Detailing in the Cold...

[roadrunner1659]

Hello,

Im asking this question b/c i am moving to a shop at the beginning of the year but i have to do the wet work (washing and claying) outside...is a garage a buddy built to do side tech jobs out of and i simply cant be hosing everything down...

Is it possible to wash and clay in near freezing conditions? i understand that after freezing its pointless but what about b4 that point?

I mean is warm water to wash with ok on cold paint and metal?

Can this be done?

Thanks!

[Lydia]

Re: Detailing in the Cold...

Yes you can wash outside in near freezing conditions. Claying will be more difficult, though, because clay tends to get stiff in cold weather.

[roadrunner1659]

Re: Detailing in the Cold...

claying i might be able to do inside being that its not a full on running stream of water haha...

i guess i will just have to toughen up so to speak haha!

[AeroCleanse]

Re: Detailing in the Cold...

Let me know how it works for you..I'm still waiting for it to warm up to freezing.

[Andy M.]

Re: Detailing in the Cold...

claying i might be able to do inside being that its not a full on running stream of water haha...

i guess i will just have to toughen up so to speak haha!

What are you using for clay lube? Water? It probably will not be an issue to clay inside if you are using a QD spray instead of water. I think QD will work better for you anyway.

Andy
101impala

[roadrunner1659]

Re: Detailing in the Cold...

I use DP 4 in 1 for clay lube and Pinnacle clay bar!

[BlueZero]

Re: Detailing in the Cold...

To help with the clay. Have a pail of warm water near buy and put the clay in there between sections. It should help it stay pliable.

[roadrunner1659]

Re: Detailing in the Cold...

thanks BlueZero