waxing car in the sun

**Saunacrank** · 05-14-2007, 07:45 PM

why is it said that this shouldn't be done?

**DSM4Life** · 05-14-2007, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Saunacrank

why is it said that this shouldn't be done?

I think because the sun can effect the wax.

**Saunacrank** · 05-14-2007, 07:52 PM

yeah I just did it and it didnt seem to hurt anything

**mick-g** · 05-14-2007, 07:53 PM

try the clear silicone it is much faster to put on and looks like a liquid shine afterwards. Much better than wax.

**novastepp** · 05-14-2007, 08:13 PM

it dries faster so it doesn't allow the wax to work at its optimum level. better do in hot weather in the shade, but if u don't mind being quick the difference isnt too big.

**number twelve** · 05-14-2007, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by novastepp

it dries faster so it doesn't allow the wax to work at its optimum level. better do in hot weather in the shade, but if u don't mind being quick the difference isnt too big.

yupp

**cfiler** · 05-14-2007, 10:36 PM

^^^^ Yup. It's just the drying of the wax or polish.

When I was a detailer (years ago) they wouldn't even let us use a clay bar outside. Everything should be done in the shade.

**shredzs** · 05-15-2007, 06:51 AM

it bakes the wax to the car, leaving a poor finish

**kman** · 05-15-2007, 10:20 PM

outside is not ideal, especially when washing. Wait til the sun goes down or go inside the garage.

**Saunacrank** · 05-16-2007, 12:57 PM

so theres like these little black dots of residue on my paint,... they can be scratched off with my nails, but theyre all over. Really small. Is this what I get for waxing it in the sun? Now I'm gonna have to clay bar the shit. Shoulda been nicer to my 10K paint job.