Will waxes freeze

[Brucesg08]

Just getting into detailing, today my order arrived, wax, swirl remover, polish, color enhancer etc.... My detached garge isn't heated all the time, is it ok to store in garage in the cold? It will rarely if ever get below freezing.

[Dr Oldz]

I like to keep my detailing products in a stable climate at room temperature. Wide spread temperature variations can reduce the life of some products.

[gatoman39]

I like to keep my detailing products in a stable climate at room temperature. Wide spread temperature variations can reduce the life of some products.
Agreed. Both heat and freezing temps make some of the products separate into some weird semi-collodial blob, that renders them less effective.

[TS656577]

In the summer I leave many of my products in the garage since it doesn't get too hate (maybe 80 on the worst days as long as the door is down). However, winter I do not leave anything outside. I actually accidentally left a sample of the Wolfgang deep gloss paint sealant on the one shelf in the garage...it separated and won't shake back up anymore to an even consistency

[BobbyG]

Hey Bruce,

Some actually store paste or solid waxes in the refrigerator, some waxes require it although none of mine are on that list. I have a general rule that if it's a product that touches the finish it comes in for the winter.....like now...:props:

[shoeless89]

I bring on my products in for the winter. It will affect some products much more then others. How cold are we talking? You could always contact the manufacture and see what they say!

[Brucesg08]

Thanks guys, looks like I will be bringing it in.

[opie_7afe]

i agree with the others, i just keep my bottles permanently inside easier then transporting my stuff back and forth between seasons.to trent, check out the WGDGPS thread and i have a method of how to get it mixed back together. that is if you haven't seen it already!

[galaxy]

Do you guys use these theories just for waxes, or does the theory apply to all your products; QD's, protectants, dressings (Meguiars HD), leather cleaners, glass cleaner, etc, etc??

My waxes and my car wash soap come inside...no brainer. But curious about the other stuff as well??

[CEE DOG]

I keep almost everything inside. Occasionally I'll leave a few things in the garage that get used up and refilled quicker than others (like my ARO or UWWP) Anything that won't get used up quickly comes inside at the end of every weekend. In FL my garage gets so hot during the summer the products could boil out LOL.

For me the better question is do my waxes ever go outside LOL! I use sealants, coatings so often.

[bullitt 736]

Mine stay indoors. What else is my closet for??

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[gatoman39]

Do you guys use these theories just for waxes, or does the theory apply to all your products; QD's, protectants, dressings (Meguiars HD), leather cleaners, glass cleaner, etc, etc??

My waxes and my car wash soap come inside...no brainer. But curious about the other stuff as well??
Everything comes indoors that isn't motor oil or WD-40. Some products will even specify storage at a certain temperature range.

[vet]

Years ago, I did a hood of a '69 Ford LTD that the owner used some Rain Dance that had froze on. It was a mess. I also helped strip the wax from my car pool's van that had a similar encounter. I haven't used a wax that I suspect has froze since then.

Another good reason for doing a test spot, right Mike?

[Larry A]

I put all my stuff in totes and stacked them next to my bed. Now thats love for detailing products.