Winter waxing question

Sibze · 01-05-2013, 11:45 PM

So, I recently purchased a new Jeep Grand Cherokee and haven't been able to wax it yet. Being in Canada temps are already below 0 (under 30 for those in the US).

I'm worried about salt but I'm also worried about not being able to give it a good wash before waxing it and then waxing it in such cold weather.

Advice?

Edit: also wanted to note. The obviouse thing would be to do it in the Garage. It JUST fits. I wouldn't have the space unfortunately

sparky · 01-06-2013, 04:33 PM

Do you mean actual wax or sealant? I don't think either will be easy to apply and is probably not recommended by the manufacturers in below zero temps.
I just washed my car today at a wash bay with the pressure washer. I take my own buckets and soap etc. and just use the bay for their water and a dry place to work. I suggest you just do that on a regular basis until it warms up to at least 10C. Spray under the Jeep too to rinse salt residue off. My $.02.

Sibze · 01-06-2013, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparky

Do you mean actual wax or sealant? I don't think either will be easy to apply and is probably not recommended by the manufacturers in below zero temps.
I just washed my car today at a wash bay with the pressure washer. I take my own buckets and soap etc. and just use the bay for their water and a dry place to work. I suggest you just do that on a regular basis until it warms up to at least 10C. Spray under the Jeep too to rinse salt residue off. My $.02.

Thanks for the advice! I appreciate that. I didn't think waxing it would be a good idea, I just hate all the salt!

01-05-2013, 11:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 62	Winter waxing question So, I recently purchased a new Jeep Grand Cherokee and haven't been able to wax it yet. Being in Canada temps are already below 0 (under 30 for those in the US). I'm worried about salt but I'm also worried about not being able to give it a good wash before waxing it and then waxing it in such cold weather. Advice? Edit: also wanted to note. The obviouse thing would be to do it in the Garage. It JUST fits. I wouldn't have the space unfortunately __________________ RIP Tony. Last edited by Sibze; 01-06-2013 at 12:09 AM.

01-06-2013, 04:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 14	Do you mean actual wax or sealant? I don't think either will be easy to apply and is probably not recommended by the manufacturers in below zero temps. I just washed my car today at a wash bay with the pressure washer. I take my own buckets and soap etc. and just use the bay for their water and a dry place to work. I suggest you just do that on a regular basis until it warms up to at least 10C. Spray under the Jeep too to rinse salt residue off. My $.02. __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

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