Newbie question

34dean · 01-15-2009, 11:22 AM

I'd like to give my new (to me) 2006 330i a good wax job but the temperatures here in CT are in the teens. My garage seems to be about 10-12 degrees warmer and I was going to do it in there. Is there any "rules of thumb" about waxing or not waxing in cold temps? Should the wax be left on longer or shorter when applying in these cold temps?

Thanks as always for the advice and input.

OEKlM · 01-15-2009, 11:27 AM

wait till springtime bro... i think u need at least 50 degrees F in order to bond properly i believe

UncleWede · 01-15-2009, 12:23 PM

Read the directions on the wax, it will tell you the temp.

If you need to raise the temp in your (enclosed?) garage, get one of the halogen light set-ups. It will soon be toasty enough to apply the wax in your garage AND you can see that you got all the wax on/off!!!

01-15-2009, 11:22 AM	#1
34dean Lieutenant 88 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2015 335i X-drive M Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	Newbie question - Can I wax my car in very cold temps? I'd like to give my new (to me) 2006 330i a good wax job but the temperatures here in CT are in the teens. My garage seems to be about 10-12 degrees warmer and I was going to do it in there. Is there any "rules of thumb" about waxing or not waxing in cold temps? Should the wax be left on longer or shorter when applying in these cold temps? Thanks as always for the advice and input.
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01-15-2009, 11:27 AM	#2
OEKlM Lieutenant General 168 Rep 10,406 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00] 2004 Triumph Dayton ... [0.00]	wait till springtime bro... i think u need at least 50 degrees F in order to bond properly i believe __________________
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01-15-2009, 12:23 PM	#3
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 17980 Rep 9,377 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Read the directions on the wax, it will tell you the temp. If you need to raise the temp in your (enclosed?) garage, get one of the halogen light set-ups. It will soon be toasty enough to apply the wax in your garage AND you can see that you got all the wax on/off!!!
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