Minimum temperature for clay?

[imported_Jinba ittai]

I'm planning to do a complete detail starting with clay this weekend. Temps are supposed to be in the mid 50s and I'm wondering if it's too cold to clay. I don't want the clay to stiffen and perhaps scratch the paint. I use Zaino Z-18.



Is there a minimum temperature for clay?

 

[togwt]

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 â€Ëœhowâ€â„¢ 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.



â€Â¢Surface Temperature (Actual surface temperature of the vehicle) between 50 and 80oF, products will work well within a much broader temperature range, (40° to 90° F) but the best results will be achieved in the 60° to 70° F range surrounding air temp (ambient or room) must be 55oF + to ensure the minimum vehicle surface temperature of 50oF(recommended as a minimum by most manufacturers)

JonM

 

[imported_Jinba ittai]

Looks like it'll be around 55 degrees on Saturday. Maybe 60. I'll wait until noon to actually clay the car. I was wondering about warming the surface of the car by parking it in the sun but something tells me that's not such a good idea.



I wish it would warm up already! Supposed to be warmer on Sunday but that's when I want to actually apply the Zaino.