will be a bit warmer.

Thanks

 

[Foo]

I'de say that too cold, try 55 F +

 

[boominXplorer]

dont do it in the sun.... It will streak up and stuff.

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

42 degrees is too cold. You need at least 55, 60 degrees in order for the wax to work at the optimum level. If you have a garage and a heater, it'd be awesome.

 

[EliteConcept]

never, ever evvver ever ever wax in the sun like boomin said...it only makes things harder for ya

 

[Cartman]

Okay, I guess I have to wait for a few months.

Thanks.

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

Yay!! Spring break starts next weekend...that means a major detailing session with my truck. It really needs some TLC. It still has the salt from the ice storm a month ago then more salt from the ice storm a couple of weeks ago...and even more salt from the snow storm a couple of days ago. I will definitely show lots of pics when I'm done. The count down clock starts ticking...now!!

 

[Foo]

Originally posted by '96explorereddiebauer
Yay!! Spring break starts next weekend...that means a major detailing session with my truck. It really needs some TLC. It still has the salt from the ice storm a month ago then more salt from the ice storm a couple of weeks ago...and even more salt from the snow storm a couple of days ago. I will definitely show lots of pics when I'm done. The count down clock starts ticking...now!!

Tell me about it , my damn shocks are stuck in NC.
Don't you guys have carwashes there? I atleast take mine every chance I get when it's above freezing if only to just get the salt off.

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

Yeah...we have carwashes here. But I don't feel like paying too much money for just a little rinse. I went to a coin op and did a spray for $1.50 and got most of the loose stuff off but there's still a thin layer of salt stuck on there that requires a good scrub with a wash mitt to get them off. Also, I don't have the time to do anything b/c I've been very very busy with school and girlfriend. So like I said...clock started ticking for the countdown to next week. I'll have sooo much fun working on my truck!!