How Cold Can It Be For Paint Correction, Waxing/Sealing?

tenorplayer23

tenorplayer23

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Well, in a matter of just 24hrs., it appears that summer has left us here in Western New York and fall is settling in..............the usual......falling temps., rain, wind, ECK!! I have gotta move! :(



The info. I am seeking is undoubtedly product specific along with other ambient factors, BUT, how cold can the air temperature be for decent paint correction? Ballpark? Experience and issues encountered as the temperature drops?? I have tried sealants at cooler temps. and everything is a little more difficult (application/removal, etc.) to say nothing of what it does to the ole' body. :)



Have an unheated garage, along with Optimum Compound, Polish II, Finish, Poli-Seal, etc.. Assume car surfaces will be ~ the same as ambient.



The temperature, I am sure, will go up again, but in about 30+/- days, the bottom will begin to fall out here...............nothing I hate more than 40F and raining!



Thx for the insight.



See ya. :wavey
 
Well I haven't any correction, so I can't help you there ...



But from my experience I have had a hard time removing anything if the temp is less than 45 degrees. The only product that I have used that still work at lower temperatures is opti-seal. Most wait time double at that temperature.
 
Get a heater for your garage. Ive detailed in as low as 5 C...about 35-40F. While it is doable, most products will change somewhat, will be harder to spread, take longer to break down, take longer to cure, seal, dry, etc...They'll be harder to remove as well. And not solely because of the products, either. Youre hands will be colder, fingers less mobile, and the condensation from your breath could cause issues with seeing marring, or even the application of some products, as it could make it hard to see where youve applied.

Its doable, but certainly not suggested.



As you probably know, some products will separate when they freeze, and they wont return to original state. I know Opti-seal and Ultima Paint sealant (both are WOWA) have both been rendered useless after freezing.
 
too cold:



frozen-car-20090210-425.jpg
 
I agree 40 is pretty cold but if the Sun is out I work outside. I only do exteriors Nov to May if it is not Snowing and above 40 degrees. It is just too cold to do completes these months. I can do some great REJUVENATION processes in the COLD because no heat builds up and I can push the paint with my favorite WOOL pad and 1500 polish. I polish @ 1800 to 2500 in COLD conditions I get some GREAT results. Be Well!
 
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