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Old 04-11-2008, 05:44 PM
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lowest temp for a detail

I'm getting way to impatient with our weather in MN. I can put heat in my garage but I'm wondering what is the lowest temp that I can do a full detail with good results?
 
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Old 04-11-2008, 05:49 PM
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I would say in the 60's. But the 70's is where you wana be at imo.
 
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Old 04-11-2008, 06:39 PM
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I asked this question a while back.

with a polish that isn't sunlight reactive like PB products and out in the sun I was able to get passable results at 50 degs.

But someone either RR or RP stated it well. 50 will work, 60 is better, 70 is preferable. Or something like that.
 
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Old 04-13-2008, 03:54 PM
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Depends on the products your using and how fussy they are. For example, Menzerna doesnt like temps under about 50* or so.
 
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Old 04-13-2008, 04:21 PM
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50's are pretty much the bottom-line rule. Even there, certain products will act/perform differently than others.

Like JGG mentioned 50 is the bottom... 60 is better ... 70 with low humidity would be more ideal.
 



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