It's like 41 out there now... should get up into the 50's later.

I think it's best to do it when it's a little warmer, but I don't see how it could hurt. I think cold fingers are the biggest reason why people don't wax in the winter.

What waxing products are you using Count? The chemical acrylic ones like Klasse or Zaino do some sort of molecular bonding and that takes time plus some kind of energy (heat?) to happen in a timely manner. If it takes too long and there's too much moisture in the air hazing could happen.
If you're using one of those, I'd be tempted to co-opt a buddy's heated garage and force him to help with the application/buffing, and comsuming my beverages. A mutually beneficial arrangement for sure.

If you're thinking about a half decent wax, try a Collinite product.
In the winter time here I use Collinite Insulator Wax on the daily driver and it sets up in the mid 40s just fine. It shines well and protects for quite a few months but I must admit, the shine isn't as perfect as the Zaino I use on the coupe.
As an added bonus, the insulator wax actually has insulation properties so I haven't been struck by lightening yet in the DD. Mind you, I've been hit 4 times in the coupe which explains why I've lost all my hair and my pacemaker locks up at any radio controlled intersection. Just kidding.
Give it a try and you'll be mildly surprised at how well it shines and how long it lasts and how reasonably priced it is. (for a wax)
-John C.

Often the product label will tell you the proper temp, but I generally figure anytime it's over 50F, you're good to go. Below that, some waxes just won't wipe away adequately and remain badly hazed, like someone smeared Crisco all over the car. Once the temp rises again, the hazing disappears.

Some folks claim sealants like Klasse are difficult to use below 70F, but I find it wipes away more easily the cooler it gets. Arbitrarily, I use 50F as my cut-off. Good luck!

I just use Mother's Carnauba.

http://www.customtruckpartsinc.com/IMG_Products/MOT-05550.jpg

We are gonna have some low 60's coming up...

thx for the replies...

I just use Mother's Carnauba.

http://www.customtruckpartsinc.com/IMG_Products/MOT-05550.jpg

We are gonna have some low 60's coming up...

thx for the replies...
Glad to help Count.
The 60s will be perfect for Mothers and while I don't get down south much, I did discover a wonderful product from the Latrobe Brewery back east on my last trip. Rolling Rock I believe. It was very smooth indeed and imparted quite a wonderful finish so it should be a perfect accessory to enhance the Mother's Carnauba.
-John C.

As I understand it, Zaino is best used in 70-90 degree weather. You would want that polish to dry and come off easily...smearing is the worst.

The colder it is, the longer you have to let it dry...i'm impatient so I'll wait till its 80F and begin to wax.

This all depends on the type of wax of course.

with s100 (carnuba wax) i'm good to go in 25 degree weather. :dunno

just bring it inside with the heater going. i would love to deal with 41 degrees in the winter (even though today is out of whack at 55).

-mike

As stated above, depends on the product. Read the label, and it should say.

with s100 (carnuba wax) i'm good to go in 25 degree weather. :dunno

just bring it inside with the heater going. i would love to deal with 41 degrees in the winter (even though today is out of whack at 55).

-mike

Same here, S100 is the shit!!! I wax my car in the winter about once a month and get the same results no matter how warm or cold it is!!!