Wax in the Damp/Cold

[ishay]

I have just cleaned my 997 after letting it get dirtier than ever before (although this was pretty much one week's driving this week). All good again now although the wax was a pig to wipe off in today's cold, damp air.

I used Aqua Wax and then did a few of its known stone chips/scratches with black turtle wax. Is Turtle wax just a bit rubbish or will more expensive waxes smear in this weather too?

[Ahbefive]

You are using crap products but cold or hot temps do make things more difficult.

[detailR]

The weather will have an effect on application and removal of you wax.
In the cold the wax may need slightly longer to cure before you buff it away.

Generally the damp air isn't a huge problem if you can do it earlier in the day before the dew point hits.

[belleair302]

Buy a decent paste wax for the winter. Should last a couple of months. Synthetics are good too for the winter.

[mneame]

I use halogen stand lamps when I apply wax to my car in the winter. The slight rise in temp on the panel seems to help just enough to quicken the cure time. Although that just may be a placebo effect.

If it's within budget get a sample of Mitchell & King Armour wax. It goes on buttery smooth and has a nice quick cure time. Lasts a good few months too.

Think about how much you're putting on too. You're better off building up layers of nice thin coats over a couple of weeks, rather than caking it on. I also find that a good quality foam applicator if best for application rather than the microfiber ones.

Also, go for a double buff. So a microfiber in each hand. Go over with one and then a final buff with the other.