Why Store Detailing Supplies in a Cooler?

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I've been looking at a lot of pictures on the forum, and it seems that many opt to store their wax products, glaze, etc. in a cooler/fridge.

What is the benefit of doing this? Any input would be highly appreciated! :)
 
I don't do it, but in theory, you'd be keeping your detailing chemicals at a steady temperature at which they are most stable and least subject to degradation for the best shelf life.
 
I'd be more worried about product freezing then getting over-heated.

Bill
 
Like most I'm assuming stability or worse, freezing.

I keep mine above 50 degrees but have never seen summers heat affect any products I have on the shelf. Some folks here keep their waxes refrigerated and that's OK, to each his own and if something's working for you I would suggest keep doing it. :props:
 
Keeps the intentional beer thief unsuspecting when the cooler is opened and all that's there is wax!!:cheers:
 
I think it has something to do with the properties of the carnuba in the waxes. I think drastic temperature change hot or cold, can change the properties of the carnuba (drying it out). Correct me if I am wrong!
 
cartman57 said:
Keeps the intentional beer thief unsuspecting when the cooler is opened and all that's there is wax!!:cheers:
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psynx said:
:iagree::haha: i do it for that reason hahahahaha
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Thats funny! But the only thing that should be in a cooler(fridge) is BEER! and Ice cold at that.

I keep my stuff under lock and key...and yes thats the beer and my waxes! :D
 
OSHA regulation prevents the storage of food and non-food item in the same refrigerator. At this point, food is more important to me than any of my detailing product!!

I do have a serious question though. When manufacturer give the "shelf life" of the product, is it assuming the temperature variance of normal storage or climate control storage?

Feed back please
 
Dr_Pain said:
OSHA regulation prevents the storage of food and non-food item in the same refrigerator.
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I believe that's only for a commercial business setting, OSHA or any DPH official could care less what you put in your fridge in the garage at home.
 
cartman57 said:
I believe that's only for a commercial business setting, OSHA or any DPH official could care less what you put in your fridge in the garage at home.
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You are 100% correct! That is why the real comment was posted as a "serious question", as a follow up to my goofy intro :props:
 
Dr_Pain said:
You are 100% correct! That is why the real comment was posted as a "serious question", as a follow up to my goofy intro :props:
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I understand.............:dblthumb2:

Don't know about shelf life, is there anything posted on the containers?
Wondered about products being freeze thaw stable, other than condensation on the inside of the cap it doesn't seem to bother any of the waxes.
 
Dr_Pain said:
I do have a serious question though.
When manufacturer give the "shelf life" of the product, is it assuming the
temperature variance of normal storage or climate control storage?

Feed back please
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-Most car-care products' manufacturers have a recommended:
'panel surface application temperature range'...
I've seen and heard it to be: ~45F-85F...give or take a couple degrees.

This of course doesn't take ambient-temps./humidity/air-speed into consideration.

-If I was concerned enough to keep my car-care products in the means that would
be most beneficial to/for their expected performance levels...
and, which in turn, IMHO...would lead to their having maximum shelf-life...

I would have them stored in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment.

So far, thankfully...
The "natural-environment" of a garage has sufficed.


:)

Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
-Most car-care products' manufacturers have a recommended:
'panel surface application temperature range'...
I've seen and heard to be: ~45F-85F...give or take a couple degrees.

This of course doesn't take ambient-temps./humidity/air-speed into consideration.

-If I was concerned enough to keep my car-care products in the means that would
be most beneficial to/for their expected performance levels...
and, which in turn, IMHO...would lead to their having maximum shelf-life...

I would have them stored in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment.

So far, thankfully...
The "natural-environment" of a garage has sufficed.


:)

Bob
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A humidor for care care products...........interesting idea, where do the cigars go then?:confused:
 
cartman57 said:
A humidor for care care products...........interesting idea, where do the cigars go then?:confused:
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Since I don't smoke cigars...I'll have to guess:

The "other cigar-humidor":
The room by the doorway leading to the 'refreshments-fridge'?

:)

Bob
 
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