optimum car wax question (temp-related)
02-06-2007, 12:10 PM
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where is my garage?!
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optimum car wax question (temp-related)
i wanted to do a quick wash/wax to hold the car over until warmer weather, but i noticed on the optimum website it says conditions to avoid would be surface temps below 55F.
unfortunately, NY has decided to actually have a winter with temps averaging around 20-30 degrees. would there be a detrimental impact in using the optimum spray wax in such cold conditions? would there be more-notable hazing because it's so cold?
i unfortunately don't have access to an indoor garage. sorry for the n00bian question
unfortunately, NY has decided to actually have a winter with temps averaging around 20-30 degrees. would there be a detrimental impact in using the optimum spray wax in such cold conditions? would there be more-notable hazing because it's so cold?
i unfortunately don't have access to an indoor garage. sorry for the n00bian question
02-06-2007, 01:04 PM
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The Old Grey Whistle Test
Product manufacturers know their products and its limitations...
Surface Temperature (Actual surface temperature of the vehicle, without direct sunlight) between 50 (10oC) and 80oF (26oC) products will work well within a much broader temperature range, i.e. 45° to 90° F (4.5-32oC) but at 45 degrees it will take much longer to dry, perhaps as much as two to three hours) but the best results will be achieved in the 60° to 70° F (15-21oC) range surrounding air temp (ambient or room) must be 55oF (12oC) + to ensure the minimum vehicle surface temperature of 50oF (10oC) which is recommended as a minimum by most car care product manufacturers
Surface Temperature (Actual surface temperature of the vehicle, without direct sunlight) between 50 (10oC) and 80oF (26oC) products will work well within a much broader temperature range, i.e. 45° to 90° F (4.5-32oC) but at 45 degrees it will take much longer to dry, perhaps as much as two to three hours) but the best results will be achieved in the 60° to 70° F (15-21oC) range surrounding air temp (ambient or room) must be 55oF (12oC) + to ensure the minimum vehicle surface temperature of 50oF (10oC) which is recommended as a minimum by most car care product manufacturers
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