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Old 05-07-2014, 08:53 PM   #1
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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.


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Old 05-07-2014, 09:01 PM   #2
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It can be done, but it's much harder. Last resort.

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Old 05-07-2014, 09:26 PM   #3
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It can be done, but it's much harder. Last resort.

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Is it due to compound drying quickly in the sunlight primarily???


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Old 05-07-2014, 09:30 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 05-07-2014, 09:46 PM   #5
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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...
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Old 05-07-2014, 09:56 PM   #6
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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...
I agree. If you have a pull up canopy that would help significantly.
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.
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Old 05-08-2014, 10:59 AM   #7
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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.
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Old 05-08-2014, 11:11 AM   #8
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Old 05-08-2014, 11:48 AM   #9
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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.
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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.
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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.
Thanks for the tips guys. Always appreciated. Looks like I may be just sticking in the garage and coping with the limited space.
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Old 05-08-2014, 12:50 PM   #11
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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.
I just got my clay kit!!! and holy COW... love this stuff!!!
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!!!
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Thanks for the tips guys. Always appreciated. Looks like I may be just sticking in the garage and coping with the limited space.

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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!!!
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Old 05-08-2014, 02:54 PM   #13
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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.
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Old 05-08-2014, 10:56 PM   #14
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Living in AZ I have to deal with this sometimes... It's a pain in the ass to say the least. Extends everything x2.
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