ok to wax in the garage if its raining?

Astrosfan · 03-04-2011, 09:57 AM

Will the humidity impede the process if waxing my car, even if its in the garage? I was really planning on doing it this weekend but theres a chance of rain.... i don't know how much longer i can wait!!!

Mike · 03-04-2011, 10:14 AM

no problem, it just might take a little while longer to dry.

6MT · 03-04-2011, 10:51 AM

I always wax mine inside of my garage.

Astrosfan · 03-04-2011, 01:06 PM

great! thanks guys, getting off work early to get started!!!

christian370z · 03-04-2011, 01:20 PM

Just make sure you apply the wax as thinly as possible, also it depends on what wax you plan to use as some waxes do not need to dry and can be removed directly after you apply them.

DetailAddict · 03-04-2011, 03:26 PM

wax away!

Astrosfan · 03-04-2011, 04:12 PM

thanks for the help guys!

Im applying
Step 1: precleaner wax (mothers california gold)
Step 2: sealer/glaze (mothers california gold)
and
Megs NXT

I bought enough adams towels, wash mits, microfiber cloths to do the job.
Their detail kit will come with the money

Lets HOPE for no more swirls!!!

Xan · 03-06-2011, 10:43 AM

Don't want to crush your hopes, but if you have swirls none of the above products will get rid of them, it will hide them a little at best. You'd need to polish for that.

red6spd · 03-06-2011, 11:05 AM

Careful with that cleaner wax stuff. I could be wrong but I think it might even say not to use it in your owners manual. Could be wrond???

AdamsPolishes · 03-06-2011, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xan

Don't want to crush your hopes, but if you have swirls none of the above products will get rid of them, it will hide them a little at best. You'd need to polish for that.

What he said.

Waxes protect, polishes correct.

kenchan · 03-06-2011, 10:09 PM

Cleaner wax usually has diminishing abrasives aka polish. So it would rid some of the swirls.

kenchan · 03-06-2011, 10:12 PM

Btw, if you use natural wax and burnish it with your RO, chances are you can get away with waxing on a humid day inside the garage. If you use polymer do a finger smear test before removing. Chances are you will need to let dry overnight with your dehumidifier running.

03-04-2011, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	ok to wax in the garage if its raining? Will the humidity impede the process if waxing my car, even if its in the garage? I was really planning on doing it this weekend but theres a chance of rain.... i don't know how much longer i can wait!!!

03-04-2011, 10:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	no problem, it just might take a little while longer to dry. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

03-04-2011, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	I always wax mine inside of my garage. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

03-04-2011, 01:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Just make sure you apply the wax as thinly as possible, also it depends on what wax you plan to use as some waxes do not need to dry and can be removed directly after you apply them. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

03-06-2011, 10:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Don't want to crush your hopes, but if you have swirls none of the above products will get rid of them, it will hide them a little at best. You'd need to polish for that. __________________

03-04-2011, 01:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	great! thanks guys, getting off work early to get started!!!

03-04-2011, 03:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
DetailAddict Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 50 Drives: car Rep Power: 15	wax away!

03-04-2011, 04:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	thanks for the help guys! Im applying Step 1: precleaner wax (mothers california gold) Step 2: sealer/glaze (mothers california gold) and Megs NXT I bought enough adams towels, wash mits, microfiber cloths to do the job. Their detail kit will come with the money Lets HOPE for no more swirls!!!

03-06-2011, 11:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Careful with that cleaner wax stuff. I could be wrong but I think it might even say not to use it in your owners manual. Could be wrond??? __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

03-06-2011, 10:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Cleaner wax usually has diminishing abrasives aka polish. So it would rid some of the swirls.

03-06-2011, 10:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Btw, if you use natural wax and burnish it with your RO, chances are you can get away with waxing on a humid day inside the garage. If you use polymer do a finger smear test before removing. Chances are you will need to let dry overnight with your dehumidifier running.

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