I live in Iowa and we have had a warm streak lately with temps in the upper 30's and 40's. Today, it is supposed to hit 50 or so. I am tired of my car looking like crap with all of the sand and salt from the roads. I washed it a couple of days ago and am wondering if the 50 degree weather is warm enough to wax in.

 

you should be fine... it also might say on the directions too

 

Cold weather makes it more difficult, but it won't hurt anything - assuming your car is clean to start with.
I used to do it a lot when I lived in PA, and the amount of effort is greater, but no harm ever.

Scott

 

you dont want to wax your car unless it was just washed - nomatter how clean you think it is - it isnt. 2days of dirt blowing around..... rethink that.

 

^^^ Absolutely, which is why I said what I did.
Any dust will scratch it - period.
I never would wax unless i just got finished washing/drying.
Ever.

Scott

 

Last thursday,I went to the carwash,11:00 that same day it was 55 and I waxed it with nanowax.

Went on fine ,but like he said it came off little harder,nothing to _____ about though

2 days later were getting hammered with rain and wind,

I just like to see my car clean.

 

i know this isnt the same but i use a liquid wax(like) buff that i spray on when i dry my car. I know its not the same thing but you can feel the shiny coating on the car (which is only good for a few weeks but thats fine with me).

 

^^^ That's fine in between real waxing!

Scott

 

I did wax my car w/ the real deal - i had a few beers too many and waxed the darn thing for a few hours. ha. I really like that spray though - even if it doesnt help it makes my car nice and shiny looking.

 

If you're looking for a spray wax I'd highly recommend Optimum's Car Wax.

However, make sure your car is clean! I'd at least wash/clay before applying the wax.