Cold Weather Friendly LSP's

IHA Mark

IHA Mark

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This is going to be my first year doing a LOT of detailing in really cold weather, and I'm finding that some products work much better than others in cold weather.



So far I have found that Meguiar's Ultimate Paste Wax, and Opti-Seal work really good in cold weather, whereas POXY just refuses to cure in a reasonable amount of time in the cold. Even SPEED needs a few minutes of setting time before being wiped off when it is less than 50 outside.



For mobile folks that do a reasonable amount of cold weather work, what works/doesn't work in the cold for you?



Feel free to chime in with thoughts on compounds/polishes as well.
 
I have yet to detail in any extreme (cold) weather. I can imagine that there would certainly be a challenge with this too. I know some products are designed to perform well under high temps, but are not familar with any that are intended for cold climates? Opti-Seal would certainly be one that I'd try, but not so sure about polishes?



Can you incorporate a torpedo/space heater into your details? If you can get the temps to above say 55 degrees I don't think you'll have that many issues.
 
I don't take it indoors unless I am under freezing. I did a Ford Expedition today and I think the high was 51. :scared:



When I have to use a heater it is purely to keep it above freezing.
 
Collinite 845 works very well as you don't have to let it haze before you wipe it off. For compound/polish I have found Opt Hyper to work well in the cold.
 
I've found most products have a really hard time when you get under 50. The high solvent ones seem to do the best, stuff like Megs #16 and the liquid collinites.
 
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