Detailing and Temperature

[E300Diesel]

Hey Guys, wanted to ask what affect(s) temperature of the environment plays on detailing results. I`m using the Optimum line and CG M-Seal. I ran a search using "temperature" but didn`t get far. It`s getting cooler and wanted to know how to handle polishing and sealing during the winter months. Mind you I`m in SC so it doesn`t get too cold but cool enough....



Any guidance is appreciated. I have a garage but I don`t have it heated.

[Twista616]

Ive always told myself, never polish under 65-70...thats just me, everyone is different. Ideal temp is in the 70`s for me. I live in Ohio, and we should be getting snow pretty soon, so I`m out of commission unless i do them in heated garages!

[stiffdogg06]

Ive always told myself, never polish under 65-70...thats just me, everyone is different. Ideal temp is in the 70`s for me. I live in Ohio, and we should be getting snow pretty soon, so I`m out of commission unless i do them in heated garages!



I also live in Ohio. :D



But to the original poster. I would assume that the colder weather will dry out the product faster just like more humidity would...



I guess I`ll find out soon since I get some cars to do soon.:chuckle:

[E300Diesel]

What if I`m trying to apply my CG M-Seal... same criteria???

[Haitian_King]

I would like to detail my car. I would really liketo use the Zaino kit. However, I live in South NJ. Everything I`ve read about the Zaino tells me that a complete wash/prep/detail is going to take about 6 hours. I don`t have access to a heated garage to keep the car out of direct sunlight/wind.



I can keep it out of direct sunlight, but not for 6 hours.



What are my other options?

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

I would like to detail my car. I would really liketo use the Zaino kit. However, I live in South NJ. Everything I`ve read about the Zaino tells me that a complete wash/prep/detail is going to take about 6 hours. I don`t have access to a heated garage to keep the car out of direct sunlight/wind.



I can keep it out of direct sunlight, but not for 6 hours.



What are my other options?



Canopy tent would work

[imported_bigfoot]

+3 for Ohio! I have read of people polishing in somehwat cold weather, never under 50F. The waxes and polishes tend to somehow not work right under this temp.

[Twista616]

Bigfoot, what part!? I`m from NorthEast OH as well!



Haitian King, your best bet is to either buy a canopy( not sure if its worth it if its only going to be used a couple of time) or ask friends or colleauges if they have a garage you can work in for a about 6 hours...thats the only downfall to living in the city( not sure if you live directly in the city though)