waxing in the winter

[BMW645]

How long should I wait before buffing off wax in the winter? Should I even have temperature considerations in mind for any product?



thanks.

 

[imported_COBRyan]

Which products are you referring to?

 

[BMW645]

I'm referring to Collinite DoubleCoat Wax, Insulator Wax, and OCW.

I also have FMJ that I have yet to try.

 

[White95Max]

The length of time depends more on the product than anything else. Some product labels instruct you to wait a certain amount of time before buffing off.

The other factor I keep in mind is humidity. If it's really humid, I let the wax sit on longer before buffing. I always let sealants dry for at least 30min. Sometimes I'll let it sit overnight if it's not going to get near the freezing mark. I did that with #16 a couple weeks ago, and had no problems with it.

 

[atticdog]

collinite 885 can says to apply when over 55 degrees

has anyone used it when its colder? 45 degrees?

 

[White95Max]

Well I've heard that the IW gets pretty thick at cooler temperatures (50*F) so I would imagine that has something to do with the recommendation.