HowardPearson
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What is the minimum ambient temperature that you can use SG?
Klasse SG and cold Temps
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~One mans opinion / observations~
You could 'use' it at any temp that is above frezzing, but it was designed to work under these temp / conditions
Temperature conditions:
These are the temperatures and conditions that are relative to the application of car care products; the most important is the actual surface temperature of the vehicle. The other things that will have a direct bearing on this is the humidity as this will effect the cross-linking (cure) time, excess humidity will also affect ‘how’ a wax or sealant dries (i.e. it may cause hazing or clouding of the surface)
The other climate related condition that should be avoided when applying car care products is direct sunlight, as this will dramatically increase the surface temperature compared to ambient temperatures causing the product to dry prematurely and may render it ineffective.
1.Surface Temperature (Actual surface temperature of the vehicle)- 60 – 80oF products will work well within a much broader temperature range, (50° to 90° F) but the best results will be achieved in the 60° to 80° F range (surrounding air temp (ambient or room) must be 65oF + to ensure minimum vehicle surface temperature of 60oF.
2.Ambient Temperature (Outside air temperature)
3.Relative Humidity (Moisture content of the air)- 50% +/-10%
4.Inside Air Temperature (Room Temperature) 70 – 75oF +/- 10o and 50% relative humidity +/- 10%
5.Air movement or windy conditions will increase the evaporation rate but potentially make some products more difficult work with, especially sprayed products. Perversely this can lessen wax / sealant drying time.
In summary, the ideal conditions for the application of car care products; cool and dry, away from direct sunlight, a surface temperature between 60° and 80° F, 50% or lower humidity, and a light air movement.
~Hope this helps~
Knowledge unshared is experience wasted
justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ Jon
You could 'use' it at any temp that is above frezzing, but it was designed to work under these temp / conditions
Temperature conditions:
These are the temperatures and conditions that are relative to the application of car care products; the most important is the actual surface temperature of the vehicle. The other things that will have a direct bearing on this is the humidity as this will effect the cross-linking (cure) time, excess humidity will also affect ‘how’ a wax or sealant dries (i.e. it may cause hazing or clouding of the surface)
The other climate related condition that should be avoided when applying car care products is direct sunlight, as this will dramatically increase the surface temperature compared to ambient temperatures causing the product to dry prematurely and may render it ineffective.
1.Surface Temperature (Actual surface temperature of the vehicle)- 60 – 80oF products will work well within a much broader temperature range, (50° to 90° F) but the best results will be achieved in the 60° to 80° F range (surrounding air temp (ambient or room) must be 65oF + to ensure minimum vehicle surface temperature of 60oF.
2.Ambient Temperature (Outside air temperature)
3.Relative Humidity (Moisture content of the air)- 50% +/-10%
4.Inside Air Temperature (Room Temperature) 70 – 75oF +/- 10o and 50% relative humidity +/- 10%
5.Air movement or windy conditions will increase the evaporation rate but potentially make some products more difficult work with, especially sprayed products. Perversely this can lessen wax / sealant drying time.
In summary, the ideal conditions for the application of car care products; cool and dry, away from direct sunlight, a surface temperature between 60° and 80° F, 50% or lower humidity, and a light air movement.
~Hope this helps~
Knowledge unshared is experience wasted
justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ Jon