TheMidnightNarwhal Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 When doing a ONR wash in the winter, does it freeze easily? I am asking because if I clean my car at -20c, I wipe my hood down with ONR, if it does freeze, I assume I should immidiately followup with my drying aid (spray sealant of some brand) right away instead of cleaning the whole car then using drying aid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setec Astronomy Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Yes, I would say it freezes at essentially the same temperature as water, I mean it's 99.5+% water. I don't see how you can possibly wash your car at -20°C with anything water-based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMidnightNarwhal Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Setec Astronomy said: Yes, I would say it freezes at essentially the same temperature as water, I mean it's 99.5+% water. I don't see how you can possibly wash your car at -20°C with anything water-based. Damn ok. I guess no winter washing... how does anyone do it? Guess I could pull it up into the garage, it isn't heated but it's always a little hotter (maybe 6 degrees differance) than outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 some take cars to heated touchless wash bays, but most wash in garages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMidnightNarwhal Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 3:08 PM, Ron@Optimum said: some take cars to heated touchless wash bays, but most wash in garages. I went to a manual wash yesterday and while all worked perfectly it was honnestly stressfull because if a car comes in they want me to get out. I will try again but outside after hours when no one is there. But then I'll be outside. But filling my bucket at home with hot warm water should work well. My only worry is drying but then again if ONR doesn't get fully dried perfectly it's not like car soap and should be fine right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 if ONR dries on the paint, just dampen a microfiber and it should wipe off easily. TheMidnightNarwhal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_Cole_WV Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 I use a bucket heater which keeps the water warm. I've been doing washes in 30F and no issues. I just do one panel at a time and wipe off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.