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=Stephens= · 07-07-2012, 08:28 PM

So if some of you have noticed the US has had a bit of a heat wave and I garage my car every night and was thinking of doing some polishing. But with the temp in the air as hot as it is, the metal is cool for being garaged.

What is your point of no waxing temperature? It is 89 farenheight now, and I am not too sure about this.

bandit38 · 07-07-2012, 08:34 PM

I don't think it's the air temperature as much as it's the sun actually on the paint.....the sun will dry the wax to fast...and the wax won't work right (or most waxes anyway) when used in direct sun.

In the garage the air temp should be fine though....I just did mine a few weeks ago inside too !

Mr_Draco · 07-07-2012, 09:34 PM

Personally I try to stay between the 70-80 range. Below 70 is too cold and the wax either won't set or it will take too long and anything above 80, wax seems to not set right. I find direct sun or not doesn't matter as long as the temps near the car is between this range. I also do a little 'feel' test where I place my hand on the car and leave it there for a minute. If it feels neutral then I'll wax, if it feels warm or cold I won't.

Something else to keep in mind is the color of the car. Dark cars heat up faster and with less heat then light colors do. Before I bought my 2SS, I had a white Z28 and I was able to wax that car in warmer temps then I can this one simply because white doesn't get as hot as other cars.

Fiveg56 · 07-07-2012, 10:06 PM

Are you WAXING or POLISHING? Both should be done out of direct sunlight, and extreme heat/humidity will negatively affect the performance of polishes when trying to correct swirls. Some waxes tolerate heat better than others. I have had good luck with applying liquid waxes in the heat, but, according to Dylan@Adam’s they tend to be less durable. I doubt a paste wax would work like it’s supposed to in the heat we have been seeing.

jmaynard · 07-07-2012, 11:16 PM

Jeez, if we worried about this in Texas we would only be able to wax our cars about one month out of the year. Nice shade tree and some elbow grease is all we need.

=Stephens= · 07-08-2012, 03:08 AM

Wax, polish. I use the Adams polishing system with the PC buffer.

David79z28 · 07-08-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jmaynard

Jeez, if we worried about this in Texas we would only be able to wax our cars about one month out of the year. Nice shade tree and some elbow grease is all we need.

Good point!!! I wax in the garage when it's over 100. Dries faster but that's all.

We don't have to worry about waxing when it to cold very often.

jshaf · 07-08-2012, 01:17 PM

I can't put my car inside, so have a regiment of cleaning the car early in the morning on week ends, usually start around 6 AM, avoid the sun drying the wax too quickly and avoid heat stroke as well

DangerZL1 · 07-08-2012, 03:38 PM

I've waxed cars in high temps before and never had a problem with the wax/polish. It's not going to hurt anything as long as you're not in the sun.

=Stephens= · 07-08-2012, 08:20 PM

Thanks

DAVID2010SS · 07-11-2012, 04:18 PM

I have black and never wax, I polish with Honda motorcycle polish. I sell it to everyone and they all love. Look up david2010ss and look at my cars.

Adam's Polishes · 07-11-2012, 05:27 PM

You can work in higher heat/humidity, it does really make things more difficult, but it can be done.

Heres a detail I did over the 4th of July weekend 1 year ago... temps were in the triple digits every day and I was working on something much larger (F350) that was difficult to get covered. Have a look at this writeup and you can pick up some of the tips and tricks I used to make it happen:

http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/de...-ups/12552.htm

Todd@Autopia · 07-12-2012, 11:17 AM

Poorboy's products can be used in the direct sunlight. I have tested their wax on paint that had a panel temp of over 140, no problems.

07-07-2012, 08:28 PM	#1
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,544 View My Garage	Waxing too hot? So if some of you have noticed the US has had a bit of a heat wave and I garage my car every night and was thinking of doing some polishing. But with the temp in the air as hot as it is, the metal is cool for being garaged. What is your point of no waxing temperature? It is 89 farenheight now, and I am not too sure about this.

07-07-2012, 08:34 PM	#2
bandit38 Drives: Camaro SS - Trans Am - Silverado Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern, US Posts: 1,638	I don't think it's the air temperature as much as it's the sun actually on the paint.....the sun will dry the wax to fast...and the wax won't work right (or most waxes anyway) when used in direct sun. In the garage the air temp should be fine though....I just did mine a few weeks ago inside too ! __________________

07-08-2012, 01:17 PM	#8
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	I can't put my car inside, so have a regiment of cleaning the car early in the morning on week ends, usually start around 6 AM, avoid the sun drying the wax too quickly and avoid heat stroke as well __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

07-11-2012, 04:18 PM	#11
DAVID2010SS Drives: 2010 SS 6 SPEED Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ROTHSCHILD WI. Posts: 58 View My Garage	I have black and never wax, I polish with Honda motorcycle polish. I sell it to everyone and they all love. Look up david2010ss and look at my cars. __________________ David T

07-07-2012, 09:34 PM	#3
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,344	Personally I try to stay between the 70-80 range. Below 70 is too cold and the wax either won't set or it will take too long and anything above 80, wax seems to not set right. I find direct sun or not doesn't matter as long as the temps near the car is between this range. I also do a little 'feel' test where I place my hand on the car and leave it there for a minute. If it feels neutral then I'll wax, if it feels warm or cold I won't. Something else to keep in mind is the color of the car. Dark cars heat up faster and with less heat then light colors do. Before I bought my 2SS, I had a white Z28 and I was able to wax that car in warmer temps then I can this one simply because white doesn't get as hot as other cars.

07-07-2012, 10:06 PM	#4
Fiveg56 Drives: - Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MN Posts: 1,654 View My Garage	Are you WAXING or POLISHING? Both should be done out of direct sunlight, and extreme heat/humidity will negatively affect the performance of polishes when trying to correct swirls. Some waxes tolerate heat better than others. I have had good luck with applying liquid waxes in the heat, but, according to Dylan@Adam’s they tend to be less durable. I doubt a paste wax would work like it’s supposed to in the heat we have been seeing.

07-07-2012, 11:16 PM	#5
jmaynard Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Garland Tx Posts: 452	Jeez, if we worried about this in Texas we would only be able to wax our cars about one month out of the year. Nice shade tree and some elbow grease is all we need.

07-08-2012, 03:08 AM	#6
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,544 View My Garage	Wax, polish. I use the Adams polishing system with the PC buffer.

07-08-2012, 03:38 PM	#9
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	I've waxed cars in high temps before and never had a problem with the wax/polish. It's not going to hurt anything as long as you're not in the sun.

07-08-2012, 08:20 PM	#10
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,544 View My Garage	Thanks

07-11-2012, 05:27 PM	#12
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	You can work in higher heat/humidity, it does really make things more difficult, but it can be done. Heres a detail I did over the 4th of July weekend 1 year ago... temps were in the triple digits every day and I was working on something much larger (F350) that was difficult to get covered. Have a look at this writeup and you can pick up some of the tips and tricks I used to make it happen: http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/de...-ups/12552.htm

07-12-2012, 11:17 AM	#13
Todd@Autopia Drives: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orlando/Stuart, FL Posts: 1,161	Poorboy's products can be used in the direct sunlight. I have tested their wax on paint that had a panel temp of over 140, no problems.