Cold weather detailing?
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From: DFW
Originally Posted by 2002 wonderboy
<snip> 4wheeler and snowmobile love the outdoors, remember they arent cute little puppies that need warmth and love, but machines that are ridden hard, like Jenna Jameson
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The snowmobile sits on the trailer all winter with a cover on it because we go about every weekend. Plus the fourwheeler usually sits out all winter as well with the blade attached. And it was 5 degrees the past two mornings so I could move the freezer outside. So technically I could squeeze the truck into the garage, but I'd have to crawl underneath it, go through the doors, or dukes of hazard it across the hood cause' both bumpers would be touching the wall or door. And I agree, it looks like Jenna was ridden to hard a few to many times.... or it could just be all the plastic in her face
. Hopefully next summer I'll be quoting ThumperMX113 "I love having a big shop".
. Hopefully next summer I'll be quoting ThumperMX113 "I love having a big shop".
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Originally Posted by SleepyMax
Any issues with a QD when the temp is below 55?
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Originally Posted by SleepyMax
Any issues with a QD when the temp is below 55?
Not really... nothing detrimental. The products tend to be 'fussy' when they're cold. I.E.: they don't dry as well and leave a streaky or shadow'y look.
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Originally Posted by RockPick
The general rule of thumb is about 55 degrees for waxing (synthetic and natural). Below that, you're not going to get a very good set.
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It's best to just get a good wax in before the freeze, and then in the spring a full detail.
In the winter wash downs at a local carwash with the high pressure sprayer to get the salt/sand off. I just went an hour ago and cleaned it up. Scrubbed it and finished it with their wax which works good between cleanings.
Not worth it to (hand)wax in the winter in a snowy region.
In the winter wash downs at a local carwash with the high pressure sprayer to get the salt/sand off. I just went an hour ago and cleaned it up. Scrubbed it and finished it with their wax which works good between cleanings.
Not worth it to (hand)wax in the winter in a snowy region.
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I just did my winter protection detail today... washed, clayed, #7 and two coats of #21, armor all tire foam over entire under body, #21 on the wheels, Rain X the windows, Leather cleaner and conditions, Aerospace protected the carpet and vinyl... hmmm anything i am forgetting... O yeah I left the last coat of #21 to sit over night... the other coat before that one sat for about 8 hrs...
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Originally Posted by SuperLB51
I just did my winter protection detail today... washed, clayed, #7 and two coats of #21, armor all tire foam over entire under body, #21 on the wheels, Rain X the windows, Leather cleaner and conditions, Aerospace protected the carpet and vinyl... hmmm anything i am forgetting... O yeah I left the last coat of #21 to sit over night... the other coat before that one sat for about 8 hrs...