Keep detail products from freezing?

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325iSBimmer

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I have all my detailing "stuff" in the garage. Problem is I live where the temp drops below 0 C for the better part of 3 months. I've notcied some of my products have separated during the winter months but from what i remember, giving them a good shake in the spring seemed to do the trick.



Should I be bringing some of these products inside to keep from the below 0 temps?
 
Some detailing products will, to quote a fellow autopian, "never be the same" when frozen in the winter. If you can, try to put the detailing products in a climate where the temperature isn't too low where it freezes.
 
agreed. i keep mine between 65 and 75 degrees . . . but iv got an insulated garage . . . i guess it all depends what kind of conditions your in . . .
 
You definately need to bring them in. I've learned the hard way...several times...lol.
 
My rule of thumb is this. Whenever I need to shut off my outside water faucet from the inside due to below freezing temps, then it is time to make sure that the supplies come inside. I hung a couple of shelves from the wall of the stairway leading to the basement, and I am good to go, though I probably don't have the "stash" that many Autopians do.
 
stick a small heater on your garage next to your stuff. Something that won't put off a ton of heat directed at the product though......

One of those "radiator" type heaters maybe
 
TexasTB said:
stick a small heater on your garage next to your stuff. Something that won't put off a ton of heat directed at the product though......

One of those "radiator" type heaters maybe
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That would cost big $$$$$
 
I suggest you bring your detailing "stash" inside & keep them at a constant room temperature for best results. Bare in mind that this advise comes from a man who keeps his arsenal on a massive shelving system in my master bedroom. (lol)
 
Bring in your waxes and products like QD with wax in them. Most polishes and abrasives should be brought in. You don't want aerosol products (paint, etc) to freeze, either. Most solvents are ok in the cold.



A heated garage is a luxury (I love mine) but not always feasible or cost effective.



When not in the garage I just keep the thermostat at 50 degrees so it never gets colder than that.
 
mikebai1990 said:
Using one. Those things burn 1500 watts per hour. Why don't you just take it inside and heat it up in your basement or something?
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Yea...just seen that they use a ton of wattage....never used one before. Was just suggestion it. I keep mine in my trailer or ina spare room. Depending on how hot or cold outside...
 
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