View Full Version : How cold is to cold for wax application
rurocking
11-15-2012, 06:21 PM
Hi There...
They are calling for temps to be at 8C (47F) and sunny for the weekend here. Is that to cold to apply a winter coat of wax? Most likely BFMS.
tropicsteve
11-15-2012, 06:56 PM
in florida, it`s anything below 68 degrees. :D
Old Pirate
11-15-2012, 07:11 PM
Below 40 is too cold IMO.
Orinda Auto Detail
11-15-2012, 07:15 PM
I`m spoiled in Cali. If its below 54 I dont come out of the house so that makes it to clod to apply wax.
Bunky
11-15-2012, 07:20 PM
My limit is around 55.
TroyScherer
11-15-2012, 07:50 PM
As long as I can handle it. I will wax it...
glfahlc1
11-15-2012, 07:58 PM
there`s a guy here from colo. that waxes in pretty cold temps. i`d say 40 degrees would be the lowest i`d go.
ihaveacamaro
11-15-2012, 11:27 PM
Hah! I love all the Florida comments.... because they are true. Today it was 60 degrees and I stayed indoors almost all day because it was too cold outside lmao!
Sorry OP, got no beneficial answer here. Anything below 60 is too cold for me!
Nth Degree
11-15-2012, 11:38 PM
My limit is about 45. At that temp I might consider applying in the sun, as long as the surface is still not too warm to the touch. The cold can cause the wax to spread thicker and take a lot longer to dry. BFMS, however would be a good choice since it is a wipe-on, wipe-off wax.
BIOLINK
11-16-2012, 07:21 AM
I don`t think the OP wants to know personal tolerance levels for weather, but a technical answer or weather affecting the product. Just sayin......that being said, I like 70 to 75F. :rofl
Mr. Gloss
11-16-2012, 09:04 AM
Surface temp should be lukewarm to your touch.
BTW, I wouldn`t waste BFMS on a winter coat. It won`t last long.
I use Collinite for winter waxing.
Gurge
11-16-2012, 09:24 AM
40 degrees is my threshold
Reflectiveauto
11-16-2012, 10:19 AM
I would say 50 deg. then I will break out the heaters to heat the garage for the wax. Im not sure what the bonding temp would be for wax is but around 60-75 deg I would think ideal.
TroyScherer
11-16-2012, 11:48 AM
It is 40* out here right now and I just got done doing a coat of Sonus Acylic Glanz. And I`m working in jeans and a T-shirt outside.
rurocking
11-17-2012, 06:22 PM
Well today was one of the most beautiful day I can remember for this late in November. It was beautiful and sunny and temp got up to 10C (50F). Went out around 10:00 and rinseless wash both cars with BFWDRW. Wheels and tires done and tires finished with PERL. Clean all glass and had just enough time to get a coat of wax BFMS on the wifes`s car. Tomorrow they are calling for exact same weather as today so I will get my car done.
By the way, at that temperature BFMS was great to work with.