Minimum temp for applying polish?

devonutopia · 28-12-2005, 12:20

Just wondering....

Its a GLORIOUS day down here this morning - a really nice warm sunshine that's shining on me through a window and making me feel all toasty...

Then you go outside! BRRRRR! Its bloody freezing.

Not sure how cold but its a bit parky to say the least,

Wondering as I'm going to wash and leather the car down, if a coat of Zymol would be worth it. But as its so cold am I asking for trouble come polishing time?

Nigel26 · 28-12-2005, 12:24

i would say yes although i have no idea if it can be too cold for polishing the car... they only ever say that it can be too warm and not to do it in direct sunlight...

Johnnyc · 28-12-2005, 12:37

In my experience the only difference temp makes is how hard it is to apply and remove the polish/wax

bryand · 28-12-2005, 13:01

Carnauba-based waxes like Swissol need the sun's heat to flow properly. They suggest you leave the car in the sun before buffing it, so it's not a winter-time job.

devonutopia · 28-12-2005, 13:20

Well, after washing and leathering it down, I think it looks fine as it is - gonna stick some pics up for some opinion. I love metallic paint sometimes.

Chris GB · 28-12-2005, 18:57

Hi Jason

I put Collinite Doublecoat wax on in 4 deg C and Poorboys wheel sealant on in 2 deg C in the last couple of weeks and both appear to have gone on well. However, my fingers are still numb from the cold. The main problem with appication in falling temepratures is that if you get condesation on the car while you are trying to buff the wax, it can go streaky. However, it is very cold and the himidity very low ATM so could be OK.

If the water is beading up, leave it till the weather improves and save yourself a freezing.

Chris

ChrisRs · 30-12-2005, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryand

Carnauba-based waxes like Swissol need the sun's heat to flow properly. They suggest you leave the car in the sun before buffing it, so it's not a winter-time job.

You get around this by using a hairdryer in one hand, polishing cloth in the other. It works very well

Johnnyc · 30-12-2005, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

You get around this by using a hairdryer in one hand, polishing cloth in the other. It works very well

And your neighbours think you're a nut job too!

Fabia 12v · 30-12-2005, 22:35

I'd say warm panels are easier to polish.

ChrisRs · 31-12-2005, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnnyc

And your neighbours think you're a nut job too!

They know that already!!

chowy · 05-01-2006, 12:33

The Zymol cleaner wax (made by Turtle wax) that you can get from Halfords can be applied when it's cold as I've used this before in winter.

The higher end Zymol carnuba based waxes need to be applied above 10 degrees IIRC so that the wax can bond to the paint

Goochie · 05-01-2006, 12:37

I rang AutoGlym's technical dept. a while back about this.

They said it the panel should be above freezing but anywhere above that is fine. Extremes of temperature can make it more difficult to apply and remove (as people here have said)

28-12-2005, 12:20	#1
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,103 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	Minimum temp for applying polish? Just wondering.... Its a GLORIOUS day down here this morning - a really nice warm sunshine that's shining on me through a window and making me feel all toasty... Then you go outside! BRRRRR! Its bloody freezing. Not sure how cold but its a bit parky to say the least, Wondering as I'm going to wash and leather the car down, if a coat of Zymol would be worth it. But as its so cold am I asking for trouble come polishing time? __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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Johnnyc Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,193 Members Car: MkV Golf 1.9 TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Minimum temp for applying polish? In my experience the only difference temp makes is how hard it is to apply and remove the polish/wax __________________ Johnny "Americans have different ways of saying things. They say "elevator", we say "lift" ... they say "President", we say "stupid psychopathic git."

28-12-2005, 13:01	#4
bryand Fabian Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,769 Members Car: Volvo C30 2.0D Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Minimum temp for applying polish? Carnauba-based waxes like Swissol need the sun's heat to flow properly. They suggest you leave the car in the sun before buffing it, so it's not a winter-time job.

28-12-2005, 13:20	#5
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,103 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	Re: Minimum temp for applying polish? Well, after washing and leathering it down, I think it looks fine as it is - gonna stick some pics up for some opinion. I love metallic paint sometimes. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

28-12-2005, 18:57	#6
Chris GB Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East UK Posts: 2,588 Members Car: Mini Cooper D Thanks: 18 Thanked 43 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Minimum temp for applying polish? Hi Jason I put Collinite Doublecoat wax on in 4 deg C and Poorboys wheel sealant on in 2 deg C in the last couple of weeks and both appear to have gone on well. However, my fingers are still numb from the cold. The main problem with appication in falling temepratures is that if you get condesation on the car while you are trying to buff the wax, it can go streaky. However, it is very cold and the himidity very low ATM so could be OK. If the water is beading up, leave it till the weather improves and save yourself a freezing. Chris __________________ Red Fabia vRS. Gone but not forgotten. Chilli Red / white Mini Cooper Diesel with dual controls. Silver 53 MR2. Mods: PPE 4>1 manifold \| PPE Mangnaflow high flow cat \| Blueflame catback exhaust \| Pikey inlet mod \| 3.0 Racing Chassis stiffening brace kit \| BC Racing fully adjustable coilovers \| TF loud. Details here My MR2 Page

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05-01-2006, 12:33	#11
chowy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north east uk Posts: 762 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Minimum temp for applying polish? The Zymol cleaner wax (made by Turtle wax) that you can get from Halfords can be applied when it's cold as I've used this before in winter. The higher end Zymol carnuba based waxes need to be applied above 10 degrees IIRC so that the wax can bond to the paint __________________ Present: BMW 130i M Sport 2007 \| Titanium Silver (No need to use indicators no more ) Sadly gone: Skoda Fabia vRS 2005 \| Black Magic (for pleasure) Present: Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9 Tdi 2005 \| Diamond Silver (for work)

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Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Minimum temp for applying polish? I rang AutoGlym's technical dept. a while back about this. They said it the panel should be above freezing but anywhere above that is fine. Extremes of temperature can make it more difficult to apply and remove (as people here have said)

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