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11-26-2005, 06:40 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi. Deep green with beige interior. 6 speed manual. Premium package.
New car comes in hopefully this week. Want to detail it first thing but the temperature had dropped. I have a gargae with hold/cold water and a drain. The temp does get down in the 40's in the garage. Am I still safe to try, or do I have to let someone else do it? Don't think I can fit the car in the house to keep it warm (or I would)
11-27-2005, 12:45 PM
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
I agree that cool temps are better than hot (never wash or wax the car when the surface is hot, or wax in direct sunlight), but if you're using carnauba wax, you need to allow the wax to bond with the paint and too cold would be a problem. Some people actually apply the wax with their finger tips only, as your body heat helps melt the wax--give that a try. And if you have a space heater, put it in the garage to warm it a bit.
11-27-2005, 07:59 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi. Deep green with beige interior. 6 speed manual. Premium package.
got meguires NXT - been trying on my wife's truck and I like it. From much advice here figured out how to put in on a black truck and get no swirls.
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