05-07-2014, 08:53 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Chicago,IL
Posts: 115
|
Detailing in sunlight
What's everyone's thoughts on this? I hear a lot of mixed reviews...I am somewhat limited on garage space now after moving. Debating doing a full detail outdoors...kind of don't want to though.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
American Racing Headers, Magnaflow, CAI, Gloss Black Heritage Grille, SJM Autoprod lighting, River City Creations emblems, Hurst shifter, Tune by Nickey
|
05-07-2014, 09:01 PM | #2 |
|
It can be done, but it's much harder. Last resort.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
__________________
[B]
|
05-07-2014, 09:26 PM | #3 | |
Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Chicago,IL
Posts: 115
|
Quote:
Is it due to compound drying quickly in the sunlight primarily??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
American Racing Headers, Magnaflow, CAI, Gloss Black Heritage Grille, SJM Autoprod lighting, River City Creations emblems, Hurst shifter, Tune by Nickey
|
|
05-07-2014, 09:30 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2013 2LS BLK Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: North Alabama
Posts: 1,444
|
Yes all of your polishes will flash quicker. Sealants/waxes will dry quicker making it harder to buff off etc. As CD07 said last resort.
__________________
|
05-07-2014, 09:46 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: N'Awlinz
Posts: 6,315
|
Noon till 4 are the killer hours... other than that the only real pain is getting glass perfect... can't clean hot glass properly... also a cheep canopy helps a lot...
|
05-07-2014, 09:56 PM | #6 | |
Drives: 2013 2LS BLK Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: North Alabama
Posts: 1,444
|
Quote:
But unless you want to be polishing in to the wee hours of the morning you will need to start early that morning. This would put you polishing at the noon timeframe. I wouldn't reccomend doing this outside unless you have no other choice. Plus, you will be sweating like crazy. You could split it up into multiple days you would just need to wash you car each time prior to working on it.
__________________
|
|
05-08-2014, 10:59 AM | #7 |
Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: In the detail shop!
Posts: 5,979
|
Not impossible, but it definitely stacks the deck against you.
Everything flashes faster, and removal can often be more difficult. Clay can get sticky if panels are above 120-130*. Paste waxes need to be removed almost immediately. Just be sure to work in even smaller sections that normal and you'll be fine. Just be prepared to work quickly and a little harder than in a garage. |
05-08-2014, 11:11 AM | #8 |
Drives: 2012 AGM SS Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 1,407
|
Early morning is your best chance.
__________________
|
05-08-2014, 11:48 AM | #9 |
Drives: a few Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Colorado
Posts: 507
|
As already mentioned... can be done, just isn't ideal.
Products will behave differently, flash off prematurely, dry too quick, etc due to the added heat on the panel. Work earlier in the day or later in the afternoon/evening when the sun is low in the sky. Use shade as much as possible - even consider investing a little $$$ in a pop up shelter to shade the parts of the car you're working on. For $100-$200 you can find a nice 10x10 pop up at places like Dick's sporting goods... obviously not big enough to shied the entire car, but you can move it to provide shade on the areas you're working.
__________________
1967 C/10 PROJECT TRUCK | DETAILING EXPERT | CRAFT BEER ENTHUSIAST |
05-08-2014, 12:27 PM | #10 | ||
Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Chicago,IL
Posts: 115
|
Quote:
Quote:
__________________
American Racing Headers, Magnaflow, CAI, Gloss Black Heritage Grille, SJM Autoprod lighting, River City Creations emblems, Hurst shifter, Tune by Nickey
|
||
05-08-2014, 12:50 PM | #11 | |
The girl with the 2 Danes
Drives: 2014 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Pearland
Posts: 648
|
Quote:
I am definitely an Adams girl now! claying it though showed me a couple of goobers and I have put the paint corrector in my cart!!!
__________________
|
|
05-08-2014, 02:13 PM | #12 | |
Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: In the detail shop!
Posts: 5,979
|
Quote:
|
|
05-08-2014, 02:54 PM | #13 |
Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: United States
Posts: 1,439
|
Good stuff mentioned but I should add:
Make sure the car is cool first. Rinsing with cool water is good prep before doing anything with chemicals, but make sure the panels aren't hot to the touch (especially darker colors). Outside is possible, and if you are near a building, try to do it where the car (and you) can be fully shaded. If you have a way to attach a tarp to the side of the building, you can rig up a sheltered space pretty easily that can also get some air under it. |
05-08-2014, 10:56 PM | #14 |
Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1,693
|
Living in AZ I have to deal with this sometimes... It's a pain in the ass to say the least. Extends everything x2.
__________________
Detailing is an involuntary obsession.
|
|
|
|
|