_UnLiMiTeD_

Today i started to wax my cobalt, it was a nice day out, but cold out. It was about 8C outside, which is about 45F. I apply the wax, let it dry for a bit then when i go to remove it, it just spreads around on the paint some more. I literally have to keep rubbing the area for a few minutes for the wax to come completely off.

Is this because its too cold outside for me to be waxing? Ive used this wax before on other vehicle and it turned out fine. Its meguirs gold series BTW, so i know this wax is good, but maybe not in cold temps?

Any input is appreciated, as i am pretty pissed that ive only done half the car but my arm feels like ive done the whole car 3 times.

laserblue2006

i dont think so...i have used poorboys at ~45*F so i dunno...

_UnLiMiTeD_

Well i dont know then...but im pissed about it, i deffinately not doing the other side, it was painfull getting off

BradSi

Depends on the wax and how long you left it on there.

PinaSS

elbow grease

_UnLiMiTeD_

this is the one i used http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G7016

audiophile64

I agree I tried the gold class wax and its too hard to get off.I find the basic megs cleaner wax much easier to apply and remove or if you are willing to spend more than the nxt 2.0 tech wax is very good maybe the best over the counter wax I have used.Its good if you like to wax often.

car_guy_09

Thats the same wax i use, And yea it dont like the cold

BradSi

Just did a quick wax on mine in a semi chill garage using turbo wax, came off easy in the colder temperature even with it sitting four about an hour. I've used the gold class and it is a little harder to get off. How were you taking it off? Microfiber?

_UnLiMiTeD_

yes. Next investment is the turbo wax from the vendor on this site or the NXT 2.0. I love the NXT shampoo

laserblue2006

turbowax FTW....but i also really love poorboys ****

car_guy_09

I always use microfiber

Permafried-

I'm contemplating trying this tomorrow but there's a couple things against me (perhaps). I'm using the Mother's 3 step since this car is in DIRE need of a start to finish process (black car sitting on a lot all winter with people constantly touching and looking at it) but today is the warmest and sunny day, and my ass is stuck in work. Tomorrow's forecast is:

High of 9c (48F)
Precipitation: 100% chance

Now, I wouldn't be completely against washing the car in the rain or damp weather and pulling it in the garage to dry, detail (both with microfibre) and then start the LONG 3 step process, but I'm curious if anyone has tried the Mother's 3 step under these conditions when parked in a garage? Should I perhaps suck it up and wait another 2 or 3 weeks (as much as I HATE doing it with my car outside ALL day), or could I get the desired results with the weather forecast?

Permafried-

Johnboy12358

I have always heard to wax when it is 70F or + outside... I use the turtle wax ice stuff, and that stuff kicks ass. It is super easy to use, and polishes great... Speaking of which, I need to put another layer on this weekend methinks

Rambotk3

I use the nxt tech wax and think that it is amazin but it does take a little elbow grease to get off, you have to go over a few times before it comes off, but i am really impressed with the results! I let me find a few pics

Well i can't find any good day pics sorry!

Otown07

If it's too cold, the solvents in the wax won't evaporate out (in the appropriate amount of time). Same reason you don't wax on a 95* day in the sun- Everything flashes off out of the wax before it has a chance to do it's job.

Rambotk3

ya i guess that is why they say do it in the shade lol

Boomer

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It shouldnt be I wax in 30* weather.

Rambotk3

who would even want to to that in that kind of weather!

Turbo Wax

Car lovers do

laserblue2006

please do yourself a favor and get turbowax wax....it is around the same price if im not mistaken and it does 1000x's better job and will last a decent amount of time...not trying to sound like im looking down on you or anything but turbowax is just as easy and same price, but much better results.

Boomer

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yes we do, it wouldnt matter if it was 15* Id be waxing if the car needed it.

geehumshriber

NXT 2.0 smeared on... Tuesday? The day before it snowed. I only had a chance to try run over the hood but it would smear. Nu Finish didn't though, so I suppose it's just the Meguiars formula.