Too cold to wax?
01-18-05, 04:25 PM
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Not sure about whether it will bond, but my concern would be frost or moisture on the car that could cause the wax to "haze" and streak, leaving a cloudy finish. Probably depends on what type of wax you're using (liquid, paste, etc.) and what it's made of.
01-18-05, 05:55 PM
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The last time I waxed my car was sometime before Christmas, and the temperature was around freezing, I would say. Obviously it wasn't fun to do the job but the wax yielded no problems on the car. Just make sure you wipe on and wipe off quickly. At least the exercise will keep you warm 
01-18-05, 06:37 PM
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Some reading for you;
http://autopia.org/forums/showthread...oo+cold+to+wax
Differing opinions, but most agree it's ok to a point. The majority of waxes have enough solvents in them to allow them to "work" below 50 degrees or so, but bear in mind there are too many variables to give a precise answer. You would likely do ok with some products and less so with others.
IMO, humidity and dew point will be the biggest factor ( as it is in the summer here in Florida with most waxes and sealants + the humidity). The dewpoint makes it difficult for the product to "stick", not to mention get the car fully dry after washing in order to begin waxing in the first place. Try to find a day with a LOW dew point if you can, it's usually listed on local weather or the newspaper.
Trial and error will provide you with your personal answers for your situation, at the worst you'll waste a little time and get some smearing streaking, and waste a little bit of wax...no biggie really.
http://autopia.org/forums/showthread...oo+cold+to+wax
Differing opinions, but most agree it's ok to a point. The majority of waxes have enough solvents in them to allow them to "work" below 50 degrees or so, but bear in mind there are too many variables to give a precise answer. You would likely do ok with some products and less so with others.
IMO, humidity and dew point will be the biggest factor ( as it is in the summer here in Florida with most waxes and sealants + the humidity). The dewpoint makes it difficult for the product to "stick", not to mention get the car fully dry after washing in order to begin waxing in the first place. Try to find a day with a LOW dew point if you can, it's usually listed on local weather or the newspaper.
Trial and error will provide you with your personal answers for your situation, at the worst you'll waste a little time and get some smearing streaking, and waste a little bit of wax...no biggie really.
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