sparg93 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Unfortunately I don't have regular availability to detail my rides, so I'm worried about the products going bad before they are used.... With that in mind.... What is the shelf life of these products? - Do some products last longer then others? What is the best temp to store these? -Is it ok if they sit in the garage which freezes in the winter and boils in the summer? - What products can handles significant temp changes and what is more sensitive and should be stored in the basement? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txredgt Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 This has been discussed in prior threads so you can do a quick search and find more specific results product by product, but generally waxes don't handle hot weather at all. Most of the products will survive in the conditions but they will last longer in ideal ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 This information should probably be put in a Sticky Great Question! Chemicals HATE temperature change. It's as important to avoid storing chemicals in a hot garage as it is to store them in a freezing cold garage. You will see chemicals separate, get watery, or clumpy after getting too hot or cold. What is officially too hot, or too cold? Below 50 degrees, and above 90 are temps that can cause the emulsions, blends, and surfactants to change. Once that temp changes, the chemical will not work the same, it may not mix together, and most always the color will change. Detail Spray - Dark Red VRT - Clear, and watery Buttery Wax - clumpy, like rotten milk Etc etc etc. Thanks for the question, and if possible, take all of your chemicals that you care about, and put them away for the winter if you live in a cold climate. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trashauler Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 It is best to keep your products inside and out of extreme heat or cold and keep your Americana in the fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparg93 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 This information should probably be put in a Sticky Yeah - i searched around and only found bits and pieces. I was hoping there was some rule of thumb for each product category Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Craig, Just add a Mini Split Heat Pump to your garage like I did a couple weeks ago, problem solved!Any AC & Heating Guys? (1 2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Yeah - i searched around and only found bits and pieces. I was hoping there was some rule of thumb for each product category The easiest rule of thumb for ALL of the products is to keep them between 50 and 90. Anything out side of that get them in the house. Some fare better than others outside of that range, like the car wash, but it is better to be safe and follow this rule for everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparg93 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 thanks c6! So Chris...did you install to keep your detailing products safe??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Craig, Just add a Mini Split Heat Pump to your garage like I did a couple weeks ago, problem solved!Any AC & Heating Guys? (1 2) I could have used one of those today :willy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase@InsanePaint Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hmmm. Great info. Another reason I love this forum!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 thanks c6! So Chris...did you install to keep your detailing products safe??? Yes that is one of the reasons, I spend a lot of time in my garage so I want to be comfortable as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson4450 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 When i lived in my apartment i had a downstairs room built into the side of a hill so it never got to cold and never to warm. Now i have my house all my adams is stored in the basement in a metal cabinet so its cool, dry and dark. I did a detail the other day and only brought up the stuff I was using just then and when done i brought them down and brought up the next step. I have had some of my stuff for 3 yrs and it still smells looks and acts the same as the day I bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf for Life Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 When i lived in my apartment i had a downstairs room built into the side of a hill so it never got to cold and never to warm. Now i have my house all my adams is stored in the basement in a metal cabinet so its cool, dry and dark. I did a detail the other day and only brought up the stuff I was using just then and when done i brought them down and brought up the next step. I have had some of my stuff for 3 yrs and it still smells looks and acts the same as the day I bought it. Sounds like a good plan Danial. I keep most of my supplies in the basement in a cabinet so it's cool and dark. I'm keeping the Americana in a refrigerator set at 45*F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Unfortunately I don't have regular availability to detail my rides, so I'm worried about the products going bad before they are used....
With that in mind....
What is the shelf life of these products?
- Do some products last longer then others?
What is the best temp to store these?
-Is it ok if they sit in the garage which freezes in the winter and boils in the summer?
- What products can handles significant temp changes and what is more sensitive and should be stored in the basement?
Thanks!
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