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vinithing
12-29-2012, 06:50 PM
This summer I bought a bunch of Adams products for my car(wax, detailer, shampooing etc.) Now that the Wisconsin winter is here I was wondering if its ok to keep them stored in my non-heated garage? Any thoughts.....I could easily bring them in the basement but if its not an issue my lazy ass would rather not.[:D]

handruin
12-29-2012, 06:57 PM
Hmm, good question. Mine are still in my unheated garage also. I'm guessing I should bring the waxes in and maybe some of the other cleaners. I should read the labels, I bet it actually says on them.

S4morris
12-29-2012, 09:09 PM
I always bring stuff in, not sure how it actually does any harm to the product however. I'd definitely bring in any waxes or sealants at a minimum.

catch
12-29-2012, 09:21 PM
I bring it all in and leave it in my basement. Depending on the wax you have, you migh want to put it in the fridge as well

A4_n00b
12-29-2012, 10:30 PM
My garage isn't directly heated, but it stays about 25-45 degrees warmer than the outside temps in winter (coldest I've seen it in there is mid 40's). Having said that, I put everything in a storage bin and bring it in to the laundry room. I'd imagine most things with the exception of the waxes/polishes would be OK, but I don't want to risk it.

CharlieG
12-30-2012, 07:40 AM
My oil burner is located in my garage and coupled with a good set of insulated garage doors, I don't get much below 50 degrees in there no matter how cold it gets outside. I've got cabinets all around the perimeter of the garage and still manage to fit both Audi's and two motorcycles in there. I even bring in whatever liquid pool chemicals I've got out in my shed for storage during the winter. What a difference it makes in keeping everything fresh.

laakness
12-30-2012, 08:52 AM
I bring all my stuff into the house and leave it in a closet.

Off topic...I used to live in 'tosa a few years ago.

LYKUNO
12-30-2012, 12:24 PM
This article should be helpful! ...

http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia-detailing-wiki/136859-product-storage-shelf-life.html

vinithing
12-30-2012, 06:08 PM
I bring all my stuff into the house and leave it in a closet.

Off topic...I used to live in 'tosa a few years ago.

Thanks for all the info everyone. Tosa is a nice place to live, went to high school here moved away for a while now back with my growing family.