How do you guys stay cool?

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I am in Florida and the temperature and humidity this year is record breaking. Just wondering what some of you guys do to keep from falling out. Obviously shade and plenty of water but any special tricks or tips? I had mild heat stroke yesterday on an 8 hour detail. That sh!t is no fun. Any tips?:confused:
 
I often detail between 4am and 5am ... just joking. This time of year a good tent, garage, or several shady trees are needed. Keep a gallon of cold water too.
 
I keep plenty of water near by and take as many breaks as needed. I know your pain. Southeastern Alabama is pretty miserable this time of year as well.
 
I've been looking in this as well. It depends if your detailing outside or in a garage. For outside I would look at a tent / canopy of some kind. For inside I would look at fan(s). Always have plenty of fluids, or take a break and go to a local gas station and buy some. I've learned the hard way that its ok to take breaks, you don't have to work constantly.
 
Yes plenty of water! Between roofing and baling/putting hay in lofts its not a good time of year.
 
Dude! My hat is off to you guys who do this for a living. I'm a hobbiest so I do it at night, in my garage, with two floors fans blowing. Here in San Antonio we're hitting over 100 during the day, it's 90 by noon, and still in the 90's in the evening. I do what I can from 6 - 9 PM. Even then I'm sweating up a storm. When I get done I strip in the garage and walk straight to the shower.
 
SATracker said:
Dude! My hat is off to you guys who do this for a living. I'm a hobbiest so I do it at night, in my garage, with two floors fans blowing. Here in San Antonio we're hitting over 100 during the day, it's 90 by noon, and still in the 90's in the evening. I do what I can from 6 - 9 PM. Even then I'm sweating up a storm. When I get done I strip in the garage and walk straight to the shower.
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You're not kidding. I was up there a couple of weeks ago and decided to wash my moms car and man did I sweat!! I couldn't wait to get done with it. The one good thing about the heat in SA is that it actually helped me during the drying process. I was done drying the car in no time.
 
Last Thursday was the hottest day since 1942 here in Fort Lauderdale, FL. I personally have not detailed any cars in about a month, its to damn hot and humid for sure.

A good metal fan or 2 will help alot. Take breaks every 45 mins or so in front of the fan with an ice cold beverage of your choice. Then get back to it when you stop sweating and feel cooled down.
 
Up here in Ohio, we open the garage doors and let the cool Lake Erie breeze flow through.:D

My profession is painting and when it's hot, paint is sticky, along with a body that grows weary sooner. Plenty of fluids, balanced meals, lots of fruit will help you through an 80 degree day. :)
 
I wanted to put a portable A/C unit in my garage. But my house association would not let me cut a small vent hole.
 
Regular breaks, shade, and water is all you can really do to stay cool here in FL!
 
loudog2 said:
I wanted to put a portable A/C unit in my garage. But my house association would not let me cut a small vent hole.
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I would pay the fine! lol

@ OP: Pfft there is no really staying cool in FL this time of year. In tallahassee, its been around 100+ for about 2-3 weeks now. When out working, I drink abouut 3-4 gallons of water a day and usually I never have to take a bathroom break.

This heat is miserable.
 
Good to see you Lowprofile!!! PM me if you get a chance. I'd like to see how you've been doing.

The heat is horrible. Aside from the heat slowing you down, is the humidity having a negative effect on wax, spray wax and quick detailers? I get some bad streaking from time to time.
 
+1 for cool wet towel on the neck, also a small spray bottle filled with ice water to mist yourself in front of a fan works well. Or you could go for The Sharper Image's personal cooling system.
 
I drink lots of water and jump in the pool when I get to hot. I always wash my cars early in the morning. I don't mind detailing in the garage but I never do it out in the sun this time of year.
 
Blackfire said:
Up here in Ohio, we open the garage doors and let the cool Lake Erie breeze flow through.:D

My profession is painting and when it's hot, paint is sticky, along with a body that grows weary sooner. Plenty of fluids, balanced meals, lots of fruit will help you through an 80 degree day. :)
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The only 80 degree days here in S FL are during the winter. Its 90-100 durring the summer here and very humid.
 
I try to do my work in the morning or at night. I also sport the 80's retro-bandanna! Might not look to cool, but it keeps the sweat out of my eyes...and from dripping on the car
 
I also sport the 80's retro-bandanna! Might not look to cool, but it keeps the sweat out of my eyes...and from dripping on the car
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And that was my next question. I am dripping sweat all over the hood and roof while trying to wax or dry. You guys doing this 5 days a week all day have a new found respect from me. Thanks for the replies. I knew I would get a response on this one. I am going to go purchase a safari hat:D and not do any details between 11 am and 2 pm. Also, the break idea is a good one. I seem to think I am invincible and get so focused on trying to get the job done that I don't think I need breaks. I learned wednesday that the heat here in Florida isn't something to take lightly. Mild heat stroke will humble you real quick:( I started at 11am and it hit me about 3pm. I didn't know what was wrong as it has never happened before to me. I took a 20 minute break inside with a fan and wet towel and then went back out finished at about 7pm. Thanks for the replies. I wonder how much one of those giant fans that blow ice cold air you see on the side lines for NFL football players cost:D Hey dub, glad to see you bro. Just sent you a PM.:cheers:
 
If you are going to get a safari hat., maybe you should get one with a solar powered fan in it to keep you even cooler. :) They used to make them.
 
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